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Netherlands
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Hello, Im new in collecting greek/roman coins. I just found out a little more about 1 of 2 coins I bought yesterday, the other is still unknown. Maybe one of you guys can help me!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Brace yourself for the bad news. This looks like a dud without the reverse. I hope you did not pay too much.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Soft details and a raised ridge on the edge indicates more than likely it is a cast fake of a Septimius Severus coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I was going to say it to, but I didn't want jump on it to soon.
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Pillar of the Community
 Netherlands
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Here is a picture of the back. I didnt pay much for those 2 coins, still hoping its not a fake.. That would be a bad start   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Well I can read VERVS AVG PART ARM which makes it a copy of Lucius Verus. A rather unimpressive copy at that.
Sorry to say but it gets a low rating on the fake scale
NFG 20
Edited by FVRIVS RVFVS
06/28/2013 2:24 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It is a fake, did you get both coins from the same dealer?
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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Yep, are you sure its a fake? Its an official dealer..
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Any dealer who would sell this is not "official". Either he knows nothing about ancient coins ..... or he is a thief. Probably the former although if he refuses to take it back he is definitely the latter
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I wouldn't go through this dealer again.
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 United States
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I hope he is honest enough to give you back your money.
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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Are you all 100% sure those are fakes? I really have to be certain of my case
Cant believe this dealer would sell fake coins
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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100%... sorry.
Edited by dwayne8625
06/28/2013 2:41 pm
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Posted 06/28/2013 2:10 pm
