Tejas Posted September 29 · Member Share Posted September 29 (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 by Tejas 6 1 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenickelguy Posted September 29 · Member Share Posted September 29 (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 by thenickelguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tejas Posted September 29 · Member Author Share Posted September 29 (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 by Tejas 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romismatist Posted September 29 · Member Share Posted September 29 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tejas Posted October 2 · Member Author Share Posted October 2 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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