Authentic?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Kentucky, Mar 21, 2024.

  1. Kentucky

    Kentucky Well-Known Member

    Saw this one and was tempted...
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    Just too unlearned to know if real or fake.
     
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  3. The Meat man

    The Meat man Well-Known Member

    Hmm...I don't see any immediate red flags. But I'm not an expert either.
     
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  4. ZoidMeister

    ZoidMeister Hamlet Squire of Tomfoolery . . . . .

    This one is definitely a reproduction.

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  5. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

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  6. RichardT

    RichardT Well-Known Member

    The style is correct. Weight and diameter would help, but even if those are correct, I would still stay away from unknown sources/sellers.

    Just too much risk involved, unless you know the series very well. Which is difficult as Greek silver is mind-bogglingly varied and spans hundreds of years and weight standards.

    Not exaggerating... Have a look at this German thread. COUNTERFEITS - discuss and show - Page 25 - Numismatics Forum
     
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  7. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    That is an in hand buy my friend. The weight would have to feel right for the size.
    Banks often entertain a safe environment for the transaction.
     
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  8. PlanoSteve

    PlanoSteve Well-Known Member

    It's FAKE!!! (I don't really know; I'm just trying to save you from a suspicious buyer! :D).

    In this case, try to be like a lawyer: Don't ask a question to which you don't already know the answer...;)
     
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  9. edteach

    edteach Well-Known Member

    Were these coins cast in antiquity? It looks cast to me. I don't see the tell tale pock marks but the coin looks cast.
     
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  10. Kentucky

    Kentucky Well-Known Member

    Fairly new seller on e-bay, all positive reviews, but only 500 or so sales. Bidding starts at $100.
     
  11. Nicholas Molinari

    Nicholas Molinari Well-Known Member

    Check the fake reports at Forvm. I know the type is often forged and some are rather convincing.
     
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  12. PlanoSteve

    PlanoSteve Well-Known Member

    Yeah, I'm not so concerned about the seller; it's the buyer I "worry" about!...:smuggrin:
     
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  13. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

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  14. Alfonso Hernandez

    Alfonso Hernandez ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΦΩΝΣΟΥ

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  15. Kentucky

    Kentucky Well-Known Member

    Sold for $203 but not to me
     
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  16. GinoLR

    GinoLR Well-Known Member

    A conspiracy theory says there are no genuine coins, only well-made forgeries in order to whitewash Greek gods and Roman emperors, who were actually black Africans.
     
  17. edteach

    edteach Well-Known Member

    LMAO, like the idiots who say Cleopatra was black. LOL is your culture so devoid of interesting people that you have to culturally appropriate others? That is my question to those who try to change history.
     
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