Vladimir
12-07-2004, 09:56 PM
Forged Silver denarius of Diadumenian "Young Price" RIC 102b*
Coin courtesy of Galleria Antiquarica (http://www.antiquarica.com)
Method: Hi quality struck forgery before artificial ageing.
Obv: M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES - Bareheaded bust right, draped and cuirassed
Rev: PRINC IVVENTVTIS - Diadumenian standing front, head right holding a standard and a scepter; to right two more standards.
Copying RIC IVii, p. 13, 102b (s) Scarce; Cohen 3, 3.24 g.
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/41022001.jpg
Coin courtesy of Galleria Antiquarica (http://www.antiquarica.com)
Method: Hi quality struck forgery before artificial ageing.
Obv: M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES - Bareheaded bust right, draped and cuirassed
Rev: PRINC IVVENTVTIS - Diadumenian standing front, head right holding a standard and a scepter; to right two more standards.
Copying RIC IVii, p. 13, 102b (s) Scarce; Cohen 3, 3.24 g.
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/41022001.jpg