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Offline arash p

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caligula authentic?
« on: July 05, 2018, 12:17:50 am »
Is this caligula coin authentic? Is the patina natural or man made?

8,2 g - 25 mm

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Offline moneta_auction

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Re: caligula authentic?
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2018, 02:13:43 am »
It is Germanicus and yes the coin is authentic. Thank you.

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Re: caligula authentic?
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2018, 07:52:47 am »
The patina is probably not entirely natural.

If you are considering purchasing this coin please know that it is usually not possible to authenticate an ancient coin from a photograph. If you are not confident that either the coin is genuine, or the dealer is reputable with expertise and a guarantee, do not buy. In short, either know the coin or know the seller.
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Re: caligula authentic?
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2018, 07:30:47 pm »
Thanks Joe so was it repatinated?
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Re: caligula authentic?
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2018, 08:02:32 pm »
Most of it is probably natural. Parts appear to have been smoothed. If so, those parts were probably darkened. The dirt was probably added.  Notice the word probably.
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Re: caligula authentic?
« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2018, 08:57:29 pm »
Thanks Joe. Appreciate your helps
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