FORVM`s Classical Numismatics Discussion Board
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The subject tells it all!
I inherited this coin, brought it to some local dealers that tell me it's a fake. Weight: 16.99, diameter around 25, thickness around 6.
And last but not least: thanks to this AMAZING forum for all the INVALUABLE help all these years!
Any help appreciated +++ :)
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Fake. In my modest opinion.
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Thanks a lot ! Greatly appreciated!
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It looks fake to me.
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The style is not right for a real owl.
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We need more pictures.
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Hm I see. What kind of pictures could I provide? Closer ones or with more details of the surface?
It’s interesting because even as a fake I cannot really put it in one of the fake owl categories/types that already exist.
Your help is greatly appreciated!
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I think Peter (Enodia) is kidding around!
Definitely fake, sorry.
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Haha no worries, thanks for the info!
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Any ideas on which type (seller) fake this might be ?
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It’s interesting because even as a fake I cannot really put it in one of the fake owl categories/types that already exist.
I am not sure what you mean.
If you mean what type of genuine era/variety it copies, I don't think there is a good answer. It isn't an accurate copy of any type.
If you mean is it struck or cast. I think it is either pressed or struck with modern dies.
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Thanks for your reply. I meant if there are any info about the origin of this kind of fake, country that it might come from or any other info (date maybe) or provenance!
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Not something I know.
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I always see the most amazing Athenian Owls in the FORVM shop. They always seem to fly off the shelves like hot cakes.