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<p>[QUOTE="RichardT, post: 3590719, member: 100005"]It is very unlikely to be real. Please see a picture of a real example below. It's a medallion of two solidi, and the weight is 8.91g.</p><p><br /></p><p>Firstly the OP's coin is stated to weigh 4.1g. That would make it a lightweight solidus, possible with wear and clipping, but this type is only known as a medallion of 2 solidi, so the correct weight should be 9.0g. It's more than 50% underweight. That is already one highly suspicious point.</p><p><br /></p><p>Secondly the style of the OP's coin is simply too crude when compared to the genuine example below. Maybe it could be a barbaric copy? Unlikely. That is a second suspicious point.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thirdly the OP's coin surfaces do not look struck. Maybe it's just the photos? Still it's a third suspicious point.</p><p><br /></p><p>Maybe those who believe it to be authentic can share their views?</p><p>[ATTACH=full]959427[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="RichardT, post: 3590719, member: 100005"]It is very unlikely to be real. Please see a picture of a real example below. It's a medallion of two solidi, and the weight is 8.91g. Firstly the OP's coin is stated to weigh 4.1g. That would make it a lightweight solidus, possible with wear and clipping, but this type is only known as a medallion of 2 solidi, so the correct weight should be 9.0g. It's more than 50% underweight. That is already one highly suspicious point. Secondly the style of the OP's coin is simply too crude when compared to the genuine example below. Maybe it could be a barbaric copy? Unlikely. That is a second suspicious point. Thirdly the OP's coin surfaces do not look struck. Maybe it's just the photos? Still it's a third suspicious point. Maybe those who believe it to be authentic can share their views? [ATTACH=full]959427[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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