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ROMAN EMPIRE, Claudius, Unofficial As HispaniaAn unofficial as of Claudius minted in Hispania. Bizarre lettering.

Obv: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR IMP, bare head left.
Rev: S-C Minerva standing with spear and shield.
RIC 100, Cohen 84v, BMC 149

Weight 18,2g
Diameter 28 mm

1 comments02/22/19 at 14:43Jay GT4: Nice one
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Roman, Claudius I, As Minerva. Spanish imitationSpanish imitation of a Claudius As

Obv: TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR IMP, bare head left.
Rev: S-C Minerva standing with spear and shield.
RIC 100, Cohen 84v, BMC 149

Weight: 6.2g
Diameter: 23mm.
1 comments02/21/19 at 04:26Jay GT4: A must have for any 1st century collector
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GREEK, Fouree Plate Coin!Taras --AE Fouree stater (Ex Vlasto). 334-330BC. Boy on horse prancing right/Taras on dolphin left,helmet in right field. Ravel 653 (this coin). 2 commentsfeatherz06/20/18 at 14:59Leo: I think the style of this coin is official.
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Greek, ILLYRIA, Dyrrhachium - DrachmAv : "XENWN" above Cow standing right suckling calf, caps of Dioscuri above
Rv : "?" around double stellate Pattern

19 mm, 2.92g

Note: Maybe an imitative type
1 comments11/20/13 at 22:16djmacdo: A nice ancient imitiation-I have one from the same...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Magnentius Barb* AE Barbaric imitation of a (½) Centenionalis Magnentius (350-353)
* Local mint in Gallia 350-353
* DN MAGNENTIVS PF AVG. Bare head of Magnentius, cuirassed and draped.
* I…IT C (omgekeerd) IVCC. In field: SP; In ex: T R. Two Victories with ornamented shield inscribed …I / V / TVN / X
* 17 mm / 2,19 g. Die axis: 225 degrees. Wonderful green patina.
* Compare RIC 312 (Trier) and for SP in field (Lyons) 136, 138, 140 en 142. Does not appear in Bastien's monography.

I could have easily placed this coin, acquired here at Forvm, in the 'favorite coin'-section because it takes a very special place in my collection. I love the fine style of the barbaric celator, who - in my honest opinion - was extraordinarily talented. It should take some effort on my part to get my hands on an imitation that's more beautiful in appearance than this one.
2 commentsGert10/18/13 at 01:59John Anthony: Superb!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Barbaric Fallen Horseman0.62g - 11mm1 commentsHolgerG08/27/13 at 21:48Augustin Caron: Very interesting. Nice!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Licinius II ? Barbarous ImitationObervse DN VALLICIN LICINIUS NOB1 commentsMarjan E07/30/13 at 03:34ickster: That is a really nice coin!
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Roman Republic, Fouree SestertiusObv: IIS
helmeted head of Roma, r.
Rev: ROMA
dioscuri r.

13mm 0.94g
imitating Sear RCV 46
minted 211 B.C. or later

it may not be in very good condition, but fouree Sestertii are not often seen!
1 comments07/27/13 at 13:39carthago: Indeed they aren't seen often. Interesting ex...
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, Marc Antony, Leg XII FoureeMarc Antony AR Legionary Denarius Fouree. 32-31 BC
Obverse: ANT AVG III VIR R P C, Praetorian galley to the right
Reverse: LEG XII, legionary eagle (aquila) between two standards
Size: 19mm Weight: 3.07gm
ID#: RSC 39; Cr544/25; Syd 1229 Minted: 32-31BC
2 commentsickster06/08/13 at 01:06Jay GT4: Very nice!
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, Marc Antony, Leg XII FoureeMarc Antony AR Legionary Denarius Fouree. 32-31 BC
Obverse: ANT AVG III VIR R P C, Praetorian galley to the right
Reverse: LEG XII, legionary eagle (aquila) between two standards
Size: 19mm Weight: 3.07gm
ID#: RSC 39; Cr544/25; Syd 1229 Minted: 32-31BC
2 commentsickster05/23/13 at 17:27Sosius: Interesting fouree. It's in great shape too!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, TETRICUS II, A.D. 271-274 Barbarous RadiateReverse figure holding flower and scepter.1 comments02/06/12 at 16:43Randygeki(h2): interesting portrait.
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Roman Republic, L Marcius Philippus fouree DenariusObv: ANCVS
Diad. head of King Ancus Marcius r., litus behind

