Vladimir
12-07-2004, 01:58 PM
Silver Denarius of Titus “Deified Vespasian - Victory" RIC 59a*
Coin courtesy of Galleria Antiquarica (http://www.antiquarica.com)
Method: Hi quality cast copy before artificial ageing. The marks on the reverse are result of free particles (or air) within the mold.
Titus AD 80-81 Silver Denarius. 3.47 g.
Obv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS - Laureate head right
Rev: EX S C – Victory standing left, placing shield on trophy; at feet, left, a captive.
Rome mint: AD 80 = RIC II, p. 123, 59a (s) Scarce; Cohen 144; D. Sear I, p. 472, 2565 (VF $280 – XF $680)
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/40382034.jpg
Coin courtesy of Galleria Antiquarica (http://www.antiquarica.com)
Method: Hi quality cast copy before artificial ageing. The marks on the reverse are result of free particles (or air) within the mold.
Titus AD 80-81 Silver Denarius. 3.47 g.
Obv: DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS - Laureate head right
Rev: EX S C – Victory standing left, placing shield on trophy; at feet, left, a captive.
Rome mint: AD 80 = RIC II, p. 123, 59a (s) Scarce; Cohen 144; D. Sear I, p. 472, 2565 (VF $280 – XF $680)
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/40382034.jpg