David, looking at the coin with magnification it does not look like a casting. It may have some tooling though. I am basing this on my experience...
Glad to have you aboard.
I was under the impression that even though Sear was far from complete it was at least a good reference for what it is.
The legend error is my fault I'm sure. I most likely looked it up in Sear and didn't pay enough attention to the legend in comparison to the book....
Right you are. Maybe it's too much coffee. I fixed it again. Sorry everyone.
Done. Not enough coffee I guess.
Very good advice Doug. I will do my best to follow it.
Yes, it looks more like the portrait on the coin that Mikey Zee posted
I just found this one on CNG as a closed printed auction. It sold for $1900[ATTACH]
The color is an even brown. If it was a US Large Cent the color would be perfect to me. I would much rather have a tooled coin than an all out...
I need to stop getting excited about a pretty coin and do the research. I have to be willing to pass on questionable coins. Some fakes are so...
It was ebay seller alexa026. He has nothing listed at the moment but all his listing looked fine to me. Most of his coins are usually nice late...
The edge looks good to me. No seems or tool marks or anything the looks strange.
Bing, I paid $200 US for it.
The coin was purchased from an eBay seller about 6 months ago.
I'm beginning to wonder just how many fakes I have in my collection. I am almost afraid to know but I guess it's best to have the truth.
[ATTACH] I bought this coin when I had even less knowledge then I do now wich is just enough to be dangerous. I am looking at another coin from...
I just ordered these from NumisCorner. A dupondius and sestertius of Lucius Verus. They both look like nice coins by my newbie eye.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Heck, I know people who think the 16th century in ancient. I say combine ancient and medieval. That's if I have a vote. Lol
This is no construction site my friend. It's a group of good people with a like interest willing to give their time and experience to others. If...
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