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Edited by kaikun2001
12/29/2016 7:29 pm
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Rest in Peace
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I don't see anything immediately concerning. If you could provide size and weight that would be helpful.
Also, when you present photos, use the editing to cut out the coin and leave the background out of the photo. We can see your coin much better, then.
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Thank you Moxking I will adjust the Pictures right now
Edited by kaikun2001
12/29/2016 6:53 pm
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Rest in Peace
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Much better photos. The surfaces appear to be pretty grainy. That is usually evident for one of two reasons. The first is that the coin suffered some corrosion and when it was cleaned the pits showed in those areas where that corrosion was.
The second reason is from a fake being made by casting the coin rather than it being struck.
Look at the edge of the coin, or show us photos of the edges. If there is any hint of a mold line, or an attempt to remove mold lines then it may be a cast counterfeit.
As it stands the design elements look good, but I don't love those pitted surfaces.
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okay I will put up another picture just in a sec
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Valued Member
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it appears that there are no Casting or no mold design on the side of the coin
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No hint of casting mold lines. From what I can see this looks good. But we have a number of experts that strongly exceed my knowledge on ancients and hopefully one of those folks will chime in.
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I guess that was a pretty sweet deal I made in Germany then :) I should send the coin to NGC or something. Thank you so much for helping me with this coin Moxking
Edited by kaikun2001
12/29/2016 7:40 pm
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Most ancient collectors place little value on TPG for their ancients. I'd keep it in a self-seal 2x2 that's air tight and doesn't require staples. At least that is what I do with mine. |
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I will put it in a airtight capsule so the coin stays perfect. Thx for all the help
Edited by kaikun2001
12/29/2016 7:46 pm
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 to the community The coin looks genuine to me and a pretty nice example. |
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Pillar of the Community
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I'm no expert but it looks good to me... Valerian I, Antioch. Bi. Antoninianus. IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS PF AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / RESTITVT ORIENTIS, the Orient, turreted, standing right, presenting wreath to Valerian, in military attire, standing left, holding spear. RIC V-1, 287; Nice big flan ! Paul |
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I will send it in to NGC hopefully by next week. Also it's safe to say it was a good price for such a coin then :) Paul Thank you all for helping me verify this coin!  Edited by kaikun2001
12/30/2016 7:28 pm
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There really is no need to send it to NGC, it is not a rare coin and you will be wasting your money. NGC does not certify ancient coins, they just grade them. And not very good IMO. Ancient coin collectors prefer to not have their coins slabbed. If your looking to have the coin certified than send it to David Sear. He will provide a certificate if genuine.
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Okay I might just do that instead of sending it to a numismatic company.
Thank you for the advice! echizento
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Edited by kaikun2001
12/31/2016 04:52 am
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Posted 12/29/2016 6:13 pm
