Vladimir
12-07-2004, 01:08 PM
Roman Rep AR Denarius of Postumius “Diana – BULL SACRIFICING” RRC 372/1*
Coin courtesy of Galleria Antiquarica (http://www.antiquarica.com)
Method: Hi quality struck forgery before artificial ageing. Sometimes marked on the rim "COPY" and sold as such.
Roman Republic 81 BC, A. Postumius A. f. S. n. Albinus, moneyer, Silver Denarius. 3.81 g.
Obv: no legend - Draped bust of Diana, bow and quiver over shoulder, horned bull skull above her head, right.
Rev: A POST A F S N ALBIN - Togate citizen standing left, holding sprinkler over bull and altar: below all is uneven rocky ground.
Copying M. Crawford Vol. I, p. 389 , 372/1; Vol. II, Pl. XLVIII , 4 ; D. Sear I, p. 127, 296 (VF $96, XF $280)
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/30000004.jpg
Coin courtesy of Galleria Antiquarica (http://www.antiquarica.com)
Method: Hi quality struck forgery before artificial ageing. Sometimes marked on the rim "COPY" and sold as such.
Roman Republic 81 BC, A. Postumius A. f. S. n. Albinus, moneyer, Silver Denarius. 3.81 g.
Obv: no legend - Draped bust of Diana, bow and quiver over shoulder, horned bull skull above her head, right.
Rev: A POST A F S N ALBIN - Togate citizen standing left, holding sprinkler over bull and altar: below all is uneven rocky ground.
Copying M. Crawford Vol. I, p. 389 , 372/1; Vol. II, Pl. XLVIII , 4 ; D. Sear I, p. 127, 296 (VF $96, XF $280)
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/30000004.jpg