Real or fake? 0

[Ratzie33]

So I’ve been reading a little bit about ancient coins trying to determine if they’re real or fake. Two things jumped out at me about this coin: the irregular patina around the high points, and the grainy texture of the surface of the coin. Although I must admit I was unable to find a similar die pair. Is this a fake coin?  If it’s a fake could it still be worth anything? Thank you for your time.

[Ratzie33]

It weighs 17.11grams 

Edited March 2, 2020 by Ratzie33

[Ratzie33]

Also I’d like to add this is not my coin

[Ratzie33]

The lettering should be pointed in the middle seraph if the M as well, no? Instead there’s just a blob.

[Ratzie33]

These are other pictures the seller took. I noticed a mold crack below lasichamus’s neck at his hairline near the edge of the coin, as well as what appears to be rim filing hiding a mold marrying.  

[Ratzie33]

it’s a pretty repro though

[bmurphy]

It's a forgery.

 

Barry Murphy

[Revenant]

[Jade Collection]

@Ratzie33 Listen to barry murphy that just posted a few posts above mine that its a fake.....he is one of the graders along with David Vagi and has a vast amount of knowledge!

[RWB]

It is not even a good "It weighs 17.11grams" fake.