Ansient Coins ID and Value Please

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by man2004, Jul 29, 2018.

  1. man2004

    man2004 Active Member

    These were presented to me by a family friend. Any help with identification and value would be greatly appreciated. Please see the attached photos. Thank you in advance!
     

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  3. Both are modern forgeries; worth their weight in whatever base metal they're made out of.

    1st: Sextus Pompey. 44-43 BC Denarius
    Head of Pompey the Great right; below, dolphin right, to left, / Galley with six oarsmen under sail right, gubernator at stern, scout at prow; above, star to left

    2nd: Vespasian. AD 69-79. Æ Sestertius
    Laureate head right / Roma standing left, holding Victory and spear. ROMA, S C
     
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  4. man2004

    man2004 Active Member

    I had a feeling they were forgeries with that color and condition. Thank you iamtiberius!
     
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