Author Topic: Greek coin authenticity edge crack (Read 1157 times)

Cagman Y · « **on:** November 25, 2019, 01:30:02 pm »

Hello

This coin seems to have a closed edge crack. It could be a flan defect or the cast. I appreciate some expert opinions on this coin

okidoki · « **Reply #1 on:** November 25, 2019, 01:33:09 pm »

please delete picture as we do not it you are right it being fake

Cagman Y · « **Reply #2 on:** November 25, 2019, 02:18:19 pm »

Thanks, so it is fake ? So my guess was right in this case

Cagman Y · « **Reply #3 on:** November 25, 2019, 02:26:33 pm »

Can I add it to fake reports so others will know to avoid it?

Cagman Y · « **Reply #4 on:** November 25, 2019, 08:59:07 pm »

I added this to fake coin report as it seems we reached a consensus on it being fake

Pscipio · « **Reply #5 on:** November 26, 2019, 02:21:53 am »

A single opinion is not a consensus. The picture is a bit small and no weight is given, but I see nothing wrong with the coin.

Lars

Meepzorp · « **Reply #6 on:** November 26, 2019, 02:54:17 am »

Hi CY,

I agree with Pscipio. From the photos, I don't see anything wrong with the coin that is blatantly obvious.

Better photos would help, but I don't see any signs that the edge cracks were filled with molten metal.

Your understanding of edge cracks/splits on ancient coins seems to be in its infancy.

Meepzorp

Cagman Y · « **Reply #7 on:** November 26, 2019, 06:48:28 am »

Thanks for your opinions but now I am more confused , some of you say it is fake and some say it is genuine ? What is the truth?

okidoki · « **Reply #8 on:** November 26, 2019, 06:53:13 am »

“Some say fake” not in this topic

Cagman Y · « **Reply #9 on:** November 26, 2019, 07:29:26 am »

Quote from: okidoki on November 26, 2019, 06:53:13 am

“Some say fake” not in this topic

you said in your first message that you agree it is fake . am I right?

okidoki · « **Reply #10 on:** November 26, 2019, 08:35:35 am »

Quote from: Cagman Y on November 26, 2019, 07:29:26 am

Quote from: okidoki on November 26, 2019, 06:53:13 am
“Some say fake” not in this topic

you said in your first message that you agree it is fake . am I right?

sorry, for any misunderstanding my English is not my native language
i meant
we do not know if it's fake yet

Cagman Y · « **Reply #11 on:** November 26, 2019, 09:30:53 am »

Quote from: okidoki on November 26, 2019, 08:35:35 am

Quote from: Cagman Y on November 26, 2019, 07:29:26 am
Quote from: okidoki on November 26, 2019, 06:53:13 am
“Some say fake” not in this topic

you said in your first message that you agree it is fake . am I right?

sorry, for any misunderstanding my English is not my native language
i meant
we do not know if it's fake yet

Thanks for clarification. I misunderstood it. It seems someone already removed the fake report for this coin. More opinions are very welcome

Joe Sermarini · « **Reply #12 on:** November 26, 2019, 09:44:04 am »

A large photo is necessary for valid opinions.

Cagman Y · « **Reply #13 on:** November 26, 2019, 10:18:01 am »

I dont have the coin at hand but as soon as I recieve it, I will be posting detail images of the surface and edges

Cagman Y · « **Reply #14 on:** December 04, 2019, 12:43:05 pm »

Quote from: Joe Sermarini on November 26, 2019, 09:44:04 am

A large photo is necessary for valid opinions.

Here are more pics of the edge and surface. I hope it helps. Please let me know your opinion about authenticity of the coin

djmacdo · « **Reply #15 on:** December 04, 2019, 06:38:45 pm »

The photos, while clear, do not show any detail of the area of supposedly filled in edge cracks.

Cagman Y · « **Reply #16 on:** December 04, 2019, 10:22:20 pm »

Quote from: djmacdo on December 04, 2019, 06:38:45 pm

The photos, while clear, do not show any detail of the area of supposedly filled in edge cracks.

Here are some more pics from the place where the crack is

Pscipio · « **Reply #17 on:** December 05, 2019, 02:13:37 am »

Based on the pictures, I see nothing wrong about the coin. Looks fine to me.

Lars

antoninus1 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 05, 2019, 04:47:23 am »

I agree.

Joe Sermarini · « **Reply #19 on:** December 05, 2019, 06:25:20 am »

I agree, nothing suspicious.

Cagman Y · « **Reply #20 on:** December 06, 2019, 08:26:37 am »

But how about closed crack? How it can be explained? also the edge has a line although it doesnt go all the way along the edge but in some sections of the edge it is visible

Joe Sermarini · « **Reply #21 on:** December 06, 2019, 08:53:19 am »

Normal flow / folding of metal during strike.

Dino · « **Reply #22 on:** December 06, 2019, 05:15:39 pm »

I agree. I don't see anything that would make me question this one.

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