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Offline Anders B

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Hadrian sestertius: legit or fake?
« on: April 27, 2009, 04:18:54 pm »
Hi! Is this an authentic Hadrian sestertius? I'm no expert and I have my doubts... (33 mm diam. / ~20 g)

Thanks for your help! //Anders
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Re: Hadrian sestertius: legit or fake?
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2009, 04:21:35 pm »
It is a cast, unfortunately.

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Re: Hadrian sestertius: legit or fake?
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2009, 04:22:58 pm »
I agree fully with Lars on this one.
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Re: Hadrian sestertius: legit or fake?
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2009, 01:32:43 am »
Quote from: Anders B on April 27, 2009, 04:18:54 pm
Hi! Is this an authentic Hadrian sestertius? I'm no expert and I have my doubts... (33 mm diam. / ~20 g)

Thanks for your help! //Anders


I'm also no expert but I share your doubts.  Very soft detail, somewhat uniformly rough appearance of a cast replica.

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Offline Anders B

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Re: Hadrian sestertius: legit or fake?
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2009, 03:46:44 am »
Thanks guys!!! :)

//Anders
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