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yugotex Valued Member United States 71 Posts	Posted 01/08/2026 1:53 pm Have this pair of modern "ancients". No clue who may have made them or if they have any value. Both w/copper centers. Looking for advice. Kind Rgrds... Report this Post to the Staff

Victor Pillar of the Community United States 900 Posts	Posted 01/08/2026 2:08 pm They are copies of medallions from the Arras hoard. These were originally struck after Constantius I reclaimed Brittania in A.D. 296 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaurains_Treasure as far as value, I don't know; except I think that some companies might still make these...so probably not worth much Edited by Victor 01/08/2026 2:11 pm Report this Post to the Staff
yugotex Valued Member United States 71 Posts	Posted 01/08/2026 4:11 pm Thanks for the info...most appreciated !! Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 01/08/2026 4:26 pm Although they have negligible value, I would happily collect these copies. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34393 Posts	Posted 01/08/2026 10:15 pm @vic or @sel, are these maybe electrotypes? And @yugo, would you mind telling us the weight of these two pieces? Thx! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Victor Pillar of the Community United States 900 Posts	Posted 01/09/2026 12:25 pm Yes, they are electrotypes Report this Post to the Staff
yugotex Valued Member United States 71 Posts	Posted 01/09/2026 6:01 pm On my scale, they weigh 31.2 grams & 12.4 grams. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34393 Posts	Posted 01/10/2026 09:52 am Ok thx for the confirmation and additional information! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
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