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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)maridvnvmAug 18, 2004
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Macedon, Amphipolis, 158-149 BC, under Roman rule, #B382 viewsAR tetradrachm
First Macedonian Region
Bust Artemis Tauropolos right in center of Macedonian shield / MAKEΔONΩN ΠPΩTHΣ above and below club
This coin is a match to the previous example but of better quality and more likely to fool.maridvnvmAug 18, 2004
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Nero, Denarius, RIC 67492 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
Another Toronto Group forgery but a match to the other example. This example in nicer condition and may fool more people.
Identical image used by Toronto Group ID "babylonruinz" 01/29/2005maridvnvmAug 18, 2004
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Justinian Follis1635 viewsA common reproduction often seen for sale as genuine. Aug 07, 2004
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Antigonos Gonatas, silver tetradrachm, #A164 viewsAR tetradrachm
Modern replica
Macedonian shield, at centre of which horned bust of Pan left, pedum at shoulder / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIΓONOY, Athena Aikidemos advancing left, brandishing thunderbolt and holding shield. Macedonian helmet symbol in left field, monogram in right field.
Sear 6783
Hill #50. Sold as Rosa reproduction of Becker coin. Electro-plated silver over pewter. “Copy” stamped on rim. Image courtesy of Charlie at the Coin Replica Store. AlexAug 04, 2004
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Mithradates III, Pontic144 viewsAR tetradrachm
Diademed and draped bust right, with close beard / BAΣIΛEΩΣ MIΘPAΔATOY, Zeus entroned left, holding eagle and sceptre
Sear 7239
220-185 BC. Hill #72. Sold as Rosa reproduction of Becker coin. Electro-plated silver over pewter. “Copy” stamped on rim. Image courtesy of Charlie at the Coin Replica Store. AlexAug 04, 2004
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Katane, silver tetradrachm188 viewsAR tetradrachm, by Euainetos, 413-404 BC
KATAN A IΩN, laureate head of Apollo right, hair short: border of dots / KATANAIΩN (in exg), quadriga driven left; horses in high action; above, Nike, flying right, crowning charioteer; in exg, fish left
BMC Sicily, pg 46, #30
415-403 BC. Hill #17. Sold as Rosa reproduction of Becker coin. Electro-plated silver over pewter. “Copy” stamped on rim. Image courtesy of Charlie at the Coin Replica Store. AlexAug 04, 2004
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Demetrios Nikator, Demetrios II, Seleukid, second reign 129-125 BC181 views146-140 BC. Hill #115. Sold as Rosa reproduction of Becker coin. Electro-plated silver over pewter. “Copy” stamped on rim. Image courtesy of Charlie at the Coin Replica Store. AlexAug 04, 2004
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Cleopatra and Antiochos VIII, Seleukid, Silver tetradrachm177 viewsAR tetradrachm
Hill #117. Sold as Rosa reproduction of Becker coin. Electro-plated silver over pewter. “Copy” stamped on rim. Image courtesy of Charlie at the Coin Replica Store. AlexAug 04, 2004
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Antiochos Euergetes (Sidetes), Antiochos VII, Seleukid, silver tetradrachm234 viewsAR tetradrachm
Diademed head right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY - EYEPΓETOY, Athena standing left, holding Nike, spear, and shield.
Sear 7091
138-129 BC. Hill #114. Sold as Rosa reproduction of Becker coin. Electro-plated silver over pewter. “Copy” stamped on rim. Image courtesy of Charlie at the Coin Replica Store. AlexAug 04, 2004
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Nikomedes II, 149-128 BC (Bithynian, Nikomedes Epiphanes)279 viewsAR tetradrachm
Modern reproduction in fine style
Diademed head right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ EΠIΦANOYΣ NIKOMHΔOY, Zeus standing left holding wreath and sceptre, eagle on thunderbolt over monogram and date NP (year 150 or 149 BC) in inner left field.
Sear 7273
149-128 BC. Hill #85. Sold as Rosa reproduction of Becker coin. Electro-plated silver over pewter. “Copy” stamped on rim. Image courtesy of Charlie at the Coin Replica Store. AlexAug 04, 2004
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Akragas, silver tetradrachm390 viewsAR tetradrachm, 420-413 BC
AKRAΓANTINON, eagle, wings spread, standing left on dead hare lying on rock, on which, corn-grain and scallop shell / Crab, between scallop shell and conch; beneath, large fish (gurnard) left
Sear 747
480-415 BC. Hill #16. Sold as Rosa reproduction of Becker coin. Electro-plated silver over pewter. “Copy” stamped on rim. Image courtesy of Charlie at the Coin Replica Store. AlexAug 04, 2004
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Alexander the Great, Alexander III, silver tetradrachm380 viewsAR tetradrachm
Head Herakles right wearing lion's skin headdress / Zeus seated left holding eagle and sceptre
Hill # 47. Sold as Rosa reproduction of Becker coin. Electro-plated silver over pewter. “Copy” stamped on rim. Image courtesy of Charlie at the Coin Replica Store. AlexAug 04, 2004
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Antiochos Epiphanes, Antiochos IV, Seleukid, silver tetradrachm175 viewsAR tetradrachm
Laureate head Apollo right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY ΘEOY - EΠIΦANOYΣ NIKHΦOPOY, Apollo advancing right holding phiale and lyre.
