Post #26: Is This A Fouree Example Of The 101Bc L. Sentius AR Denarius?

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twood89 Valued Member United States 278 Posts	Posted 07/19/2020 5:53 pm This is a 101BC L. Sentius AR Denarius. But I am confused because it only weighs 2.2 grams. It is 20mm in diameter, and a little under 1mm thick. Could someone please let me know if this is a modern fake, ancient fouree, or a authentic ancient government issue. Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 07/19/2020 6:55 pm Quote: Could someone please let me know if this is a modern fake, ancient fouree, or a authentic ancient government issue. Probably no way to know for sure based on simple observation. I suppose internal crystallization is yet another possibility. I do think that the ancient fouree counterfeit suggestion is a distinct possibility. That would be my guess. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 07/19/2020 7:25 pm Looking at the coin I don't see any signs that it's a fouree. IMO it appears to be a genuine example. Report this Post to the Staff
mylimebug New Member United States 45 Posts	Posted 07/19/2020 7:37 pm The problem is that a genuine example probably would not weigh as little as 2.2 grams... even with significant wear and crystallization. And the coin does look awfully thin for a denarius. Report this Post to the Staff
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