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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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a lot of his sold coins look cast in my opinion
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Valued Member
Canada
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Quote:Here is a link to the auction, but it is over. I have seen the seller sell several high dollar coins and buyers have always been pleased. http://www.ebay.com/itm/171754223836As far as Nero looking ugly or odd, this is what he looks like on this coin. I compared it to several prior to bidding.To compare the coin to others like it, it is an AR silver denarius, Nero. RIC 62, SRC 1946, RSC 335, BMC 104. They can keep good feedback since people who know the seller is offering fakes won't bid and they accept returns for people who find out. |
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New Member
 United States
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After looking closer, I see the differences from my coin and other real authentic coins. The ears, nose, forehead, chin and mouth are not right. I think it is fake also. Thanks for the education everyone. Hopefully I can successfully get my refund without any drama...lol. No more ebay for me without a second opinion. |
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Moderator
 United States
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There is a sticky section here titled Fake Ancients, which doesn't get much activity considering we see fake coins and sellers of fake coins show up almost on a daily basis. The intention of this section was that newer collectors would see what fakes are out there and would avoid them. There is also a link there on the the Notorious Fake Seller list.
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Pillar of the Community
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Definitely Fake, and Echizento is right. Read 'Fake Ancients' at the top of the Home page for some valuable ($) information.
Arnoldoe - is that a new Avatar? Great six-pack. Mine is now a 'keg'.
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Moderator
Australia
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Sorry, but I have to add my voice to the chorus calling it out as a fake. A Bulgarian fake, to be more precise; it's a die match for this one on the FORVM fake database. As for ebay, I'd definitely recommend that all beginner buyers of ancients stay well, well away from it. There are simply far too many sharks, scammers and otherwise-innocent people passing off fakes, altered coins and mis-identified items. But if you must buy from ebay, then at least avoid anyone listed on the FORVM blacklist. And/or post the link or picture here on CCF and ask for opinions about it before you bid. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis
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Valued Member
United States
356 Posts |
We still need a cautious explanatory on ebay bidding, if we do not have one. As usual this was obvious, as all the binds were private parties. It just smelled bad. |
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New Member
United States
26 Posts |
Any tips on what my next move should be? I have not received the coin yet. I'm not sure what to say to the seller. ebay may not be able to do anything since I haven't even gotten anything to complain about yet. I feel sort of stuck right now. We need a post called "So you bought a fake on ebay. Now what?" I'll detail the process once I get through it for othets. |
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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Just send him the link/picture of the fake match on forumanientcoins and tell him you want to send it back. shouldnt be a problem.(from my own experience)
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New Member
United States
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SAP, thanks for the link to the database image. It was helpful. Dutchgulden, I followed your advice and it seems to have gone smoothly. I just shipped the coin back today. Be glad to put this behind me.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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well, I missed this whole thread...but I'm glad you got it sent back!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4963 Posts |
I don't know what's wrong with it, but whatever it is, it just has a fake look to it. Get your money back if you can. I get most of my coins from shows. How much did you pay?
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New Member
United States
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Numisma, there is a link to the auction if you want to see all of the details. If you look closely to a real coin and the fake, you can see obvious differences in Nero and the Vesta temple on the reverse. It was a good lesson for me.
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New Member
United States
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Hey guys, I just got my money refunded for the coin!! I feel like I got a free lesson in fakes and forgeries. Thanks for all the great advice. If I hadn't joined this forum, I would have a coin put away I thought was a real Nero. Hopefully someone else learns from my mistake. I'm taking it slow from here on out. I was out of my league for my first coin for sure.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I just got my money refunded for the coin!! Fantastic...really glad to hear this. |
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