Is this a real ancient gold coin?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Packrat, Apr 30, 2023.

  1. Packrat

    Packrat Well-Known Member

    This is out of my realm of collecting. I found similar coins online but I ancient gold-03.jpg ancient gold-01.jpg don't know if it is real or a repop/fantasy piece. The refiner scanned it and said it has a very high gold content. It weighs 4.4 grams. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
     
    Packrat, Apr 30, 2023
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  3. Kentucky

    Kentucky Well-Known Member

    Looks real to me, I'm sure you will get some expert opinions here.
     
    Kentucky, Apr 30, 2023
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  4. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Looks like a real Byzantine gold piece.
     
    lordmarcovan, Apr 30, 2023
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  5. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Looks good to me:
     
    Collecting Nut, Apr 30, 2023
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  6. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    Hard to verify, but if you did check
    the GOLD content then that’s half the
    battle :)
     
    mpcusa, Apr 30, 2023
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  7. robinjojo

    robinjojo Well-Known Member

    Looks okay to me and the weight is correct.
     
    robinjojo, Apr 30, 2023
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  8. Barry Murphy

    Barry Murphy Well-Known Member

    Looks fine. Justinian I. AD 527-565.

    Barry
     
    Barry Murphy, May 1, 2023
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  9. Packrat

    Packrat Well-Known Member

    Thank you Barry
     
    Packrat, May 2, 2023
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  10. medoraman

    medoraman Supporter! Supporter

    I see why the OP was concerned. Justinian gold can sometimes look "weird", meaning the bottom of the face like jaw and neck do not strike up. This gives some of these a weird ghost like appearance. Typical for some of his coins.
     
    medoraman, May 3, 2023
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