Vladimir
12-07-2004, 01:16 PM
Roman Rep Den "Neptune Victory’s quadriga" L. Bursio RRC 352/1c*
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, L. Julius Bursio, moneyer, 85 BC Silver Denarius. 3.13 g.
Obv: no legend - Laureate head of Neptune., right; trident and club behind head
Rev: no legend - Victory driving a quadriga right, holding wreath. Control mark in the field.
Exe: L IVLI BVRSIO
Copying Rome mint 85 BC, RRC 325/1c
Reference for the real issue: M. Crawford Vol. I, p. 362, 352/1c, Vol. II, Pl. XLVI, 12, D. Sear I, p. 122, 268 (VF $64 – XF $200)
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/30000006.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, L. Julius Bursio, moneyer, 85 BC Silver Denarius. 3.13 g.
Obv: no legend - Laureate head of Neptune., right; trident and club behind head
Rev: no legend - Victory driving a quadriga right, holding wreath. Control mark in the field.
Exe: L IVLI BVRSIO
Copying Rome mint 85 BC, RRC 325/1c
Reference for the real issue: M. Crawford Vol. I, p. 362, 352/1c, Vol. II, Pl. XLVI, 12, D. Sear I, p. 122, 268 (VF $64 – XF $200)
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/30000006.jpg