Tejas Posted September 29, 2023 · Member Posted September 29, 2023 (edited) I just received a denarius of Septimius Severus, which I bought via MA Münzen from a seller in the US. Unfortunately, the coin is a modern fake. I think it is cast. The rim has been smoothed. Quite dissappointing, but I have already blocked PayPal and informed the seller. Edited September 29, 2023 by Tejas 7 2 1 2 1 Quote
thenickelguy Posted September 29, 2023 · Member Posted September 29, 2023 (edited) Wondering what it was attributed as and what exactly tipped you off about the coin to come to that conclusion? I think I have found it as Septimius Severus Denarius, RIC 207, RSC 493, BMC 531 Edited September 29, 2023 by thenickelguy Quote
Tejas Posted September 29, 2023 · Member Author Posted September 29, 2023 (edited) Under magnification the design and lettering is strangely blurred. The rim has been smoothed, probably to remove a casting seam. I have 36 Septimius denari to compare with. This one just looks wrong. Edited September 29, 2023 by Tejas 3 1 Quote
Romismatist Posted September 29, 2023 · Member Posted September 29, 2023 Yes, the coin definitely looks fake even from the photos. Not enough details in the hair & beard, fields are too smooth, style just a touch off (eye & profile), does not really look struck from the lettering (metal flow lines etc). Hope you are able to get a refund. 2 Quote
Tejas Posted October 2, 2023 · Member Author Posted October 2, 2023 I'm not sure about the style. I think the cast was made from a genuine denarius. Anyway, I already got my money back. That is the advantage if you paid by PayPal. 1 Quote
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