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bobz5000 New Member United States 30 Posts	Posted 07/29/2013 5:20 pm I found this coin online, but the weight seems a little off. Also, the cloak behind Mars on the reverse seems to be in an odd position based on the pictures on wildwinds. I would really appreciate any opinions! 3.77 grams Caracalla RIC 100 * Edited by Staff to clarify topic title. Titles are important! * Report this Post to the Staff

Ben Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 4208 Posts	Posted 07/29/2013 5:28 pm It looks fine to me. Roman coins vary a LOT. Even by size - theres an issue of Theodosius where examples as small as 18mm (and one listed below) exist alongside examples as big as 25mm. Its a really nice coin. I'd be happy to own such a thing. Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4973 Posts	Posted 07/29/2013 5:31 pm it looks ok to me, but as always, wait for a more expert opinion than mine. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 07/29/2013 5:37 pm Looks good to me, The weight difference is so small it's not a problem. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 07/29/2013 8:14 pm We have only the pictures to go on, but my 'gut' feeling first impression is that this piece is genuine. I then started looking more closely, and the first impression is strengthened. The nature of the flan cracks, the lettering (in places), and the style, all support my first feeling. The weight is of no concern to me. The antoninianiii of Caracalla varied between 4.8 and 5.3 grammes. I suspect that this coin had a very grotty appearance when first recovered. It seems to be acid washed. Always a big risk, but on commercial average, is usually worth taking. Helps to explain it's rather blanched complexion. That's OK. Recovered ancient silver is often treated this way before being considered if it is to be sold or nay. For myself, I still like to see the piece 'in hand' to further develop my opinions, and even try to bend it with my fingers. I have even picked inside the flan cracks with a pin. Close examination of the edge with a 20x loupe can reveal lots. I don't feel that cross checking across the data bases will reveal same coins in this case, but it may be worth spending some time doing this. I have never actually tried to bite a coin to test it! Report this Post to the Staff
Masis Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 946 Posts	Posted 07/29/2013 9:03 pm Most of the Denarii issued from the time of Septimius Severus were debased, around 50% Silver. This continued with his son, Caracalla (Antoninus Pius II). This would explain the weight being "off". Report this Post to the Staff
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