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rick2

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crispus possible fake
« on: January 09, 2011, 05:37:21 am »
any opinion on this one ?
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Re: crispus possible fake
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2011, 10:02:23 am »
The reverse shows some small encrustations and impacted dirt bitties among the letters, as well as some slight 'strains' in the metal from the striking process, those are generally pretty solid signs of authenticity. A few small scratches (probably associated with cleaning) are also visible around the reverse letters, too.
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Offline Hydatius

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Re: crispus possible fake
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2011, 12:15:48 pm »
I'm not happy with the style of the obverse myself.

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Re: crispus possible fake
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2011, 12:50:46 pm »
From an italian forum where some users are talking about this coin.

Portrait looks good to me

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Re: crispus possible fake
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2011, 02:18:46 pm »
More likely authentic than not imho, but the photograph makes it very suspicious. Stripped patina combined with residual dirt does not help either. Another photo would be helpful..
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Re: crispus possible fake
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2011, 02:34:16 pm »
other pics
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joeparisi

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Re: crispus possible fake
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2011, 06:37:30 pm »
This one is authentic.
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