Nero Victory as- genuine or not?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Ignoramus Maximus, Jan 22, 2021.

  1. Ignoramus Maximus

    Ignoramus Maximus Nomen non est omen.

    Hi everyone.

    When going through one of my trays yesterday I came across this Nero as.
    I've always had some doubts about it, a nagging suspicion in the back of my mind I've always tied to suppress.; it came after all from a trusted source, after all. I so want to enjoy the coin, but as it stands I just can't.


    Here we go:
    Nero as.jpg nero as rev..jpg
    29mm, 10,58 gr.

    The bad:
    - bubbles
    - fading border on the reverse at 9h
    - odd-looking bubble in front of N's hairline.
    - in the faded (NER)O legend the coin is thicker than the rest, not thinner, as you would expect.

    The good:
    - the discolorations on obv. and rev. seem to suggest that it has been treated for B.D.
    - source looks legit (V-coins)
    - style doesn't arouse suspicion ( at least in my, admittedly inexpert, eye)
    - when inspecting the coin today I noticed some green in N's ear. ( ok, really bad news, but, unless BD strikes in modern coins as well, it suggests authentic )

    No pics of the edge, but it looks good. No casting rim, no visible filing.
    It's not in the 'Fake Ancient Coins Reports'.

    Opinions?

    Thanks in advance for all input.




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  3. octavius

    octavius Well-Known Member

    From what I see, it looks authentic to me. Looks like some surface corrosion and striking irregularities - that's all.
     
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  4. Herodotus

    Herodotus Well-Known Member

    Nothing stands out to me to immediately confirm it as a copy.

    If it is; it is a very well done one.

    However, if you don’t(or are unable to) enjoy the coin, you may want to dispose of it.

    I can take care of that for you.

    ;)
     
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  5. Ignoramus Maximus

    Ignoramus Maximus Nomen non est omen.

    Thank you, @octavius and @Herodotus.
    I feel a lot better about the coin thanks to your input.
    So, Herodotus, no plans of disposing of it:). Just a happy owner here.
     
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  6. AussieCollector

    AussieCollector Moderator Moderator

    @Ignoramus Maximus - I completely understand being personally unconvinced of a coin. If there is lingering doubt regarding authenticity, you can't enjoy it. I'm glad you found some assurance from the good folk here at CT.
     
  7. kevin McGonigal

    kevin McGonigal Well-Known Member

    If I were at a coin show and saw the coin I would have been interested if the price was a good one. It looks good to me except for the very dark surface which I find less desirable than a lighter tone, but that preference has nothing to do with its authenticity.
     
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