"don't Ask Me If It's Authentic. Yes, It Is"

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Paul Bulgerin Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 04/04/2014 12:22 am Here's a Nero sestertius on ebay UK where the seller says in the write up, "Don't ask me if it's authentic. Yes, it is." http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUPERB-AN...em461d45851a But it's not. Here's a match from Ancient Coins Forum's fake pages: http://www.forumancientcoins.com/fa...m=40&pos=864 Paul Bulgerin Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 04/04/2014 01:30 am Report it to ebay, there still may be enough time left for them to pull it. Report this Post to the Staff
oih82w8 Pillar of the Community United States 7840 Posts	Posted 04/04/2014 01:33 am So...it's an authentic fake? Some people will fall for just about anything if the sales pitch is good. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 04/04/2014 01:42 am ...again!... .! Report this Post to the Staff
pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 04/04/2014 04:44 am Additional information The sesterces coined in the mint of Rome are heavier, but this type of coin is minted in Tarraco (SPAIN) are the last imperial coinage in the Iberian peninsula, and are somewhat lighter weight. Someone has obviously queried the weight. Shall I get the rope? Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 04/04/2014 07:46 am The auction ended without any bids, so either ebay pulled it or the seller did. Report this Post to the Staff
MetDet71 Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1569 Posts	Posted 04/04/2014 08:02 am LOL! Yes, get the rope PP! It really is quite a comfort to be a member here when we are all watching out for 'repro' stuff on the bay. You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys..... Report this Post to the Staff
pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 04/04/2014 08:15 am There were bids on it, I reported it, I am surprised it has gone so quickly. Report this Post to the Staff
awallin01 Valued Member United Kingdom 477 Posts	Posted 04/04/2014 08:23 am Ah the old ''yes, it is'' endorsement. It's good it was taken down fast, I reported something the other day-but it still sold :(. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 04/04/2014 08:50 am I have a few dud sestercii, for my own education. The edge gave this one away. 'Tha's NO' how ya do edges!' Report this Post to the Staff
pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 04/04/2014 09:01 am Perhaps in the future, if someone spots a fake on ebay, and the fact can be backed up by other known fakes, if it is posted on the forum, anyone who is interested can notify ebay. If more than one person reports the same item, it might be withdrawn quickly. Just a thought. Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 04/04/2014 12:55 pm Clearly modern--I would guess an obvious copy sold to tourists--it shouldn't fool anyone. Report this Post to the Staff
Libertad Pillar of the Community Canada 3692 Posts	Posted 04/04/2014 1:07 pm What an attitude! Report this Post to the Staff
Domain555 Pillar of the Community United States 1804 Posts	Posted 04/04/2014 1:41 pm Pish......... Quote: There were bids on it, I reported it, I am surprised it has gone so quickly. Good! Report this Post to the Staff
xodus Valued Member United States 121 Posts	Posted 04/04/2014 3:19 pm Well, at least he knows a little something about not raising red flags.. lol. I can't believe this seller haha Report this Post to the Staff
awallin01 Valued Member United Kingdom 477 Posts	Posted 04/04/2014 4:42 pm @pish I did report the listing on here, it was a normal threepence sold as Maundy money :(. https://goccf.com/t/174071 The listing ended about 02:00-03:00 a.m. UK time, selling in the UK only? Report this Post to the Staff
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