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Quite convincing Procopius

Started by Factor, September 15, 2018, 09:15:44 AM

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Factor

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


Victor


Spoudaios

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).

Factor

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.