I just unpacked my latest 10 lb package of world coins and found this. I am not a collector of ancient coins, but assume this is a copy/souvenir of a stamped ancient coin. It is dime sized with a very rough edge, like it was possibly a cast, and white metal. Just curious to know what others thought and what I should label it as. Thanks.
It's some kind of cast copy of a Roman Republican denarius of T. Carisius of 46 BC. This is mine of the type. Moneyer: T. Carisius Obv.: MONETA - Head of Juno Moneta right Rev.: T. CARISIVS - Anvil die with garlanded punch die above; on left, tongs; on right, hammer. Mint: Rome (46 BC) Wt./Size/Axis: 3.46g / 18mm / - References: RSC 1 (Carisia) Sydenham 982 Crawford 464/2 RBW 1614 HCRI 70 ATB, Aidan.
An awful modern cast copy of a popular RR coin with the instruments of ancient coin making. That thing doesn't have a seem...it is a SEEM!
Thank you for the information. I knew it wasn't a real coin but didn't know what it was. I will label it and put it other strange things I've found in bulk world coins. LOL
Pretty darn good guess for someone not into ancients MM. I think you know more then you say... Thanks.
It was pretty easy to tell it was fake from the sharp edges. It would seriously cut paper, it is that sharp. LOL
