Dida Clara 193 ad Denarius Real or fake?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by John Hulgin, Apr 5, 2021.

  1. John Hulgin

    John Hulgin JHULGIN

    This coin is 20 mm & 2.9 grams. The coin probably is too good to be true. 62% silver 37% copper. +-2%. There are very even die scratches on the reverse, and the coin has very rough edges
     

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  3. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    I believe I can make out casting marks on both obverse and reverse. Fake in my opinion.
     
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  4. Ryro

    Ryro Trying to remove supporter status

    Poorly done modern fake.
     
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  5. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    That looks pretty awful, unfortunately
     
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  6. romismatist

    romismatist Well-Known Member

    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 wonder if graininess was added to the dies themselves to convey an impression of weathered metal...
     
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  7. John Hulgin

    John Hulgin JHULGIN

    Thank you all for your opinions. I will mark it as fake and put up the next coin later
     
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