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L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus denarius

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Pawel K:
Dear colleagues,

Several year ago i've bought a Lucius Aemilius Paullus denarius from 62 BC. It was cheap, bought in quite reputable auction house and i truly forgot about him till last month, when i tried to sell it in the other auction house. I was completely surprised that it was told that this coin is highly suspicious and probably fake.

What is your opinion?

djmacdo:
Weight?

Pawel K:
3,82g

PMah:
Did the 2nd auction house have the coin in hand?  It looks a bit "soapy" but hard to say.  The issue is often off-center with heavier wear on reverse, with poor engraving on reverse, as seen.  It would be odd to cast a fake from such a typically worn original.

Pawel K:
Yes, they have coins in hand. I will attach edges photos later.

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