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Pillar of the Community
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I bought this in a small lot of coins today, I think its a Mark Antony Legionary Denarius. If it is what is its approximate value? Thanks! XoG  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Although I really hope that this is not the case, it almost looks as though there is a seam along the edges of this coin. Would it be possible for you to post some pictures of the edges?
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Pillar of the Community
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unfortunately I wont be able to take a picture of the edge until tommorrow evening, but it looks to me as if the hammer struck each side off center (i assume this is a hammered coin no?)
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Pillar of the Community
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it does look like a seam and the features all seem soft. But before we condemn this coin, lets wait for better images.
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If it's a copy it is done very well. Will wait to see better pictures.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I have cobbled together XOG's coin and the copy from here as a comparison. I have arrowed some flaws/marks that correspond on each coin, notably that cavity that cuts through the eagle. I think the legends match too.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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DVC: Very good detective work. I looked at that coin earlier, but thought I'd wait to see better images. Now there is no need in my mind. The OP coin is a fake with no doubt in my mind.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Thanks JW--I threw that together to answer some questions--I guess they're answered, huh?
Shame it's a copy.
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Nice catch DVCollector, I was hoping it was real.
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Pillar of the Community
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nuts, well at least the other stuff I bought in the lot more than made up for what I paid I was hoping this was real too
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Pillar of the Community
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Any idea if this particular issue of fake is silver? It may have some melt value at least
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I would doubt it, but, hey, check it out. You never know, right? Sorry this wasn't real. For a time I was collecting the Legionary Denarius of Marcus Antonius, but I have really slowed here of late. Too many coins in too many directions.
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Posted 02/18/2012 7:52 pm
