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Constans, AE 3, FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Galley1492 viewsA dangerous fake reported on CFDL by Warren Esty. He noted that the mint is Rome, but the style and interpretation of details is not that of Rome (some details would be wrong for any mint). The bust type and particularly the cuirass are not correct. The rudder is wrong and may not be like any Roman rudder. The Victory has details not found on genuine coins. The nose, lettering, oars and phoenix are wrong.
Admin note: Since this coin was posted other very similar examples have been authenticated by reputable dealers and experts. It seems likely this coin is genuine, however, it will remain here until additional information clarifies authenticity. Oct 03, 2004
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Gordian III, Antoninianus, RIC 86563 viewsObv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Bust: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: LAETITIA AVG N
Laetitia standing right with wreath and anchor
Ref: RIC 86, RSC 121, Sear88 2438
Cast fake sold by bassem.d from lebanon on EBayOct 02, 2004
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Septimius Severus, Nicopolis, AMNG I, no 1354423 viewsIt was described on line as a silver drachm. The original is one of the die pairs listed AMNG I, 1, no. 1354. It is a silver simple 2-mold cast of an AE 18-19 of Nicopolis ad Istrum. The face of Apollo on the reverse was "improved", there is a seam between the two halves, and evidently a sprue, as well. A photo of the edge seam and sprue is available in the evidence of casting study images. Contributed by P.L. Patricia Lawrence (slokind) Oct 01, 2004
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Evidence of Casting - Sprue and Edge Seam4649 viewsIt was described on line as a Septimius Severus, silver drachm. The original is one of the die pairs listed AMNG I, 1, no. 1354. It is a silver simple 2-mold cast of an AE 18-19 of Nicopolis ad Istrum. This coin is reported in Roman Provincial category. The face of Apollo on the reverse was "improved", there is a seam between the two halves, and evidently a sprue, as well. Contributed by P.L. Patricia Lawrence (slokind)Oct 01, 2004
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Constantine I, Ae3, RIC VII 321431 viewsObv: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Bust: Pearl diademed bust right
Rev: VIRTV-S AVGG
Campgate, 4 turrets, doors open, star above
Exe: SCONST. "S" in field left, "F" in right
Rated "C1" Arles mint
Sold on Ebay by Monneron.
Joe Sermarini: The authenticity of coins sold by monneron is disputed. At least one has been authenticated by David Sear. Other coins have been condemned by other experts. At this time it cannot be said with certainty if any or all the coins are genuine or if any or all the coins are fake.wolfgang336Oct 01, 2004
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Monneron Constantius II Fel Temp Reparatio1444 viewsRather odd style even for Arles. wolfgang336Oct 01, 2004
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Constantine II, Ae3, RIC - None482 viewsObv: CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C
Bust: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: GLORIA EXERCITVS (supposed to be)
Ref: None.
Gloria Exercitvs. Two different coins with a die match. Bizarre stye AND a die match on late Romans? I don't think so. Sold by Monneron.
Joe Sermarini: Barbaric immitation die match from the same seller in a short period. wolfgang336Oct 01, 2004
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Augustus, Aureus, (Octavian), RIC - Unknown717 viewsObv: No legend
Bust: Bare head right
Rev: No legend
IMP CAESAR across fields, Victory standing facing on globe, head left, holding wreath and vexillum over left shoulder
Weight: 7.28 g
Modern dies, pressed/struck forgerySep 30, 2004
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Caligula, Sestertius, RIC 33481 viewsObv: C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT Bust: Laureate head left.
Rev: AGRIPPINA DRVSILLA IVLIA
3 sisters of Caligula as goddesses,
Exe: SC
Ref: RIC 33, Cohen 4, BMC 36
Tourist fake.Sep 30, 2004
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Faustina II, Denarius, RIC 712312 viewsObv: FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
Bust: draped bust right, wearing stephane
Rev: SAECVLI FELICIT
2 infant boys (COMMODUS and AURELIUS) at altar
Diameter: 16mm
Ref: RIC 712, RSC 191, BMC 139, Sear5 5260
FAUSTINA JR. 145-175AD came from a long line of Emperors of the Roman Empire.
AR DENARIUS 16mm in F/F condition. Strong strike and good detail remain in this coin.
THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAKE, AND NOT THE LAST TIME YOU WILL SEE IT.Sep 30, 2004
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Nero, Denarius, RIC - None218 viewsSize: 18mm
Weight: 3.5 g
Ref: None. Fantasy Coin
Sold on Ebay as authentic ancient coin from 150 AD by Syrian seller.
Forger's invention, combining known types that were never struck together.
Obv. (here ill. as rev.): denarius of Caligula of 37-8 AD.
Rev. (here ill. as obv.): the obv. of a denarius of Nero Claudius Drusus struck by Claudius I. (C. Clay)
Submitted by Bluefish BluefishSep 30, 2004
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Gordian I, Denarius, RIC - None192 viewsObv: IMP MANT GORDIANVS ATR AVG
Bust: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev: TRP OT XI COS II
Size: 17mm
Weight: 3.5 g
Ref: None. Fantasy Coin.
Sold on Ebay as authentic ancient coin from 200 AD by Syrian seller. Fantasy coin; neither Gordian lived long enough to reach COS II.
Submitted by BluefishBluefishSep 30, 2004
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Herrenia Etruscilla, Denarius, RIC - None242 viewsObv: HERETRVS CILLA AVG
Rev: PIETAS AVGG
Size: 18mm
Weight: 3.47 g
Ref: None. Fantasy coin
Sold on Ebay as authentic ancient coin, 260 AD, by Syrian seller. Fantasy coin; Herrenia Etruscilla has no Pietas reverse listed.
