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Judaea63 viewsModern fake “false shekel” AR fantasy coin loosely imitating Judaean coinage types of the first century AD. Cast, 38mm.
One of the earlier modern "false shekel" types, this type is known as a "Meysel shekel" and is a forgery by or commissioned by Mordecai Meysel of Prague, Bohemia, 1584. Made at Prague
obv: (in Hebrew) SHEKEL OF ISRAEL censer with incense rising
rev: (in Hebrew) JERUSALEM THE HOLY rod of Aaron budding with almonds and leaves
Note that inscription is in modern Hebrew script.
The type served as a design model for most later "false shekel" types, both struck and cast.
cf: Kisch, Bruno: Historia Judaica, v3, no 2, pp67-101; Kisch type A.
commodusMay 13, 2011
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Judaea72 viewsModern fake “false shekel” fantasy coin loosely imitating Judaean coinage types of the first century AD. 9.2g, 33mm. AR plated cast brass, made circa 1920
obv: (in Hebrew) SHEKEL OF ISRAEL censer with incense rising
rev: (in Hebrew) JERUSALEM THE HOLY rod of Aaron budding with almonds and leaves
Note that inscription is in modern Hebrew script.
So-called “false shekels” were produced (mostly) in Europe from the 15th to the 20th centuries. Some were produced as pilgrim mementos but many were made to deceive. The majority follow the design pattern seen here, though with variants, and they exist in a variety of metals.
cf: Kisch, Bruno: Historia Judaica, v3, no 2, pp67-101; Kisch no: D-1, D-4 (var)
commodusMay 13, 2011
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Domitian72 viewsModern struck fantasy AE medallion of Domitian, 51-96 AD; 18th century
uniface: XII DOMIT AVG, laureate bust, left
holed at 12 o'clock
Of either Italian or French manufacture.
From a series of medallions depicting each of the Twelve Caesars.
commodusMay 12, 2011
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Otho61 viewsModern struck fantasy AE medallion of Otho, 69 AD; 18th century
uniface: VIII OTHO CAE AVG laureate bust, left
Of either Italian or French manufacture.
From a series of medallions depicting each of the Twelve Caesars.
commodusMay 12, 2011
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Julius Caesar63 viewsModern struck fantasy AE medallion of Julius Caesar, d. 44BC; 18th century
uniface: I DIVI IVLI laureate bust, right
Of either Italian or French manufacture.
From a series of medallions depicting each of the Twelve Caesars.
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Hypsicratea70 viewsModern cast lead medallion of Hypsicratea, wife of Mithridates IV of Pontos, 30mm, of Italian manufacture, circa 18th century
obv: bust of Hypsicratea, r.
rev: Harmonia seated, l., holding cornucopia
holed at 12 o’clock
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Lycurgus of Sparta73 viewsModern cast gilt AR medallion of Lycurgus of Sparta, 30mm, 18th-19th century aftercast from an earlier struck original
obv: bare head of Lycurgus, r.
rev: personification of Sparta seated, r., holding tablet
commodusMay 12, 2011
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Augustus108 viewsModern struck fantasy AE medallion of Augustus, 27BC - 14AD; 18th century
uniface: II AVG DIVI FIL laureate bust, right
holed at 12 o'clock
Of either Italian or French manufacture.
From a series of medallions depicting each of the Twelve Caesars.commodusMay 12, 2011
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Galba - curious fantasy medallion84 viewsModern cast fantasy AE medallion of Galba; 18th century aftercast after earlier Paduan original
obv: IMP SER SVLP GALBA CAESAR AVG TR PP laur. bust, r.
rev: Christ arising from tomb, cross behind, the whole surrounded by numerous Christian elements including the head of Madonna and Infant Christ, handwashing, ladder, whip, hammer and pliers, and severd head of St John the Baptist.
The sides represent an odd juxtaposition, the obv resembling Paduan forgery types, the rev resembling Catholic religious medals; Galba is portrayed as especially wicked in appearance, although he is not traditionally associated by Christianity with persecutions of Christians.
holed at 12 o’clock
of Italian manufacture, produced 18th Century
commodusMay 12, 2011
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Domitia Longina89 viewsCast fantasy AE medallion of Domitia Longina, wife of Domitian
uniface: DOMITIA LONGINA DOMITIANI VXOR draped and diademed bust of Domitia, l.
of Italian manufacture, 17th or 18th century
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Titus60 viewsModern struck AE fantasy uniface medallion of Titus, 79-81 AD; French, early 19th century. Laureate head of Titus, l, r.
