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Caracalla fake denarius515 viewsObverse: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Reverse: PM TR P XVIII COS III PP

The reverse legend is Septimius Severus, not Caracalla.
2 commentsTibsi03/19/07 at 00:06postvmvs: What condemns this as a modern fake and not an anc...
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Claudius, Denarius, RIC 008500 viewsObv: TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P, Laureate head right
Rev: IMPER RECEPT, On the top of battlemented wall enclosing praetorian camp in which soldier stands.
Date: 41 - 54 AD
Ref: RIC 8

Toronto Group forgery
3 commentswhitetd4904/15/06 at 22:33postvmvs: The seed used was fake too.
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Antoninus Pius, Denarius, RIC 245538 viewsObv:- ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XIX, laureate head right
Rev:- COS IIII, Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia.
RIC 245. RSC 273.

Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and 'spes-pvblica' on eBay. These are not the same coin, but identical cast copies. The top one sold for $23.60 (Nov. 2005 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for 16.66 EUR (Jan. 2006 by spes-pvblica).
1 commentspostvmvs02/11/06 at 13:12postvmvs: Another example sold by fakes seller 'mazagurini' ...
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Marcus Aurelius, Denarius, RIC 170323 viewsM ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX laureate, r. / TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III Providentia standing l., holding scepter and pointing with rod to a globe at her feet.

Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and 'spes-pvblica' on eBay. These are not the same coin, but identical cast copies. The top one sold for $19.99 (Dec. 2005 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for 22.08 EUR (Jan. 2006 by spes-pvblica).
1 commentspostvmvs02/11/06 at 13:12postvmvs: Another example sold by fakes seller 'mazagurini' ...
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Severus Alexander, Denarius, RIC 127318 viewsIMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate draped bust right / AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas standing left, holding scales & cornucopia

Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and 'spes-pvblica' on eBay. These are not the same coin, but identical cast copies. The top one sold for $18.16 (Jan. 2006 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for 16.08 EUR (Jan. 2006 by spes-pvblica).
1 commentspostvmvs02/11/06 at 13:11postvmvs: Another example sold by fakes seller 'mazagurini' ...
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Septimius Severus, Denarius, RIC 53381 views[L SEPT SE]V PERT AVG IM[P IIII], laureate head right / [P M] TRP III COS I[I P P], Minerva standing left with spear and round sheild.

Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and 'spes-pvblica' on eBay. These are not the same coin, but identical cast copies. The top one sold for $19.99 (Nov. 2005 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for 27.50 EUR (Jan. 2006 by spes-pvblica).
1 commentspostvmvs02/11/06 at 13:10postvmvs: Another example sold by fakes seller 'mazagurini' ...
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Nerva, Denarius, RIC 1406 viewsIMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P, laureate head right / AEQVITAS AVGVST, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae

Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and 'spes-pvblica' on eBay. These are not the same coin, but identical cast copies. The top one sold for $23.50 (Nov. 2005 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for 27.50 EUR (Dec. 2005 by spes-pvblica).
3 commentspostvmvs02/11/06 at 13:08postvmvs: Another example sold by fakes seller 'mazagurini' ...
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Vespasian, denarius, Jupiter, RIC 124a441 viewsIMP. CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right / IOVIS CVSTOS, Jupiter standing left, sacrificing over an altar. RIC 124a.

Cast fakes sold/offered on eBay by fake seller 'empire_gallery' and a reputable seller. These are not the same coin, but identical cast copies. The top one sold for $34.99 (Dec. 2005 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one was offered on eBay Jan. 2006 by reputable seller who pulled the auction after being notified that the coin was fake. The weight of the bottom coin is 3.39 grams, which would be normal for a genuine Vespasian denarius.
2 commentspostvmvs02/11/06 at 13:07postvmvs: Another example sold by fakes seller 'pr.daly' on ...
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Antoninus Pius, Denarius, RIC 143547 viewsObv:- ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P Laureate head right.
Rev:- TEMPLVM DIVI AVG REST Temple of Divus Augustus and Livia, statues within.
RIC 143

Cast fakes sold by fakes seller 'empire_gallery' on eBay. These are not the same coin, but identical cast copies. The top one sold for $23.55 (Nov. 2005) and the bottom one sold for $32.00 (Jan. 2006).
1 commentspostvmvs02/11/06 at 13:05postvmvs: Another example sold by fakes seller 'mazagurini' ...
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Faustina Sr., denarius, Peacock, RIC 384318 viewsDIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right / CONSECR-ATIO, peacock walking right, head left.

Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and ' imperatorial' on eBay. These are not the same coin, but identical cast copies. The top one sold for $17.05 (Jan. 2006 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for $17.61 (Feb. 2006 by imperatorial).
1 commentspostvmvs02/11/06 at 13:04postvmvs: Another example sold by fakes seller 'mazagurini' ...
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Hadrian, Denarius, ITALIA, RIC 307415 viewsHADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, bare head right / ITALIA, Italia standing holding scepter & cornucopiae

Cast fake sold by fakes seller 'legion_8' on eBay for $46.00 (Jan. 2006).
2 commentspostvmvs02/05/06 at 15:25postvmvs: Another example sold by fakes seller 'victoriantiq...
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Augustus, Denarius, RIC 167a703 viewsObv: AVGVSTVS DIVI F
Bust: Bare head right
Rev: IMP (dot) X
Bull charging right
Date: 27 BC - 14 AD
Ref: RIC 167a, BMC 451, Sear 1610

Sold on Ebay by a member of the Toronto Group
2 commentswhitetd4902/05/06 at 02:31postvmvs: Same image (w/ white background) used by Toronto G...
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Balbinus, Antoninianus, RIC 12391 viewsObv: IMP CAES D CAE L BALBINVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: PIETAS MVTVA AVGG, 2 hands clasping
Ref: RIC 12, Cohen 17.

For sale on eBay 01/29/2005 by Toronto Group, ID "babylonruniz".
Submitted by Maridvnvm
1 commentsmaridvnvm02/05/06 at 02:26postvmvs: Identical image used by Toronto Group ID "handydan...
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Diadumenian, Denarius, RIC 116586 viewsObv: M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES
BusT: Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: SPES PVBLICA
Spes standing left, holding flower and lifting skirt.
Date: 218 AD
Ref: RIC 116, RSC 21, BMC 94, Sear5 7450

Sold on Ebay in one day private auction by "ciceronius33", a Toronto Group fake. 23rd Feb. 2005.

This is a either a very fine quality fake or it is the original from which the casts were made.

Submitted by Maridvnvm.
3 commentsmaridvnvm02/05/06 at 02:24postvmvs: Identical image used by Toronto Group ID "handydan...
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Vitellius, Denarius, RIC 109485 viewsObv: A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P
Bust: Laureate head right
Rev: XV VIR SACR FAC
Tripod-lebes, dolphin right, above, raven, right ,below
Date: 69 AD.
Ref: RIC I 109, BMCRE 39, RSC 111

For sale on eBay 11/13/2004 by Toronto Group, ID "priapuslarge".
Submitted by Joe Sermarini
3 comments02/05/06 at 02:07postvmvs: Identical image used by Toronto Group ID "handydan...
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Pupienus, Denarius, RIC 6298 viewsObv: IMP C M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG
Bust: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: P M TRP COS II P P
Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and scepter
Date: 238 AD.
Ref: RIC 6, RSC 26

One day private sale on Ebay by "Bricklayeranc", a Toronto Group Forgery.
1 comments02/05/06 at 02:02postvmvs: Identical image used by Toronto Group ID "handydan...
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Otho, Denarius, RIC 008504 viewsObv: IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P
Bust: Bewigged head right
Rev: SECVRITAS P R
Securitas standing left, holding wreath and scepter
Rome Mint
Ref: RIC 8, RSC 17, BMC 17, Sear5 2162