Submitted by Bluefish
Note the obverse die match to other Herrenia Etruscilla fakes here.
BluefishSep 30, 2004
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Diadumenian, Denarius, RIC - None154 viewsObv: M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES
Bust: Bare head, draped right
Rev: CONCORDIA AVG
Concordia seated left holding patera and double cornucopia
Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 3.47 g
Ref: None. Fantasy coin.
Sold on Ebay by Syrian seller as authentic ancient coin, 240 AD. Fantasy piece. Diadumenian has no recorded CONCORDIA reverse.
Submitted by BluefishBluefishSep 30, 2004
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Augustus, Denarius, RIC 265a308 viewsObv: No legend
Bust: Bare head right
Rev: IMP CAESAR
Trophy composed of helmet, cuirass, shield, and crossed spears set on prow of galley, right
Date: 30-29 BC.
Size:18 mm Weight: 3.47 g
Ref: RIC 265a, RSC 119
Sold on Ebay as authentic Roman coin from 250 AD by Syrian seller.
Submitted by BluefishBluefishSep 30, 2004
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Samos, silver tetradrachm157 viewsAR tetradrachm, 2nd century BC
Laureate head of Zeus right / ΣAMIΩN, cultus statue of Smian Hera facing; prow of Samain galley over monogram left field
Sear 4664A
Reproduction of Samos Tet.wolfgang336Sep 30, 2004
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Tiberius Denarius Tribute Penny Giard Lyon Group 1312 viewsObv: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST
Bust: Laureate head right
Rev: PONTIF MAXIM
Livia, as Pax, seated right, holding olive branch and long scepter
Date: 14-37 AD
Ref: RIC 26, BMCRE 34, RSC 16a, Sear5 1763
Sold as Repro. Seller claims 1200 of these made without the word "Copy" stamped on anywhere on the coin.wolfgang336Sep 30, 2004
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Titus, Denarius, RIC23a245 viewsObv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM
Bust: Laureate head right
Rev: TRP IX IMP XV COS VIII PP
Thunderbolt laying across altar
Date: 80 AD Rome Mint
Ref: RIC 23a
Sold as Repro. Seller claims 1200 made without the word "Copy" anywhere on the coin.wolfgang336Sep 30, 2004
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Didius Julianus, Sestertius, RIC 15229 viewsObv: IMP CAES M DIDSEVER IVL IAN AVG
Bust: Laureate head right
Rev: PM TRP COS SC
Fortuna standing left, with rudder on globe & cornucopiae
A.D. 193
Diameter: 30.79 mm (1.21 inch.)
Ref: RIC 15, Cohen 12, BMC 25
Sold as a Rosa reproduction. The rim is stamped with the number 71. Image courtesy of Charlie at the Replica Store
Submitted by Bluefish
BluefishSep 30, 2004
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Clodius Albinus, Sestertius, RIC 52c181 viewsObv: D CL SEPT AL BIN CAES
Bust: Bare head right
Rev: FELICITAS COS II, SC
Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and scepter
Date: 194 AD Rome Mint
Diameter: 31.35 mm (1.23 inch.)
Ref: RIC 52c, Cohen 16
Sold as a Rosa reproduction. The rim is stamped with the number 75. Image courtesy of Charlie at the Replica Store
Submitted by Bluefish
BluefishSep 30, 2004
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Julia Domna, Sestertius, RIC 866, BMC.310.775163 viewsObv: IVLIA AVGVSTA
Bust: Draped bust right
Rev: VENVS FELIX SC across fields
Venus standing left, holding apple and pulling dress
Date: 196-211 AD Rome Mint
Diameter: 31.8 mm (1.25 inch.)
Ref: RIC 866, BMC.310.775
Sold as a Rosa reproduction. The rim is stamped with the number 77. Image courtesy of Charlie at the Replica Store
Submitted by Bluefish
BluefishSep 30, 2004
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Trajan, Sestertius, RIC 534203 viewsObv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V PP,
Bust: Laureate head right
Rev: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Trajan riding right spearing Dacian enemy.
Exe: SC
Ref: RIC 534, Cohen 503cf, BMC 833, Sear5 3204
98 - 117 A.D.
Diameter: 32.5 mm (1.3 inch.)
Sold as a Rosa reproduction. The rim is stamped with the number 50. Image courtesy of Charlie at the Replica Store
Submitted by Bluefish
BluefishSep 30, 2004
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Titus, Sestertius, RIC 95114 viewsObv: IMP T CAES VESP AVG PM TR RPP COSVIII
Bust: Laureate head right
Rev: PAX AVGVST SC
Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopia
Date: 41 - 81 A.D. Rome mint
Diameter: 32.5 mm (1.3 inch.)
Ref: RIC 95, BMC 176, BN 161, C 139
Sold as a Rosa reproduction. The rim is stamped with the number 45. Image courtesy of Charlie at the Replica Store
Submitted by Bluefish
BluefishSep 30, 2004
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Constantine II, Ae3, RIC VII 376510 viewsObv: CONSTANTI-NVS IVN N C
Bust: Laureate cuirassed bust right
Rev: GLORIA EXERCITVS
2 soldiers standing to either side of 2 standards
Exe: PCONST Wreath with dot in center
Rated "R3". Arles Mint
Sold on Ebay by Monneron.
Joe Sermarini: The authenticity of coins sold by monneron is disputed. At least one has been authenticated by David Sear. Other coins have been condemned by other experts. At this time it cannot be said with certainty if any or all the coins are genuine or if any or all the coins are fake.wolfgang336Sep 29, 2004
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