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Author Topic: cistophorus mark anthony and octavia  (Read 502 times)

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rick2

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cistophorus mark anthony and octavia
« on: July 13, 2013, 12:14:43 pm »
11.5 grams
26mm

i could not find the same fake coin in the fake report
to me this is borderline

the material seems to be low grade silver

i checked on acsearch and the original ones i could find seems to be made with the same style possible the same engraver

thanks for your opinion
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Re: cistophorus mark anthony and octavia
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2013, 04:30:35 pm »
It shows all the signs of being a cast taken from the impression of a genuine coin.
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Re: cistophorus mark anthony and octavia
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2013, 04:39:16 pm »
Quote from: djmacdo on July 13, 2013, 04:30:35 pm
It shows all the signs of being a cast taken from the impression of a genuine coin.

Yes I agree. Too much wrong for it to be anything except a cast fake. Of course the style is right.
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Re: cistophorus mark anthony and octavia
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2013, 04:14:38 am »
could it not be the result of corrosion and wear due to circulation ?
it would not be the first low grade coins that comes with bubbles
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Re: cistophorus mark anthony and octavia
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2013, 04:41:45 pm »
It's not just the bubbles.  It has that soft soapy look to it even for a worn coin.
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rick2

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Re: cistophorus mark anthony and octavia
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2013, 04:30:16 am »
i think i ll keep this coin and will not bring it back

when i bought it i thought it was a provincial , possibly augustus and only when at home i realized it was a cistophorus
anyway add to fake coin report for future reference
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