Real or Not Roman Coin..Need advice

Aberlight · March 3, 2009 9:52AM

I have begun collecting Roman coins and there is a lot I do not understand. Just purchased this on Ebay since I thought it was affordable and a good way to get into Roman coins. I cannot find any similar pictures of this coin based ont he description. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Since all of these ancient coins have different strikes as they are struck with a hammer, how can you tell if they are authentic?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=160318326810

ajaan · March 3, 2009 9:53AM

Linky

If real, heck of a nice coin for a great price.

CIVITAS · March 3, 2009 10:01AM

Obverse looks real to me. A pic of the reverse would help, but I don't see any problems. You got a real good price on that coin as long as the reverse isn't damaged (can't say from the photo). You can compare your coin to the ones I have on my website to see that the style looks fine. (I think there's a IOVI STATORI in my group lot that will give you a basic idea of what the back of your coin should look like).

http://www.civitasgalleries.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?keywords=gordian+iii

ormandh · March 3, 2009 10:31AM

I am not trying to hijack this post whatsoever, I am sorry if it comes across that way, but I am wondering about this one which is not on CIVITAS' site.

Aberlight · March 3, 2009 11:34AM

<< <i>Obverse looks real to me. A pic of the reverse would help, but I don't see any problems. You got a real good price on that coin as long as the reverse isn't damaged (can't say from the photo). You can compare your coin to the ones I have on my website to see that the style looks fine. (I think there's a IOVI STATORI in my group lot that will give you a basic idea of what the back of your coin should look like).

http://www.civitasgalleries.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?keywords=gordian+iii >>

Thanks for your help. This does give me reassurance. I was also wondering if more rounded edges tend to bring more or if this is even a consideration with Roman coins?

CIVITAS · March 4, 2009 3:02AM

Yours looks fine too, ormandh.

Aberlight, coins with ragged edges can be a little lower in price depending on the severity. Sometimes high grade coins with a very well centered strike on a very broad flan that leaves a nice round margin trade for a strong premium as a "medallic strike."

Real or Not Roman Coin..Need advice

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