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Author Topic: Possible fake Sextus Pompey  (Read 384 times)

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Frank C

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Possible fake Sextus Pompey
« on: March 20, 2023, 07:13:28 pm »
I purchased this coin from a reputable online auction house. Their site says they guarantee the authenticity of all coins and items sold. I also email them and they indicated the coin in original and all coins in the auction are issued after checking by our expert numismatists.

I have my doubts on this coin though.  Weight is 3.05g and size is 19mm.

Please let me know what you think - real or fake?
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Re: Possible fake Sextus Pompey
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2023, 07:16:38 pm »
For some reason the pic did not attach.  Trying this again.
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Re: Possible fake Sextus Pompey
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2023, 07:22:32 pm »
Hi FC,

Why do you suspect it is fake?

I don't see anything suspicious about it.

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Re: Possible fake Sextus Pompey
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2023, 08:46:47 pm »
The light weight and the surface.
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Re: Possible fake Sextus Pompey
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2023, 10:43:28 pm »
I agree with Meepzorp. I don't think it looks suspicious.
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Re: Possible fake Sextus Pompey
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2023, 08:29:17 am »
Merely very corroded--which explains both the surface and the light weight.
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Re: Possible fake Sextus Pompey
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2023, 08:41:38 am »
Thanks to everyone for your reply. Glad to hear it's likely not fake.
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