From The Same Lot - Dodgy Antoninus Pius?

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pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 10/02/2013 12:46 pm 18 - 20mm 2.64g It is very shiny in a crinkly sort of way. The black on the coin is a deposit of some sort. It almost looks as though it has been spray painted. Can't find the reverse on wildwinds, but not checked acsearch yet. The legend on the reverse is so undefined I can't read the beginning but it seems to end in IIIPP. There is a crack and under the scope there appears to be a touch of BD but I have not poked around. Sorry about the pics, it is very difficult to photo silver! Report this Post to the Staff

Masis Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 946 Posts	Posted 10/02/2013 1:01 pm A typical low grade Severan Denarius, this is of "Elagabalus" which was his nickname, taken from the Syrian Diety he worshipped. His official name was Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/sear5/s7533.html Report this Post to the Staff
pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 10/02/2013 1:11 pm This is an Elagabalus? At least it is real! Still looking for AP then, thanks Masis. Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3443 Posts	Posted 10/02/2013 1:11 pm Cracks are almost always a good sign that the coin is real or at very least 'struck'. Green spots will appear more often in later silver as the copper content increases. For Elagabalus probably around 25% copper. A little green can be good sign too. Fakes are often made with pure or sterling (.925) silver. Personally ....... "I likes em green" Report this Post to the Staff
pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 10/02/2013 1:41 pm Thanks that is reassuring. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 10/02/2013 1:44 pm The coin looks good. What concerns me is that the person cleaning these coins is using harsh chemicals that leave the surface looking like that. Report this Post to the Staff
pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 10/02/2013 2:00 pm You can't tell from the pics on ebay what they are like, it is a bit pot luck. Report this Post to the Staff
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