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Most viewed - Fake Roman Republic Coins: Before 27 BC
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Brutus, Denarius, BMC 3861556 viewsObv: LIBERTAS
Bust: Head of Libertas right
Rev. No Legend
The consul L. Iunius Brutus walking left between two lictors and preceded by an accensus
Exe: BRVTVS
Ref: Cr. 433/1, Syd. 906, B. Iunia 31, BMC 3861

54 BC. Sold on Ebay by "bricksoftime" (Toronto Group)as an original coin in 1 day private auction.
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Anonymous, denarius554 viewsObv:- Laureate head of Apollo Right
Rev:- Figure in quadriga.

Somewhat dangerous cast fake.

Sold on ebay February 2007 by batibaleno.

Submitted by Maridvnvm
2 commentsmaridvnvm
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Brutus, Denarius, RSC 15548 viewsObv: BRVT IMP L PLAET CEST,
Bust: Bare head right
Rev: EID MAR,
Pileus between two daggers.
Ref: RRC 508/3. RSC 15.

Sold on ebay 11/04

This coin was being sold by a seller with a variety of faked coins, some matching known Toronto Group coins and others, such as this one, that were just off in style, fabric and patina.

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Lucius Antonius, Mark Antony, Agrippina Maior, Caligula548 viewsThese six coins were sold on German Ebay in Sept. 2005 for 51 Euros by antika99. Since obviously one buyer bought many fake coins at a time, they will probably be resold.Rupert
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A. Plautius 55 B.C.: Fake Republic Denarius542 viewsObverse: Turreted head of Cybele right, A PLAVTIVS before, AED CVR S C behind

Reverse:Bacchius the Jew , in attitude of supplication, kneeling right beside camel, presenting olive branch, BACCHIVS in exergue, IVDAEVS on right

Reference: Sear 395

Sold on Ebay, matches with known fake coins of this type
1 commentsRomaVictor
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A. Albinus Sp. f. 96 BC. AR denarius, Cast542 viewsA. Albinus Sp. f. 96 BC. AR denarius, Cr. 335/10b. Syd. 612. Postumia 6, Toned Fine, porosity, 3.91g, obverse ROMA, Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, star, before, mark of value X; reverse A. ALBINVS. S. F., Dioscuri watering horses at fountain of Juturna; above, crescent.

Cast.
Joe Sermarini
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Brutus Eid Mar Denarius Daggers and Pileus539 viewsOnce more, the most often falsified Roman coin. Sold on German Ebay in Dec. 2005 for 126 Euros.

submitted by rupert
Rupert
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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 commentsmaridvnvm
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Roman Republic Denarius, Sydenham 641513 viewsThe Bellum Sociale. Denarius, mint moving with C. Paapius (in Campania?) circa 90, AR 3.74 g. Ivy-wreathed head of Bacchus r.; before, mútil. – embratur retrograde in Oscan characters. Rev. Italian bull r. trampling on Roman she-wolf; in exergue, c. paapi retrograde in Oscan characters. Sydenham 641. Campana 98. Historia Numorum Italy 427.
Extremely rare.
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Brutus, Denarius, Cr. 450/1503 viewsObv: No Legend
Bust: Helmeted bust of Mars right
Rev: BRUTIF ALBINVS
2 Gaelic trumpets, oval shield in center, round shield below.
Ref: Cr. 450/1. Syd. 941. Seaby Postumia 11

Sold on Ebay by "coinoasis" as original. Toronto Group forgery.

Submitted by Bluefish
Bluefish
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Ahenobardus, Denarius, RSC 21 (Domitia)488 viewsObv: AHENOBAR
Bust: Bare head of L Ahenobarbus right
Rev: CN DOMITIVS IMP
Trophy on prow right.
Ref: RSC 21 (Domitia), Cr519/2, Syd 1177; BMCRR (East) 94, Sear5 1456

Sold on Ebay by “cnsprty” as original. Toronto Group forgery.

