Help with a denarius

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  1. smolsketchkid

    smolsketchkid Member

    Hi! I bought a denarius last year online and I am wondering if it is authentic or not. Its from the reign of Antonius Pius in the 2nd century ad. It came with a catalogue number. IMG_9506.JPG IMG_5024.JPG IMG_7211.JPG
     
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  3. Kentucky

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    Looks worn but good, what was the catalog number?
     
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  4. smolsketchkid

    smolsketchkid Member

    Ric iii 260. Bmcre 883 rsc 1016
     
  5. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    Thanks, I can't say anything beyond that I think it is OK, but I am sure MANY people will chime in. Welcome to CoinTalk.
     
  6. smolsketchkid

    smolsketchkid Member

    Thanks!
     
  7. Gil-galad

    Gil-galad I AM SPARTACUS

    The coin looks good to me, worn yes and I think at one time it was harshly cleaned as well. The coin looks to be re-toning.
     
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  8. Gil-galad

    Gil-galad I AM SPARTACUS

    Double post because my internet is having problems right now.
     
  9. Mike Margolis

    Mike Margolis Well-Known Member

    wildwinds:Antoninus Pius Denarius. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II, laureate head right / TR POT XI COS IIII, Anonna standing right with corn ears in modius & rudder, left foot on prow. RSC 1016a RIC 260[​IMG]
    also Wildwinds:
    *AAH* Antoninus Pius Den "Annona XX"
    $18.15
    Jun-01-04
    ancientauctionhouse.com


    ANCIENT AUCTION HOUSE PRESENTS GENUINE ANCIENT COIN OF

    *AAH* Antoninus Pius Den "Annona XX" Antoninus Pius AD 138-161 Silver Denarius
    Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II- Laureate head right Rev:
    TR POT XX COS IIII - Annona standing right, holding rudder
    and modius; right foot on galley prow. Rome mint: AD 156-157
    = RIC III, 260, page 57 - Cohen 1016 - SEAR RCV II (2002),
    #4128, page 216 (VF $50 - XF $150)2.79g.
     
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  10. smolsketchkid

    smolsketchkid Member

    But is my coin authentic or fake?
     
  11. Mike Margolis

    Mike Margolis Well-Known Member

    It looks completely authentic to me. Why would someone produce a fake of a common coin and not too sought after emperor, that is also very inexpensive when in such a worn condition? I think you may be quite certain that you have a coin almost two thousand years old. And minted by a very revered and praised emperor for having the longest reign of relative peace in the history of the Empire.
     
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  12. smolsketchkid

    smolsketchkid Member

    Thanks! I was worried as I bought it on eBay. Thanks for the info too.
     
  13. Mike Margolis

    Mike Margolis Well-Known Member

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