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The mint magistrates title in the reverse legend, "III viri aere argento auro flando feiundo," indicates T. Quinctius Crispinus Sulpicianus was one of "three men for the casting and striking of bronze, silver and gold." The normal obverse inscription on this type is AVGVSTVS TRIBVNIC POTEST. This coin's shortened version indicates it is likely an imitative, perhaps struck in Gaul, probably without the permission of the senate or the participation of the moneyer indicated on the reverse.RB113857. Bronze dupondius, probably imitative of Rome, moneyer T. Quinctius Crispinus Sulpicianus, cf. RIC I 334 (R2); BnF I 254; BMCRE I 184; Cohen I 507, SRCV I 1669, VF, dark green patina, uneven strike with part of obv. wreath and much of the rev. legend weak, rev. off center, small edge splits, weight 9.047 g, maximum diameter 26.9 mm, die axis 225o, Rome(?), more likely an unofficial mint, c. 18 B.C.; obverse AVGVS / TRIBVN / POTEST, inscription in three lines within oak wreath tied at that bottom; reverse T CRISPINVS SVLPICIANVS III VIR A A A F F (or similar, T. Quinctius Crispinus Sulpicianus III viri aere argento auro flando feiundo), legend surrounding S C (senatus consulto - with permission of the Senate); very rare; $110.00 (€103.40)
Claudius, 41 - 54 A.D., Amorion, Phrygia, Unofficial Imitative
RP112233. Bronze AE 20, cf. RPC I 3237.10 (also imitative); SNGvA 3399 (official); BMC Phrygia p. 51, 28 (official); Lindgren 878 (official), VF, struck with crude dies, weight 4.49 g, maximum diameter 20 mm, unofficial (tribal?) mint, 41 - 54 A.D.; obverse blundered Greek legend, laureate head right; inscribed or punched rays(?) above portrait; reverse blundered Greek legend, eagle standing right on uncertain object (branch?), head right, wings closed; $80.00 (€75.20)
Uncertain Germanic Tribes, Migration Period, c. 300 - 500 A.D., Lot of 4 Roman Imitative Coins
The following list was provided by the consignor and has not been verified by FORVM:
1) Constantine I, Mid 4th-early 5th century, debased argenteus imitative. "Two Victories with shield and altar" series. Helmeted, laureate and cuirassed bust right. / Two Victories standing confronted, holding between them shield above altar.
2) Family of Valentinian I - Barbarous Imitation. c. 378-385 AD. AE2 (3.18g) Diademed bust right, blundered legend. / Emperor standing facing, head left, raising kneeling turreted female figure and holding Victory on globe. Contemporary copy of Gratian/Valentinian II/ Theodosius I-era REPARATIO REIPVB Majorina.
3) Tetricus I, AE minimi (0.53g) c. 274 AD, TETRICVS AVG Radiate and draped bust right. / Fides standing holding two upright standards.
4) 5th century AD, AE nummus (0.89g) Imitative, Bust of emperor right. / Victory left dragging captive. LT99419. Bronze Lot, Uncertain Germanic tribes, Migration Period, c. 300 - 500 A.D.; lot of 4 Roman imitative coins, no tags or flips, the actual coins in the photograph, as-is, no returns, 4 coins; $90.00 (€84.60)
Geto-Dacian, Roman Republic Imitative, 154 B.C. - 1st Century A.D.
The Dacians had a well-established affinity for Republican denarii, used them in enormous numbers, and also minted numerous imitations. Many Roman Republic imitative types, such as this type, are found in Dacia, and nowhere else. Some Dacian imitatives were quite faithful reproductions of the Roman Republic originals. Others, such as this coin, maintain the types but deviate in style. Other Dacian imitatives markedly diverge from their Republican prototypes with more or less fanciful, stylized or "barbarous" designs, often with mismatched obverse and reverse types and blundered legends. -- Phil Davis' website, "Imitations of Roman Republican Denarii" - https://rrimitations.ancients.info/RR95316. Silver denarius, Davis -; cf. official prototype Rome mint, 154 B.C., C. Iuventius Thalna, Sydenham 379, Russo RBW 869, Crawford 202/1a, VF, slightly crude unofficial style, light toning, tight flan, flow lines, weight 3.699 g, maximum diameter 17.5 mm, die axis 270o, unofficial Geto-Dacian mint, 154 BC - 1st century A.D.; obverse helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X; reverse Victory in biga right; below, C TAL; in exergue, ROMA; SOLD
Germanic Tribes, Pseudo-Imperial Coinage, c. 425 - 450 A.D.
