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Author Topic: Julius Caesar or Octavian Augustus? HELP PLEASE!  (Read 591 times)

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Julius Caesar or Octavian Augustus? HELP PLEASE!
« on: December 11, 2019, 01:17:20 pm »
Is it authentic? Just got it in exchange for some silver ones.


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Re: Julius Caesar or Octavian Augustus? HELP PLEASE!
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2019, 08:29:52 pm »
Hi GL,

The comet on the reverse is a reference to Julius Caesar, but this type was issued by Augustus.

It looks similar to RIC 37, but I don't think your example is authentic. The style is wrong, and the obverse legend is wrong.

It is either a modern counterfeit or an ancient barbarous imitation.

Here is my example of RIC 37 (scroll down, second coin):

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/meepzorp/ri_aug_ar_pt07.htm

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Re: Julius Caesar or Octavian Augustus? HELP PLEASE!
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2019, 08:50:53 pm »
Thanks for the reply
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Re: Julius Caesar or Octavian Augustus? HELP PLEASE!
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2019, 07:27:41 am »
What is the metal?  Weight?  It appears to be made of lead--I think this is a modern product.
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Re: Julius Caesar or Octavian Augustus? HELP PLEASE!
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2019, 07:38:26 pm »
Hi GL,

It also appears to be concave (incused) on both sides.

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