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Valued Member
Canada
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I'm interested in this coin but I'm having a hard time determining if it's actually authentic because of the price, private bidding etc.. I've been collecting for a while but still need an experts opinion because I'm not familiar with coins of Nero. http://www.ebay.com/itm/26235240494...RK:MEBIDX:ITLet me know what you think. Thanks all Edited by NorthSideTy
04/08/2016 9:29 pm
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Moderator
 United States
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I didn't find a match on any of the fake reports. Wish I could put my finger on it, but there is something about the coin which makes me think it's fake.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7066 Posts |
This one from Forum's Fake Coin Reports seems to be pretty close, minus the reverse "S":  |
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Valued Member
 Canada
204 Posts |
Thanks echizento, that's exactly what I'm thinking...it almost looks to good to be true. If it's real, great price and ill definitely be bidding but I was very suspicious even though the seller has 100% rating...strange...
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Valued Member
Canada
204 Posts |
Bob that fake looks almost identical! I highly doubt it's real.
I appreciate the help. Don't think ill be bidding on this one haha
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
1006 Posts |
Yeah the fake looks far to close to the one on ebay in terms of appearance |
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Pillar of the Community
Germany
1852 Posts |
I am not an expert either, but I do know that 'Nero denarius' is a fake.
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Valued Member
United States
356 Posts |
Does it do any good to report these fake coins to ebay? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1045 Posts |
@Caesar, no it doesn't. ebay uses the "we can't be expected to be ancient coin experts" excuse and allows known fake sellers to do their dirty deeds. Money talks, criminals walk. |
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Valued Member
Canada
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Wish ebay would....this fake coin is already pushing 150$ USD. The buyers in for a reaaalll treat...LOL...People who are spending this kind of money, in my opinion, should know better. That's why I always try to get a second opinion on CCF...this forum has saved me many times and I'm thankful for all your knowledge and help members! Edited by NorthSideTy
04/09/2016 1:28 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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I noticed all the bids are private, which seems odd. Is it really being purchased by any real bidder? It seems more likely that all the private bidders are shill bids.
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