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<p>[QUOTE="iamtiberius, post: 3039171, member: 37707"]I looked through Forumancientcoin's fake reports, wildwinds, CNG, ACsearch, and coinarchives. Looking for matching fakes or die matches of genuine specimens with keywords "vespasian" and "implements." I found neither. What I don't like about your coin is the bust. After looking at hundreds of examples of Vespasian Denarii with priestly implements; the bust on yours stands out as unique. He looks younger than he does on most of his 73 AD coins and forehead looks taller. The reverse being completely flat, with sharp edges, also isn't a good sign. I would say it's questionable with a tilt toward forgery, imho.</p><p><br /></p><p>In addition, at $54 shipped, if genuine, would be a steal; considering the toning and condition. It appears several other Ebayers shared the same suspicion. </p><p> </p><p>-Michael[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="iamtiberius, post: 3039171, member: 37707"]I looked through Forumancientcoin's fake reports, wildwinds, CNG, ACsearch, and coinarchives. Looking for matching fakes or die matches of genuine specimens with keywords "vespasian" and "implements." I found neither. What I don't like about your coin is the bust. After looking at hundreds of examples of Vespasian Denarii with priestly implements; the bust on yours stands out as unique. He looks younger than he does on most of his 73 AD coins and forehead looks taller. The reverse being completely flat, with sharp edges, also isn't a good sign. I would say it's questionable with a tilt toward forgery, imho. In addition, at $54 shipped, if genuine, would be a steal; considering the toning and condition. It appears several other Ebayers shared the same suspicion. -Michael[/QUOTE]
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