Vladimir
12-07-2004, 10:04 PM
Forged Silver Denarius of Maximus Caesar "Priestly instruments” RIC 1*
Coin courtesy of Galleria Antiquarica (http://www.antiquarica.com)
Method: Hi quality struck forgery before artificial ageing.
Maximus, son of Maximinus I "Thrax" Mar AD 235- Apr AD 238 Silver Denarius. 3.52 g.
Obv: IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES - Bareheaded bust right, draped
Rev: PIETAS AVG – Lituus, knife, jug, simpulum and sprinkler
Copying RIC IVii, p. 154, 1 (s) Scarce; Cohen 1;
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/41162001.jpg
Coin courtesy of Galleria Antiquarica (http://www.antiquarica.com)
Method: Hi quality struck forgery before artificial ageing.
Maximus, son of Maximinus I "Thrax" Mar AD 235- Apr AD 238 Silver Denarius. 3.52 g.
Obv: IVL VERVS MAXIMVS CAES - Bareheaded bust right, draped
Rev: PIETAS AVG – Lituus, knife, jug, simpulum and sprinkler
Copying RIC IVii, p. 154, 1 (s) Scarce; Cohen 1;
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/41162001.jpg