Vladimir
12-07-2004, 10:05 PM
Forged Silver denarius of Pupienus "Pax" RIC 4*
Coin courtesy of Galleria Antiquarica (http://www.antiquarica.com)
Method: Hi quality struck forgery before artificial ageing.
Obv: IMP C M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG - Laureate bust right, draped and cuirassed
Rev: PAX PVBLICA – Pax seated left, holding branch and scepter.
Copying RIC IVii, p. 173, 4 (s) Scarce; Cohen 22, 3.65 g.
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/41202002.jpg
Coin courtesy of Galleria Antiquarica (http://www.antiquarica.com)
Method: Hi quality struck forgery before artificial ageing.
Obv: IMP C M CLOD PVPIENVS AVG - Laureate bust right, draped and cuirassed
Rev: PAX PVBLICA – Pax seated left, holding branch and scepter.
Copying RIC IVii, p. 173, 4 (s) Scarce; Cohen 22, 3.65 g.
*All references are for the real issue
http://www.coinscatalog.com/coins/forgeries/41202002.jpg