Fake Licinius AR!

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by hotwheelsearl, Apr 16, 2020.

  1. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    Here's what I believe is a forgery of a Licinius I silver coin. I'm not sure of the denomination, and the reverse is obliterated.

    There are a few points where pink copper shows through, which leads me to believe that this is a cast(?) copper coin, dunked in acid and silver plated. For whatever reason.

    There's no reason a silver coin would have such extensive pitting and yet still have pink copper peeking through.

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  3. Orange Julius

    Orange Julius Well-Known Member

    It is a campgate reverse. In your photo, it's upside-down with the ether three turrets, or two turrets and a center star on the bottom.

    I have a similar coin that I bought for fun for a few dollars on ebay. I've been trying to convince myself that it's an ancient creation rather than a modern one for years. The wear is convincing and it has some encrustations that make it look very old... but is it 1700 years old or 25? I don't know.

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    Either a modern or ancient cast silver imitation of:
    Constantius II
    FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
    LDC left
    VIRTVS-CAESS
    S - F / ARLQ
    Arles RIC VII Arles 316
    2.65 grams
     
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  4. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    Shoot, I have no idea what kind of spider senses you have but I saw NOTHING from that reverse!

    Your coin certainly looks pretty convincing to me, at least.

    But ancient or not, I think these forgeries are still quite interesting to hold. Main question: why forge something that really wouldn’t be worth TOO much if real, anyways?
     
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