Benefactor KenDorney Posted October 25, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted October 25, 2023 This was posted on Reddit (by someone else) and I wanted to get opinions here. These coins both look genuine as can be and are struck from different die pairs. What are the chances of getting two unique coins that should have unique characteristics but both have the exact flan shape? The chances seem to be astronomical, but it is possible. Any thoughts? 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayAg47 Posted October 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) Since they were minted by the same moneyer, I think they made the blanks en mass using the same 'cookie cutter' and used them for different dies. Edited October 25, 2023 by JayAg47 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salomons Cat Posted October 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 25, 2023 The flan shape seems very similar to me, but not identical. I have the impression that these are probably genuine coins; judging only from the photos… 🤔 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maridvnvm Posted October 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 25, 2023 Looking through ACsearch at the type there seem to be MANY examples with a similar flan shape. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romismatist Posted October 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 25, 2023 I would second that the flan shapes are close but not identical. They both look like genuine coins to me and are neither obverse nor reverse die matches. Nice coins! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Atherton Posted October 26, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 26, 2023 This two laurel branches type struck for Vespasian and Titus Caesar often have the same flan shape. Vespasian RIC 681 Vespasian RIC 681/690 Mule Titus Caesar RIC 690 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted October 27, 2023 · Patron Share Posted October 27, 2023 Struck by different mint workers, and therefore with different die pairs, using similarly prepared planchets from a big pile of them in the mint. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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