Hello all,
I'm attributing a coin from a recent batch and I am relatively certain that it's a
fake, but I would like others' opinions.
The measurements are 30 mm and 15.70 g. (measurements are within acceptable range).
There are multiple reasons why I condemn this coin:
* There are no
monograms. I have never seen this
type without a
monogram (or multiple
monograms) either below the throne, left or right
field, or both. No coins listed in Spaer or SC without
monograms.
* odd uneven/unnatural
toning, especially on
reverse. Also possible (and multiple) casting bubbles.
* multiple
smoothing scratches on
reverse, probably made prestrike in
flan preparation.
*
style of Tyche's dress and tritoness. Every coin I've examined has Tyche's dress dipping below the throne, not like on this coin.
* but the most telling reason I think it's
fake is the
reverse legend style. This coin has block-style letters where authentic coins have a
legend who's points end in pellets.
I am attaching an authentic version of this coin sold by
Forum for comparison of
legend style.
I am curious to see others opinions of this coin,
Thanks,
Tom
Fake Coins and Notorious Fake Sellers
