Lot 1806
Domitian, A.D. 81-96. AE 28 minted at Caesarea, A.D. 92. Radiate head right of Domitian. Reverse: Palm tree with seven branches, two clusters of dates. AJC plate 36, 9. H-746. Extremely Fine.
The proper way to determine the diameter of a coin is to measure the obverse in millimeters from 9 o'clock to 3 o'clock. An oval flan could produce a larger or smaller number than a median reckoning which, if photographed, would quickly tell the prospective buyer of its irregularity.
While metal micrometers with fancy read-out dials are commonly sold in the numismatic marketplace, don't use them. The metal of a coin should never touch another metal. A plastic micrometer is excellent and just as accurate (as well as being less expensive), as are the clear plastic measuring devices made for philatelists. Look for a perforation gauge which includes a millimeter ruler on the side; these are usually manufactured with high precision.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,350.
Ex Antiqua XIII, January 2006, lot 96.
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