Vladimir
12-07-2004, 10:03 PM
Forged Silver denarius of Maximinus Thrax "Victory" RIC 16D*
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. 3.48 g.
Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG - Laureate bust right, draped
Rev: VICTORIA AVG - Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm.
Rome mint Mar AD 235 to Jan AD 236 = RIC IVii, p. 141, 16D; Cohen 99
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/41142012.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. 3.48 g.
Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG - Laureate bust right, draped
Rev: VICTORIA AVG - Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm.
Rome mint Mar AD 235 to Jan AD 236 = RIC IVii, p. 141, 16D; Cohen 99
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/41142012.jpg