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Offline timka

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Siliqua questioned
« on: February 22, 2020, 08:37:47 am »
Hi!

Could you please let know your opinions about this siliqua. The edge of the coin is hand-polished, the details are soft mostly, especially around eye.

I bought it based on pictures, but  when i put my hands on it, it appeared to be very weird.

3g, 20mm , 10h (the axes are also in question).

Should this coin be returned?

Thank you for your time.

Z.
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Re: Siliqua questioned
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2020, 08:46:58 am »
i not like the soft legend on the obverse
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Re: Siliqua questioned
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2020, 01:12:41 pm »
The reverse looks more convincing than the obverse.  I am not sure if it is good or bad, but I know I would not touch it.
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Re: Siliqua questioned
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2020, 10:32:58 am »
Quote from: djmacdo on February 22, 2020, 01:12:41 pm
The reverse looks more convincing than the obverse.  I am not sure if it is good or bad, but I know I would not touch it.
I agree. The obverse is very soft looking.
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Re: Siliqua questioned
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2020, 10:48:07 am »
It may be genuine but struck with a very worn obverse die, but I cannot say from a photo.
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Re: Siliqua questioned
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2020, 04:19:46 pm »
Quote from: Joe Sermarini on February 23, 2020, 10:48:07 am
It may be genuine but struck with a very worn obverse die, but I cannot say from a photo.

The edge has skratches as if it was polished!
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Re: Siliqua questioned
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2020, 05:06:47 pm »
If you are certain, why ask? Can you take photos of the edge.
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Re: Siliqua questioned
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2020, 04:17:43 am »
The pics are attached...sorry for quality as it is tough to photo the edge.

I am looking for a third party opinion as im in conflict with the seller.
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Re: Siliqua questioned
« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2020, 06:32:07 am »
The edge does look very bad.
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