Appreciation post: the retired vet at the Springfield flea market who spotted my fake Roman coin

Ruby Sanchez · 2026-10-10T10:15:04.304337+00:00

I was about to hand over $40 for what I thought was a sweet deal on a Constantine bronze until the old guy at the next table leaned over and pointed out the seam where the two halves were glued together, and now I always carry a loupe and ask sellers to let me feel the edge, so what's your go-to trick for catching fakes before you pay?

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