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Offline Victor

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Why did I buy this lot?
« on: November 02, 2014, 09:32:19 AM »
I am sure someone will see why I was interested in this lot. There is one coin in particular that caught my attention. Here is a hint- it is from Rome and has an unlisted workshop.

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Re: Why did I buy this lot?
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2014, 10:20:48 AM »
Hehe, excellent eye. Even if the workshop was listed, it'd still be a scarce coin.

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Re: Why did I buy this lot?
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2014, 10:28:28 AM »
Hehe, excellent eye. Even if the workshop was listed, it'd still be a scarce coin.

I noticed the distinctive Rome style obverse at first.

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Re: Why did I buy this lot?
« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2014, 11:22:20 AM »
I think you'll find other interesting coins there. Does the large chi-rho maiorina/double maiorina belong to Decentius? It looks like it to me from this pic.

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Re: Why did I buy this lot?
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2014, 11:37:25 AM »
Yes, I am sure there will be a few interesting coins, but I would not have bid except for the one. I am not sure if the Chi-Rho is Decentius or Magnentius, unfortunately the obverse of that one is not in great condition.

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Re: Why did I buy this lot?
« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2014, 12:05:44 PM »
Nonetheless a good assortment. Good luck!