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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Byzantine Coins Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Alex S2 on September 12, 2021, 04:38:53 am
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Dear Forvm Community,
I assume that this coin is plated.
So the question is by whom? Could this be official issue or maybe ancient forgery?
Would appreciate any thoughts and opinions on this.
Thanks a lot.
Alex
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I don't believe the coin is plated.
I think that you have a silver coin with several things happening.
Though the whole coin is silver, the surface and interior are slightly different due to some or all of - deliberate surface enrichment at the time of manufacture (e.g. pickling in a natural acid), burial, and cleaning. The surface layer is then cracked and flaked off in parts revealing a darker looking, but still silver interior.
There is also some build up of horn silver(?) on the reverse in particular.
SC
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I agree that the coin looks like an official issue
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otlichnik, Obryzum Thank you very much for your help. So many new things to learn every time with every new coin :)