Rev: Aqua Marcia surmounted by equestrian statue r., AQVA MAR within arches (MAR in monogram) PHILIPPVS on l.

illegal mint 56 B.C. or after
19mm - 2.1g - 90deg
imitating Sear RCV 382

Ancient silver-plated counterfeit with numerous breaks in the silver plating and edge chips exposing the base metal core.
1 comments09/05/11 at 17:17SPQR Coins: A very interesting piece.
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Roman Republic, Fouree DenariusObv: helmeted head of Roma, X behind
Rev: Victory in biga, r. ROMA in ex.

18mm 3.41g
ancient counterfeit imitating Sear RCV 76
157 B.C. or later
breaks in the silver plating on the reverse reveal a copper core
1 comments08/27/11 at 21:43Randygeki(h2): Wow!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Claudius Fouree DenariusFouree version of a Claudian Denarius. The bronze is showing through gaps in the silver. 1 comments08/27/11 at 19:41TRPOT: great fouree!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Constantius II, Fouree SolidusObv: CONSTANTIVS AVGVSTVS
Rev: GLORIA REIPVBLICAE

21mm 2.39g
unknown illegal mint, after 337 A.D.
1 comments08/27/11 at 17:36Randygeki(h2): thats cool
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GREEK, Alexander III Fouree Tetradrachm27mm 14.74g
Test cut on obv. exposing copper core. Scrape on reverse. Looks like the finder went a bit overboard with the cleaning.
Unfortunately I lack the references to tell what type/mint this is imitating but I believe it is not a lifetime issue.

3 comments08/27/11 at 17:23Randygeki(h2): nice!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan, Fouree DenariusObv: IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIMO AVG GER DAC
Rev: P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R
Felicitas stg. l. holding cauduceus and cornucopiae

17mm 2.6g
Ancient counterfeit of RIC II 343
Minted after 114 A.D.

Despite the numerous breaks in the plating I find this coin highly attractive. The dies are beautifully engraved, the toning is nice, and the obverse shows an area where the silver foil was folded over the flan.
2 comments08/27/11 at 17:23Randygeki(h2): Felicitas looks quite happy Smile cool fouree!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Caligula, Fouree Denarius with Agrippina reverseObv: C CAESAR AVG PON M TR POT III COS [???]
Rev: AGRIPPINA MAT C CAES AVG GERM

19mm 2.7g
Imitating type from Rome mint 40-41 A.D.
chipped flan, numerous breaks in the silver plating

2 comments08/27/11 at 17:22Randygeki(h2): indeed, pretty cool
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Trajan, Fouree DenariusObv: IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIMO AVG GER DAC
Rev: P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R
Felicitas stg. l. holding cauduceus and cornucopiae

17mm 2.6g
Ancient counterfeit of RIC II 343
Minted after 114 A.D.

Despite the numerous breaks in the plating I find this coin highly attractive. The dies are beautifully engraved, the toning is nice, and the obverse shows an area where the silver foil was folded over the flan.
2 comments08/27/11 at 15:55Mat: This is nice, I can see why you like it. Cool
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Caligula, Fouree Denarius with Agrippina reverseObv: C CAESAR AVG PON M TR POT III COS [???]
Rev: AGRIPPINA MAT C CAES AVG GERM

19mm 2.7g
Imitating type from Rome mint 40-41 A.D.
chipped flan, numerous breaks in the silver plating

2 comments08/27/11 at 14:46rexesq: Interesting piece. Rarely do I see coins of Caligu...
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GREEK, Alexander III Fouree Tetradrachm27mm 14.74g
Test cut on obv. exposing copper core. Scrape on reverse. Looks like the finder went a bit overboard with the cleaning.
Unfortunately I lack the references to tell what type/mint this is imitating but I believe it is not a lifetime issue.

