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travelcoin Pillar of the Community United States 1120 Posts	Posted 08/31/2018 3:28 pm I wanted to get some thoughts of this Denarius. I checked the fake reports and didn't find a match, but my eyes have deceived me before. I've bought from this seller and the coins have been 100% authentic. But he is not a dealer and knows little of ancients and I've spotted fakes in his lots before. I'm always willing to take a chance at a good price. It's very hard to tell from the pics, I would say fake, very soft details and possible seam at 8:00? Thanks Everyone Edited by travelcoin 08/31/2018 5:00 pm Report this Post to the Staff

jskirwin Pillar of the Community United States 616 Posts	Posted 08/31/2018 5:43 pm I know it's not helpful but the coin doesn't look right. In particular I don't like the patina and the edges look to be too thick to be a struck coin. The coin purports to be RIC 54/60/64. The lettering looks too soft. I would be worried that it's a cast artificially patinated and holed to justify making it a "bargain." Based on what you said the only way I would buy it is if it was offered by a knowledgeable seller who would guarantee the coin, and would take it back if it was proven otherwise. The fact that it's being offered from a seller who doesn't know ancients and has sold fakes before would make me walk away. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 08/31/2018 5:58 pm I don't like the looks of it either. The surface appears to be pitted and the detail look soft. I might be genuine but has environmental damage. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34408 Posts	Posted 08/31/2018 8:24 pm I'm also worried about what looks like a seam along the edge. I'd pass on this one. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 08/31/2018 8:26 pm I agree with the comments above. I'd pass on it. Report this Post to the Staff
travelcoin Pillar of the Community United States 1120 Posts	Posted 08/31/2018 8:56 pm Thanks for the help. I had a hunch but I always like to hear what everyone has to say. I'm getting better at spotting fakes thanks to you kind folks. Report this Post to the Staff
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