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New Member
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Hello, can you please tell me if this denarius is genuine? 18 mm diameter and 2.8 g   |
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CCF Advertiser
 United States
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While not offering an opinion, I add a blow up of the letters which might help others.   Edited by louisvillekyshop
03/01/2021 07:34 am
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm seeing what may be casting bubbles. I can't confidently offer an opinion, but it's worrying.
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Moderator
United States
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United States
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to the community I don't lie the look of the lettering and the surface looks porous. Can you provide a picture of the edge of the coin? |
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New Member
 Romania
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Unfortunately I can't take more photos as it is not my coin, but was considering buying. Thank you for your replies. I thought it might be fake for the reasons you've mentioned, though I must confess in terms of style it's pretty good.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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This one is difficult to tell. The style does look good and a porous surface does not always mean it is fake. The planchettes themselves are occasionally crude and porous and will have rough or porous surfaces after being struck. This is more often seen in some earlier military mint issues but sometimes in official imperial issues as well.
My gut says it is real. I would like to see the edge though.
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New Member
Romania
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Ok, I will buy it and post pictures of the edge once I receive it. I will trust your gut since risking 80 USD isn't that big of a deal. Thank you.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Oh great, now it will be my fault. :) LOL. just kidding. Its kind of a coin toss on this one but yes 80 is not too much to risk I suppose. Is the seller reputable?
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New Member
Romania
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New seller but so far positive reviews.
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