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blaff New Member Norway 4 Posts	Posted 03/14/2012 09:47 am Hello. I have had this coin laying around for many years. I got I off a relative when I was a boy. Can somone tell me somtheing about it? Fake? how do I see if its real or fake? Looks almost to good to be real.? Report this Post to the Staff

Bing Pillar of the Community United States 4253 Posts	Posted 03/14/2012 10:50 am Its a Gordian III denarius with a Pietas reverse. Good detail. http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/sear...ml#RIC_00001 Edited by Bing 03/14/2012 10:52 am Report this Post to the Staff
blaff New Member Norway 4 Posts	Posted 03/14/2012 11:05 am That looks correct :) Is there any easy way to tell if its fake or real? The details are almost to good to be true...... And if it`s real.. Anyone who knows if it`s rare or an "ordinary" coin? Report this Post to the Staff
Bing Pillar of the Community United States 4253 Posts	Posted 03/14/2012 12:21 pm I can't tell it's authenticity from the image, although, I don't like the looks of the portrait. I can't say why, but it doesn't look right to me. Some Gordian III coins are in fact counterfeited. Do you have a way of weighing and measuring the coin. We may be able to tell based on any weight or size variation. Also, you can take a look at these two sites to see if there may be any reports of a die match to your coin: http://forgerynetwork.com/default.aspx http://www.forumancientcoins.com/fakes/index.php Gordian III coins are rather plentiful and are usually cheaper because of this fact. If your coin is authentic, it is in very good condition with good detail which could result in a slightly higher retail value. Report this Post to the Staff
blaff New Member Norway 4 Posts	Posted 03/14/2012 12:38 pm I'm sorry to say: You are totally correct :) This one looks a bit to similar... http://forgerynetwork.com/asset.asp...8dNuon~x~hw= Thanks a lot jwharper:) Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 03/14/2012 12:41 pm to the community It could just be the photo, but as JW said the portait does look odd. The details look sharp so I don't believe it is a cash coin. If it's fake it is an excellent example. Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 03/14/2012 12:51 pm Blaff, good detective work! Comparing the drapery on the bust--it appears to be an exact match. Report this Post to the Staff
blaff New Member Norway 4 Posts	Posted 03/14/2012 1:05 pm I actually found more similar fakes of this coin.. Do'h I'll think I will continue collecting what I know, 1700-1945 norwegian coins ;) Although my day got a little down, I'll have to Thank you guys! Salute from norway :) Report this Post to the Staff
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