Howdy folks! I recently got a thie Roman Coin from a local shop. Its obviously a Sestertius of Philip II but i cant explain the silver color. Is this a strange toning or maybe someone trying to pass it off as something else? Any answers would be appreciated. Thanks!
Specifications: 20.4 g. 28.7 mm
https://www.kenom.de/objekt/record_DE-MUS-062622_kenom_158415/2/
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It seems to me as if in the past, maybe 50-70 years ,, someone got an idea while cleaning the coin- that something so old and rare must also be silver , to sell it better and for more)
it is coating with silver or pleating - bath and silver plating, it can be seen that the letter,, P,, is not inside and the coating is also lost around the raised relief:
I believe the inside of the coin is bronze
This is my view and opinion from the first shot, I would recommend analysis through a metal detector .
Ivan
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I wish you a nice weekend.
It seems to me as if in the past, maybe 50-70 years ,, someone got an idea while cleaning the coin- that something so old and rare must also be silver , to sell it better and for more)
it is coating with silver or pleating - bath and silver plating, it can be seen that the letter,, P,, is not inside and the coating is also lost around the raised relief:
This is my view and opinion from the first shot, I would recommend analysis through a metal detector .
Ivan
Thank you my friend. I have determined your theory is true it is a thin layer of silver over the coin. Thank you again have a wonderful weekend! even with the odd state of the coin i do like it
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