I came across this coin recently and wonder what the cointalk folks think about it. Here it is: Kallatis Moesia Ae (17mm, 3.8gms) Obv: Head of Herakles Rev: KAΛΛATI; Grain ear and club to left, bow in bow case to right; monogram to lower left The problem is that I believe these were only struck in silver but this one is bronze with a dark patina, otherwise it looks exactly like it's silver brethren. Even the coin diameter is correct. Opinions?
I did this to you before. But, I think you either have an uncommon AE Fraction, or like mine, a possible fourree core. Me? I think it would be cool if you found an uncommon AE Fractional! I purchased this well below what a normal AR Victoriatus would cost, so I felt it was a reasonable risk. Roman Republic AE Victoriatus Anonymous issue after 218 B.C. (15.7 mm, 2.21 g, 11 h). Rome mint. Obv: Laureate head of Jupiter right Rev: in ex ROMA, Victory standing right, crowning trophy. Ref: Sear 49; Crawford 44/1; Sydenham 83; RSC 9 (exc struck AE) Ex: RBW Collection
Mine weighs 5g and is silver. My first thought was that the coin was just heavily oxidized and might show silver if cut on the edge but the low weight suggests it is AE. I know there are deceptive modern fakes of these in silver and I am not clear on how to tell those. I wish Barry would speak to this question.
Thanks @dougsmit : It's definitely Ae as there's some copper showing through at the edges. I'm thinking it may just have been a mint error where a similar sized copper planchet was unintentionally struck. I've never come across one of these before, and don't believe it has much value, but it is an interesting piece.
