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

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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.

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Byzantine Bronze Follis - 7.95gr 34mmx30mm



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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).
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Thanks everyone
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Dirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting
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