3 comments08/27/11 at 14:15TRPOT: thank you!
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GREEK, Alexander III Fouree Tetradrachm27mm 14.74g
Test cut on obv. exposing copper core. Scrape on reverse. Looks like the finder went a bit overboard with the cleaning.
Unfortunately I lack the references to tell what type/mint this is imitating but I believe it is not a lifetime issue.

3 comments08/27/11 at 14:11rover1.3: For the type, check Price, 3740. There is a M in l...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Constantine I - VLPP Imitative2 comments02/11/11 at 23:39Jay GT4: I like the portrait
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Constantine I - VLPP Imitative2 comments02/11/11 at 18:49Randygeki(h2): nice
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Roman Empire, Constantine I - VLPP ImitativeHigh crested helmet left, with spear & shield. Horse-rider on shield. Reverse legend of N N N... wraps 360 degrees.1 comments01/23/11 at 16:55Randygeki(h2): nice!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Constantine I "VLPP" BarbNice example from the celators in Germany...1 commentsMayadigger06/16/10 at 19:07Justusmagnus: Beautiful barbarous imitation
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Imitation Constantine IObv: Laureate Bust Left
Rev: Votive
1 comments04/09/10 at 11:17ced76: That green is wonderful!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Barbarous copy of uncertain provincial? AEVictory on globe? Your guess as good as mine.1 commentsEd Flinn11/06/09 at 10:23djmacdo: Probably a Nerva from Tomis--always crude but this...
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GREEK, Barbarous (Thracian) Alexander III, AR DrachmDrachm, 3.5 gm, 16.8 mm.
Obv: Stylized head of Alexander the Great capped with lion skin.
Rev: Imitative rendering of seated Zeus holding eagle and sceptre. No visible inscription.
Pink 577-578
1 comments03/15/08 at 15:01Ardatirion: Wonderful style!
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GREEK, Barbarous Copy of an Athenian OwlTetradrachm with obverse head of Athena. Reverse has owl standing, right, with olive twig and crescent moon. Partial legend to right.
20 mm 16.8 gm
Some coins are like ugly kids. When they're yours, you love 'em!!
Massanutten
2 comments10/24/07 at 04:27romancoins-lover: from style , it look like south arabian imitation ...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Late Roman AE19obv: Curaissed bust right
rev: Blundered legend in wreath
5 comments08/14/07 at 16:41Ardatirion: Love it!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, GalbaGalba 68-69 A.D.

Obv: IMP SER GALBA AVG
Rev: DIVA AVGVSTA
RIC 4
2 comments01/24/07 at 12:59Optimus: I don't think the engraver of this coin lived more...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, GalbaGalba 68-69 A.D.

Obv: IMP SER GALBA AVG
Rev: DIVA AVGVSTA
RIC 4
2 comments01/24/07 at 00:17Noah: what an expression!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Constantinople Commemmorative w/ Victory Reverse AE4 Barbarous ImitationBarbaric imitation of a Constantinople Commemmorative Coin imitating the Siscia mint.

