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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Mikey Zee, post: 2288400, member: 72818&quot;]I ran across this &#039;budget&#039; example of an uncertain denomination---it&#039;s classified by reference and auction sale as either a Dupondius or a Sestertius. It&#039;s heavily worn and probably of little interest to many, but I happen to be one of the few who think it&#039;s worth about $50.00 or so. It appears to be genuine since the seller is well regarded by several experienced collectors that CT members know and respect---these individuals have bought from this seller before and have placed bids on his coins currently being offered.</p><p><br /></p><p>I suspect the coin is a &#039;ancient imitation&#039; based on the rather crude and stylized portraits, but the weight seems to be greater than those usually designated as such----between 5.42 to 7.91 grams for &#039;verified&#039; imitations and 11.60 grams for this particular example. It seems a typical dupondius/sestertius of this type averages about 19 grams. Although I did find one example that matches the weight if not the styling.</p><p><br /></p><p>The above suggests a possible fake or a slightly unusual genuine example. The highly regarded seller states he found it using a metal detector in Southern France. I have thrown a modest bid (and maximum) for it, willing to take a chance it&#039;s genuine and believing it is worth the small cost if not. Of course, it is returnable. All comments and opinions are welcome.</p><p><br /></p><p>Dupondius/Sestertius of Julius Caesar and Octavianus circa 43-30 BC</p><p>Laurel wreathed bust of Caesar right, DIVOS IVLIVS</p><p>Bare head of Octavianus right, CAESAR DIVI F</p><p>Crawford 535/1 RPC 1 620</p><p>[ATTACH=full]458539[/ATTACH] </p><p>Below are some examples for general comparison...the first an &#039;ancient imitation&#039; and the others from various auction sales.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]458540[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]458541[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]458542[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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