Vladimir
12-07-2004, 10:01 PM
Forged Silver Denarius of Maximinus Thrax Den " Thrax & standards” RIC 3*
Coin courtesy of Galleria Antiquarica (http://www.antiquarica.com)
Method: Hi quality struck forgery before artificial ageing.
Maximinus I "Thrax" Mar AD 235- Apr AD 238 Silver Denarius.
Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG - Laureate bust right, draped and cuirassed
Rev: P M TR P II COS P P - Maximinus standing left between two standards, holding scepter and raising right hand in salute.
Rome mint Jan - Feb AD 236 = RIC IVii, p. 139, 3; Cohen 55
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/41142007.jpg
Coin courtesy of Galleria Antiquarica (http://www.antiquarica.com)
Method: Hi quality struck forgery before artificial ageing.
Maximinus I "Thrax" Mar AD 235- Apr AD 238 Silver Denarius.
Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG - Laureate bust right, draped and cuirassed
Rev: P M TR P II COS P P - Maximinus standing left between two standards, holding scepter and raising right hand in salute.
Rome mint Jan - Feb AD 236 = RIC IVii, p. 139, 3; Cohen 55
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/41142007.jpg