Roman Repubic? Authentic? Before I buy ...

Back like a bad penny (or denarius). Can this be identified?
Perhaps someday I'll have something to contribute, instead of
asking for help. Thanks as always.

 

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Q Titius Denarius. 90 BC. Head of young Bacchus right / Pegasus springing right from a tablet on which is inscribed Q TITI. Cr341/2, Syd 692.
I'm not sure if its authentic. I can't read Q TITI on the pedastal, but thats definately a correct ID. The style of Bacchus is a bit iffy too. I'll see what I can dig up later this afternoon.

 

Thanks, Ardatirion. I really appreciate your expertise. I could scour for hours and come up with nothing.

Regards,
Dave

 

Here is an authentic example to compare if you like:



sold for 200 USD 5 years ago and values have only gone up.

 

and here is a mint state example which sold for roughly 500 USD

 

This one looks closest to your coin IMO and sold for 500 USD this year:

 

I'm still suspicious. All of the examples on the fake reports have the same reverse off-centering as yours. However, those were all cast from the same specimen, and the obverse on yours seems different. Its possible that your coin originated as a cast fake, but had its surfaces reworked, which would explain the odd wear pattern on the obverse.

I advise you post it on the Forvm Fake Coin Discussion, found here:
http://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?board=9.0

 

Thanks for the examples folks. They're very instructive. Looking at
the obverse of the coin I've considered getting, I'm suspicious of the
variance I see in the details of Pegasus and the lettering below ...
Looks like a fake to me, too. Does anyone else concur with Ardatirion?

I'm reluctant to go for that coin now ...

Thanks again to all. This forum is very helpful. Have a pleasant evening.

Dave