Legend (in French): TITE VESPASIEN XI EMPEREVR MORT L’AN 81 DE IESVS CHRIST
Sold by a major British house as a modern fantasy piece, Sept 2010
commodusMay 12, 2011
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Aemilia Lepida103 viewsPressed fantasy medallion of Aemilia Lepida, wife of Galba; trial squeeze on square lead flan of a circular restitutional portrait medal, the whole 61mm square. The image appears to be derived from the “Promptuarii Iconum Insigniorum,” though reversed.
uniface: LEPIDA GALBAE IMP VXOR
of Italian manufacture, 18th century
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Valerius Ferreolus fantasy coin567 viewsCast fantasy AE “sestertius” of Valerius Ferreolus, Prefect of the Gauls, c.450 AD. 36mm
obv: FERREOLVS PRAEFECTVS PRAETORIO GALLARIVM dr. bust, r.
rev: PROVINCIARIVM SECVRITAS PS Hercules, nude, stdg, facing, three quarters to r., leaning on club; HISP GALLET BRIT XXIX in exe.
of Italian manufacture, 18th century
cf: Arm III, 151, 1
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Julius Caesar85 viewsCast fantasy AE medallion of Julius Caesar, produced 16th century, 41mm
uniface: DIVI IVLI dr, laur bust, r., lituus behind; holed
of Italian manufacture
cf: Bargello 29/30; Pope Hennesey [Kress] 270, Fig 58; Calveri 51
commodusMay 12, 2011
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Julius Caesar65 viewsCast fantasy lead medallion of Julius Caesar, 43.5mm; 16th century (possibly later aftercast of AE original)
uniface: DIVI IVLI dr, laur bust, r., lituus behind; integral suspension loop
of Italian manufacture
cf: Bargello 29/30; Pope Hennesey [Kress] 270, Fig 58; Calveri 51
commodusMay 12, 2011
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Julius Caesar68 viewsCast fantasy gilt AE medallion of Julius Caesar, produced circa 17th century, 42mm
uniface: DIVI IVLI dr, laur bust, r., lituus behind
note casting flaw below chin; twice holed (10 and 4 o’clock). Attributed to 16th century Paduan dies
cf: Bardini, 166A
commodusMay 12, 2011
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Galba58 viewsCast fantasy AE high relief medallion of Galba, 69 AD, produced 16th – 17th century
uniface with punched legend: SERVIVS GALBA IMPERATOR bare head, left
several splits to flan, holed at top
of Italian manufacture
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Attila the Hun fantasy coin190 viewsCast fantasy AE coin, produced 16th - 17th Century, of Attila the Hun AD 406-453
obv: ATITILA REX bust of Attila depicted as faun, left, ATTILA REX
rev: AQVILEIA view of the city of Aquileia
of Italian manufacture
cf: Att 411; Volt 374
commodusMay 12, 2011
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Octavian (Augustus)50 viewsModern struck lead fantasy uniface medallion of Octavian (Augustus); French, early 19th century. Laureate head of Octavian as Augustus, r. Legend (in French): OCTAVIEN AVGVSTE EMPEREVR MORT L'AN 16 DE IESVS CHRIST (note incorrect date of death, given as 16, rather than 14 AD).
Sold by a major British house as a 19th century fantasy piece, Sept 2010commodusMay 11, 2011
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Galba68 viewsModern struck lead fantasy uniface medallion of Galba; French, early 19th century: laureate head of Galba, left
Legend (in French): C SERGE SVLPICE GALBA VII EMPEREVR TVE L'AN 96 DE IESVS (note that the date, which should be 69, is given as 96).
Sold by a major British house as a 19th century fantasy piece, Sept 2010commodusMay 11, 2011
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Fantasy "Roman Gold Token"93 viewsRidiculous gold fantasy item dated 1007 (!) offered on overstock.com auctions Dec 2009. Cartoonish bearded and helmeted head, l., ten stars around. Listed as:
"Large Ancient Roman Gold Token Medal. Quarter Size. Rare Collectors Copy. Contains Over 6 Mils Of Pure 24K Gold"
No other information, nor a photo of reverse provided.
commodusMay 11, 2011
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Ottoman Empire55 viewsModern fantasy "two budju" coin with fantasy tughra. Brass, 20th century, loosely imitating gold coinage of the early 18th century. Of probable Turkish manufacture.commodusMay 10, 2011
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Ottoman Empire59 viewsModern brass jewelry fantasy "coin" purporting to be a gold piece of Mahmud II (1808-1839). Late 19th century or after.commodusMay 09, 2011
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Ottoman Empire63 viewsModern brass jewelry fantasy "coin" purporting to be a gold piece of Mahmud II (1808-1839). Late 19th century or after.commodusMay 09, 2011
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