For sale on eBay 11/13/2004 by "priapuslarge".
Submitted by Joe Sermarini

Same image used by Toronto Group, ID "babylonruinz" - Maridvnvm
3 comments02/05/06 at 02:01postvmvs: Identical image used by Toronto Group ID "handydan...
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ORBIANA, Denarius, RIC IV 319468 viewsObv: SALL BARBIA ORBIANA AVG
Bust: Diademed and draped bust right
Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG
Concordia seated left on throne, holding patera and double cornucopiae
Date: 225 AD
Ref: RIC IV 319 (Severus Alexander), BMCRE 287 (Severus Alexander); RSC 1, Sear5 8191

Wife of Severus Alexander. Sold on eBay by "coinz4life". A Toronto Group forgery.
2 comments02/05/06 at 02:00postvmvs: Identical image used by Toronto Group ID "handydan...
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Nero, Denarius, RIC 67481 viewsObv: IMP NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Bust: Laureate head right
Rev: No legend
Salus draped, seated left on throne, holding patera
Exe: SALVS
Ref: RIC 67, RSC 258, BMC 83

Toronto Group forgery
1 commentswhitetd4902/05/06 at 01:54postvmvs: Identical image used by Toronto Group ID "handydan...
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Julius Caesar, Denarius, RSC 18416 viewsObv: No legend
Bust: Laureate head of Pietas right; TII behind
Rev: CAESAR
Trophy of Gallic arms; axe surmounted by an animal's head on right.
Ref: Crawford 452/2, Sear5 1400, Sydenham 1009.

For sale on eBay 11/13/2004 by Toronto Group, ID "priapuslarge".
Submitted by Joe Sermarini
2 comments02/05/06 at 01:54postvmvs: Identical image used by Toronto Group ID "handydan...
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Julius Caesar, Denarius, RSC 49524 viewsObv: No legend
Simpulum, sprinkler, axe and priest's hat
Rev: No legend
Elephant marching right, trampling serpent
Exe: CAESAR
Ref: RSC 49, Cr443/1, Syd 1006, BMCRR (Gaul) 27, Sear5 1399


Confirmation of the bricklayeranc coin as a forgery. This coin sold by narendra98 is a match. (Toronto Group)
1 commentsmaridvnvm02/05/06 at 01:53postvmvs: Identical image used by Toronto Group ID "handydan...
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Galba, Denarius, RIC 161361 viewsObv: IMP SER GALBA AVG, Laureate head right
Rev: ROMA RENASC, Roma, helmeted and in miltary dress standing left, holding Victory on globe and transverse sceptre.
Minted in Rome. Date: Minted in Rome A.D. 68 - 69
Ref: RIC 161

For sale on eBay 02/23/2005 by Toronto Group, ID "ciceronius33".

Submitted by Maridvnvm
1 commentsmaridvnvm02/05/06 at 01:50postvmvs: Identical image used by Toronto Group ID "handydan...
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Galba, Denarius, RIC 4409 viewsObv: IMP SER GALBA CAESAR AVG
Bust: Laureate head right
Rev: DIVA AVGVSTA
Livia stands facing left, holding a patera and scepter Date: 68 - 69 AD
Ref: RIC 4, RSC 55

For sale on eBay 11/13/2004 by Toronto Group, ID "priapuslarge".
Submitted by Joe Sermarini
2 comments02/05/06 at 01:49postvmvs: Identical image used by Toronto Group ID "handydan...
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Nerva, denarius, Sacrificial Implements, RIC322 viewsIMP NERVA CAES AVG PONT MAX TR P, laureate head right / COS II DESIGN III P P, sacrificial implements: ladle, whip, jug, and lituus

Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and ' imperatorial' on eBay. These are not the same coin, but identical cast copies. The top one sold for $48.00 (Dec. 2005 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for $58.99 (Feb. 2006 by imperatorial).
1 commentspostvmvs02/03/06 at 20:54postvmvs: RIC 12
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