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Offline tjaart

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Help distinguishing "smk gamma" vs "smh gamma" campgate.
« on: April 10, 2015, 06:35:46 PM »
Hi all,

I recently purchased this campgate believing the mintmark was smk gamma but on closer inspection I am unsure as to whether it is "k" or "h".

Constantine II
Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust
CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Campgate, 5 layers, 2 turrets, star above, no doors, PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS
SM? gamma

If it is a "k" it will be unlisted as all the other campgates fulfilling these requirements have the bust left.

The photos are the dealers photos. I can take new ones if needed.

Any help would be appreciated!

Tjaart

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Re: Help disitnguishing "smk gamma" vs "smh gamma" campgate.
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2015, 07:17:57 PM »
I believe it is from Heraclea. There is a pretty clear horizontal crossbar and not enough angle on the right side for a K

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Re: Help distinguishing "smk gamma" vs "smh gamma" campgate.
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2015, 07:23:50 PM »
Thanks Victor, I had the same impression. Just wanted to double check.

Tjaart