1 comments09/04/06 at 12:56favius vincento: Scarce type to get in barbarous, could'nt ask for ...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Julian AE1 Bull25mm counterfeit of Aquilia (as RIC VIII 242)1 commentsEd Flinn09/04/06 at 12:52favius vincento: Aquilia mint is the hardest one to get in this ser...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Imitation of Heraclea Campgate3 comments09/04/06 at 12:48favius vincento: Love the spelling (or I should say lack of). Camp...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Claudius Barbarous, 34mm!obv: head right
rev: Spes standing left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt
1 comments04/06/06 at 17:12areich: Spectacular patina!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, CaracallaObv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM
Laureate and bare bust, right.
Rev: VENVS VICTRIX
Venus standing left, holding Victory and scepter while left arm rests on shield set on helmet.
Limes Falsa, 2.3 gm, 18.8 mm, Uncertain mint in the style of Rome (RIC 311b)
Comment: Very little is understood of these base metal denarii. Theories run the gamut from frontier military script; fourree cores, and on to modern copy.
1 comments03/04/06 at 15:23Noah: Nice centering and lovely patina contrast!
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GREEK, Fouree Plate Coin!Taras --AE Fouree stater (Ex Vlasto). 334-330BC. Boy on horse prancing right/Taras on dolphin left,helmet in right field. Ravel 653 (this coin). 2 commentsfeatherz08/05/05 at 06:02alexB: Wow - alot of effort went into 'faking' this. Mayb...
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GREEK, Barbarous Copy of an Athenian OwlTetradrachm with obverse head of Athena. Reverse has owl standing, right, with olive twig and crescent moon. Partial legend to right.
20 mm 16.8 gm
Some coins are like ugly kids. When they're yours, you love 'em!!
Massanutten
2 comments08/05/05 at 06:00alexB: Very nice Massa - wonder where issued....
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Augustus, Provincial ImitationObv: VGUSTVS TRIBVNIC POTEST (sic)
Legend in three lines within oak wreath.
Rev: M SALVIVS OTHO III A A A F F
Legend around large S C (sic)
Dupondius, 9.7 gm 24 mm
Comment: Misspelled Aug. on obverse. Backward S on reverse. From Curtis Clay: "Curiously, standard dupondii of this moneyer seem to be attested ONLY in ancient imitations, BMC p. 44 note, RIC p. 75 note. Presumably these imitations copy an official issue which has not yet come to light, since it seems unlikely that ancient counterfeiters/imitators would create new coin types by switching names on the prototypes they were copying."
1 comments01/23/05 at 17:14Jochen: Interesting coin!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Barbaric VOTA typeObv: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left. Unknown legend.

Rev: (Pi) dot XX within laurel wreath. Unknown legend
Exe: Gamma, (reversed "S") T

barbaric imitation of vows coin. Ruler and date unknown.

From the collection of Bluefish
2 commentsBluefish12/26/04 at 17:44Gunner: Looks like Constantine II to me (Definitely a Barb...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Imitation of Heraclea Campgate3 comments12/03/04 at 08:02Gunner: N-I-C-E!!!!!!! First REAL Campgate Barb I've seen...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Imitation of Heraclea Campgate3 comments12/03/04 at 01:07Massanutten: Now that is an interesting and very cool coin!!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Late Roman AE19obv: Curaissed bust right
rev: Blundered legend in wreath
5 comments09/23/04 at 11:28Gert: Nice & not so common imitation. Probably of the vo...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Barbaric VOTA typeObv: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left. Unknown legend.

Rev: (Pi) dot XX within laurel wreath. Unknown legend
Exe: Gamma, (reversed "S") T

barbaric imitation of vows coin. Ruler and date unknown.

