As I mentioned in my previous topic, I am brand new to the hobby... and I have quickly learned that I am not yet knowledgeable enough to be making purchases on
Ebay.
(Now I have chosen to look towards more reputable sources to begin with, the
auctions on this
forum for example)
During this process, I have come across another suspicious
Ebay seller.
After looking at just a few of
his sold listings from the last month or two, I have found 3 coins that are identical to coins that he currently has for sale.
I suppose it's possible that the previous winning bidders didn't pay and the coins were re-listed, but I have found 3 recent examples after just a few minutes of searching.
Perhaps some experienced
members can take a look at this example and make a determination.
Is the coin itself suspicious?
The seller is not on any of the
fake lists that I am aware of.
I have provided pictures of one example (one set of pictures is from a "sold" listing that is a few months old, and one is currently for sale).
Listed as:
CARACALLA 215 AD
Roman Silver
Denarius Obverse legend: ANTONINVS
PIVS AVG GERM (laureate
head right)
Reverse legend:
P M TR P XVIII
COS IIII P P (
Pax standing half-left, holding branch and
scepter)
RIC 268 ;
RSC 3147;
BMC 147(k52)
8.1 mm
2.55 g
Fake Coins and Notorious Fake Sellers
