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Agrippina Senior, AE Sestertius, RIC 55 [Caligula], Replica380 viewsObv:- AGRIPPINA M F MAT C CAESARIS AVGVSTI, draped bust right, in hair in long plait
Rev:- S P Q R above, MEMORIAE/AGRIPPINAE in two lines in left field, two mules drawing ornamented carpentum left.

RIC 55 [Caligula], Cohen 1, BMC 81
Rome mint, Struck under Caligula, 37-41 AD.

Stamped with the word "COPY".

Sold on ebay as a replica October 2007.

Submitted by Maridvnvm
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Akragas, silver dekadrachm373 viewsAR dekadrachm, 412 BC
Helios in chariot drawn left by four prancing horses; AKPAΓAΣ / Two eagles standing left on dead hare lying on rock: the one in foreground, its wings closed, lifts its head as if screaming; the other, with wings spread, is about to tear its prey with its beak; locust in right field
Sear 749

Agrigentum, 5th century BC. Sold on Ebay as a Becker Replica. Rim stamped with "Becker"
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COPY - Rosa - Larissa Drachm363 viewsObv: Head of the nymph, three quarter face to left, wearing necklace.
Rev: Horse trotting, right.
Identified and sold as forgery by chas051 on eBay. 'COPY' imprinted on rim.
Submitted by Massanutten
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Augustus360 viewsOdd-looking one-sided repro of a coin of Augustus.
Obverse: AVGVSTVS CAESAR, Bare head R.
Reverse: Flat field with AVGVSTO IMPERATORE 63 a.C. 14 d.C.
19 x 20mm, 3.9g.

commodus noted: One of a late 20th century series of Italian tokens depicting facsimile obverses of coins of each Roman emperor and other Roman rulers and relations. The reverse of the token gives the name of the emperor/ruler in modern Italian (in this case AVGOSTO IMPERATORE = "Augustus, Emperor") and dates: dC = "dopo Christo" ("after Christ") and aC = "avanti Christo" ("before Christ"). The dates given on the token in question are for Augustus's full lifetime.
moonmoth
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Ainos, silver358 viewsObv: Head of Hermes
Rev: Goat standing right, serpent before


Sold on Ebay as reproduction. "Copy" stamped on rim.
Submitted by Bluefish
Bluefish
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Gela, silver didrachm348 viewsAR didrachm, 465-450 BC
Obv:- Forepart of man-headed bull swimming right
Rev:- Biga, above Nike flying right, crowning the horses; COPY in exe.

Submitted to Forum for identification in January 2006.

Submitted by Maridvnvm
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AINOS 435-405 B.C.341 viewsAR Tetradrachm, about 370 BC.
Obv. Facing head of Hermes, slightly turned l., wearing petasos.
Rev. ΑΙΝΙΟΝ Goat standing r., in low field r., crested Corinthian helmet; incuse square.
Savey’s copy. The inscription “sl.copy” on the edge is erased.
Pressed.
Ilya Prokopov
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JULIUS CAESAR SILVER DENARIUS "REPLICA"335 viewsJULIUS CAESAR SILVER DENARIUS "REPLICA"20 mm Julius Caesar 44 BC Silver Denarius "Julius Caesar, Perpetual Dictator (lifetime appointment)" Obv: DICT PERPETVO CAESAR - Veiled and wreathed head of Julius Caesar, right Rev: L BVCA - Fasces and winged caduceus in saltire , clasped hands, globe, axe and legend in four angles
1 commentsJoe Sermarini
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Gallienus 329 viewsThe description thanks to commodus:

''This is one of a late 20th century series of Italian tokens depicting obverses of coins of each Roman emperor. The reverse of the token gives the emperor's name in modern Italian (in this case GALLIENO IMPERATORE = "Gallienus, Emperor") and dates: dC = "dopo Christo" ("after Christ") and aC = "avanti Christo" ("before Christ"). The dates given on the token in question are for Gallienus's full lifetime.'

Coin for sale on ebay (august 2008)

submitted by snorkelpaleis
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WRL - Westair Reproductions Limited - Julius Caesar329 viewsCast fake of AR denarius of C. Julius Caesar, 49-48 BC,17mm, 4.01 g, military mint traveling with Caesar.
obv: elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent CAESAR in exe.
rev: Pontifical implements (simpulum, aspergillum, securis, and apex)
cf: Cr 443/1; CRI 9; Sydenham 1006; RSC 49.
Clearly marked WRL (for Westair Reproductions, Ltd., a Birmingham, England manufacturer of replica antiquities) on rev at 11 o'clock, yet offered for sale on UK ebay Feb 2011, Start bid £600 or buy it now £1000
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Gela, silver didrachm324 viewsAR didrachm, 465-450 BC
CEΛAΣ, forepart of man-headed bull swimming right / Bearded horseman right, wearing only crested helmet; his right hand holds aloft spear; horse prancing
BMC Sicily, pg 67, #17

Silver .999. Sold as reproduction. Picture courtesy of Pavel at Aquanova.
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Amphipolis, silver tetradrachm324 viewsAR tetradrachm, 26mm, 16.5g, 410-357 BC, 1378
Modern reproduction
Head of Apollo ¾ right, of vigorous classical style, laureate, and with hair disheveled / AMΦIΠOΛITEΩN on raised frame containing a race torch, A to right of torch; all within incuse square
Sear 1378

