Vladimir
12-07-2004, 05:30 PM
Forged AR Denarius Hybrid Aelius Caesar and Hadrian’s reverse*
Coin courtesy of Galleria Antiquarica (http://www.antiquarica.com)
Method: Hi quality struck copy before artificial ageing. Sometimes marked under the neck "COPY" and sold as such.
Obv.: L AELIVS CAESAR – Bare head right.
Rev.: no legend - Roma between Hadrian and senator
Exe.: COS III
Revers as in Hadrian’s Aureus RIC 349, 3.98 g.
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/40570001.jpg
Coin courtesy of Galleria Antiquarica (http://www.antiquarica.com)
Method: Hi quality struck copy before artificial ageing. Sometimes marked under the neck "COPY" and sold as such.
Obv.: L AELIVS CAESAR – Bare head right.
Rev.: no legend - Roma between Hadrian and senator
Exe.: COS III
Revers as in Hadrian’s Aureus RIC 349, 3.98 g.
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/40570001.jpg