Roman coin, Real or fake ?

[Silver Searcher]

A close up of the side would tell us a lot, but there is to much detail for a sand or clay mould casting, and I don't see any casting bubbles from a lost wax counterfeit either. But now looking at what appears to be a flan crack on the obverse at the 12oclock position, does not appear to be on the reverse? so a more detailed picture of the both sides of this area is needed.

I'm now 50/50 with this one going on the pictures provided...but a good discussion

 

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[Old Bookaroo]

Silver Searcher:

Thank you!

I realize it is often hard to make a close call from a photo.

I've purchased a couple of older treasure hunting pamphlets in excellent condition recently. I go back and forth on a couple - is the condition too good?

Good luck to all,

~The Old Bookaroo

 

[Silver Searcher]

Silver Searcher:

Thank you!

I realize it is often hard to make a close call from a photo.

I've purchased a couple of older treasure hunting pamphlets in excellent condition recently. I go back and forth on a couple - is the condition too good?

Good luck to all,

~The Old Bookaroo

I don't have a problem with the condition, I have seen a lot greater detail in Roman coins from dry areas, some like they were dropped the day before. It's always difficult to get to the bottom of posts like this one, especially as the poster does not comply to further requests, a bit pointless posting in the first place really.

SS

 

[Mobius1]

My heart dropped when you said you put it in lemon juice. Please never clean coins unless you know how to properly. Personally, I think they look better when they still have the old coating and they are even more valuable that way. Be very careful with these oldies!
Nice find either way