1octav Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 I bought this coin last year, online. All seemed ok until I noticed it has a rare mint mark - the Rome mint version. But now that I weighted - the coin is about 23 grams... and the edge letters are very shallow. Suppose it is fake. What do you coinpeople say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 I think it's legit! Maybe the edges are worn down from age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1octav Posted March 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 I would like to believe that, but 2 grams is way too much. If this was a 1648 thaler, sure, no problem... Will hang on to it and compare it with other 5 lire from that period at the next coin show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxseries Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 The overall patina looks consistent with the modern super counterfeits that have been appearing in the market in the last 5 years especially on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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