Vladimir
12-07-2004, 01:33 PM
Vitellius Cast copy Silver Denarius "Concordia" RIC 90*
Coin courtesy of Galleria Antiquarica (http://www.antiquarica.com)
Method: Cast copy and artificial ageing. The line between the flan and the relief details does not have the typical for the struck coin sharpness.
Obv: A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P - Laureate head right
Rev: CONCORDIA PR - Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopia
Copying RIC I, p. 272, 90 (s) Scarce; BMC 20, 3.21 g.
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/40322012.jpg
Coin courtesy of Galleria Antiquarica (http://www.antiquarica.com)
Method: Cast copy and artificial ageing. The line between the flan and the relief details does not have the typical for the struck coin sharpness.
Obv: A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P - Laureate head right
Rev: CONCORDIA PR - Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopia
Copying RIC I, p. 272, 90 (s) Scarce; BMC 20, 3.21 g.
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/40322012.jpg