Fake or Real?

Listed for sale locally. Is it fake or real?

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According to the seller: The coin weighs 6.2 grams and measures 27 mm x 22 mm.​

 

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Local contemporary gallic imitation of a real coin. In short, the coin is an ancient knockoff of a real coin. If the price were right, I would get it.

 

Thanks. I will notify the seller.

 

The coin is coping this:
http://www.tesorillo.com/aes/124/124i.htm

 

This of course does not make it more valuable or less so. Its still ancient and very collectable, and even a popular type.

 

We are in agreement.

 

I suppose it is a matter of choice, but is it not better to buy a real coin?

 

How much would you pay for it?

 

That depends on your preferences. If you just want a coin of the type or a slot filler then certainly go for it.
I personally only collect official issues and don't buy local imitations. Though there is nothing wrong with them.

 

Up to $130 USD.

 

Depends on what you consider a 'real coin'. I am certain it likely circulated right alongside mint issued coins, so in essence its the same. But that (along with value) is an individual matter.

 

Thanks. I might place a bid on it. The current maximum bid is less than $3. The auction closes on January 5th.

 

Go for it.

 

Seriously, a very poor imitation. However I do like the well rounded features of his jaw.

 

Thanks. I suppose it couldn't hurt.

 

haha It is well rounded indeed.

 

In retrospect, he looks a bit upset.

 

Hey, we're coin-bros ...

 

Or perhaps the MUMPS! That be a nasty childhood disease, but for an Adult, it can be brutal. Glad when it was over-with when I was a child with them!