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kanites~0.jpgKanites, King of Scythia cast fakes1 viewsThe first two coins are cast and artificially patinated. They came to FORVM from two different consignors about the same time, one coin originating on UK ebay. The third image is CNG 158, lot 23. It looks extremely convincing and it is possibly the original from which the fakes were cast rather than a third copy.
The patina of the first specimen is identical to the patina we found on other cast fake sestertii, several of which are are already listed here.
Bronze AE 23, SNG Stancomb 310, SNG BM Black Sea -, VF, nice green patina, weight 10.371g, maximum diameter 23.7mm, die axis 0o, Kallatis? mint, obverse veiled bust of Demeter right, countermark of head of satyr right; reverse BASILEWS KANITOU, torch left and stalk of grain right
FORVM AUCTIONSFeb 08, 2010
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kanites.jpgKanites, King of Scythia cast fakes0 viewsThe first two coins are cast and artificially patinated. They came to FORVM from two different consignors about the same time, one coin originating on UK ebay. The third image is CNG 158, lot 23. It looks extremely convincing and it is possibly the original from which the fakes were cast rather than a third copy.
The patina of the first specimen is identical to the patina we found on other cast fake sestertii, several of which are are already listed here.
Bronze AE 23, SNG Stancomb 310, SNG BM Black Sea -, VF, nice green patina, weight 10.371g, maximum diameter 23.7mm, die axis 0o, Kallatis? mint, obverse veiled bust of Demeter right, countermark of head of satyr right; reverse BASILEWS KANITOU, torch left and stalk of grain right
FORVM AUCTIONSFeb 08, 2010
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Faistos.jpgCrete, Phaistos 4 c.BC6 viewsAR Stater, 9.088 g
Obv:TALW. , Winged giant Talon advancing left, head right.
Rev: FAISTIWN, Bull butting right.
Cast, created by joining (glued) two halves together.
Ilya ProkopovFeb 07, 2010
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ITB16.jpgLion's head21 viewsAncient bronze application 150 mm. Cast, artificial patina.Ilya ProkopovFeb 07, 2010
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2~5.jpgNeapolis 411-348 BC3 viewsAR hemidrachm
Obv. Gorgon’s head facing, with tongue protruding.
Rev. . . OP Young female head r.
B.M.C. 5.
Cast.
Ilya ProkopovFeb 07, 2010
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syracuse_-1.jpgSyracuse2 viewsSyracuseAmir HFeb 07, 2010
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1~6.jpgSariakos 168-150 BC. King of Skythia9 viewsAR Drachm, 3,913 g
Obv. Laur head of Apollo r.
Rev. BASILEWS SARI Club, bow in quiver, flower and monogram.
Cast.
Ilya ProkopovFeb 05, 2010
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Lamp5.JPGLamp56 viewsRoman bronze oil lamp, the handle ornamented with palm leaf (or acanthus).
Cast, artificial patina.
Ilya ProkopovFeb 05, 2010
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Lamp6.JPGLamp66 viewsRoman bronze oil lamp, the handle ornamented with forepart of panther.
Cast, artificial patina.
Ilya ProkopovFeb 05, 2010
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3~5.jpgLysimachos. 305-281 BC. KING of THRACE 8 viewsAR Drachm, Kolophon mint. Struck circa 301-296 BC.
Obv. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.
Rev. Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; forepart of lion above crescent in left field, pentagram below throne.
Thompson 127; Müller 20; Price L28.
Cast.
Ilya ProkopovFeb 04, 2010
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Lamp4~0.jpgLamp49 viewsRoman bronze oil lamp, the handle ornamented with figure of a bird.
Cast, artificial patina.
Ilya ProkopovFeb 03, 2010
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Lion.jpgLion's head9 viewsAncient bronze application 60/42 mm. Cast, artificial patina.Ilya ProkopovFeb 03, 2010
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GallMax.jpgGalerius Maximianus, 305-3116 viewsAR Medallion
Obv. GAL MAXIMIANVS AVG VII CONSS Laureated and cuirassed bust r., holding globe.
Rev. IOVIS CONSE RVATORAVGG Jupiter stg. l., holding thunderbolt and scepter, eagle at feet. In ex.: S.M.S.D.
