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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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I bought a coin which was so cheap that I am a little suspicious. Can somebody tell me whether this is a genuine coin? Thanks! The only info I have of this coin: THRACE - MESAMBRIA CORINTHIAN HELMET - WHEEL 15mm 3,92gr (which is correct according to this coin on vcoins: http://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/git...Default.aspx  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2480 Posts |
I'm not very familiar with the issue but WOW, that's a nice coin. No idea if it is legit, but at a glance it looks fine. Have you checked the fake databases just in case?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1411 Posts |
The issues of the type are highly faked...
Not sure about this one, but these are always worrying.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
3626 Posts |
It is lovely, hope it is ok.
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Pillar of the Community
 Netherlands
1204 Posts |
I bought it via an auction, sold by savoca coins. It seems te be a professional coin dealer but thats no guarantee of course
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Moderator
 United States
23731 Posts |
I would say it's good with a question mark. I don't know really anything about this type. Though the style and patina look right.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
4208 Posts |
The fabric looks to be ancient. Id be happy with buying it. How cheap is suspiciously cheap?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4971 Posts |
 hope it's good....looks pretty. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5155 Posts |
I think if its bronze you should be OK, if its small and silver I would be worried those are faked very well. I had a chance to see a fake silver coin in person, and man without looking at known fake dies, I would have been fooled.
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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Suspiciously cheap is 19euro incl shipping... thank you all for your comments! I'm not so worried anymore now. When I have received it, I shall post a picture.
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New Member
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Most probably a fake. These people seem to be a fake outlet. New generation casts mainly, difficult to detect. Counterfeited corrosion, etc. I was another victim. They sell tons of them every week.
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United States
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He's not on the Notorious Fake Seller list, which is a good sign.
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New Member
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Certainly that is a good thing... for them. But just have a look at what they sell every week and everyman for himself.
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Moderator
United States
23731 Posts |
I have looked at them and they all appear genuine to me. If you can point out anything that is a known fake than reference it here. Seeing is believing and I haven't seen anything on their site that sends up any red flags for me.
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Pillar of the Community
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Here are two of my (recent) purchases from the same seller. What do you think? Maximinus Follis Heraclea Iovi Wreath 3,81 g / 23 mm  Boeotia Federal Coin Trident Dolphin 1,81 g / 14 mm  Edited by Topcat7
11/01/2014 9:46 pm
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United States
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I don't see anything wrong with either of them other than the flans being pitted.
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