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Fantasy Coins - Egypt - Nektanebo II64 viewsModern fanstasy fake AR “drachm” or “nefer nub stater” (so-called for its Eye of Horus royal seal reverse) of Nektanebo II, last native pharaoh of Egypt (r. 361-343 BC). Genuine coins of Nektanebo II exist in AU and AE, but none in AR. This is a fantasy only very loosely based on authentic types. Several variations of this fantasy exist, all with obverses imitating Greek types.
offered on ebay as genuine May 2011 by NFS diosromano
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Nero-Antony Fantasy Mule64 viewsImpossible mule of aureus types of Nero (obv) and Mark Antony, his great-great-grandfather (rev), in poor modern style.
obv: IMP NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS laur. head, r.
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Judaea Fantasy 63 viewsCast fantasy fake AE shekel, so-called “false shekel” type
obv: (in Hebrew) SHEKEL OF ISRAEL censer with incense smoke rising
rev: (in Hebrew) JERUSALEM THE HOLY budding rod of Aaron
Note that the Hebrew lettering is modern.
false shekels are fentasy pieces of (mostly) European origin manufactured from the 15th to the 20th century and based (loosely) upon ancient shekel types. In this example the Omer cup of the type it imitates has become an incense censer and the three branched pomegranate bush has become the rod of Aaron, budding with leaves and almonds.
Sold as an authentic Jewish War era shekel (!) on ebay by NFS Saxby Coins on ebay, 2008. commodus
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Judaea - "Masonic False Shekel"63 viewsModern “Masonic false shekel” AR fantasy coin imitating (the obv) Judaean shekel coinage of the First Jewish War, year 2 (67 AD). 9.2g, 26mm, 10 sided, struck circa 1890-1910
The reverse of this type confirms it as a modern token, depicting symbolism of the Royal Arch bodies of Freemasonry. Many variations exist as RAM chapters throughout the United States and Canada produced these “coins,” principally during the period from the mid-19th century through the 1920s.
obv: (in Hebrew) SHEKEL OF ISRAEL Omer cup, YEAR 2 above
rev: (n English) COUSHATTA CHAPTER R.A.M. COUSHATTA LA No 35 keystone symbol of the York Rite of Freemasonry with HTWSSTKS (for “Hiram The Widow’s Son Sent To King Solomon,” a reference to the traditional architect of the Jerusalem Temple, Hiram) in a circle at center (with later engraving of undertain nature within)
Note the “modern” form of the paleo-Hebrew obv lettering of the legends.
Although tokens and clearly (per the rev) not pretending to be ancient, these “coins” nevertheless are sometimes mistaken for and even offered for sale as altered ancient coins.
Holed at 12 o'clock
cf: Kisch no. n/1 (obv)
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Judaea63 viewsModern fake “false shekel” fantasy coin loosely imitating Judaean coinage types of the first century AD. 14.5g, 32mm; cast AR (?) after type of late 16th century, though probably later
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: B-11
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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.commodus
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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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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.
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Egypt - Nektanebo II63 viewsModern fanstasy fake AR “drachm” or “nefer nub stater” (so-called for its Eye of Horus royal seal reverse) of Nektanebo II, last native pharaoh of Egypt (r. 361-343 BC). Genuine coins of Nektanebo II exist in AU and AE, but none in AR. This is a fantasy only very loosely based on authentic types. Several variations of this fantasy exist, all with obverses imitating Greek types.
offered on ebay as genuine May 2011 by NFS diosromano
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Egypt - Nektanebo II63 viewsModern fanstasy fake AR “drachm” or “nefer nub stater” (so-called for its Eye of Horus royal seal reverse) of Nektanebo II, last native pharaoh of Egypt (r. 361-343 BC). Genuine coins of Nektanebo II exist in AU and AE, but none in AR. This is a fantasy only very loosely based on authentic types. Several variations of this fantasy exist, all with obverses imitating Greek types.
offered on ebay as genuine May 2011 by NFS diosromano
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Fantasy Coins - Egypt - Nektanebo II63 viewsModern fanstasy fake AR “drachm” or “nefer nub stater” (so-called for its Eye of Horus royal seal reverse) of Nektanebo II, last native pharaoh of Egypt (r. 361-343 BC). Genuine coins of Nektanebo II exist in AU and AE, but none in AR. This is a fantasy only very loosely based on authentic types. Several variations of this fantasy exist, all with obverses imitating Greek types.
offered on ebay as genuine May 2011 by NFS diosromano
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Judaea - Masonic False Shekel62 viewsModern “Masonic false shekel” AR fantasy coin imitating (the obv) Judaean shekel coinage of the First Jewish War, year 2 (67 AD), 7.1gg, 28mm, struck 1901
The reverse of this type confirms it as a modern token, depicting symbolism of the Royal Arch bodies of Freemasonry. Many variations exist as RAM chapters throughout the United States and Canada produced these “coins,” principally during the period from the mid-19th century through the 1920s.
obv: (in Hebrew) SHEKEL OF ISRAEL Omer cup, YEAR 2 above
rev: (in English) GRAND RAPIDS CHAPTER No 7 RAM GRAND RAPIDS MICH 1851 keystone symbol of the York Rite of Freemasonry with HTWSSTKS (for “Hiram The Widow’s Son Sent To King Solomon,” a reference to the traditional architect of the Jerusalem Temple, Hiram) in a circle at center
Note the “modern” form of the paleo-Hebrew obv lettering of the legends.