Cast from Slavey’s prototype.
Collection “Anton Tomov”, Sofia.
Ilya ProkopovFeb 02, 2010
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111_1134.JPGAmphora110 viewsModern replic of an old greek vessel: red-figure painting amphora. Ilya ProkopovFeb 02, 2010
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ITB_7.jpgSignet ring311 viewsAncient bronze signet ring decorated with negaitive image - eagle to l., artificial patina. Cast.Ilya ProkopovFeb 02, 2010
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deciusO.jpgTrajan Decius10 viewsSilver antoninianus obverse, Lipanoff studio typedaverinoFeb 02, 2010
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deciusR.jpgTrajan Decius7 viewsSilver antoninianus offered on eBay. Similar to fakes from Lipanoff studiodaverinoFeb 02, 2010
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Iustinianus~0.jpgIustinianus I16 views4 copper coins. Pressed, artificial patina.Ilya ProkopovFeb 01, 2010
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NIGRINIAN.jpgNigrinian, antoninianus6 viewsOBV: DIVO NIGRINIANO, radiate head right .
REV: CONSECRATIO, Eagle standing facing, head left, exergue off flan.
Modern fake.decebalFeb 01, 2010
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Gordian.jpgGordian I12 viewsAR denarius, 18/17 mm; 3.05 g
Obv. IMP M ANT GORDIANVS AFR AVG Laureate bust r.
Rev. VIRTVS AVGG Virtvs standing l., holding spear and shield.
Struck. Collection: Anton Tomov, Sofia
Ilya ProkopovFeb 01, 2010
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Augustus-3.jpgAugustus, 27 BC - 14 AD11 viewsAR denarius, 17/18 mm; 3.25 g
Obv. Winged bust of Victory r.
Rev. CAESAR / DIVI, Octavian as Neptune, standing l., foot on globe, holding aplustrum and scepter.
Struck. Collection: Anton Tomov, Sofia
Ilya ProkopovFeb 01, 2010
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DivaFaustina.jpgFaustina I Senior8 viewsAR denarius, 18/18 mm; 3.128 g
Obv. DIVA FAVSTINA, Bust r.
Rev. I V N O Iuno standing l., holding scepter and patera, bird at feet.
Struck. Collection: Anton Tomov, Sofia
Ilya ProkopovFeb 01, 2010
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Hadrian-Cl.jpgHadrian AD 117–1383 viewsAR denarius, 18/18 mm; 3.33 g
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS PP Bust r.
Rev. FORTV NAERE LVCI Fortuna and emperor standing, clasping hands.
Struck. Collection: Anton Tomov, Sofia
Ilya ProkopovFeb 01, 2010
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marc.jpgRoman Republican Silver Marc Antony Denarius11 viewsAv.: Galley right. Rv.: LEG XXX(!!!), legionary aquila between two standards
Modern Repro - Struck with hammer.VitruviusFeb 01, 2010
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cons.jpgRoman Imperial Rome Silver Constantius II Miliarense 5 viewsObverse: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB - Diademed head right
Reverse: CONSTANTIVS CAESAR /COSIH Victory advancing left with wreath & palm.
Constantius II, silver siliqua modern fake made from nickle being sold as genuine.VitruviusFeb 01, 2010
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paul.jpgRoman Imperial Rome Brass Paulina Sestertius DIVA PAVLINA7 viewsDIVA PAVLINA, veiled and draped bust right / CONSECRATIO, Diva Paulina, raising right hand, holding scepter in left, reclining left on peacock flying right.
Modern pressed forgery.VitruviusFeb 01, 2010
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ot.jpgRoman Imperial Silver Otho Denarius MARCO SALVIO 4 viewsIMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P, bare head right / VICTORIA OTHONIS, Victory advancing left.
Modern cast forgery.VitruviusFeb 01, 2010
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pup.jpgRoman Imperial Silver Pupienus Denarius Pupienus6 viewsObv: IMP CAES M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev; VICTORIA AVGG, S C across field, Victory standing facing, head left, holding wreath in right hand, palm in left.
