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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ignoramus Maximus, post: 7636016, member: 104741&quot;]Hi [USER=116470]@Kevon[/USER],</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp; I&#039;m no expert on forgeries, but the thing that makes me suspicious about this coin is, as mentioned, the shape (and possibly angle) of the edge cracks. They look to be more consistent with pressing than with striking. Also, I&#039;d probably expect the edge breaks to be less ragged if it were struck.</p><p><br /></p><p>I wish you the best and sincerely hope for your sake that you manage to gather enough compelling arguments to return the coin for a refund. Akragas tetradrachms aren&#039;t cheap...</p><p><br /></p><p>FWIW, I&#039;ve taught myself to steer clear of a coin whenever I have even the slightest suspicion about its authenticity (as you yourself admittedly had before you bid on it). Better to miss out than to be sorry afterward. Other coins will turn up, even Akragas tets. And remember, even if it <i>is</i> real, the lingering doubt will regardlessly cast a long shadow over the joy of owning it. In my experience, no coin is worth it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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