Sear 6980
Epiphanies of Syria. 175-164 BC. Hill #109. Sold as Rosa reproduction of Becker coin. Electro-plated silver over pewter. “Copy” stamped on rim. Image courtesy of Charlie at the Coin Replica Store. AlexAug 04, 2004
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Ainos, silver tetradrachm258 viewsObv: Head of Hermes right wearing petasus
Rev. AIN
Goat walking right, caduceus in field right. The whole within incuse square.
Ref: SNG Copenhagen 395. SNG Lockett 1157. J.M.F. May, Ainos its History and Coinage 474-341 BC, 259.
Hill #35. Sold as Rosa reproduction of Becker coin. Electro-plated silver over pewter. “Copy” stamped on rim. Image courtesy of Charlie at the Coin Replica Store.
Submitted by BluefishAlexAug 04, 2004
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Copy - Abdera, silver584 views411-386 BC. Hill #34. Sold as Rosa reproduction of Becker coin. Electro-plated silver over pewter. “Copy” stamped on rim. Image courtesy of Charlie at the Coin Replica Store.AlexAug 04, 2004
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Syracuse, silver tetradrachm, 002158 viewsAR tetradrachm
SVRAQO SION, quadriga right, driven by male charioteer, holding reins in both hands; horses advancing slowly: border of dots / Granulated incuse square, divided into quarters; in the centre, an incuse circle, containing a female head left; hair indicated by dotted lines, and falling formally over the neck
BMC Sicily 2
Hill #23. Sold as Rosa reproduction of Becker coin. Electro-plated silver over pewter. “Copy” stamped on rim. Image courtesy of Charlie at the Coin Replica Store. AlexAug 04, 2004
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Ainos, silver tetradrachm322 viewsObv: Head of Hermes right wearing petasus
Rev. AIN
Goat walking right, caduceus in field right. The whole within incuse square.
Ref: SNG Copenhagen 395. SNG Lockett 1157. J.M.F. May, Ainos its History and Coinage 474-341 BC, 259.
Sold as authentic on Ebay by “bricksoftime” (Toronto Group) in 1 day private auction. AlexAug 04, 2004
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Larissa, silver didrachm, #C202 viewsObv: : Head of nymph Larissa three-quarter left, hair confined by fillet and floating loosely.
Rev: Bridled horse trotting right. ΛΑΡΙΣ above, ΣΑΙΩΝ under exergual line.
Date: 395-344 BC
Ref: SNGCop 119; Sear 2119
Sold as authentic on Ebay by “bricksoftime” (Toronto Group) in 1 day private auction. AlexAug 04, 2004
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Carthage, Siculo-Punic, silver tetradrachm, #B327 viewsAR tetradrachm
Female head left, wreathed with corn; four dolphins around / Head and neck of horse left, palm tree behind
Sear 6434
320BC. Sold as authentic on Ebay by “bricksoftime” (Toronto Group) in 1 day private auction.
Joe Sermarini:Who would buy a coin on eBay with a photo like this and a 1 day private auction. I hope all FORVM members are smarter than that! AlexAug 04, 2004
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Syracuse, silver tetradrachm, 004196 viewsAR tetradrachm
ΣV RAQ OΣI ON, linear circle, within which female head right; hair indicated by dotted lines, and falling formally over neck; she wears diadem and necklace; around, four dolphins right / Quadriga right, driven by male charioteer, holding reins in both hands, goad in left; above, Nike right, wings spread, alighting upon the yoke, placing her left upon the forelock of the third horse; horses walking: border of dots
BMC Sicily, 4; Sear 737
484 BC. Sold as authentic on Ebay by “bricksoftime” (Toronto Group) in 1 day private auctionAlexAug 04, 2004
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Messana, silver tetradrachm171 viewsAR cast tetradrachm, 425-396 BC
MEΣΣ AN ION, hare running right; beneath, head of Pan right: border of dots / Biga of mules driven left; mules walking; above, Nike right crowning charioteer; in exg, two dolphins meeting: border of dots
BMC Sicily, pg 104, #51; Sear 852v
Sold on Ebay by "bricksoftime" (Toronto Group)as an original coin in 1 day private auction. AlexAug 04, 2004
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Leontini, silver tetradrachm271 viewsAR tetradrachm, 425-422 BC
Laureate head Apollo right, hair turned up behind and bound with wreath / LEONTION, lion's head right with open jaws; around, four corn grains
Sear 838
455-430 BC. Lion Reverse. Sold on Ebay by "bricksoftime" (Toronto Group)as an original coin in 1 day private auction.
Frank Petro: Head of Apollo not even close to any known dies. On rev., the Greek letter "L" which looks like upside down "V" should always appear more like a modern day L - on this type coin! AlexAug 04, 2004
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Ephesos, silver tetradrachm, #A386 viewsAR cast tetradrachm
Modern forgery in poor style
Obv: Bee with straight wings. E to left, Φ to right
Rev: Forepart of a stag right, palm tree left; magistrate ΔHMAΓOPHΣ to right.
Date: c324-319 BC
Ref: BMC 37; Sear 4372v (magistrate)
387-295 BC. Sold on Ebay by "bricksoftime" (Toronto Group) as an original coin in 1 day private auction.AlexAug 04, 2004
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