Vladimir
12-07-2004, 01:14 PM
Roman Rep Den “Roma with She-wolf & twins” RRC 287/1*
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.
Obv: X - Roma head facing to the right; X behind head.
Rev: no legend – Roma seated on pile of shields left, two birds in left and right fields, she-wolf and twins, at feet, right.
Copying Rome mint 114-115 BC RRC 287/1, 3.45 g.
Reference for the real issue: M. Crawford, Vol. I, p. 302, 287/1, Vol. II, Pl. XL, 1; D. Sears I, p. 104, 164 (VF $88 – XF $256)
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/30000005.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.
Obv: X - Roma head facing to the right; X behind head.
Rev: no legend – Roma seated on pile of shields left, two birds in left and right fields, she-wolf and twins, at feet, right.
Copying Rome mint 114-115 BC RRC 287/1, 3.45 g.
Reference for the real issue: M. Crawford, Vol. I, p. 302, 287/1, Vol. II, Pl. XL, 1; D. Sears I, p. 104, 164 (VF $88 – XF $256)
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/30000005.jpg