Although tokens and clearly (per the rev) not pretending to be ancient, these “coins” nevertheless are sometimes mistaken for and even offered for sale as altered ancient coins
cf: Kisch no. G-1 (obv)
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Egypt - Nektanebo II62 viewsModern fanstasy fake AR “drachm” or “nefer nub stater” (so-called for its Eye of Horus royal seal reverse) of Nektanebo II, last native pharaoh of Egypt (r. 361-343 BC). Genuine coins of Nektanebo II exist in AU and AE, but none in AR. This is a fantasy only very loosely based on authentic types. Several variations of this fantasy exist, all with obverses imitating Greek types.
offered on ebay as genuine May 2011 by NFS diosromano
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Fantasy Coins - Egypt - Nektanebo II62 viewsModern fanstasy fake AR “drachm” or “nefer nub stater” (so-called for its Eye of Horus royal seal reverse) of Nektanebo II, last native pharaoh of Egypt (r. 361-343 BC). Genuine coins of Nektanebo II exist in AU and AE, but none in AR. This is a fantasy only very loosely based on authentic types. Several variations of this fantasy exist, all with obverses imitating Greek types.
offered on ebay as genuine May 2011 by NFS diosromano
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Fantasy Coins - Egypt - Nektanebo II62 viewsModern fanstasy fake AR “drachm” or “nefer nub stater” (so-called for its Eye of Horus royal seal reverse) of Nektanebo II, last native pharaoh of Egypt (r. 361-343 BC). Genuine coins of Nektanebo II exist in AU and AE, but none in AR. This is a fantasy only very loosely based on authentic types. Several variations of this fantasy exist, all with obverses imitating Greek types.
offered on ebay as genuine May 2011 by NFS diosromano
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Gordian III, Fantasy Medallion62 viewsAE35 Medallion, 35 mm / 30 grs.
Obv: AVT K M ANT GORDIANO EC?, Radiated and draped bust right.
Rev: AFRODICIEWN, Priapos-centaurus ? to right, holding thunderbolt.
Offered as "Replica" on Ebay (Germany)
Dec/2011 mdelvalle
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Postumus61 viewsModern fantasy fake AR antoninianus (?) of Postumus, 28mm, 17.08g
obv: IMP POSTVMVS P F AVG Jugate heads of Postumus and Hercules, r.
rev: FELICITAS AVG Jugate busts of Felicitas and Victory, r.
Cast in nickel, later 20th century forgery based on RIC 334, Sear 5, 11024: AE denarius of Postumus. Same obv and variant on reverse.
cf: Hill 224.
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Graeco-Roman Fantasy61 viewsModern (late 20th century) brass or other gold colored metal (possibly gold plated or gold filled) pressed fantasy "coin" manufactured for use in jewelry.
The "coin" is a hybrid of modern stylized versions of ancient designs. It is unclear which side is meant as the obverse and which the reverse, since the two types it imitates are both reverses, but one side loosely imitates a AR tetradrachm of Thasos, 2nd century BC, depicting Herakles standing, holding his club with right hand; legend in Greek: HPAKΛΕΟΥΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΘΑΣΙΩΝ (misspelled OΛΣΙΩΝ).
The other side loosely imitates a AR denarius of the Roman Republic, specifically that of moneyer P. Maenius Antiaticus, 132 BC. Legend: P MAE ANT; ROMA in exergue. Victory driving fast quadriga, right
Holed for jewelry use; die axis places hole near 12 o'clock on both sides.
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Tiberius61 viewsFake AE sestertius of Tiberius, 14-37 AD, 37mm, 43.52 g
obv: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII laureate, draped and cuirassed bust, right
rev: P M TR P XV IMP VIII; COSVL in exe; S-C to either side Tiberius driving galloping quadriga left through gates of Rome, Nike flying above blowing trumpet, l.
Cast fanstasy type; style suggests a 16-17th Century date of manufacture or a later (possibly 18th cen.) aftercast.
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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.
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Judaea - Masonic False Shekel60 viewsModern “Masonic false shekel” AR fantasy coin imitating (the obv) Judaean shekel coinage of the First Jewish War, year 2 (67 AD). 7.6g, 25mm, struck circa 1907
The reverse of this type confirms it as a modern token, depicting symbolism of the Royal Arch bodies of Freemasonry. Many variations exist as RAM chapters throughout the United States and Canada produced these “coins,” principally during the period from the mid-19th century through the 1920s.
obv: (in Hebrew) SHEKEL OF ISRAEL Omer cup, YEAR 2 above
rev: (in English) MUSKEGON CHAPTER No 47 RAM JAN 8, 1867 MUSKEGON MICH (date is that of chaptr organization) keystone symbol of the York Rite of Freemasonry with HTWSSTKS (for “Hiram The Widow’s Son Sent To King Solomon,” a reference to the traditional architect of the Jerusalem Temple, Hiram) in a circle at center
Note the “modern” form of the paleo-Hebrew obv lettering of the legends.
Although tokens and clearly (per the rev) not pretending to be ancient, these “coins” nevertheless are sometimes mistaken for and even offered for sale as altered ancient coins.
Marked STERLING in small punch on obv exe.
cf: Kisch no. H-1 (obv)
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Judaea60 viewsModern fake “false shekel” fantasy coin loosely imitating Judaean coinage types of the first century AD. 11.8g, 30mm; cast AE, type circa late 8th century, though probably a later aftercast.
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: n/1 var.
Regrettably a poor photograph
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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
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Pseudo-Roman360 viewsModern fantasy medallion.
Bungling attempt to make a lead medallion with an antique theme, 105 mm.Ilya Prokopov
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