Hi, I am new to this forum and an amateur to coin collecting. I recently got a Roman denarius. As I am no expert on Roman coins, I am unable to conclude wether the coin is real or fake. The weight of the coin is 3.16 grams. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Probably OK. The photo isn’t very good. Just FYI, to truly authenticate, someone would have to examine in hand.
Like @Nicholas Molinari, I see nothing wrong, but the image is too poor to make any meaningful guess. The weight is a bit light, but not enough to be overly concerned.
It looks good to me too, but it is a bit light. A photo of the edge might be of help. It is an interesting series - there are many variations because of the control letters/numbers/symbols. There have been several CT posts: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/l-calpurnius-piso-frugi-new-rr-denarius.338809/#post-3524494 Here's mine - rather worn but 3.7 grams. Roman Republic Denarius L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi (90 B.C.) Laureate head of Apollo right; symbol behind (T?) / L PISO FRVGI/?? below horseman galloping right, carrying palm T• below. Crawford 340/1; Syd. 665a; Calpurnia 11. (3.70 grams / 19 mm)
No matter how many photos you take, it still looks pretty real to me. What's a well worn but still lovely coin. Enjoy it.