Clodius Macer Denarius - Authentic Or Fake?

A 'wannabe' emperor from North Africa in AD68, during the time of Galba, who didn't last very long, either.

This type is by far the most common for this ursurper.

Style is OK, but
unfortunately, to my eye, it appears to be a copy taken from an original coin. It is not struck as evidenced by the complete absence or even a hint of a radial crack which is the result metal distress from being struck. (something like the cracking on the head of a well used cold chisel)

The texture of the metal surface on the neck and behind the neck suggests casting.

Google:
'Wildwinds Clodius Macer', for comparative genuine examples.

Thanks so much to you both for your input.

I've taken a close look at the edge, there doesn't appear to be any sign of a casting seam, though no doubt it may well still be cast anyway.

Having looked through Wildwinds as Sel_66 suggests, I also note that there do not appear to be any other examples with just 6 oars as this piece has, perhaps there is a 6 oar type recorded in RIC though if there is I can see no pictures of any.

IMHO If it's not an obvious fake, a coin of that value should at least be checked out in hand by an expert to be 100%

For some reason this coin is a favorite of the fake makers
Perhaps because for some unknown reason it has been offered (and sold !) by "reputable" auctioneers
I don't believe it is possible for anyone to be 100% sure of every coin
But wanting it to be "true" can lead anyone astray
If your collection is large enough it's bound to have a dud somewhere in the mix
I own a few I suspect as possible deceptions
I have avoided buying silver ancients for over 30 years
(excepting a few outrageous bargains !)

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