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Offline Pribislav

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Republican Denarius
« on: March 15, 2019, 05:58:45 pm »
Hi guys,

This coin came to me in one of my latest hauls. It's supposedly a silver Republican Denarius minted in 130 BC, moneyer Q. Caecilius Metellus, Cr256/1; Syd 509.

Unfortunately I have rather strong suspicions about it. After a closer inspection the coin just doesn't look right and I think it might be a cast fake. The shapes on the surface are far more blurred than they ought to be and the surface itself is weirdly smooth. Plus, there are little holes which might be air bubbles typical for cheap cast fakes. I would appreciate if you could help me confirm or dispel my suspicions.
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Re: Republican Denarius
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2019, 06:16:57 pm »
looks like a cast
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Re: Republican Denarius
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2019, 08:01:14 am »
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Re: Republican Denarius
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2019, 09:10:19 am »
done
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Re: Republican Denarius
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2019, 10:00:03 am »
Thanks guys for help.
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Re: Republican Denarius
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2019, 12:52:31 pm »
Quote from: okidoki on March 16, 2019, 09:10:19 am
done

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