Vladimir
12-07-2004, 09:51 PM
Forged AR Denarius of Julia Domna "Vesta" RIC 390*
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.
Julia Domna wife of Septimius Severus and mother of Caracalla and Geta AD 193-217 Denarius, 3.21 g.
Obv: IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG - Draped bust right
Rev: VESTA - Vesta standing left, holding Palladium and scepter
Copying RIC IVi, p. 274, 390; Cohen 230.
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/40912005.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.
Julia Domna wife of Septimius Severus and mother of Caracalla and Geta AD 193-217 Denarius, 3.21 g.
Obv: IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG - Draped bust right
Rev: VESTA - Vesta standing left, holding Palladium and scepter
Copying RIC IVi, p. 274, 390; Cohen 230.
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/40912005.jpg