From the collection of Bluefish
2 commentsBluefish08/17/04 at 11:14Bluefish: If someone would be so kind as to move this coin t...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Late Roman AE19obv: Curaissed bust right
rev: Blundered legend in wreath
5 comments08/08/04 at 19:49Mayadigger: You HAVE to love the reverse! What a hoot!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Julia Domna Fourre Denariusobv: IVLIA AVGVSTA. Bare-headed and draped bust right.
rev: IVNO FELIC. Felicity standing left, holding caduceus.
Note: Doug Smith believes this coin to be a ".. product of a barbaric mint executed by an artist with skill but no background in Roman ways."
1 comments08/02/04 at 06:15Gunner: I absolutely love that portrait! Nice looking lady...
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BYZANTINE, Maurice Tiberius AV (Fouree) SolidusMaurice Tiberius AV Solidus.
Obverse: D N MAVRC TIb PP AVG, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger
Reverse: VICTORI AAVCCC, angel holding long P-headed cross and globus cruciger; Exergue: CONOB.
Attribution: DOC I 5f; MIB II 6. SBV #sb0478 (Thanks to Wildwinds.com)
This coin seems heavy to be plated silver. I have yet to weigh it. I believe the core to be lead; however, I am unsure.
4 comments07/23/04 at 21:02Gunner: I agree Joe. I've been studying the lettering ..a...
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BYZANTINE, Maurice Tiberius AV (Fouree) SolidusMaurice Tiberius AV Solidus.
Obverse: D N MAVRC TIb PP AVG, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger
Reverse: VICTORI AAVCCC, angel holding long P-headed cross and globus cruciger; Exergue: CONOB.
Attribution: DOC I 5f; MIB II 6. SBV #sb0478 (Thanks to Wildwinds.com)
This coin seems heavy to be plated silver. I have yet to weigh it. I believe the core to be lead; however, I am unsure.
4 comments07/23/04 at 17:13Joe Sermarini: Definitely not official. Letters, portrait, globu...
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BYZANTINE, Maurice Tiberius AV (Fouree) SolidusMaurice Tiberius AV Solidus.
Obverse: D N MAVRC TIb PP AVG, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger
Reverse: VICTORI AAVCCC, angel holding long P-headed cross and globus cruciger; Exergue: CONOB.
Attribution: DOC I 5f; MIB II 6. SBV #sb0478 (Thanks to Wildwinds.com)
This coin seems heavy to be plated silver. I have yet to weigh it. I believe the core to be lead; however, I am unsure.
4 comments07/06/04 at 19:42Gunner: It looks official to me Wolf; however, I think the...
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BYZANTINE, Maurice Tiberius AV (Fouree) SolidusMaurice Tiberius AV Solidus.
Obverse: D N MAVRC TIb PP AVG, helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger
Reverse: VICTORI AAVCCC, angel holding long P-headed cross and globus cruciger; Exergue: CONOB.
Attribution: DOC I 5f; MIB II 6. SBV #sb0478 (Thanks to Wildwinds.com)
This coin seems heavy to be plated silver. I have yet to weigh it. I believe the core to be lead; however, I am unsure.
4 comments07/06/04 at 02:34wolfgang336: Great coin... anything other than metal indicate a...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Magnentius Barb* AE Barbaric imitation of a (½) Centenionalis Magnentius (350-353)
* Local mint in Gallia 350-353
* DN MAGNENTIVS PF AVG. Bare head of Magnentius, cuirassed and draped.
* I…IT C (omgekeerd) IVCC. In field: SP; In ex: T R. Two Victories with ornamented shield inscribed …I / V / TVN / X
* 17 mm / 2,19 g. Die axis: 225 degrees. Wonderful green patina.
* Compare RIC 312 (Trier) and for SP in field (Lyons) 136, 138, 140 en 142. Does not appear in Bastien's monography.

I could have easily placed this coin, acquired here at Forvm, in the 'favorite coin'-section because it takes a very special place in my collection. I love the fine style of the barbaric celator, who - in my honest opinion - was extraordinarily talented. It should take some effort on my part to get my hands on an imitation that's more beautiful in appearance than this one.
2 commentsGert06/29/04 at 13:29wolfgang336: Extraordinary example and beautiful patina!!!
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Caracalla "Cast in Gaul" AsANTONINVS PIVS AVG PONT TRP VI
INDVLGENTIA AVGG/IN CARTH/S C
Dea Caelestis looks front, holds drum, riding lion
22 mm. 3.49 g, Such lightweight casts in brass, usually on thin round flans, are what Cohen calls "Cast in Gaul". Specimens in the BM coll. are BMC V pl. 49.3, 50.5-6, and 52.8. They are considerably commoner than the struck originals (courtesy of Curtis Clay).

1 commentswhitetd4906/29/04 at 11:30Bolayi: Interesting coin
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Barbaric Julia DomnaJulia Domna --AR Denarius. Contemporary (ancient) imitation. IVLIA DOMINA (sic) AVG. R: Vesta seated left holding palladium and sceptre. 2 commentsfeatherz06/26/04 at 21:07Gert: A wonderful mistake to misspell her name 'mistress...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Late Roman AE19obv: Curaissed bust right
rev: Blundered legend in wreath
5 comments06/26/04 at 18:47Gunner: Incredible coin! Best legends I've seen yet on a ...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Barbaric Julia DomnaJulia Domna --AR Denarius. Contemporary (ancient) imitation. IVLIA DOMINA (sic) AVG. R: Vesta seated left holding palladium and sceptre. 2 commentsfeatherz06/26/04 at 18:45Gunner: Awesome! This celator had talent! Domna looks ra...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Late Roman AE19obv: Curaissed bust right
rev: Blundered legend in wreath
5 comments06/25/04 at 18:35Jochen: Nice coin! Funny reverse!
   
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