Modern cast forgery.VitruviusFeb 01, 2010
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mar.jpgRoman Imperial Rome Silver Marciana Denarius4 viewsObv: DIVA AVGVSTA MARCIANA, diademed and draped bust right.
Rev: CONSECRATIO, eagle standing left, head right. Minted under Trajan
Modern cast forgery.VitruviusFeb 01, 2010
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gal~0.jpgRoman Imperial Silver Galba Denarius3 viewsObv: IMPSERGALBACAESARAVG - Laureate head right.
Rev: SALVSGENHVMANI - Salus standing left, stepping on globe, sacrificing over altar and holding rudder.
modern cast forgery.VitruviusFeb 01, 2010
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Octavian~0.jpgAUGUSTUS 31 BC. - 14 AD. 3 viewsAR Denarius
Obv. AVGVSTVS CAESAR, Head of Octavian r.
Rev. TVRPILIABVS III VIR, Crescent and star.
Collection: "Anton Tomov" Sofia.
Cast - prototyp from Lipanoff, see: p.20, no.19 Ilya ProkopovJan 31, 2010
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TibAugust.jpgTiberius, 14-37 AD3 viewsAR Denarius, 18/17 mm; 3,25 g
Obv. C CAESAR AVG C F RMPM TRPOTO COS, Head pf Tiberius r.
Rev. Radiate head of Octavian r., stars on both sides.
Collection: "Anton Tomov" Sofia.
Cast. Prototype from Lipanoff - see: p.22, no. 24Ilya ProkopovJan 31, 2010
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arrow3.JPGGads36 viewsAncient bronze gads. Cast. White alloy, artificial patina.Ilya ProkopovJan 31, 2010
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B1.JPGBalance19 viewsAncient bronze balance, artificial patina Ilya ProkopovJan 31, 2010
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nx04.jpgTerone,Macedon obverse / Side, Pamphylia reverse3 viewsThis turned up in a lot of uncleaned coins from an ebay seller, along with some fake Justinian 1 and crispus coins that are documented here as first appearing from Bulgaria in 2003.lestabantamJan 31, 2010
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unkbyz.jpgBasil II (obverse)4 viewsFrom Dave Subers collection of coin art
approx 2.25 gm
variation of a AN histamenon nomisma as Michael IV SB 1824wileycJan 31, 2010
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1979b.jpgLicinius7 viewsGLORIA EXERCITI AVGG NN
One of several known fakes from Slavey dies. This one listed January 30, 2010 on German Ebay, #270522599400.bupchurchJan 31, 2010
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arrow1.JPGGads26 viewsAncient bronze gads. Cast. White alloy, artificial patina.Ilya ProkopovJan 30, 2010
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ITB_8.jpgSignet ring27 viewsAncient bronze signet ring decorated with negaitive image - lion to l., above two stars and crescent. Cast.Ilya ProkopovJan 30, 2010
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nero.jpegImperial Rome Silver Nero Denarius12 viewsOb: IMP NERO CAES AVGVSTVS
Rv: SALVS - Salus seated holding Patera
Modern cast fake LipanoffVitruviusJan 29, 2010
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oct.jpegRome Silver Octavian Denarius OCTAVIAN CAESAR AUGUSTUS7 viewsObv: No legend - Victory bust right.
Rev: CAESARDIVIF - Neptune standing left right foot on globe, holding apluster and scepter.
modern cast forgeryVitruviusJan 29, 2010
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pert.jpegRome Silver Pertinax Denarius6 viewsDivus Pertinax AR Denarius, Struck under Septimius Severus, 193 AD.
Obv:DIVVS PERT PIVS PATER, bare head right /
Rev: CONSECRATIO, eagle standing half-right on globe, head left
modern cast forgeryVitruviusJan 29, 2010
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petro.jpegAugustus Denarius Petronius Turpilianus8 viewsObv: TVRPILIANVS III VIR- Ivy wreathed head of Liber r.
