It looks to be a follis of Galerius. Not sure as to whether or not it is real. Here is the identification from wildwinds: Galerius AE Follis 301 AD Obverse: MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, laureate head right Reverse: SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR, Moneta standing left holding scales and cornucopiae, V to right, mintmark AQΓ. RIC VI Aquileia 34b; Sear 14401.
I agree, the flan and surfaces look wrong. With those kind of deposits on it you would expect the surfaces underneath to be rougher. What is the weight in grams and the diameter in mm? It is very hard to tell sometimes from just a photo. It could be legit.
I mean, just because it doesn't "look" ancient doesn't mean it isn't... That being said, I tend to agree with what Theodosius said, the green around the coin seems to conveniently "highlight" the lettering and stuff on the coin. I would expect there to be a little more wear for a coin with that kind of deposits. Looks like they tried to make it look more ancient. Could be wrong though. The weight in grams and diameter in mm would be awesome. For funsies, here is the sole Galerius in the FF collection: Galerius Maximian 301-303 AD Follis Lyons Mint Obverse: MAXIMIANVS NOB C, laureate, cuirassed bust right Reverse: GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI Genius standing left by altar, modius on head, naked except for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera and cornucopiae. A in right field. Mintmark PLG
It's my sisters coin, I'm visiting in Florida. My scale is back in Pa.so I have no way of checking weight or diameter.
The type is in FORVM’s fake reports as well. Image and text below from that fake report listing: https://www.forumancientcoins.com/fakes/displayimage.php?pid=4463 “Galerius, SACRA MONETA, Aquileia AE 26mm. 11.22gm MAXIMIANVS NOB CAESS; laureate head right SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR; AQ Gamma in exe, V in right field, Moneta with scales and cornucopia left offered on Ebay as a reproduction in February 2008”
I have a similar coin (obverse gives me the vibe it’s from the same “artist”) of Constantius NOB C AVG! …bought because it was a fun fake and $5.
Absolutely fake dies (not that I’m an “expert”). Besides the odd style… On my coin (which I believe was made by the same operation)… the legend ends in NOB C AVG… which is obviously not on original coins.
