Ancient coins—Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Celtic, Judaean, and Persian—are among the most commonly forged collectibles sold online. eBay remains one of the largest hubs for both authentic and counterfeit ancient coins, with thousands of new listings appearing every day. Because many sellers use vague descriptions, poor images, or misleading terms, identifying genuine coins requires a structured, forensic approach.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 450 — Real vs. Fake: Identifying Counterfeit Ancient Coins on eBay provides a complete authentication workflow tailored specifically to online marketplaces—teaching collectors how to evaluate sellers, analyze images, identify casting flaws, detect modern dies, recognize fake patinas, and avoid the most common traps.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Analyze seller behavior to identify high-risk listing patterns
Detect cast counterfeits using bubble, seam & texture forensics
Identify modern CNC-engraved dies & repeated die-identical fakes
Recognize artificial patinas & chemical aging tricks
Evaluate weight, diameter & metal composition for authenticity
Spot machined edges, tooling marks & evidence of artificial wear
Compare style accuracy to known authentic museum exemplars
Identify the most commonly forged ancient types on eBay
Detect laser-engraved dies, fantasy pieces & modern tourist replicas
Understand suspicious descriptions like “unresearched,” “possibly Roman,” “estate find,” etc.
Apply safe-buying strategies and reference checks before purchasing
Know when a coin requires professional authentication
Whether you’re evaluating Greek tetradrachms, Roman denarii, Byzantine solidi, Judaean shekels, or bulk “estate” lots, this guide teaches the full expert workflow needed to avoid counterfeit ancient coins on eBay.
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Ancient coins—Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Celtic, Judaean, and Persian—are among the most commonly forged collectibles sold online. eBay remains one of the largest hubs for both authentic and counterfeit ancient coins, with thousands of new listings appearing every day. Because many sellers use vague descriptions, poor images, or misleading terms, identifying genuine coins requires a structured, forensic approach.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 450 — Real vs. Fake: Identifying Counterfeit Ancient Coins on eBay provides a complete authentication workflow tailored specifically to online marketplaces—teaching collectors how to evaluate sellers, analyze images, identify casting flaws, detect modern dies, recognize fake patinas, and avoid the most common traps.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Analyze seller behavior to identify high-risk listing patterns
Detect cast counterfeits using bubble, seam & texture forensics
Identify modern CNC-engraved dies & repeated die-identical fakes
Recognize artificial patinas & chemical aging tricks
Evaluate weight, diameter & metal composition for authenticity
Spot machined edges, tooling marks & evidence of artificial wear
Compare style accuracy to known authentic museum exemplars
Identify the most commonly forged ancient types on eBay
Detect laser-engraved dies, fantasy pieces & modern tourist replicas
Understand suspicious descriptions like “unresearched,” “possibly Roman,” “estate find,” etc.
Apply safe-buying strategies and reference checks before purchasing
Know when a coin requires professional authentication
Whether you’re evaluating Greek tetradrachms, Roman denarii, Byzantine solidi, Judaean shekels, or bulk “estate” lots, this guide teaches the full expert workflow needed to avoid counterfeit ancient coins on eBay.
Digital Download — PDF • 8 Pages • Instant Access
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