Having a HEATED debate over this coin!

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by AngelDeath, Mar 7, 2018.

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Do you think this coin is authentic or fake?

  1. Authentic

    2 vote(s)
    8.7%
  2. Fake

    21 vote(s)
    91.3%
  1. AngelDeath

    AngelDeath Well-Known Member

    No I have no intention on buying this coin. Just want to learn and help others so maybe they won't make mistakes that I have.

    I have a strong opinion on this coin and would like to see if others feel the same way.

    I believe this coin does not need to be held or magnified to come up with an answer.

    What do you think? pic 1.jpg pic 2 (1).jpg pic 2 (2).jpg
     
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  3. mynamespat

    mynamespat Well-Known Member

    I strongly suspect it may be jewelry.
     
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  4. Ken Dorney

    Ken Dorney Yea, I'm Cool That Way...

    Not authentic. Style is wrong, but also look closely at the very sharp edges, the surfaces, etc.
     
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  5. AngelDeath

    AngelDeath Well-Known Member

    Ken I noticed you have ancient Egyptian artifacts what do you think of this one? NEW KINGDOM RED JASPER LION AMULET. 1400 B.C2.jpg NEW KINGDOM RED JASPER LION AMULET. 1400 B.C3.jpg NEW KINGDOM RED JASPER LION AMULET. 1400 B.C4.jpg
     
  6. Ken Dorney

    Ken Dorney Yea, I'm Cool That Way...

    No. Never seen anything like it. While I dont like to condemn things from photos its much easier with antiquities. Looking at the full size images the lines on the face seem much too sharp, consistent and even. That usually indicates an electric rotary tool being used.
     
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  7. AngelDeath

    AngelDeath Well-Known Member

    well they did a good job here is the other side and I bought it with this ANCIENT EGYPT. BEAUTIFUL FAIENCE PLAQUE. 1400 B.C2.jpg s-l1600NEW KINGDOM RED JASPER LION AMULET. 1400 B.Cbest side.jpg
     
  8. TexAg

    TexAg Well-Known Member

    I voted fake. I'm not an ancient coin guy, but would they have had rimmed coins back then?
     
  9. AngelDeath

    AngelDeath Well-Known Member

    It is set in a bezel as jewelry.

    I agree with you Tex thanks for voting!!
     
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  10. TexAg

    TexAg Well-Known Member

    Ah so, thanks for the explanation!
     
  11. Ken Dorney

    Ken Dorney Yea, I'm Cool That Way...

    The plaque looks OK as far as I can see. They key to these is to have someone look at it who reads hieroglyphics. Often fakes are nonsensical or have grammatical errors.
     
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