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wsidecntn New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 07/27/2011 4:20 pm Hello all, Apologies for my complete lack of numismatic ability. I tried to do as much research online as possible, but I haven't been successful. It looks too nice to be genuine, methinks. Thanks in advance. Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 07/27/2011 5:26 pm This is a copy of a coin of the emperor Vespasian depicting the capture of Judaea. This one isn't real. Report this Post to the Staff
Bacchus2 Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2882 Posts	Posted 07/27/2011 5:59 pm Yes - it's quite a poor fake really so I'd say it's wasn't nice enough to be real :) My Papal States coin collection: https://diadumenian.com/Papal%20Sta...0States.html Medieval coins collection: https://diadumenian.com/Congressofp...0Europe.html Indian Rupee Collection: https://diadumenian.com/Congressofp...0Rupees.html Minor world Silver: https://diadumenian.com/Congressofp...20coins.html Report this Post to the Staff
VisigothKing Pillar of the Community United States 4778 Posts	Posted 07/27/2011 6:48 pm Yup, fake no doubt. Report this Post to the Staff
aboarman Valued Member United States 132 Posts	Posted 07/27/2011 7:45 pm A little extra info for next time... If you'll look at the blank areas, you'll notice that it looks kind of "bubbly" or rough - this is a clear sign that a modern die cast was used. Also, check out the edge of the coin. Notice the sharp angle - this just doesn't happen with 2000 year old coins. Finally, the detailed areas like the eye and ear sockets are filled in, while the rest of the coin does not appear worn. Coins do not wear from the inside out, so... I hope this helps! Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 07/28/2011 10:25 am I have an identical copy. You should find the word "copy" stamped into the edge of the piece. This is one of a series: 'Coins of the Bible' (82).......whatever 82 means! It appears to cast in white metal (probably solder) and copper plasted. It has a rather pleasing weighty tactile efect to it. Useful resource for Sunday School teachers. Report this Post to the Staff
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