3 Seleucids - Counterfeit/Fake Or Real - "desert" Patina...

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PhoenicianX Valued Member United States 138 Posts	Posted 03/26/2018 2:52 pm These are the same coins from the same jeweller who offered to sell me the Philip and Tyche coin that I posted earlier. I've managed to identify some of them but can someone please very if these are real? I would highly appreciate the help! Coin 1 -Antiochos IX, Kyzikenos, "Cupid", 114-95 BC, Uncertain Phoenician Mint Coin 2 -Cleopatra Thea and Antiochos VIII, 125-121 B.C Coin 3 - Definitely a Seleucid but not quite sure.. and for scale Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 03/26/2018 3:24 pm The first one looks iffy, but the other two appear genuine. The patina has been added. Report this Post to the Staff
PhoenicianX Valued Member United States 138 Posts	Posted 03/26/2018 3:41 pm Thanks Echizento! I might give those a pass then. I don't understand why anyone would go out of their way to apply a "desert" patina...I've been looking at topics regarding this issue and it is simply mind boggling. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 03/26/2018 3:54 pm The way I understand why desert patina is popular is because the patina could mean the coin is from the Holy Lands, which tends to draw buyers into paying more money. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 03/26/2018 3:54 pm The two tone look emphasises the design elements and is very popular with many collectors, myself included. Making a real solid color coin appear to have that "circulation cameo" often helps the coin sell for much more at auction. Report this Post to the Staff
PhoenicianX Valued Member United States 138 Posts	Posted 03/26/2018 4:02 pm Thanks for replying moxking. But wouldn't that applied desert patina, which inherently gives it a two tone look, slightly diminish the value and integrity of the coin? I am assuming that this tampers its condition? Is there anyway to reverse it? Report this Post to the Staff
Kushanshah Pillar of the Community United States 1554 Posts	Posted 03/28/2018 4:45 pm The coins are all perfectly genuine, most likely the earthen encrustation as well. They were probably cleaned in a tumbler which partly wears away the encrustation, revealing the high points. If you're suspicious, give them a sniff. Faked encrustation sometimes smells of glue. Edited by Kushanshah 03/28/2018 4:54 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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3 Seleucids - Fake Or Real - "Desert" Patina...