Alexander The Great Coin Authentic?

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canary01 Valued Member Netherlands 202 Posts	Posted 05/22/2021 09:52 am Hi all, I recently found this coin in a box. I was wondering if you think it's authentic? If so: any ideas on further identification (mint place?)? Weight: 15.88 grams, diameter: 23mm Thanks in advance! Report this Post to the Staff

jskirwin Pillar of the Community United States 616 Posts	Posted 05/22/2021 10:19 am Since I'm first to comment, I vote no, it's not authentic. Why? 1. Soapy, soft appearance. 2. Round. Most people expect coins to be round, so forgers created round fakes. Ancient coins are rarely round. 3. Metal is off. Looks like a faked patina on a base metal, not tarnishing on a silver coin. 4. Appears to be a casting seam on the bottom edge. Let's see what the experts say. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/22/2021 10:49 am I know nothing of these, but it somehow just doesn't look all that old. Report this Post to the Staff
Badger Mint Valued Member United States 324 Posts	Posted 05/22/2021 12:52 pm modern Cast copy Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3434 Posts	Posted 05/22/2021 1:03 pm More than enough of the edge is visible to show the seam where the two halves of a mold were joined together Most likely to make the wax copy used in the cast The area behind the Eagle looks like the point where the sprue was attached and filed away Nice looking knick knack though Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 05/23/2021 05:31 am I agree a cast fake. Report this Post to the Staff
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