Late Roman Bronze Coins

Coin talk => Fakes => Topic started by: Lech Stępniewski on June 19, 2023, 06:30:27 AM

Title: Constantine solidus from Nicomedia
Post by: Lech Stępniewski on June 19, 2023, 06:30:27 AM

Looks too soft, like a cast. Bad coin or bad picture?

Title: Re: Constantine solidus from Nicomedia
Post by: Heliodromus on June 19, 2023, 04:39:20 PM

Certainly looks suspect.

I don't like the look of these raised bubbles either.

Why not post it on FORVM and see what Joe and DinX say.

Title: Re: Constantine solidus from Nicomedia
Post by: Lech Stępniewski on June 20, 2023, 06:38:54 AM

Thanks, Ben. Coin posted.

Title: Re: Constantine solidus from Nicomedia
Post by: Lech Stępniewski on June 20, 2023, 05:24:38 PM

Din agrees that this coin is bad. Made from transferred die.