Authentic Or Not? Augustus Ae? As?, C. Cassius Celer / SC Reverse

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paralyse Bedrock of the Community United States 12057 Posts	Posted 06/29/2018 10:12 pm Saw this coin while browsing and thought it looked a bit off but I have almost no knowledge on these and would appreciate some opinions. Appears to be similar to RIC I 376, seller states 24.5mm and 8 grams in weight which seems underweight for an as, and too small for a dupondius. Cannot tell if it is orichalcum, copper, or cleaned. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 06/29/2018 11:07 pm Looks genuine IMO. Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3439 Posts	Posted 06/30/2018 02:37 am I agree ..... it looks to be a copper as that got the 3rd degree 'deep' cleaning A few years buried in a pumpkin patch (plenty of fertilizer) and it might get some health benefits Think of it like one of those Hungarian "prophylactic" mineral mud baths The healing power of nature and all that stuff Report this Post to the Staff
paralyse Bedrock of the Community United States 12057 Posts	Posted 06/30/2018 08:59 am I think it is overpriced, so I won't be buying it, but I am trying to learn how to differentiate on the Republic era coinage between fakes and not-fakes so this is very helpful information! Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3439 Posts	Posted 06/30/2018 11:47 am It looks a bit "rubbed" ie polished too I would not spend more than $30-40 on it at best Iffin I was of a mind that is The early moneyers series were not famous for the portraiture nor the overall quality of the product Frequently the legends run off the strikes uneven, and the coins rather worn with low relief This one has a fairly decent portrait Report this Post to the Staff
paralyse Bedrock of the Community United States 12057 Posts	Posted 06/30/2018 3:34 pm Seller is asking $40 which I think $25 might be my top end. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3439 Posts	Posted 06/30/2018 4:30 pm Not a ridiculous asking price But I think with patience you might do better My advice is to watch and wait for 'Mr Right' to come along I found this one last week It set me back approximately $47 I like it because it appears to have sharp legends a nice olive green patination and a good portrait (3 out of 3 !) Not only that but I see some 'schmutz' that probably will be removable without any extreme measures. (Sellers pic) Edited by FVRIVS RVFVS 06/30/2018 4:44 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Kushanshah Pillar of the Community United States 1554 Posts	Posted 06/30/2018 5:34 pm Ancient coins are sometimes batch cleaned in a rock tumbler with walnut shells or other gentle abrasive. They come out with a lightly polished look like the op coin. Edited by Kushanshah 06/30/2018 6:37 pm Report this Post to the Staff
paralyse Bedrock of the Community United States 12057 Posts	Posted 06/30/2018 6:32 pm Yes, I am definitely holding out for more original coins, even if they are a bit crusty :) I don't like the heavily cleaned/overpolished, much rather have natural patina. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Report this Post to the Staff
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