Eid Mar coin real or fake

Is it easy to clean up?

 

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take a clear picture of it out of the plastic only touch the edges of the coin or wear gloves

 

Are you planning to begin collecting ancient coins @Adam Jebson ? Now that you've dipped your toes—are you going to take the plunge?

 

Judging on what I've found today, for a 5 mins thought I was filthy rich.. and now not!! But I must admit it's very interesting

 

generally if its too good to be true it usually is

 

DON'T attempt to clean that Hadrian! Leave it AS IS!

 

Ok will do thanks, really don't know what to do with this eid mar coin now, I'm really interested to know how old it is, is defiantly silver, weighs 3.73, just curious to know when it was struck

 

Maybe start by googling "eid mar denarius reproductions"?

 

Are you sure the obverse is a die match?

 

Yes, unfortunately. It would be such a great story were it authentic

Here's another one, also from FAC's Fakes Gallery. The match is easier to see because the picture is better.




But, as my tag line says, I am not an expert

 

I don’t doubt it is fake, just the match. But these photos are better and it is clear now.

 

What is the value of a fake? To the criminal, it is defined by what the sucker can be cheated into paying. To the student, it is what can be learned from studying it. To the collector, it is the reminder of the original that we can not have in the form which we would prefer. This example was once possibly any of these but when someone tried to 'age' it and conceal the fact that it was a mint state replica, the piece forfeited the value to honest collector only retaining value so someone studying the history of deceit and the criminal intending to deceive. The value, as I see it is below melt value with possible addition of a non-monetary reminder to us all that there are those intent on destroying our hobby for their own gain. I hate to see such things destroyed but agree with those who fear it will be recycled again into hands that doubt its true status. It is now fake. It will not be made good.

 

Hadrian is a good place to start an ancient coin collection. If you haven't already, you should register with VCoins and check out the ancient coins. VCoins is a safe place for a beginner (like me also) because most if not all of the dealers back up their guarantee of authenticity with a full refund if proven otherwise.

Many of us will support your efforts and help you get started if you're serious. One word of caution. Be prepared to become addicted. FAST

 

Adam, You would be well advised to find a different holder for the English Halfpenny. PVC holders are corrosive over time, and only intended for short term storage. The halfpenny (it may be a farthing - 1/4 penny, depending on diameter - farthings are about 25mm) is very common, but if the grade of this is as it looks to be at least Extremely Fine so it is probably worth somewhere in the double digits ($).

 

Sir, You asked if it was worth a fiver and you posted a nice looking 1806 British coin. I assume that you are in Jolly Olde and the fiver you are asking about would be a five pound note. Since the general consensus of the first coin is that it is a reproduction you might want to consider listing it as such on a tip board at the local pub. Have the tickets each cost not much and split with the pub owner. Have the winning numbers be the final score of the next big soccer game and every one is happy. Winner gets a pocket piece for good luck. You and the pub owner split ten pounds and everyone is happy. We do similar things here - usually through a charity to give away motorcycles or cars. In earlier times the prizes were frequently guns. good luck

 

It's not a bad copy to my untrained eye

 

I've cleaned out a few estates in my time and the only coins I've found are a few wheat pennies, a Canadian octagonal nickel, and a Peace dollar my grandma kept, and apparently burnt one side in a fire!

Which is to say, I'd be thrilled with that Hadrian dupondius - Yeah, the Eid Mar is a fake (I'm no expert, but I assume all of them are unless convinced otherwise). But still, what a nice Hadrian (the old Ha'penny isn't bad either).

I'd call that a good day! Welcome to the Forum.

 

Humor an unlearned collector and explain why I see the cap on the "reproduction" as a crown and not a cap.

 

Mine is real.......a real Slavei


Rimp AR Denarius AR Brutus EID MAR COPY by Slavei duplicate ex FSR 103