Haven't a clue if this is a ancient coin or medal

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by StGauden658, May 31, 2011.

  1. StGauden658

    StGauden658 Junior Member

    I don't collect either above stated items. I'd appreciate feedback on this one :D DSC07455-1.jpg DSC07459.jpg DSC07456.jpg DSC07455-1.jpg DSC07459.jpg DSC07456.jpg
     
    StGauden658, May 31, 2011
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  3. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Looks kinda weird. :eek:
     
    randygeki, May 31, 2011
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  4. willieboyd2

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  5. medoraman

    medoraman Well-Known Member

    I agree with Willie, Roman Republican denarius. Looks harshly cleaned by your photos, but otherwise looks ok. Its a scarcer coin, and well centered which is unusual.
     
    medoraman, May 31, 2011
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  6. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    It looks like a fake to me. The style is a bit odd but the combination of the Cipia obverse with a (RSC 124) reverse used by Augustus 80 years later is way past odd. The fabric looks thin and pressed. I suspect it is a modern fantasy.
     
    dougsmit, May 31, 2011
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    stainless ANTONINIVS

    yeah, I agree with Doug. The strike alone is a dead giveaway, and the metal is completly off. A modern fake.

    stainless
     
    stainless, Jun 1, 2011
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  8. StGauden658

    StGauden658 Junior Member

    Thanks to all for the responses. I found it about a year or so ago while metal detecting near a old church site.
     
    StGauden658, Jun 1, 2011
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