Yes, style of the coin is definitely very odd but I think the forger was trying for a tetradrachm...
Nice coins! Makes me feel better that there were several genuine coins in the collection you purchased, and in good condition to boot.
Wow - I would agree with @Al Kowsky ... great detective work, @Andres2! Pretty much a die match on both sides, except for the filled in "S" and...
Looks like the earlier cast version rather than the later struck versions?
I agree that the coin does look weird by itself, but when you compare it to @Al Kowsky's example, the differences are pretty obvious. Nice coin,...
The Tacitus antoninianii I have seen are typically silvered. The coin in the picture looks more like it is solid silver rather than a silver wash,...
That gives a whole new meaning to the term "bad day". Jeepers.
Yeah, looks good!
This actually looks like a genuine coin from what I can see. Good to have one that's not an obvious fake like the last few! Still, the current hit...
The crude style definitely gives it away for me.
I'd agree with everyone here that this one is a fake as well for the reasons stated.
I remember reading a similar thread here in CT about this a few weeks ago. Interesting indeed.
@Ryro, the Herakleia silver diobol type you've posted was also issued by Taras / Tarentum, Arpi, Tiati, Kailia, Rubi, and Heridonia. Often it's...
Honestly it's a bit more difficult to tell with this one from my perspective, but I will defer to the experts...
LOL - definitely Hadrian... compare to my avatar...
Details are mushy... I think it's likely a fake as well.
Definitely a fake. The weird fields on both sides (including the horizontal lines on the reverse) and the general style give it away. Makes me...
I don't think it's an ancient coin... it appears to be some kind of pendant for a necklace. Maybe you'll be able to find out more if the...
I'll echo everyone else's verdict as the coin looks fine to me as well. As @Roman Collector mentioned, silver coins had a relatively low grade...
Based on the pictures, I am more skeptical about this coin. While there is wear on the reverse figure, there is no wear on Diadumenian's cheek,...
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