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  There is the Silver Tetradrachm of Lysimachus on an auction. It was made to a brooch with 18k gold. Total weight is 25.6g and diameter is 34.5mm. Is there anybody to tell if it's fake or not? And if it's real, will you suggest regular price? Many thanks in advance. Edited by logxyz
06/13/2018 07:24 am
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Pillar of the Community
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Firstly, that's a beautiful coin.
Secondly, Welcome to the Forum. You've come to a great place to share and learn.
Someone that knows more than I will be along shortly.
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 to the community Outwardly the coin appears genuine, but difficult to say for sure because of it being mounted in the bezel. |
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United States
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I would hate to think that someone would waste spending money on an 18k gold setting on a fake coin. I wouldn't pay any additional, since I'd be taking it out of the setting.
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United States
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My eyes might be playing tricks on me right under the tip of the neck is that the word copy upside down?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Obverse seems to match a fake documented in the IBSCC Bulletin on Counterfeits BOCS Vol 3 No.2 Page 14. Even with the grainy BOC reproduction, there are many correspondences to be noted. According to the Forgery Network, the BOC entry refers to a "highly sophisticated pressure injection moulding technique used...in its production""  |
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My eyes might be playing tricks on me right under the tip of the neck is that the word copy upside down?  Ron, you may be right, but it could just be edge distortion too! |
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the word copy upside down? Could be! Man, for a guy who complains about his vision...wow.  |
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I'm surprised too, ate some carrots last night.  Don't know how I spotted it, it just seem to draw my attention. |
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Nice job Ron. Clearly this is a fake and hopefully @logxyz didn't bid on it.
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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to the Community! |
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France
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I'm simply amazed by you guys. I appreciate it. I feel also bad for whom spent big bucks on the copied coin. And thank you for the warm welcoming.
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Valued Member
United States
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My rule of thumbs is if you even have to ask the question then there is a seed of doubt in your mind so just walk away. The agony of finding out the coin is indeed fake, particularly if you paid a lot of money for it, is just not worth it.
Steve S.
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The agony of finding out the coin is indeed fake, particularly if you paid a lot of money for it, is just not worth it. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have discovered this Forum before having this happen to me. To have the ability to post something here and have expert eyes give you an opinion before pulling the trigger is priceless. @escizento Quote:
My eyes might be playing tricks on me right under the tip of the neck is that the word copy upside down? Incredible eye to catch that! Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507Edited by chafemasterj
06/14/2018 08:58 am
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Even knowing where to look I scan't see the word copy. Good catch and great eyes echizento.
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