Greek Coin?

I like that one--I hope it's real and all that
Here I might as well as those who know--are the edges an important consideration for authenticating Ancients?

Thanks, Martin. I Googled that and actually got a page from Wildwinds to load:

http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/gree...ssaly/t.html

which clearly proves you are correct. I looked at my reproductions of Roman coins I bought in Bath, UK last year (all of which are stamped "WRL" for Westair Reproductions Ltd, Birmingham, UK) and they have similar casting marks or pitting, so in view of what I paid and the fact the dealer had no history or provenance, and the coin was in a plastic bag with no markings, I'd have to agree its a fake worth about a dollar. Live and learn!

I always dislike telling someone that they have been caught because I know the feeling too. I bought an unlisted eastern mint Julia Domna denarius only to see a twin appear on the market a week later. It turned out to be one of a whole series of high quality cast fakes about to flood the market.



I take these things as lessons to be learned. Learn what to look for and don't make the same mistake again.

Best regards,
Martin

oops, that link was no good, for some reason it wont post properly