Question about the coin

[lim]

I found such a coin on sale. I wonder if it's genuine or not? And why is the copper inside?

[Mucius Scaevola]

It's not my area, but copper indicates that it is a fourrée, an ancient counterfeit.

Edited December 13, 2024 by Mucius Scaevola

[-monolith-]

33 minutes ago, lim said:

I found such a coin on sale. I wonder if it's genuine or not? And why is the copper inside?

"I wonder if it's genuine or not?" Yes and no. It's a genuine counterfeit from about 2300 years ago. It's a  fourrée as @Mucius Scaevola stated.  I just purchased this fourrée of a Mysia, Kyzikos (Cyzicus). It's unusual because it's such a small coin (10.5 mm / 0.7 g) so not really worth counterfeiting.

 

 

Edited December 13, 2024 by -monolith-

[Mucius Scaevola]

And in case you're curious - they are definitely worth collecting 😉 They tell another side of the story and I really enjoy seeing them.