Just lost $150 on a fake Roman coin from a sketchy online auction

I got excited about a listing for a 'genuine Roman denarius' with a clear portrait. The seller had good feedback, so I bid $150 and won. When it arrived, the metal felt wrong and the details looked soft under a magnifier. I took it to a local expert who confirmed it was a modern cast copy, basically worthless. Has anyone else been burned by fake artifacts online and know where to find legit sellers?

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3 Comments

nina_campbell4d ago

Honestly, check if the auction site itself has a verified antiquities program before you even look at seller feedback.

tara_patel4d ago

Totally agree with that. Those programs are the first line of defense. Seller feedback can be faked so easily, but a site's own verification actually means something. It shows they have real experts checking things. I'd never buy something old online without that stamp of approval first.

mila_campbell254d ago

Check the seller's return policy first, like tara_patel said.