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Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by ro1974, Sep 8, 2017.

  1. ro1974

    ro1974 Well-Known Member

    I suspect your coin has been smoothed and engraved to bring out detail. The fields look off and some details look too sharp where others look too worn. Many times you've purchased from questionable sellers so maybe I think something is wrong with your coin because
    now i learn more coin is smoothed/I suspect your coin has been smoothed and engraved to bring out detail. The fields look off and some details look too sharp
     
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  3. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    I don't know! I said "I suspect..."

    I am not an expert.


    ro - are you ok?
     
  4. ro1974

    ro1974 Well-Known Member

    i buy from questionable sellers not nice to hear
     
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  5. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Language barrier I suppose.
     
  6. ro1974

    ro1974 Well-Known Member

    indeed:) i think coin is suspect you are saying
     
  7. ro1974

    ro1974 Well-Known Member

    Are you aware many members of this forum are being hit with catastrophic weather? Like their houses are being destroyed?
    wow sorry

    now i read it beter/ i am realy sory

    o
     
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  8. ro1974

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    only with 3 captives
     
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  11. ro1974

    ro1974 Well-Known Member

    extreme said , would be nice learn more, why is my coin not good
     
  12. imrich

    imrich Supporter! Supporter

    ro, thank you for your patience with us. We are sorry you may be unhappy with our "opinions" based on photos which may not provide accurate 3D detail. I personally suggest that you submit your coin, as I often do, to a TPG. For very little relative effort you'll receive a quality "in-hand" opinion.

    Respectfully, Rich
     
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  13. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

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    From your photo above, I think it's highly likely that it has been smoothed in the fields (that's OK in my opinion) but also seems to have been tooled as well---at least in certain areas if not all....and that raises a problem. I pass by coins that raise doubts about conditions like that. It's always hard to tell anything definite from photos.

    @ro1974 ... you do realize many of us are as uncertain as you and do not feel we are 'experts' and hesitate to offer even opinions? My example of Licinius II shows sharp detail, no suggestion of smoothing...and no suggestion of deep carved areas to enhance the devices

    licinius II jupiter captive.jpg
     
  14. Johndoe2000$

    Johndoe2000$ Well-Known Member

    RO, "Please" only look for coins from well-known, trustworthy, reputable sellers. There are threads dedicated to naming some of them. You have shown that you have great taste with your coin choices, and no one wants to see you buy a bad coin. If you suspect that a coin may not be correct, move on to another.
     
  15. Paul Otts

    Paul Otts Member

    There is an old adage. If a coin is too good to be true, it isn't. Your coin is too perfect. It is even better than one would expect from the source. Consequently, I feel your coin is a fake.
     
  16. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    I think we all (or at least most) have bought from questionable sellers at one time or another. :)
     
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