Rev: CAESAR AVGVSTVS SIGN RECE - Bare-headed Parthian kneeling r., offering standard
Identical to Ilya Prokopov, Contemporary Coin Engravers and Coin Masters from Bulgaria. "Lipanoff" Studio. page 19, plate 18VitruviusJan 29, 2010
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tib.jpegLugdunum Silver Tiberius Denarius Tribute Penny11 viewsOBV: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS - laureate head right
Rev: PONTIF MAXIM - Livia (as Pax) seated right, holding olive-branch and long inverted vertical sceptre,
modern cast forgeryVitruviusJan 29, 2010
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38448q00.jpgKingdom of Thrace, Lysimachos, 323 - 281 B.C., portrait of Alexander the Great, Tetradrachm CAST12 viewsKingdom of Thrace, Lysimachos, 323 - 281 B.C., portrait of Alexander the Great, Silver tetradrachm, Müller -, Thompson -, SNG Cop - (unlisted monogram), VF, weight 16.620g, maximum diameter 29.3mm, die axis 0o, obverse diademed head of Alexander the Great wearing the horn of Ammon; reverse BASILEWS (king) LUSIMACOU (Lysimachos), Athena enthroned left resting arm on shield, transverse spear resting against right side, Athena holds Nike crowning name, PK monogram inner left. Although not listed in the references above, genuine examples with this monogram do exist.Joe SermariniJan 29, 2010
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ITB_20.jpgAplication110 viewsAncient bronze aplication - Head of Gorgona Meduza.Ilya ProkopovJan 28, 2010
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Lamp4.JPGLamp410 viewsAncient bronze oil lamp with cross handle.Ilya ProkopovJan 28, 2010
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CerRith7.JPGRithon17 viewsAncient ceramic rithon - prothome horse.Ilya ProkopovJan 28, 2010
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ITB_9.jpgSignet ring8 viewsAncient bronze signet ring decorated with positive image - bust to l.Ilya ProkopovJan 28, 2010
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FM.jpgMask10 viewsAncient silver funeral mask. Hammered out, burned. Ilya ProkopovJan 27, 2010
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Lamp1.JPGLamp19 viewsRoman bronze lamp, the handle ornamented as a duck's head.
Cast.Ilya ProkopovJan 27, 2010
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aroow10.JPGGads113 viewsAncient bronze gads. Cast. White alloy, artificial patina.Ilya ProkopovJan 27, 2010
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119_1977.JPGThracian application9 viewsSilver application 4 c. BC ornamented with Griffin springing r. Gold - plated.Ilya ProkopovJan 27, 2010
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38441q00.jpgTrajan denarius 13 viewsSilver denarius, RIC II 174b, RSC II 100, VF, weight 3.710 g, maximum diameter 17.8 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 103 - 112 A.D.; obverse IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR, laureate bust right, drapery o; reverse COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, trophy on stump, tunic with helmet on top, shields as arms, two swords and two javelins at base
Lipanoff, see: p.33, no. 44Joe SermariniJan 27, 2010
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P1100884.JPGEdgeG12 viewsAR Tetradrachm glued from two parts.Ilya ProkopovJan 26, 2010
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GrArch4.jpgStamnos 6-5 c.BC10 viewsModern replic of an old greek vessel: red-figure painting stamnos.Ilya ProkopovJan 26, 2010
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jus1f.jpgJustinian I, Constantinople, Year XII 10 viewsAnother version of a previously IDed fake
Obv:- D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG, Facing, cuirassed bust, cross to right, holding globe with cross.
Rev:- Large M, ANNO XII at sides, + above, E below, CON in exergue
for sale on ebay jan/2010
as previously noted
Published in the IAPN BOC Vol 20, No. 1 in 1995 - example 9awileycJan 26, 2010
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Aug.jpegAncient Roman Imperial Rome Copper Augustus Quadrans8 viewsAv: LAMIA . SILIVS . ANNIVS Simpulum and lituus.
Rv: III. VIR. A. A. A. F. F. SC
Self minted for studying. Forgery Type: Struck with hammer.VitruviusJan 25, 2010
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MA.jpegAncient Roman Republican Silver Marc Antony Denarius16 viewsAv.: Galley right.
Rv.: LEG XXX(!!!), legionary aquila between two standards
Self minted for studying. Forgery Type: Struck with hammer.VitruviusJan 25, 2010
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