Looking For Some Info On My First Ancient Coin

Yes I would have wanted that too! However, I am having difficulty finding that particular coin. The obverse is usually T CAESAR VESPASIANVS, yours starts with IMP. I have some errands to run but will have a look later this afternoon.

Check out the sticky at the top of the page for good websites.
Wildwinds
acsearch
coinproject
vcoins

are all good places to go for research.

Unfortunately, there's an exact match for this type over on the FORVM fake coins database. Here's one entry; here's another the same. They are described as being from the "Lipanoff Studio" - a modern Bulgarian fake factory.

Sorry that your first foray into ancients happens to be a dud one.

What scares the 'bejesus' out of me about these is the high degree of skill shown by the engraver. The easily noticeable unusual features (pointed chin, furrowed brow, oversized eyes and 'gel spiked' hair) could obviously have been depicted in a manner which would not seem so strange. It almost seems like the "artist" is taunting us with his talents. Perhaps it is an intentional ruse ?

I get the feeling that this guy/gal could make a die set that would be all but perfect in its style.
And perhaps he does !

Agreed likely forgery. Sorry.

With ancients your best bet is to stick with reputable dealers or stick with the cheap stuff.

Few modern forgers are likely to try to fake a $30 Severan denarius (though they do exist) or a $20 Constantine bronze.

Once you start looking at commemorative issues, early emperors, and unusual denominations, the chance of running into a fake is so much higher.

Don't feel too bad about being fooled !
All of us have been fooled and will be fooled again.

What separates most of us from being genuine fools is figuring out we have been had !