Arabic Coin - Counterfeit/Fake Or Not?

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DL20K Pillar of the Community Poland 3201 Posts	Posted 10/02/2016 4:09 pm I have accidentally encountered this listing: Link to listing and larger image: http://www.ebay.de/itm/G8363-Islam-...AOSwKtlWmVrs I know it says it's genuine and I have previously noted this seller often has interesting coins... ... but this one looks weird, new, token-like. Are they supposed to look like this? Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 10/02/2016 4:47 pm I agree that it looks odd--the lettering seems weaker than it should be. I would pass on this one, but am interested to hear what others think. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 10/02/2016 6:15 pm Quote: I would pass on this one Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 10/02/2016 6:42 pm This coin looks to be way too round to appear to be genuine. In my opinion, it was probably struck from a perfectly round modern blank, but unrestricted by any sort of collar. I would appreciate it if you could post a couple of pictures of the edge, to support or deny my suspicions. Report this Post to the Staff
UltraRant Pillar of the Community Norway 1358 Posts	Posted 10/02/2016 7:47 pm Don't go for it. It looks like something's not right about this one. The coin is too round, the diameter-weight ratio is completely off for a silver coin of this size (unless it's less than 1 mm thick or so, which I doubt) and it looks like it has been struck with modern techniques in a lousy attempt to look old. Report this Post to the Staff
swamperbob Pillar of the Community United States 5362 Posts	Posted 10/03/2016 12:49 am I would agree it is best avoided. If this coin was supposed to struck without a collar or if originals were hand struck - I can state that this coin was struck in a close - not closed collar press. Looks rather modern to me. Report this Post to the Staff
DL20K Pillar of the Community Poland 3201 Posts	Posted 10/03/2016 04:23 am By no means did I intend to buy it and as it is not mine I cannot post any additional pictures. That said, thank you for your input Report this Post to the Staff
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Arabic Coin - Fake Or Not?