For what it is worth, this Nero dupondius was sold as Lot 1376 in CNG 66; May 2004. I would think they could identify a cast if it were indeed one. ... bronzes...
Hello CFDL, I am sure CNG can identify bad casts. I am also sure, that sometimes CNG coins, or die links to them, are used to make casts. With "Toronto Group",...
Dear Tunaonrye0/The Stalker/Alan/List No trouble to agree that I am not the best, as I said.. But, in order to learn, may any of the wiser members explain me...
Hello CFDL, I can not tell if the coin is modern or ancient by that photo. The dark coloration appears to me to be artificial. Could be an attempt to cover...
This is Lou. I brought this coin up because of the weird style of the dentals around the rim, if you note they seem to follow the flan rather than being round...
- Grenitis seems normal - fineness of details, especilly on macellum, forbids any possibility of (bronze) cast, especilly old cast - patina is not original,...
I think there are some coins with extreme fineness of details available and cast so I do not always subscribe to this as being a definitive answer. Look at the...
Dear Alan: This is one of the posts I agree with you. Also, like Luis said it is usually stated the coin comes from CNG. Anyway, it was cheap when I looked...
Good afternot, theStalker/List Just a reflexion on the second point (fineness of details). I worked when young, 32 years ago with a jeweler. I was used to see...
Hello Lluis / CFDL, To most rules about forgery detection, or thinking a coin authentic, there are exceptions. We mostly seem to agree not all the "patina" is...
you're right Luis, that's why I precised old 'bronze cast' as the higher melting point of bronze makes casting more difficult than with silver or gold,...
This coin was cleaned a long time ago, removing corrosion products and therefore creating subsequent 'pitting', then old fashioned repatinated (or een...
I looked at the coin when it was at CNG and I don't believe it is a cast.I also don't recall the coin having a glossy finish, nor do I recall the black in the...
CFDL: I noticed that our sometimes critic, Rasiel Suarez, ANA Member 3121233, is now a Coin God and certifying ancient coins as authentic. A CFDL member,...
Cliff, I the Galba is clearly a worn Slavei fake. I have seen around 10 of these variously worn. Concerning the Vitellius, it also looks bad to me. The style...
ebay Item Number - 8337739748 Item Title - VRARE UNLISTED PROBUS ANTONINIANUS ANACS AU50 NoReserve this ebay auction was pulled because it violated ebay rules....
Thanks Berry, this is what I was saying, the patina does not sit right and I would not think it a coin sold by CNG, knowing them and the coins they have sold...
Whats the deal, he makes a farce of Ebay and states this is Fake, Fake, Fake....which we all should agree. Good job of making fun of Ebay....LOU ... [Non-text...
... notwithstanding cliff's bit of schadenfreude, this is truly embarrassing of me and the only meaningful way to make ammends is to quit certifying coins....
Good Morning CFDL. I have been informed that the Nero, Dupondius, I placed on ebay has had some points raised regarding it authenticty. 1. Why on ebay, I feel...
Ras/Barry/CFDL: Ras, first of all, I commend you for publishing your list of certificates. Second, I take no joy your decision to quit certifying coins, It is...
Michael/Alan/Lluis/Barry/TS: 1) It is fine to sell coins in this price range on ebay. I have even bought more expensive ones on ebay. 2) Here is the ebay...
... <lmendi@i...> wrote: Hi Luis, I think you have quoted a mixture of melting points in centigrade and Fahrenheit. Depending on the alloy I would expect...
lou, ebay needs to be made fun of. the antiquities and i guess those fake buyers who dont bother to join an information group to learn about what they are...
Hello Michael, Your reaction is common. I remind you, that especially in the UK, it is also a common experience, even before the internet. For example, many UK...