Submitted by Bluefish
Bluefish
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L. Papius (serratus), Roma 79 BC. : Dangerous fake Republican (Series)484 viewsThis coin is one of 7 fakes I found in a large lot I picked up during a recent buying trip in Germany. They are pretty dangerous, showed them to several highly respected dealers and all agree. Several have shown up on eBay in the past few months.
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BRUTUS EID.MAR Report482 viewsPresently on sale through E-bay (22.08.06). Seller reports finding coin in his basement with a collection of others. Hmmm.
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Brutus, Denarius, RSC 15 (EID MAR)477 viewsObv: BRVT IMP L PLAET CEST, Bare head right
Rev: EID MAR, Pileus between two daggers.
Ref: RRC 508/3. RSC 15. Syd 1301. Cr502/4

18mm, 2.6gm
1 commentsJoe Sermarini
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Appius Claudius Pulcher, T Manlius Mancinus & Q Urbinus AR Denarius. 111-110 BC.473 viewsHelmeted head of Roma right, square behind / Victory in triga right, one horse looking back, AP CL T MANL Q VR in ex.

Cast fake. See other examples here.

Sold on ebay January 2007 by batibaleno.

Submitted by Maridvnvm
maridvnvm
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C COILIUS CALDUS, 104 BC. Republican denarius460 viewsObv: Bust of Rome Rev: Victory in a biga. Sold on Ebay as a reproduction. "R" stamped on coin
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Anonymous republican denarius: Cast copy 452 viewsCast copy of anonymous republican denarius.
19mm, 2.4 grammes.
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma R, cross behind.
Reverse: Figure in biga R, ROMA in exergue.
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C Licinius Lf Macer Denarius. 84 BC.446 viewsDiademed bust of Vejovis left, seen from behind, hurling thunderbolt / Minerva in quadriga right with javelin & shield; C LICINIVS L F MACER in two lines in ex.

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 $19.99 (Feb. 2006 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for $36.10 (Feb. 2006 by simperatorial).
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Julius Caesar, Denarius, RSC 27436 viewsObv: No legend
Bust: Laureate head of Caesar right between laurel branch and caduceus
Rev: L LIVINEIVS above, REGVLVS below
Bull charging right.
Ref: RSC 27, Crawford 494/24, CRI 115, Sydenham 1106, BMCRR Rome 4274

1st coin sold in one day auction by "power-of-love", a Toronto Group forgery

2nd photo sold on Ebay by "bricksoftime" (Toronto Group) as an original coin in 1 day private auction.
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Julius Caesar, Denarius, RSC 12436 viewsObv: No legend
Bust: Diademed head of Venus right
Rev: CAESAR
Aeneas walking left, carrying Anchises and the Palladium
Date: 47-46 BC mint in Africa
Ref: RSC 12, Cr458/1, Syd 1013

Toronto Group forgery
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Julius Caesar GALIA CAPTIVE (silver replica)432 viewsSold as replica on 18.05.2005 on eBay.fr by lehmann5(288) for 18 euros.
From the seller description: "This is a replica of a wonderfull julius caesar denarius. Represent a trophy with 2 galic captives. Mint with a mobile mint in Spain. Wonderfull color, great quality. This is a replica with museum quality."

Julius Caesar Denarius. 46-45 BC, Spanish mint. Diademed head of Venus right, Cupid on her shoulder / CAESAR below Gallia & Gaulish captive seated beneath trophy of Gallic arms.

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Anonymous republican denarius: Cast copy428 viewsCast copy of anonymous republican denarius.
17.8mm x 19,3 mm, 2.6 grammes.
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo R.
Reverse: figure in quadriga.
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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
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Julius Caesar, Denarius, RSC 12412 viewsObv: No legend
Bust: Diademed head of Venus right
Rev: CAESAR
Aeneas walking left, carrying Anchises and the Palladium
Date: 47-46 BC mint in Africa
Ref: RSC 12, Cr458/1, Syd 1013


Sold on Ebay as a reproduction. "R" stamped on coin
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