Roman Imperial Coins
Lot 3929 Session 13 (2.30pm Thursday 20th November) Roman Imperial Coins
Estimate $100
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SOLD $70
TETRICUS I, (270-273 A.D.), Forgery by Becker of silver denarius, 3.63 grams, Becker No.242, illustrated Hill plate XIII, struck early 19th century, Obv. Laureate head of Tetricus I cuirassed to r., IMP TETRICVS PIVS AVG around, Rev. P M TR P COS P P around, Emperor standing half left, head to l., holding branch and sceptre. Very Rare as Becker Forgery, good very fine, (338).
The issue was used by Becker for Hill coin No.239 obverse, The thumb of the right hand is very long, same die for Reverse used in Hill No.243.
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