from my @tenbobbit "hoard"... This is the smallest FTR imitation that I've seen, measuring just 12mm. I've been getting more and more interested in imitations over the past few months. Although I doubt the emperor can ever be identified due to the lack of legends. I'm really drawn to the reverse - a very crude stick-figure engraving. I really like how, even though the figures are comprised almost entirely of straight lines, you can still see exactly what it's supposed to represent. In fact, there sees to be more activity and emotion than many official issues. Somehow, I can see the barbarian's gritty emotion from getting killed. Please share your FTR Horseman imitations! here's a great webpage with some: http://augustuscoins.com/ed/imit/imitFTRFH.html
Roman Imitative Issue, (4th century A.D.) Æ12 Minima Class O.: Bust right. R.: Falling Horseman // TC? 1.0g 12mm RIC VIII Arles 224
Tiny fallen horseman barbs are fun! I bought these from a fellow collector who was leaving the hobby. Can't remember measurements; they're tiny though, I think in the 8-10mm range This one is 6mm, the smallest from his collection
Mine is so unofficial that we can't claim it to be something super rare but it is trying to be a Falling Horseman of Decentius for whom there are no 'real' ones. Official Magnentius FH are rare but were issued before Decentius was made Caesar.
