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On the assumption it is real in that case. Roman coins are widely copied, which results in many sales, just none recorded through auction houses. Nothing to compare with at least rings a warning bell and warrants further research

Pity he didn't find a basic English book.

This is just gross this guy has this and the next sale below I don't know which is the worse cast rubbish out of the two http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/India-1-One-Rupee-Rupia1840-Queen-Victoria-RARE-106-2/152458880618

When any coin gets graded like this I always ask myself the same question, how much is the plastic case worth? The answer is not a lot (in real terms) so I always avoid these 'professionally graded' examples. You are often paying a large premium for not a lot and I know many dealer friends who, upon getting a coin like this, break it straight out of the case. As for the coin, there are certainly nicer examples out there but those would certainly command far higher prices. As someone who dabbles in proof sovereigns, I would say wait out on this one.

Just want to say I've really enjoyed this conversation. I hope my perspective has been interesting (at a minimum not a snooze-fest) and I've learned quite a bit from your input. While I've never been of the opinion that the folks at NGC and PCGS are coin grading gods/goddesses, as I've seen and heard of a number of mistakes they've made and will likely continue making, I was unaware that they misattribute coins and varieties. I will certainly have to view slabbed coin sales more critically looking for those opportunities. Thanks to each of you for taking the time to share your thoughts.

I have sent quite a few coins away to NGC for grading and had several come back with a details grade, usually hairline scratches. Sadly, in almost every case, the graders got it right. It was a lesson to me to be far more careful when buying raw coins which constitute the bulk of my purchases. Sometimes, the thoughtful collector can take advantage of slabbing errors, which do happen, or can take advantage of those who buy the grade and not the coin. I bought a 1834 MS64 sixpence at Heritage. Per the photos, it looked like it had horrible scratches to the neck and the price reflected that. I took a chance that the scratches were on the slab and not the coin (otherwise it would/should never have got an MS64). Turned out that I was right! I bought an MS65 1887 sixpence R/V misattributed by PCGS as a shilling with no error. Broke it out of the slab, sent it to NGC from whence it came back properly attributed and MS66. Big win! Despite the above, and much as some of us like to deride the TPGs and their graders on here and to point out their mistakes and errors, when it comes to Details grades, the reality is that they get it right 99% of the time. And, even though the actual grade (for non-Details) is an inexact science, they generally get that more or less right too. Truth is, as collectors, we make buying mistakes and base decisions off of flattering photos too much of the time. And we don't much like it when we get it wrong. Easier to blame the TPG. Having a few coins come back with Details has been for me an object lesson in 'Cave Emptor' and in causing me to tighten up my own grading standards. It has also emphasised the importance of trusted sources (e.g. dealers) when buying coins.

£600-£900 Is the general concensus, But I think in our hysteria fuelled society after seeing the die 5 1863 and narrow 3 1863 pennies in no better than fine grade trade our for £35,000 Any amount wouldn't surprise me. I am thinking at least the £1000-£1200 mark? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4049058/Time-shake-piggy-bank-1983-New-Pence-2p-coin-worth-THOUSANDS-thanks-error-production.html This is the kind of misinformation that fuels the hysteria. These fake news people. If that coin sold for £100 on fleabay then it is a fake. Obviously 2 different coins and I doubt that coin came from a BU or proof set. Reporter claims thousands were made in error. Total BS . People can search mount kilimanjaro and they will never find one. Unless someone who had a set decided to just lob it in his pocket lol. I know Michael Gouby had a set for sale but no idea what he wanted for it or if it is still available

You are right about the mistakes made on varieties. I sent a 1922/27 Penny in for slabbing (with variety documentation) and it came back slabbed as 1922 Great Britain Penny. The value dropped quite a bit! Ha,Ha.

Hi, I know nothing about this topic, but I googled and have found a reference to a Commodus 189AD Egyptian Roman coin that looks similar to the coin you have. https://www.ebay.com/itm/COMMODUS-189AD-Alexandria-Egypt-Authentic-Ancient-Roman-Coin-EAGLE-NGC-i62694/232412699723?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D46089%26meid%3D077d6cbef4284c21abfe7856edb356b7%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D321909370757&_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850