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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Black Bart, post: 2719489, member: 83417&quot;]Unfortunately, modern casting techniques make it very easy to produce very deceptive imitations of ancient coins. The raw cast (or strike, for that matter) can additionally be distressed or enhanced in any number of ways. More wear, false patina, scratches and dents; all of these can result in a very imposing forgery.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The easiest way to begin protecting yourself is probably by using this very forum. Post photos along with weight, size, provenance, location of seller, etc., and let other collectors and dealers offer their insights. The Pertinax sestertius is a good example of this productive interaction. Very shortly THREE examples turned up!&nbsp; I&#039;ve attached a photo of some fakes from my black box. I hope none of them are dead ringers of a coin in your collection.[ATTACH=full]615598[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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