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temp New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 08/06/2008 3:57 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Bonedigger Pillar of the Community United States 1267 Posts	Posted 08/06/2008 4:43 pm It looks like a Greek Tetradrachm, it might be a copy, but I can't be certain. Here is a similar Roman one with Emperor Elagabalus Report this Post to the Staff
Sir Ferrari Pillar of the Community United States 671 Posts	Posted 08/06/2008 5:09 pm The emperor on the front is Nero (54-68 AD). Maybe RPC 4189? (link -- http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/...RPC_4189.jpg ) Nero AR Tetradrachm of Antioch Mint. OBV. NERWN KAISAR SEBASTOS, laureate bust right, wearing aegis REV. ETOYS BIP.I, eagle standing right on thunderbolt, wings spread, palm to right. Edited by Sir Ferrari 08/06/2008 5:14 pm Report this Post to the Staff
temp New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 08/06/2008 6:07 pm Thank you. I have no idea if mines is a fake, I found one similar to mines listed on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/Ancient-Roman-C...ch_W0QQitemZ 360068716867QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116 Report this Post to the Staff
maridvnvm Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2100 Posts	Posted 08/07/2008 05:05 am It shows all the signs of being a cast fake I am afraid. Regards, Martin Report this Post to the Staff
tights24 Pillar of the Community United States 2254 Posts	Posted 08/07/2008 06:40 am Quote: It shows all the signs of being a cast fake I am afraid. Martin, Without putting you on the spot too much(), could you elaborate for myself and others? What "signs" are you referring to that bring you to that conclusion. I'm not looking for a comprehensive list, just a 1-2-3 type thing. Thank you. Report this Post to the Staff
maridvnvm Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2100 Posts	Posted 08/07/2008 11:54 am The details are "soft" by which I mean that they are no longer as sharp as they would be on the original. This is due to the casting process. The surfaces look slightly porous i.e. there are small holes formed from bubbles created in the casting process evident on them. That's what I can see from the images. It would be interesting to have the coin in hand to have a close look at the edges to see if they show evidence of filing (to eliminate a casting seam). The weight would also be of use. Regards, Martin Report this Post to the Staff
maridvnvm Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2100 Posts	Posted 08/07/2008 11:58 am Here is what an original of the type should look like:- Report this Post to the Staff
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