Yes, it is. However, Lucius Saserna established temples for the goddess Pallor and the god Pavor some time after he minted these coins. This...
Ancient pizza cutter?
I have already had three, and I have the fourth one later today. :dead: But I keep this coin with me for encouragement in times such as these....
I need to get a jade cowrie sometime. Yours is very pretty. Here is my plethora of cowries and imitations (among other things). [ATTACH]
If it was the cluster I was thinking about, then you got it before I had a chance to save up the money for it.
My worry is that it would be used to make counterfeits. My contact in China says to be very careful when shipping coins there. I'd cancel the sale.
Fair enough. I called it fake. The corrosion on the reverse is actually raised metal, which suggests that this coin was cast from moulds created...
:wideyed: I have no idea. All I know it was not me. I don't even have a significant fraction of that amount invested in my education.
Just out of curiosity, what is your opinion of authenticity on this coin? I already have my conclusions. [ATTACH]
I have dozens of unlisted varieties and types. They are not worth much, though. A few of them are even lead. As for your coin, the "Tian You"...
I cannot find a Tian You Yuan Bao. Plus the coins from this period are made of bronze. Plus the caligraphy is completely wrong for this period....
Can you post a pic of the reverse? I am not getting good vibes from this one.
I know a couple dealers who buy hoards of coins salvaged from shipwrecks. One is in Singapore; this coin looks like it came from him. The coins...
Looks exactly like cast coins I have handled.
Umm... [ATTACH]
This type of error is called a brockage
MS-62
If it was April 1, I would think you were pulling our legs.
Lots of very pretty coins. Love the layout
Anyhoo, I guess I did okay for $59. Is a dip/acetone going to help the obverse at all? The reverse is really spectacular. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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