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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I found this coin for sale, but I think it is probably fake. Anyone care to opine?   JW |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2269 Posts |
It looks like a fake to me. I hope you didn't pay too much.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
Yeah...that just doesn't look Roman, does it?  |
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Moderator
 United States
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Looks similar to the ones listed on Forvm fakes. Fake.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2838 Posts |
I Agree - not original. Distressed fake. While on the subject of fakes I found this pretty good article recently. Its long (and with a lot of spelling mistakes) but its very good and has an excellent section on the style of forgery's - its well worth a look: http://www.calgarycoin.com/referenc...iveaways.htmPS - I got 9 out of 9 in the test section  Edited by bobbyhelmet
10/05/2011 06:29 am
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
4253 Posts |
I didn't buy it. As Bobbyhelmet and others know, I'm sorely in the market for a Caligula denarius. When I saw this, I was tempted until I took a closer look. My emotions tried to get the better of me, but I was able to control myself. I think the auction ends today around two hours from now. Thanks to everyone helping me keep from doing something stupid.
JW
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
That's a good article, especially the section describing stylistic conventions between ancient and modern artists. I got 9/9 too...I thought the fakes were rather obvious? |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
One of the most important defences is that one gets a 'gut feeling' that a coin just ain't right.
Usually, when that happens experience tells you so. With just pictures to go on, it comes down to style.
Judging an ancient coin on stylistic grounds is probably the most important defensive weapon against fakes. For this weapon to be most effective experience is essential.
Most usually but not always, a combination of similar opinions is effective in the detection of fakes.
I have not mentioned a range of other diagnostic tools, but opinions on style, when it comes to ancients, are important.
Nobody has mentioned stylistic grounds for identifying this coin as a fake. Nevertheless that is exactly what has happened.
The antiquarians and scholars of old, relied more on style than any other factor on which to base their opinions.
I agree with the opinions that were expressed before mine. I think it is a fake.
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Valued Member
United States
123 Posts |
Fake. Style doesn't feel right and the softness/wear doesn't feel right either.
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New Member
United States
42 Posts |
It does look odd? It looks like it has good weight though?
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Pillar of the Community
3352 Posts |
Can someone please give me an opinion on this coin: Reverse Obverse: ... hmmmm? ... I just have a feeling that the obverse isn't quite right? |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
This one looks genuine to me.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4778 Posts |
Same. Nothing wrong with it to me.
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Valued Member
United States
422 Posts |
I'd buy it. Good detail on the obverse. :)
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Valued Member
United States
318 Posts |
Nice coloring on the obverse.
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