This type was minted by and used as currency by Germanic tribes outside the Roman Empire. It copied Roman type issued under Theodosius I. While official late Roman imperial bronze coinage was sometimes a bit crude, the emperor's hairstyle was never quite like this.RL89160. Bronze barbarous imitative, for the Roman prototype see: RIC X Theodosius II 440 ff., SRCV V 21231 ff. (official, half centenionalis, various mints, 425 - 435 A.D.), EF, small flan, crude and imitative style, weight 0.807 g, maximum diameter 10.9 mm, die axis 180o, tribal mint, c. 425 - 450 A.D.; obverse D N THEODOSIVS P F AVG (or similar, almost entirely off flan, likely blundered), diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse cross in wreath, wreath closed at the bottom with IIXII over exergue line; SOLD
Germanic Tribes, Pseudo-Imperial Coinage, Mid 4th - Early 5th Century A.D.
This type was minted by and used as currency by tribes outside the Roman Empire. It copied a type issued under Constantine the Great from the Siscia mint. Some imitative coins of this type are very similar to the Roman prototypes. This example has degraded illiterate legends and crude naive style.RL38144. Bronze barbarous AE 3, for prototype cf. RIC VII Siscia 66 ff. (Roman, Constantine the Great, Siscia mint, 319 A.D.), Choice EF, very nice specimen for the issue, weight 3.284 g, maximum diameter 17.7 mm, die axis 0o, barbarous mint, after 318 A.D.; obverse IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG (blundered), laureate and cuirassed bust right; reverse VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (blundered), two Victories holding shield over altar; SOLD
Cornelia Supera, Wife of Aemilian, 253 A.D., Imitative of Parion, Mysia
Cornelia Supera is unknown to history, except through her coins. Her coins indicate she was probably the wife of Aemilian.SL112773. Bronze AE 23, For prototype, cf. RPC Online IX 382 (11 spec.), SNGvA 7448, BMC Mysia -, SNG Cop -, SNG BnF -, NGC Ch F (6827718-003), weight 3.943 g, maximum diameter 23.1 mm, die axis 45o, unofficial mint, 253 A.D.; obverse G CORN SUPERA AVG (or similar), diademed and draped bust right; reverse Capricorn right, cornucopia on back, globe between legs, C G I H P (blundered, Colonia Gemella Iulia Hadriana Pariana) below; NGC| Lookup; very rare; SOLD
Vandal Kingdom, North Africa, c. 429 - 534 A.D., Imitative of Valentinian III
In spring 429, the Vandals invaded North Africa. Under the influence of his rival general Aëtius, Valentinian III's mother, Galla Placidia, had the Roman governor and general Bonifacius convicted of treason. Rather than surrender for execution, Bonifacius revolted and sought support from Vandal mercenaries in Hispania. Bonifacius made peace with Galla Placidia, but it was too late. King Genseric and the entire Vandal kingdom migrated en masse into Africa and took it with a force of 80,000 men. The Vandals would rule North Africa until the Eastern Romans (Byzantines) recaptured it in 534.ME79994. Bronze nummus, cf. Wroth BMCV p. 27, 80 & pl. iii, 38, VF, crowded flan typical for the type, weight 1.460 g, maximum diameter 11.8 mm, die axis 180o, North African mint, c. 429 - 534 A.D.; obverse diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Valentinian III right, blundered legend; reverse camp gate with two turrets, star between turrets, blundered legend; ex Forum (2016); rare; SOLD
Roman Republic, M. Aemilius Lepidus, c. 61 B.C., Ancient Counterfeit
An early appearance of triumvir Lepidus as simple moneyer. He later followed the late Julius Caesar in the position of Pontifex Maximus and in 43 B.C. formed the Second Triumvirate with Octavian and Marc Antony.RR21883. Fouree silver plated denarius, cf. SRCV 371, Crawford 419/1, Sydenham 827, RSC I Aemilia 20 (official Rome mint 61 B.C.), VF, rough, weight 2.944 g, maximum diameter 18.2 mm, die axis 315o, illegal mint, obverse laureate and diademed female head right; reverse equestrian statue of Consul M. Aemilius Lepidus, carrying trophy; SOLD
Nerva, 18 September 96 - 25 January 98 A.D., Ancient Counterfeit
Small bumps are often found on fouree denarii. They are normally about 2-3 mm in diameter, sometimes open revealing rich copper salts or, after cleaning, the copper core. These bumps are created by chemical reactions ocurring in between the copper core and the silver plate. The bump on this coin is by far the largest we have seen.RS32178. Fouree silver plated denarius, cf. RIC II 20, RSC II 134, BMCRE III 48 (official, Rome mint), F, weight 3.019 g, maximum diameter 17.1 mm, die axis 270o, illegal mint, after 97 A.D.; obverse IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P, laureate head right; reverse SALVS PVBLICA (health of the public), Salus seated left, heads of grain in right, left elbow on throne; SOLD
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