Can One Tell Whether This Coin Is Genuine?

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DL20K Pillar of the Community Poland 3201 Posts	Posted 02/02/2017 3:22 pm Coin in question is a Roman denarius. It's listed at Delcampe. Here are the full unedited photos, as listed: Based on such images, which are small and not particularly sharp, does this coin look genuine? On the other hand, are there any telltale signs of it being fake visible - despite the bad image quality? Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 02/02/2017 3:29 pm Based on your pictures I wound say it's not genuine. Would like to see better pictures. Report this Post to the Staff
Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 02/02/2017 3:37 pm Page on the type: http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/sear5/s6601.t.html Doesn't scream fake; how much do you trust the seller? Report this Post to the Staff
DL20K Pillar of the Community Poland 3201 Posts	Posted 02/02/2017 4:45 pm I don't know the seller but I asked for better photos. Let's see what will be the response, if any. Anyway, don't the surfaces seem too perfect? Report this Post to the Staff
jskirwin Pillar of the Community United States 616 Posts	Posted 02/02/2017 10:26 pm Looks like pieces of candy. Maybe they are chocolate denarii? Report this Post to the Staff
DL20K Pillar of the Community Poland 3201 Posts	Posted 02/03/2017 05:38 am I have asked for better pictures. The reply arrived rather quickly. It says: Quote: I can do nothing with my scan For example, you could take better photos with your phone but what do I know? Edited by DL20K 02/03/2017 05:45 am Report this Post to the Staff
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