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Offline Victor

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Crispus with unusual haircut
« on: September 29, 2021, 10:39:43 AM »
Behind the ear, at the base of the hairline, note the straight line; which must have been an engraving aid.


Crispus
A.D. 324-325
19mm     3.1gm
FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES; Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left.
PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS; camp gate with two turrets and star between them.
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Re: Crispus with unusual haircut
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2021, 08:59:36 AM »
Neat. It seems the line on his left shoulder is also rather straight.  Maybe another aid?
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Re: Crispus with unusual haircut
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2021, 10:45:28 AM »
it does seem unusually straight
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