Thoughts on this Aureus?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Obone, Dec 31, 2020.

  1. Obone

    Obone Well-Known Member

    Hi everyone,

    This Antoninus Pius Aureus was shown to me, and I was interested in working out a trade. I was just wondering if anyone has any thoughts towards the authenticity and provenance of the coin? It was described as being from a private collection from London,and I was wondering if anyone had more info or perhaps recognized it from a former sale?

    Thanks in advance! 134691874_10222023936440654_7490351867597204353_n.jpg 134524193_10222023937840689_1240057539420953955_n.jpg 134702634_10222023939920741_558260900502103777_n.jpg 134558545_10222023942720811_1473662766055876270_n.jpg
     
    Obone, Dec 31, 2020
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  3. Gavin Richardson

    Gavin Richardson Well-Known Member

    Man, I’ve never seen such a pronounced chin like that. But I’m no expert when it comes to these coins. Someone smarter will come along soon.
     
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  4. IdesOfMarch01

    IdesOfMarch01 Well-Known Member

    The texture of this coin's surface is unlike any other aureus I've ever seen, even aurei in rough condition.

    - Who is the seller?
    - What is the asking price?
    - What is the weight?
    - What is the seller's policy on authenticity and returns?
    - Is there any actual provenance information?
    - Have you examined the coin in hand?
     
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  5. Obone

    Obone Well-Known Member

    The seller is someone from an ancients coin Facebook group. Asking price was $2500, but I was working out a trade. Weight is 7.2 grams, 18mm. Haven’t had time to see it in hand, but authenticity should be guaranteed.
     
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  6. Ryro

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    Unknown provenance (the provenance is merely where it was and whom with before yourself), questionable artistry, craters and you haven't seen it in hand (probably for good reason).
    I would give that a hard pass.
     
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  7. AncientJoe

    AncientJoe Well-Known Member

    I generally avoid commenting on authenticity posts but there are many red flags with that coin and the overall transaction. I'd stay far away.
     
    AncientJoe, Dec 31, 2020
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  8. Marsyas Mike

    Marsyas Mike Well-Known Member

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  9. Obone

    Obone Well-Known Member

    Just noticed the negative feedbacks. Thanks for all the help, I’ll keep looking for my first aureus and pass on this one!
     
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  11. kevin McGonigal

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  12. Cicero12

    Cicero12 Well-Known Member

    That looks like a fake to me. I would pass.
     
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