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Roman Provincial Coins Discussion Forum / Re: Cappadocia

« Last post by Sebastian O on Today at 06:32:16 am »

I've finished my gallery (for this time)... and still looking for a new coins. I know that many of my coins could be in a better condition but it's not easy and cheap hobby
Best!

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=8069

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Fake Coins and Notorious Fake Sellers / Re: Very archaic drachm - but also authentic?

« Last post by Din X on Today at 04:30:32 am »

I do not like it the style and the reverse die could be the same as on one of these fakes, the style of yours would fit to this fakes, too.
They were actually sold by an auction house and not withdrawn.
Could you please provide the picture of the auction house of your coin to compare the reverse die, I think I saw it listed on bidder and it looked strange but I can not find it in my fake folder, it might be there but I do not know how I named it if it is there.

The weights and sizes are comparable too and they were all fantasy types (they do not exist like this in silver)  so no references were given.

Rupert´s one male head (possibly with tuna below but off flan) 14 mm, 4.42 g

I do not like it the style and the reverse die could be the same as on one of these fakes, the style of yours would fit to this fakes, too.
They were actually sold by an auction house and not withdrawn.
Could you please provide the picture of the auction house of your coin to compare the reverse die, I think I saw it listed on bidder and it looked strange but I can not find it in my fake folder, it might be there but I do not know how I named it if it is there.

The weights and sizes are comparable too and they were all fantasy types so no references were given.

Ruperts one male head (possibly with tuna below) 14 mm, 4.42 g

Warrior with bow and arrow   4,6 gr Diameter: 14,3 mm (imitating Kyzikos)

Male head with tuna below 5.2 gr Diameter: 15.3 mm  (imitating Kyzikos)

Warrior with tuna at back 4,5gr Diameter: 13,3 mm (imitating Kyzikos)

Ba'al-Arwad 4,2 gr Diameter: 13,5 mm (imitating Arados)

It seems like the last three share the same reverse die but one is imitating Kyzikos and the other one Arados, so die links between them is impossible and condemning.

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Fake Coins and Notorious Fake Sellers / Re: Caligula Denarius

« Last post by Din X on Today at 01:48:46 am »

Lipanoff fake, I have 2 gilt ones

Region:
Mint:
Date: Roman Imperial Period
Depicted: Gaius Caligula, Divus Augustus
Coin issuer: Gaius Caligula
Denomination: Denarius
Material: Gilt silver
Obverse: C CAESAR AVG GERM P M TR POT, head of Caligula to the right
Reverse: Head of Augustus to the right, a star behind and in front of him
Differences to genuine pieces:
Weight:
Diameter:
Stamp position: 12 o'clock
Literature: Contemporary Coin Engravers and Coin Masters from Bulgaria: ‘Lipanoff’ Studio, Ilya Prokopov, Sofia 2004 page 22 number 24, listed there under Tiberius
 Lipanoff Studio: Catalogue of all registered coin Types, Ilya Prokopov, Sofia 2016 page 47+48 number 89-92, listed there under Tiberius

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History and Archeology / Re: Carbonised Herculaneum papyrus reveals burial place of Plato

« Last post by Blindado on Yesterday at 08:35:35 pm »

Thank you!

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Fake Coins and Notorious Fake Sellers / Re: Caligula Denarius

« Last post by Dominic T on Yesterday at 07:10:02 pm »

Indeed your coin is matching many others in the FCR. Not looking good…..
DT

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Roman Provincial Coins Discussion Forum / Re: Cappadocia

« Last post by Sebastian O on Yesterday at 04:38:35 pm »

Impressive collection there. I hope to add some of those Tiberius drachms to my collection eventually. Here is my Britannicus from Caesarea with the countermark depicting Mt. Argaeus.

Thank You. Great coin of Britannicus!!

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Roman Provincial Coins Discussion Forum / Re: Cappadocia

« Last post by Sebastian O on Yesterday at 04:37:05 pm »

You have a remarkable collection! I will enjoy going through your gallery, and looking forward to seeing new coins added!

Thank You very much, ishould finish uploaded my gallery tomorrow.

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Roman Provincial Coins Discussion Forum / Re: Cappadocia

« Last post by DRVSVS on Yesterday at 04:12:33 pm »

Impressive collection there. I hope to add some of those Tiberius drachms to my collection eventually. Here is my Britannicus from Caesarea with the countermark depicting Mt. Argaeus.

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Seals and Tesserae / Re: Greek lead seal- ID please

« Last post by Gert on Yesterday at 03:33:04 pm »

Hi,
I think that seal depicts a lion bringing down prey (deer, antelope, bull). It's a fairly common type, known from multiple dies. Compare this one from my database.
Regards
Gert

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Fake Coins and Notorious Fake Sellers / Caligula Denarius

« Last post by Canaan on Yesterday at 03:21:57 pm »

Dear board:
I recently bought this Caligula denarius befoe check8ng the fake coins repirts and after checking them i got paranoid when i saw similar ones in the fake coins report, a second opinion plwase is this coin fake, especialli with the seam on the edge (maybe) and the soapy details!! The coin weights 3.4 grams