A transfer die fake of
RIC VII Ticinum 31 has previously been identified by Barry Murphy, and is present in the
FORVM fakes database.
There's another specimen of same
type, in the
FORVM Gallery, which unfortunately appears to be from same transfer dies.
Images below are comparison of transfer die original host with
gallery coin, diagnostic graphic by Barry, and a better image of the additional genuine comparison coin.
In addition to the depression above "S" in
mintmark and bump in front of
Roma's eye, there's a depression on the
reverse rim at 3 o'clock, and some damage to the hair on the
obverse that also appear to have been copied from original to transfer die.
Does anyone happen to recognize the transfer die host coin (B/W image) shown on Barry's graphic - where is it from?
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