Vladimir
12-07-2004, 04:58 PM
Forged AR Denarius of Julia daughter of Titus “Venus” RIC 56*
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 sharpness typical for the struck coin. Note that the last letters of the obverse legend "STI" exist and are clearly visible, even though the piece of the blank under them is "missing".
Julia Titi AD 80-81 Silver denarius struck by his father Titus
Obv.: IVLIA AVGVSTA TITI AVGVSTI F – Diademed, draped bust right.
Rev.: VENVS AVGVST – Venus standing right. Leaning on a cippus and holding scepter (spear?) and helmet.
Copying RIC II, p. 122, 56 Rare (r); Cohen 14.
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/40392004.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 sharpness typical for the struck coin. Note that the last letters of the obverse legend "STI" exist and are clearly visible, even though the piece of the blank under them is "missing".
Julia Titi AD 80-81 Silver denarius struck by his father Titus
Obv.: IVLIA AVGVSTA TITI AVGVSTI F – Diademed, draped bust right.
Rev.: VENVS AVGVST – Venus standing right. Leaning on a cippus and holding scepter (spear?) and helmet.
Copying RIC II, p. 122, 56 Rare (r); Cohen 14.
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/40392004.jpg