Identify Roman/Greek coin

6 posts
Ryan Tutty
Joined: 10 Sep 2019
Posts: 2
Posted: 10 Sep 2019, 13:48 #
Posted: #
Hi, I purchased this in Turkey about 25 years ago from near the ancient site of Ephesus. I would like to know
if genuine and any info on it. Thanks.


Ryan Tutty
cro321
Joined: 25 Mar 2016
Posts: 1312
Posted: 10 Sep 2019, 15:33 #
Posted: #
I'm almost certain this is a tourist replica but let's hear from other members too. :)
I collect and deal in ancient Roman coin. In case you're looking for affordable ancient coins or need any help with the coins you already have send me a message.
Ryan Tutty
Joined: 10 Sep 2019
Posts: 2
Posted: 11 Sep 2019, 08:55 #
Posted: #
Thank for prompt response. Could you possibly explain briefly how you can tell?
Ryan Tutty
cro321
Joined: 25 Mar 2016
Posts: 1312
Posted: 11 Sep 2019, 12:02 #
Edited: 11 Sep 2019, 12:19
Posted: #
Edited:
Surface, lettering, details, color all look wrong to me. Sorry I can't give a better explanation, I'm sure there are other members here that can give a more professional opinion.
I collect and deal in ancient Roman coin. In case you're looking for affordable ancient coins or need any help with the coins you already have send me a message.
Choucas
Closed account
Posted: 11 Sep 2019, 12:18 #
Posted: #
Hello,

I agree with cro321. Wrong details and style, grainy fields, cast appearance... No doubt this is a tourist replica.
PetrusAscanus
Joined: 22 Nov 2014
Posts: 6304
Posted: 17 Sep 2019, 11:12 #
Posted: #
Welcome to Numista!
I agree with the above
Non est totum quod splendet ut aurum
Rijkdom bestaat niet uit het hebben van veel bezittingen, maar in het hebben van weinig behoeften
Reply
Forum »

» Forum policy

Used time zone is UTC+2:00.
Current time is 06:37.