Caligula Drachm Cast Fake?

[Jeremiah S]

Hello,

I recently came across this Drachm of Caligula in an auction that looked "off" somehow. I did a little digging here to satisfy my curiosity. I believe I found some examples of other coins made from the same dies but would like to get others opinions.

The first image is the coin in question.

The second two are examples of fake reports that I found on FORVM: 
    https://www.forumancientcoins.com/fakes/displayimage.php?album=search&cat=0&pid=3134#top_display_media

I'm noticing that both the coin in question, and the two fakes, have a diagonal scratch across the lituus at the point where it begins to curve.

I am curious what others think.

Thanks,

Jslade

[Jay GT4]

Same dies and flan shape. All the nics on the rim match up too. 

Your link isn't working but here is the fake report I submitted for the Saxby coin:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/fakes/displayimage.php?pid=8934

and the others:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/fakes/displayimage.php?pid=3134

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/fakes/displayimage.php?pid=3223

Prokopov says it's an Dimitrovgrad Studio cast:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/fakes/displayimage.php?pid=5962

[Jeremiah S]

Thanks for the confirmation Jay. This morning I let the auction house know that the coin they were listing was likely fake. I just checked their auction and they have already pulled the coin.

Best,

Jslade

[Jay GT4]

Good job!