Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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CLAUDIUS, A.D. 41-54. Fourree Denarius (2.82 gms), Imitating Rome Mint, A.D. 50-51, or shortly thereafter. NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Scratches.
cf. RIC-54 (for prototype); cf. RSC-93 (same). Romano-British imitation. Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: S P Q R / P P / OB C S in three lines within oak wreath. An interesting look into the very old world of counterfeiting, this plated Denarius proves that the production high quality fakes is not a new problem. This cunningly and ingeniously produced forgery is very slick and there is absolutely no chance an illiterate or poorly-educated merchant would spot an example that follows very faithfully the elements of genuine Denarii. The obverse is nicely centered, and though there is noted scratching on the obverse, this example remains an attractive and lightly toned curiosity. To view all items from the Paul C. Runze Collection, click here.
From the Paul C. Runze Collection.
Estimate: $800 - $1200
cf. RIC-54 (for prototype); cf. RSC-93 (same). Romano-British imitation. Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: S P Q R / P P / OB C S in three lines within oak wreath. An interesting look into the very old world of counterfeiting, this plated Denarius proves that the production high quality fakes is not a new problem. This cunningly and ingeniously produced forgery is very slick and there is absolutely no chance an illiterate or poorly-educated merchant would spot an example that follows very faithfully the elements of genuine Denarii. The obverse is nicely centered, and though there is noted scratching on the obverse, this example remains an attractive and lightly toned curiosity. To view all items from the Paul C. Runze Collection, click here.
From the Paul C. Runze Collection.
Estimate: $800 - $1200