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Valued Member
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I purchased this denarius from a seller recently at a collectors thrift shop near me. After examining it I am not sure if this is genuine. 3.21 grams. What do you mates think? Any telltale signs I should be worried? Cheers   |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Looks OK to me.
Silver purity should be over 90%.
Flan most probably struck hot, to extend die life.
Does the price paid make you suspicious?
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Moderator
 United States
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I also thinks it's OK, not a lot of detail remaining to say 100% though.
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Pillar of the Community
Belgium
1194 Posts |
I also think it's ok . The coin was struck by a moving mint , probably in Patrae (Greece) . Also the silver purity is less than normally , these denarii were stuck to pay the legions .The quality of the silver was one of the reasons these denarii circulated even after the reform of Nero . albert
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 Looks fine to me. Antony had to pay tens of thousands of soldiers for months to win their loyalty; he debased these to (I think) 70-75% fine when 90-98% was the norm. I suspect that in order to gain the support from the remnants of Antony's army after their defeat, he probably permitted them to circulate at par with the rest of the denarii, where people played "hot potato" until the late 2nd century, preferring to spend these and hoard the 80-90% fine Imperial denarii. In worn condition they are only worth $15-30; the price ramps up exponentially as you reach full legends, then light wear, then lustrous metal. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1120 Posts |
I think it fine too. I have worn example as well. Take a look.   |
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Valued Member
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Okay, Well how bout this one? Does this look like it could be real or cast? I am wondering about the obverse and reverse wear not matching.Cheers!  |
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United States
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Edited by louisvillekyshop
02/28/2018 12:17 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1120 Posts |
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...people pay for different roman numerals for different legions. Very good point. There are a lot of people out there that collect by the Legion. My coin has some appeal and is not completely worn, but the legion number is not there so I didn't pay a lot for it. I just wanted a Mark Antony Legionary denarius in my collection. |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
653 Posts |
...I also wanted a Mark Anthony Denarius in my collection. My Denarius is also very worn, but I like the blue metallic sheen on the coin. Like a little "silver opal" in my collection. Squire PS. I wonder where Mark Anthony obtained the silver for these Denarius pieces. Maybe from Cleopatra's Treasury?  |
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