A better reverse picture might help members contribute thoughts about authenticity - or perhaps whether the coin is a plated ancient. Seems like there might be a base metal core showing in spots.
The republic fourees I have seem blanks wrapped in silver before being struckt. A lot of silver wrapping the copper core. That is why some are found punched deep into to check for fakes.
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