ela126 Posted October 3, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 3, 2023 The inscription on the obverse caught my eye as it’s unusually clear, but also seemingly incorrect. From what I understand it should read.. IN VSPNLVΛNV PP CC AVG However it doesn’t seem to read that at all. Is this common on these? very clearly see a ..OMDIVSLC.. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimm Posted October 3, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 3, 2023 By this time the legends on Antiochian AE coins, especially the smaller denominations, were blundered, often beyond recognition. The way they were blundered of course changed from engraver to engraver, so seeing completely different legends on these types is completely normal. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ela126 Posted October 3, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted October 3, 2023 5 hours ago, Zimm said: By this time the legends on Antiochian AE coins, especially the smaller denominations, were blundered, often beyond recognition. The way they were blundered of course changed from engraver to engraver, so seeing completely different legends on these types is completely normal. I felt like this may be the case but I wasn’t sure. I’m unclear if “blundered” sometimes means “poorly executed off flan” versus “gibberish” in sear descriptions. So a case of an illiterate engraver thinking “have to get about 14 letters here to make this look legit”, and in this situation, “oh I nailed it” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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