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Offline Potrokles

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Fake?
« on: December 14, 2022, 10:05:15 pm »
Hello everyone with my first post.
I have a question about the originality of this coins.  Could anyone help me?
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Re: Fake?
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2022, 10:21:04 pm »
Why do you suspect them? Why are you asking?
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Re: Fake?
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2022, 10:47:23 pm »
Quote from: Joe Sermarini on December 14, 2022, 10:21:04 pm
Why do you suspect them? Why are you asking?
I am new to collecting ancient coins and am learning to distinguish between real and fake coins. These coins caught my attention.
Roman iV has a strange "dotted" patina

Constantine V. These coins differ in details from the coins in the SB catalog. For example, the number of folds on the tunica. 3 looks like it could be cast.

Heraclius. This coin has a very crooked struck reverse.

Thank you from Help
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Re: Fake?
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2022, 03:09:24 am »
Quote from: Euzebiusz G on December 14, 2022, 10:47:23 pm
These coins differ in details from the coins in the SB catalog.

Sear catalogue is quite simplistic. If you want to get serious about Byzantium, you'd better get the DOC collection catalogue - it's available for free:
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=115263.0
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Re: Fake?
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2022, 07:51:02 am »
I do not see any reason to suspect any of these coins. If you are considering purchases, I suggest sticking with sellers you know are reputable, have the expertise to authenticate for you, and offer a guarantee. If you don't know the coins, know the seller.
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