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Offline Factor

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Quite convincing Procopius
« on: September 15, 2018, 09:15:44 AM »
I would not suspect this one, at least not at first glance. Only the fact that the seller offers mostly fakes made look at it more carefully.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ancient-Roman-Bronze-Coin-r-pvs-E3-365-366-AD-/163237312174


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Re: Quite convincing Procopius
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2018, 01:35:02 PM »

Yes, I have the seller trinvestment on the fake seller list.



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Re: Quite convincing Procopius
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2018, 04:56:43 PM »
Let's go further, if possible. Why suspect this particular coin if, let's say, is offered at an auction?

I would bet is genuine at a 80% (and I would probably be wrong).

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Re: Quite convincing Procopius
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2018, 10:40:29 PM »
I would not suspect it either if not the fact that literally all other coins of this seller were quite obvious fakes. This particular coin is very soft for the issue - even low grade Procopius coins show sharper details. Corrosion spots are all round, most likely bubbles. Lastly, revers show visible edge filing on 3 o'clock. I guess I am not the only one to spot this signs, the coin eventually sold for a fraction of what Procopius with clear legends usually brings.