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Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 02/03/2018 11:47 pm I'm looking at this one in an auction and haven't a clue what these run in this condition, any help is appreciated, looks like a nice one to me....but? Thanks Report this Post to the Staff

Matt2018 Valued Member 181 Posts	Posted 02/03/2018 11:59 pm Not an expert but it looks really fake. Nose and lips are too detailed. Coin press was too perfectly centered for my tastes. edge circumference too perfect .Just my first impression. IMHO,If it was floating around in space for 2000 years in a vaccum the detail wouldnt be that good with micrometeriods hitting it. a US Penny doesn't even come off that sharp. And why does it look gold plated over bronze? Did they even know how to do that back then? I personally wouldnt risk it- But please dont take my word for it- I am a NOOB. Others on here are the real experts. Edited by Matt2018 02/04/2018 12:15 am Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 02/04/2018 12:20 am For comparison: https://cNGCoins.com/Search.aspx?PA..._TYPE_ID_4=1 Report this Post to the Staff
Matt2018 Valued Member 181 Posts	Posted 02/04/2018 12:24 am http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/sear5/s3585.html not even this one is as perfectly round as the one you want. Report this Post to the Staff
MontCollector Pillar of the Community United States 2403 Posts	Posted 02/04/2018 12:31 am Not sure about value or authenticity. Just wanted to say it is nice to see you getting into ancient coins. Report this Post to the Staff
Matt2018 Valued Member 181 Posts	Posted 02/04/2018 12:34 am another thing why are the letters are "worn" yet the ears and hair at the thickest part of the coin still perfect? You would think that would be the first to get worn. idk -just a NOOB here- dont mind me. Edited by Matt2018 02/04/2018 12:34 am Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3443 Posts	Posted 02/04/2018 07:38 am Nothing wrong at all with this coin. Some here are unaware that circular cropping techniques are often used in coin photography. That said let's go through the pros and cons ...... shall we ? First the cons Some issues with the patination Obverse shows some corrosion between 2 & 4 oclock but nothing too severe Reverse has two spots - below the head of Hilaritas and over at 4 oclock Not certain but these could be from bronze disease. Nothing too terrible though ! The reverse type is relatively common. Pros Nice green color and definite old collection look to the tone ie it wasn't recently cleaned. Portrait is sharp and most of the legends appear readable. There might be a 'laquer' on this coin which is giving it its high gloss. First thing I would do is soak in acetone to remove it and then give it a "prophylactic" treatment for BD. All things considered I can see it selling for more than $100 and less than $200 Somewhere in the middle ! I collect only bronze and this is a coin I would certainly bid on ....... but I won't ! Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3443 Posts	Posted 02/04/2018 07:46 am I just now checked the link provided by Bob L If you look at lot 424 you will see the same coin with the scars of BD on the reverse. Tends to be a big turn off for most of us bronze fans I think $100 is a safe price for this coin But price is relative ..... $125 would not be terrible either ! Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 02/04/2018 2:03 pm Nice coin, however it does look like it had Bronze disease at one time was treated and than Ren waxed. With that said I still think the value is in the $200+ range. The portrait of the emperor is very nice. Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3443 Posts	Posted 02/04/2018 3:13 pm Well ........ I am a 'notorious' cheapskate ! (and proud of it !) Report this Post to the Staff
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