Coin of Croesus Lion and Bull

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Matthew Kruse, Jul 16, 2022.

  1. Matthew Kruse

    Matthew Kruse Young Numismatist

    I am assuming this coin is fake, although I'd like to be sure first. Any info appreciated, thanks!

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  4. MarcosX

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    I dont like it, looks wrong on many levels
     
  5. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    Deets on the lion seems off, but could you elaborate?
     
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  6. MarcosX

    MarcosX Active Member

    the style and the surface, areas around devices are odd and weight is not of a third or a 1/6th. does not appear to have the porosity to have a weird weight like that. Looks like a fake to me put in a rock polisher
     
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  7. Not an ancient expert by any means, but that lion looks like a poor quality casting. There is apparently equal wear on the high points and the recesses, which is not typical. Always possible it’s an artifact of cleaning, but I stay clear of coins that look like that without any sort of provenance or certification. It really reminds me of a hand poured silver bar.
     
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