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<p>[QUOTE="The Trachy Enjoyer, post: 7277392, member: 118358"]2.2 grams is about spot on weight wise. That is a good sign</p><p><br /></p><p>Do you have photos in better light? The lettering seems to be off. I dont like the bust either... The surfaces seem unusual as does the rim (this could just be scratches and the lighting). None of these factors on their own are necessary a problem but together make me somewhat hesitant (if I saw these photos online for sale, I would avoid the listing). The color looks really off as this should be golden. Constans II fractionals may not be paragons of beauty but at least they were pure AV. Is this of a golden color in person? The photo of the obverse make it look like debased AV or silverish in color. I can't say with certainty but I would be inclined to say this semissis is of uncertain authenticity. The best thing you can do is seek advice from a professional dealer in person. Being able to see and a hold a coin make all the difference with authentication[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="The Trachy Enjoyer, post: 7277392, member: 118358"]2.2 grams is about spot on weight wise. That is a good sign Do you have photos in better light? The lettering seems to be off. I dont like the bust either... The surfaces seem unusual as does the rim (this could just be scratches and the lighting). None of these factors on their own are necessary a problem but together make me somewhat hesitant (if I saw these photos online for sale, I would avoid the listing). The color looks really off as this should be golden. Constans II fractionals may not be paragons of beauty but at least they were pure AV. Is this of a golden color in person? The photo of the obverse make it look like debased AV or silverish in color. I can't say with certainty but I would be inclined to say this semissis is of uncertain authenticity. The best thing you can do is seek advice from a professional dealer in person. Being able to see and a hold a coin make all the difference with authentication[/QUOTE]
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