Late Roman Bronze Coins

Coin talk => Fakes => Topic started by: Victor on March 02, 2020, 01:21:04 PM

Title: Helena with silver paint patina
Post by: Victor on March 02, 2020, 01:21:04 PM

This is a not very convincing fake that is currently for sale. Interestingly, an attempt at silvering has been made, though it does not look very good, almost like it has been spray painted.


Of course, even if he had used a silver plating solution, the coin would still be a terrible looking fake, only it would have a nice silver wash.

Title: Re: Helena with silver paint patina
Post by: Victor on March 02, 2020, 01:59:29 PM

 
a lot of these fake star reverse coins are showing up...here's another one for sell, with more "natural" surfaces.