Macrinus Denarius Jupiter Reverse

[Crispus]

Well I'm rather new to collecting and I think I've been duped.  I purchased a coin from ohboykurt on eBay.  I wanted to know more about the coin after I got it and came across this wonderful website.  Now I feel sick.  He is listed on the NFSL and is selling quite a few coins on eBay.  I've attached a picture of the Macrinus.  I guess this is the real eye opener for me to be more careful.  Of course, I'm only assuming it's indeed fake. 

[djmacdo]

It looks bad to me.  Have you checked the counterfeit files here?  Ebay is a minefield of bad coins.  Until you have some years experience and have handled hundreds of coins--and even then really--you only safe bet is buy from ethical, established dealers.  Any hope of getting your money back?

[Crispus]

I emailed him and this was his response:


"Every coin I buy I look in the www.forumancientcoins.com And I directly ask the seller if it is authentic .
I don't sell fake coins purpisley But if you have any doughts I will except a return . Let me know what you want to do ? Thanks for your contacting me . KC"


- ohboykurt

[SRukke]

It's a Lipinoff die match so 100% fake, as has already been noted. And he's on the fake sellers list so yes, he purposely sells fakes. Get your money back and then leave him negative feedback.

[Crispus]

Thank you for the quick replies.  Awesome website!

[BiancasDad]

"ohboykurt" is already on the NFSL

I originally had questioned the authenticity of many of his offerings and received many belligerent responses saying I was on a witch hunt. To show his disdain towards me, he changed his ebay name to "ohboykurt" because my name is Kurt. Guess I shouldn't sign my messages with my real name anymore  

Saying he has checked the fake reports is probably just a ploy to keep suspicious buyers from returning his fake offerings

[Crispus]

Thank you all!  I have initiated the return process through eBay- stating that this was a fake coin.  I am waiting for my return instructions from eBay.  He still has quite a few listings on eBay.  Once I send this one back we will see if it shows up again.  I wish there was some way to get this coin off the numismatic market (other than me keeping it and losing my money, of course  ).

[Crispus]

Quick Update: Coin has been returned to the seller and I have received a refund of my money.