Not only did a large number of
fakes hit the market, but a
good number of genuine
items also hit the market - or perhaps that should have been stated the other way
around, I don't want to give emphasis in the wrong direction.
There is a diagnostic feature that can be utilised, though I am reluctant to state that
it is an absolute marker. I won't state what it is here, but if you have any doubts, go
speak to your favourite ancient dealer and have them tell you. No point giving clues
to the
fakes, if it can be avoided.
Basically, the
fakes failed to 'properly' copy a particular
part of the original coin, and
in doing so this gives a clear marker as to what is real and what is not. Note that
this may not be definitive, just an additional feature that should be taken into account
before determining matters either way. Care should be taken, whatever the case.
Here is a genuine example from a respected and reliable source:
Walter
Holt
Fake Coins and Notorious Fake Sellers
