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PSA: I wasted $200 on a fake Roman coin from an online auction
Got excited about a listing for a 'legionary denarius' with a blurry photo. The seller had good feedback, so I bid and won. When it arrived, a magnet stuck to it, and the details looked wrong. Took it to the local university archaeology department, and they confirmed it was a modern cast. Anyone know a good way to check these things before buying?
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wilson.anthony8d ago
That magnet test is pretty unreliable for ancient coins though.
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haydengreen8d ago
Especially with bronze or lead coins.
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