Does anybody know what this is?

[Sliopjbsail]

I’ve had this for a very long time but don’t know exactly what coin it is or how old it is. Can anybody shed some light? 

[HawkHybrid]

look for claudius caesar on ancient roman coins

(you'll need someone knowledgeable to verify

if it's real or not)

 

HH

[Draconicus]

Yes it's a old Roman coin. Claudius Augustus on one side and Minerva the Godess on the other . Usualy 41-42 AC.

If it is a legit one, that's another story:)

[Sliopjbsail]

Are there any ways to tell if it’s a fake? I suspect it is as it seems pressed together around the edges  but I don’t know

[Draconicus]

That will be a Herculean task... but maybe this link ca help you:

http://www.calgarycoin.com/reference/fakes/fakesgiveaways.htm

 

[Sliopjbsail]

Nice pun 😂 and thanks I’ll have a read that’s very helpful 

[Draconicus]

1 hour ago, Sliopjbsail said:

Nice pun 😂 and thanks I’ll have a read that’s very helpful 

No problem at all, it was a pleasure to help. You are very welcome friend!

[HawkHybrid]

I would try getting help from the ancient coins

forums.

 

HH

[Seasider]

If you are ever in London you might take it into Coincraft - opposite the British Museum.  They have lots of ancient coins and could probably tell you at a glance.

[Serendipity]

@Sliopjbsail I’m providing you a link to Baldwin’s who specialise in ancient coins. @Draconicus is absolutely right that it is an image of Claudius Augustus on one side and Minerva the Goddess on the other. Just follow the link below and email hi-res images of the obverse and reverse sides of your coin to Baldwin’s. One of the deepest regrets that I have as a Silver Forum member is that a fellow member posted an ancient coin worth almost £800 which they thought was worthless. I was going to message him privately but lost sight of his post and name.

https://www.baldwin.co.uk/valuations/

[Sliopjbsail]

Thank you that’s fantastic advice I’ll get onto it now it will solve a mystery if nothing more but ya never know

[Murph]

Lots of auction houses or coin dealers will also look at and sometimes value your coin without charging if you find Baldwin’s don’t reply or ask for a fee.  Just look for ancient coin auctions or dealers and valuations and you’ll find some.

As has also been mentioned a coin collecting forum would also be a better place to post than here.

[Sliopjbsail]

On 29/06/2019 at 01:36, Serendipity said:

@Sliopjbsail I’m providing you a link to Baldwin’s who specialise in ancient coins. @Draconicus is absolutely right that it is an image of Claudius Augustus on one side and Minerva the Goddess on the other. Just follow the link below and email hi-res images of the obverse and reverse sides of your coin to Baldwin’s. One of the deepest regrets that I have as a Silver Forum member is that a fellow member posted an ancient coin worth almost £800 which they thought was worthless. I was going to message him privately but lost sight of his post and name.

https://www.baldwin.co.uk/valuations/

Hey I took your advice and emailed them the other day. Baldwins replied this morning and said this:

 

“Thank you, this is a Copper AS of the Emperor Claudius and would be worth roughly £15-20 or thereabouts.”

 

Fantastic to know and I shall continue to cherish my old coin