Suspicious Mark Antony coin

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Suspicious Mark Antony coin

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This denarius seems suspicious

Something about the legend seems off

what do you guy think?

hammered fake?

seller says 3 grams
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Mark Antony Legion coin. Yep, it has issues.
The lettering on these coins look horrendous in great shape. Not sure how they would look smashed down.
Look at these examples: Mark Antony Legion Coins


The heavy contact mark is recent and seems to cover the identifying legion number.
I'd pass on this one.
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I'm going to reiterate:

Unless you are simply trying to find a fake coin to have an example to learn from, you shouldn't assume that every single coin you post is "suspicious", "not genuine", or "the seller says...". If you suspect them all, then you shouldn't be purchasing them raw, or across the internet.
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Thanks Mhonzell.

I understand what youa re saying but theres just so many fakes out there.. and although I have learned alot lately, i am by no means an expert-- not like yourself.

and yes l I hear ya but I would prefer not to spend alot for them. Which is why i stick to ebay :)

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doesnt the obverse legend look a bit on the thick side? as if they smashed the silver down?

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mhonzell wrote:The lettering on these coins look horrendous in great shape. Not sure how they would look smashed down.
:dunno
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