My collection as 3 parts 1) Roman coins from Roman Republics to commodus Of course at the beginning I bought some other Roman period coins. 2) a freedom free style part adding from time to time some Greek coins, Parthian ones , Celtic ones... 3) Selected Byzantium coins Today got 2 new Roman Republic coins denarii bought to Elsen & sons Antonius Balbus 82- 83 AD serratus RCV 279 Lucius Calpurnius Piso Cæsoninus et Quintus SERVILIUSCæpio quæstores 100 AD If you know the RCV number for this one it will nice as I am not sure about it
Very nice examples - lots of eye appeal, well-centered, attractive toning. I like 'em. My first interest in ancients was the Roman Republic, back in the mail-order catalogue days. Nowadays I don't get many Republicans because the prices are out of my reach. But now and again I find a cheapie, and this thread gives me an opportunity to post one I never thought I'd own: a T. Carisius with the moneyer's implements. These are extensively faked (as several posts on CT have noted) and genuine ones are expensive because popular. The one is, I am pretty sure, a genuine one (I am open to other opinions). It has a few problems... So here it is, for $16.50, a bottom feeder's White Whale. Go ahead, laugh. I can take it. Roman Republic Denarius T. Carisius (46 B.C.) - Rome Mint MONETA, Juno Moneta head right (no locks down neck?) / [T.C]AR[ISIVS], anvil with garlanded die above, between [tongs] and hammer; all within laurel wreath. Carisia 1; Crawford 464/2. (3.33 grams / 19 mm)
I love the republican coinage this is one of my better ones L. MANLIUS TORQUATUS c113/112 BC Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma facing right, X below chin, ROMA (MA in monogram) behind, all within Celtic torc border. Reverse: Horseman galloping left, holding spear and shield, L TORQVA below, Q above, EX S C in ex. RRC: 295/1. Sear: 172. CRR: 545. RSC: Manlia 2. [Rome, 113/2 BC].
Since they were mentioned, we should see the common fake of the type that has fooled many people here and elsewhere. Memorize the centering and edge fault here. You will see it sold as genuine again unless I miss my guess.
I'm glad Doug posted that - it is a very common fake of this type. In addition to the centering and edge fault, what scares me most about it is the bankers mark! A bankers mark is diabolical! Most fakes don't go to such lengths, at least the ones I see on eBay all the time. This is a definite trap for the budget/bottom feeder collector. I had this one in mind when I bid on my pitiful example. Just because something is low grade or damaged doesn't mean it isn't a fake.
It is easier to make a fake of a low grade coins and budget one as top grade as most of the fake are cast one and also when you buy a coin for less than 30 usd you don’t go to an expert. As I said before many of the reseller are on Eastern Europe low wages countries.
