Roman civil war, 68-69 AD. AR Denarius

Hello,
Can somebody tell what me a little more about the coin. I know just what I have written in the subject field.. is it possible to say where it was minted and what year exactly?

Roman Civil Wars AR Denarius. 68-69 AD. FIDES - EXERCITVVM above and below clasped right hands / FIDES PRAETORIANORVM above and below clasped right hands. BMC 121, Cohen 363. You can find it here: http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/sear5/s2084.html

Unfortunately it looks like a fourree to me. The letters are very crude and as far as I can tell it's only silver plated, not pure silver. But I could be wrong and other opinions are welcome.

Quote: "cro321"​Roman Civil Wars AR Denarius. 68-69 AD. FIDES - EXERCITVVM above and below clasped right hands / FIDES PRAETORIANORVM above and below clasped right hands. BMC 121, Cohen 363. You can find it here: http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/sear5/s2084.html
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​Unfortunately it looks like a fourree to me. The letters are very crude and as far as I can tell it's only silver plated, not pure silver. But I could be wrong and other opinions are welcome.

​thanks and what do you mean by saying fourree?

I dont know much about production of roman coins, but is it not something like on this coin?



I don't like those light brown spots either, and would appreciate some more opinions :)

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Quote: "cro321"​Roman Civil Wars AR Denarius. 68-69 AD. FIDES - EXERCITVVM above and below clasped right hands / FIDES PRAETORIANORVM above and below clasped right hands. BMC 121, Cohen 363. You can find it here: http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/sear5/s2084.html
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​​Unfortunately it looks like a fourree to me. The letters are very crude and as far as I can tell it's only silver plated, not pure silver. But I could be wrong and other opinions are welcome.

​​thanks and what do you mean by saying fourree?

​A fourree is basically a coin made from a base metal core that has been plated with a precious metal to look like its solid metal counterpart. It's not uncommon for ancient coins to be produced this way and a fourree is usually worth less to collectors than a pure silver coin. More on the subject: http://augustuscoins.com/ed/imit/isitfourree.html

I can't say for certain if your coin is a fourree or not. It looks like it to me judging from the photos but as I said I can be wrong. I hope other member give their opinion too.

I think you are right cro321 . I hope not, but I think you are..

Anyone?