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Paul H8

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New to the forum will a newly acquired coin..
« on: June 11, 2019, 12:40:33 am »
I have always been fascinated with ancient coin but never purchased one until recently.
This coin caught my eye because of it's unusual images.
Any ideal of its origins or history?

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Re: New to the forum will a newly acquired coin..
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Re: New to the forum will a newly acquired coin..
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2019, 07:13:11 am »
Sadly, a cast fake.

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Re: New to the forum will a newly acquired coin..
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2019, 07:51:30 am »
Someone went to a lot of trouble to fake this coin...
I only played a buck for it so I am not suprised..lol
Thanks for the info!

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Re: New to the forum will a newly acquired coin..
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2019, 07:57:20 am »
My fake looks more ancient than the real deal...lol

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Re: New to the forum will a newly acquired coin..
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2019, 11:24:27 am »
All you need to make a fake like this in an impression of a real coin  (or another fake) and a little basic information about how to make cast.  If you look carefully around the edge, you can see where the edge of the genuine coin ended.  I hope this will not discourage you--there are a lot of real ancients available are really modest prices.  A reliable dealer, such as Forum, is your best guide.

 

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