Late Roman Bronze Coins

Coin talk => Fakes => Topic started by: Victor on July 26, 2020, 10:22:19 AM

Title: fake Magnentius obverse
Post by: Victor on July 26, 2020, 10:22:19 AM

Someone sent me this picture for ID, but only the obverse. It is a poor Magnentius fake.

Title: Re: fake Magnentius obverse
Post by: Gavin on July 26, 2020, 08:44:52 PM

Looks more like Helena!

Title: Re: fake Magnentius obverse
Post by: Victor on July 26, 2020, 09:22:32 PM

Yes, it is a pretty poor attempt. I wonder if this was something made by some reenactor type for a rennaissance fair, because it doesn't seem like it is trying too hard to fool anyone.