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Author Topic: Help - Fake or Real - Calabria AR stater (Vlasto 891) 5.55grs, 21mm  (Read 79 times)

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Offline Rafael Augusto De Mattos F

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Help - Fake or Real - Calabria AR stater (Vlasto 891) 5.55grs, 21mm
« on: July 08, 2025, 10:38:40 am »
Hello guys, I have here this Calabria AR stater (Vlasto 891), weight 5.55grs and 21mm diameter. From what I could research the weight is a little off (normally is 6.2 to 7.5grs). Whats your thoughts?
Thanks in advance!

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Offline Molinari

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Re: Help - Fake or Real - Calabria AR stater (Vlasto 891) 5.55grs, 21mm
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2025, 03:41:21 pm »
I don’t like it, especially with the weight off. But the soft features gave me immediate misgivings.
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Re: Help - Fake or Real - Calabria AR stater (Vlasto 891) 5.55grs, 21mm
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2025, 04:15:22 pm »
Agreed, but it also doesn't help that the photo has contrast turned all the way up.  I think it would look even softer in hand without the photo editing.
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