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OneDollarMule Valued Member Australia 338 Posts	Posted 05/03/2013 07:39 am Hi guys, I recently purchased this coin online as part of a mix lot (it was not advertised as the read deal!). I'm no expert in ancient coins but I had a quick browse online to find some information so I was not able to tell if its 100% fake or not. I was just curious about what you thought, I don't hold high hopes for the authenticity of the coin but never-the-less its worth a shot! The coin weighs in at 7.23g (a bit light?) and shows some sheen of metal through the patina. Here are some pictures of the coin: I very much appreciate any help! Report this Post to the Staff

sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 05/03/2013 08:25 am Try bending it with your fingers. I have exposed one or two fakes in this manner. Report this Post to the Staff
Ben Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 4208 Posts	Posted 05/03/2013 11:01 am Too round, perfectly centered and it seems to have a seam. I call fake on this one I'm afraid. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 05/03/2013 11:54 am I agree it's too round and I also see the seam. Report this Post to the Staff
Torquelover New Member China 16 Posts	Posted 05/04/2013 8:17 pm The coin is cast not stuck. This is evident from the seam and the fact it is too centered. Looks like a reproduction. Report this Post to the Staff
joecoin85 Valued Member United States 325 Posts	Posted 05/05/2013 10:54 am The roundness and the seem mean it's probably counterfeit. Report this Post to the Staff
OneDollarMule Valued Member Australia 338 Posts	Posted 05/17/2013 05:18 am Thanks for the replies. The coin was XRFed and its lead! Just confirming its fakeness. Report this Post to the Staff
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