AMPHIPOLIS, Silver Tetradrachm of Amphipolis Obverse: Head of Apollo Reverse: Amphipolis in Greek on frame containing race-torch all with in incuse square. 26 mm 16.5 gr
1 commentsJoe Sermarini
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Domitian324 viewsIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XV CENS PERP P, laureate bust right / FIDES EXERCIT, emperor addressing three soldiers. 34.7 mm, 13.9 grams

Cast reproduction. Stamped WRL (Westair Reproductions Ltd) on both sides.
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JULIUS CAESAR "REPLICA"SILVER DENARIUS323 viewsJULIUS CAESAR "REPLICA" DENARIUS 18 mm 3.5 grams DIVUS JULIUS CAESAR. 40 BC. AR Denarius Q. Voconius Vitulus, moneyer. Obverse: DIVI IVLI, Portrait of JULIUS CAESAR right, lituus behind Reverse. Q VOCONIVS, Profile of calf standing left in exergue, VITVLVS. Ref: Crawford 526/2; Sear, CRI 329; Sydenham 1132; BMCRR 4308; RSC 46.
1 commentsJoe Sermarini
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Gela - SICILY. Copy 322 viewsGela Sicily

Man-faced bull / Biga with Victory flying above, marked COPY
Randygeki(h2)
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Syracuse, silver tetradrachm, 346319 viewsAR tetradrachm, 28mm, 17.5g, minted under Agathokles c. 317-310 BC
Modern replica
Head of Persephone left, wearing wreath of corn; three dolphins around / Galloping quadriga driven left by charioteer holding goad; above, triskeles; in exg, ΣYPAKOΣIΩN - AV
Sear 971
1 commentsJoe Sermarini
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Antoninus Pius, Denarius, RIC 422317 viewsObv:- ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XIII, laureate head right
Rev:- HONOS, Honos standing, head left, with branch & cornucopiae.
RIC 422, RSC 236
Struck 154-155 A.D.

REPLICA AR Denarius 20 mm
Joe Sermarini
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Balbinus denarius - courtesy of Nemesis Ancients & Antiquities317 viewsBalbinus Denarius
OBVERSE: IMP CAES D CAE L BALBINVS AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
REVERSE: CONCORDIA AVGG two hands clasping
19 mm - 3.7 gm

1 comments
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Augustus311 viewsObv:- CAESAR AVGVSTVS, Bare head right
Rev:- AVGVSTVS IMPERATORE, 64a.C-14 d.C

Submitted by Maridvnvm

commodus noted: One of a late 20th century series of Italian tokens depicting facsimile obverses of coins of each Roman emperor and other Roman rulers and relations. The reverse of the token gives the name of the emperor/ruler in modern Italian (in this case AVGOSTO IMPERATORE = "Augustus, Emperor") and dates: dC = "dopo Christo" ("after Christ") and aC = "avanti Christo" ("before Christ"). The dates given on the token in question are for Augustus's full lifetime.
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Q Antonius Balbus SILVER Denarius REPLICA 18 mm309 viewsQ Antonius Balbus SILVER Denarius REPLICA 18 mm. Q Antonius Balbus SILVER Denarius Serratus. 83-82 BC. Obv: Laureate head lbus of Jupiter right, S C behind Rev: Victory in quadriga right, control letter below, Q ANT BALB P R in ex. Sydenham 742; British Museum Catalogue 2750-69; Rolland 167; Babelon 1 Antonia; Sear 237; Crawford 364/1b This moneyer was a member of the Marian party and was appointed praetor in Sardinia in 82 BCE but he was driven from this position by L Philippus, the legate of Sulla, and slain. 1 commentsJoe Sermarini
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NERO SILVER DENARIUS "REPLICA"306 viewsNERO SILVER DENARIUS "REPLICA"18 mm 3.5 grams Nero Caesar AD 54-68 Silver Denarius "Jupiter, the might and greatness of Rome." Obv: NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS - Laureate head right. Rev: IVPPITER CVSTOS - Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt and scepter. 2 commentsJoe Sermarini
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Constans 337-350 AD AR Heavy Miliarenses, Replica, 29mm305 viewsAccording to the auction description:
CONSTANS. 337-350 AD. Silver Heavy Miliarenses 29mm 6.5gr. Obv: FL IVL CONSTANS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right Rev: VICTORIAE D D N N AVG G Victory standing right on cuirass and shield, supporting on her left knee a shield on which she inscribes VOT/X/MVLT/XV Exe: star AQ Aquelia mint RICVIII p.321 n.50 R3

Sold on for $26.55 on eBay as a reproduction (Jan. 2006). Marked "COPY" in exergue on reverse. An example in gold already in the Fake Reports (here).
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LYKKEIOS, Paeonia - Silver Tetradrachm "REPLICA"24 mm297 viewsLYKKEIOS, Silver Tetradrachm "REPLICA"24 mm LYKKEIOS, Silver Tetradrachm struck in 359-335B.C Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right. Supreme god of the Olympians. Father of Perseus and Heracles, the latter of whom once wrestled him to a draw. Zeus's Roman name was Jupiter. Reverse: Heracles strangling Nemean lion, club behind.
1 commentsJoe Sermarini
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COPY - Abdera Stater - Reproduction293 viewsSold as a reproduction. Described by the seller as stamped "COPY" on the edge, but the mark is not visible. Weight 12.02 grams and diameter 23.86 mm to 25.10 mm.Joe Sermarini
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