Vladimir
12-07-2004, 09:59 PM
Forged Silver Denarius of Severus Alexander MARS VLTOR RIC 246c*
Coin courtesy of Galleria Antiquarica (http://www.antiquarica.com)
Method: Hi quality struck forgery without artificial ageing.
Severus Alexander AD 222-235 Silver Denarius, 3.73 g.
Obv: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG - Laureate bust right (frontal), draped
Rev: MARS VLTOR - Mars advancing right, holding a spear and shield at the ready for action position
Rome mint AD 232 = RIC IVii, p. 89, 246c; Cohen 161; D. Sear II, p. 646, 7882, (VF $25 – XF $75)
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/41112002.jpg
Coin courtesy of Galleria Antiquarica (http://www.antiquarica.com)
Method: Hi quality struck forgery without artificial ageing.
Severus Alexander AD 222-235 Silver Denarius, 3.73 g.
Obv: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG - Laureate bust right (frontal), draped
Rev: MARS VLTOR - Mars advancing right, holding a spear and shield at the ready for action position
Rome mint AD 232 = RIC IVii, p. 89, 246c; Cohen 161; D. Sear II, p. 646, 7882, (VF $25 – XF $75)
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/41112002.jpg