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<p>[QUOTE="SeptimusT, post: 3005842, member: 91240"]Can't blame you at all for just being rid of it. I would likely do the same. Even if it is real, you're always going to have doubts about it. But it's still worth trying to figure out, for others who might be in the same situation one day. We can all learn from it. </p><p><br /></p><p>I compared your edge to some denarii that I am confident are authentic. Honestly, it doesn't look that off. I see what some might take as a casting seam, but it could also just be uneven toning or pressure from the striking. You'd be in a better position to judge that, with it in hand. </p><p><br /></p><p>The top example is your coin with the possible seam marked out, while the bottom one is my coin with a similar look. In my case, I think it's uneven toning inside a depression along the edge. </p><p><br /></p><p>At any rate, if people with far more experience and knowledge can't say for sure, it's scary. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]744710[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]744711[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="SeptimusT, post: 3005842, member: 91240"]Can't blame you at all for just being rid of it. I would likely do the same. Even if it is real, you're always going to have doubts about it. But it's still worth trying to figure out, for others who might be in the same situation one day. We can all learn from it. I compared your edge to some denarii that I am confident are authentic. Honestly, it doesn't look that off. I see what some might take as a casting seam, but it could also just be uneven toning or pressure from the striking. You'd be in a better position to judge that, with it in hand. The top example is your coin with the possible seam marked out, while the bottom one is my coin with a similar look. In my case, I think it's uneven toning inside a depression along the edge. At any rate, if people with far more experience and knowledge can't say for sure, it's scary. [ATTACH=full]744710[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]744711[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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