Ancient Roman silver denarius damage, what caused it?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by willieboyd2, Sep 22, 2008.

  1. willieboyd2

    willieboyd2 First Class Poster

    What kind of damage is this to the upper rim of the reverse of this coin?

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    Julia Mamaea Denarius - Vesta
    Obverse: Diademed and draped bust right, IVLIA MAMAEA AVG
    Reverse: Vesta standing half-left, holding palladium and scepter, VESTA
    Catalog: RIC 360 RSC 81
    Source: Ex-FORVM Ancient Coins
    :)
     
    willieboyd2, Sep 22, 2008
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  3. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    Looks like it could be a fouree, a contemporary silver plated imitation, likely with a bronze core. Whats the weight on it?
     
    Ardatirion, Sep 22, 2008
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  4. willieboyd2

    willieboyd2 First Class Poster

    Dimension: 20.5 mm
    Weight: 2.935 gm
     
    willieboyd2, Sep 22, 2008
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  5. diocletian

    diocletian Senior Member

    Debased coin crystallized?
     
    diocletian, Sep 22, 2008
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  6. diocletian

    diocletian Senior Member

    Debased silver I should say.
     
    diocletian, Sep 22, 2008
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  7. svessien

    svessien Senior Member

    Agreed. The silver content was quite low at that time.
     
    svessien, Sep 23, 2008
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  8. Drusus

    Drusus Pecunia non olet

    My vote is for silver plating, no silver content in the stuck coin at all...that is the silver coating coming off.
     
    Drusus, Sep 23, 2008
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