Byzantine Bronze Follis: Thoughts On Geniune Vs. Fake/Counterfeit On 6 Coins - Coin 1

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DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 05/15/2025 09:35 am My friend's sister came across this group of ancients at a thrift shop on the East Coast. She bought a jewelry box full of stuff with the coins included. He asked if I could take a look and knowing absolutely nothing about ancients, here I am looking to the experts. My general assumption is each and every coin is a counterfeit. Found several matches on Numista with some matching diameter and weight. Thoughts appreciated. COIN 1 Byzantine Bronze Follis - 7.95gr 34mmx30mm * Edited by Staff to clarify the topic title. Please put as much info in the title as possible; they are crucial. * I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorations Dirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccaw Dirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting Report this Post to the Staff

louisvillekyshop CCF Advertiser United States 1310 Posts	Posted 05/15/2025 8:12 pm Real Report this Post to the Staff
Sap Moderator Australia 16877 Posts	Posted 05/15/2025 9:44 pm This one looks fine to me. For a more precise attribution, it's a Class B anonymous follis, attributed to the reign of Romanus II (1028-1041). 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 Report this Post to the Staff
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 05/15/2025 10:21 pm Thanks everyone I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorations Dirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccaw Dirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting Report this Post to the Staff
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Byzantine Bronze Follis: Thoughts On Geniune Vs. Counterfeit On 6 Coins - Coin 1