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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Gavin Richardson, post: 3237924, member: 83956&quot;][ATTACH=full]846914[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]846915[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]846917[/ATTACH] </p><p>My personal notes on these repeat SA&#039;s citing of Victor: On the widespread counterfeiting or “unofficial striking” of this VLPP type, Victor Clark has written that “unofficial VLPP were struck after the monetary reforms of 318 that introduced the official VLPP that had circa 4 percent silver. For some regions, the VLPP was the only coin struck in bronze (like Siscia) for a few years, so no surprise it was copied.” Victor believes this particular wave of counterfeiting extended from 318-330 A.D.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;ve heard anecdotally that these imitations are more highly valued in Europe than in the U.S., though they are generally inexpensive either way, unless exceptional. I think they&#039;re fascinating, and I try to pick one up now and again if I find one cheap.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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