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New Member
Canada
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Hi all. I am completely new to the ancient Coin World. I came across this coin recently and have not idea as to its authenticity or not. I was hoping someone could help. Thanks in advance.   |
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Valued Member
Canada
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iT'S Tiberius
my guess is it's fake but I would wait for someone who knows something to answer
Edited by arnoldoe
11/16/2014 03:38 am
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Pillar of the Community
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JustJazz - Welcome to CCF!  Any chance of some clearer photos, please? Edited by Topcat7
11/16/2014 03:43 am
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Pillar of the Community
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It's the so called 'tribute penny' minted as 'arnoldoe' stated by Tiberius. This type has been extensively counterfeited (contemporary and through the ages). Personally I would stay away from that one, the reverse image and graininess look somehow suspicious. What is the weight? And can you take a picture of the rim, especially at 7:30 on the bottom image. That should allow the more experienced with Roman denari to give you a definite answer. |
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New Member
 Canada
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I tried to clean up the pics but I have a real crap camera. Anyway, here goes.   |
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New Member
Canada
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I should point out the coin is not that grainy at all. In fact, it is very clear. I don't have a way to weigh the coin either. Sorry folks.
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Pillar of the Community
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It looks clad - on each side there seems to be a spot where a non-silver core shines through.
But wait for others to comment.
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New Member
Canada
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There was a light shinging down on it Medieval so that may explain the clad. I just wish I had a better camera.
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Moderator
 United States
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to the community Sorry to say but this is a cast fake of a Tribute Penny. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2368 Posts |
Noob here, the instant I saw the photos I thought "fake". Sorry.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Soft mushy details. Super round flan with defined seam. I hate to jump on the wagon but I am nearly certain this is a reproduction of a fairly common yet sought after denarius of Tiberius.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Valued Member
United Kingdom
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Just to add my twopenneth, but yes definitely fake. Very soft features, improbably perfect round flan and several other clues I am sorry JJ, it's a horrible feeling to discover that a coin you wanted to be proud of turns out not to be genuine. But it is something many of us have been through. I myself had the same experience with a tribute penny. In fact it put me off trying to get one altogether. I hope that maybe you will be able to return it?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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what everyone else said. but.. |
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New Member
Canada
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Well, I am disappointed but thanks everyone. I appreciate your expert comments/opinions.
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Posted 11/16/2014 03:42 am
