temp. Domitian. AD 81-96. Counterfeiter's Denarius Die (31.5x32mm, 165.50 g). Circa AD 92-circa 93. Good VF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 740. Estimated: $ 3 000

Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Iron

Sold For $ 3 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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temp. Domitian. AD 81-96. Counterfeiter's Denarius Die (31.5x32mm, 165.50 g). Circa AD 92-circa 93. Bronze die set in iron shank. In intaglio on die face: IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P (retrograde) upwards from lower right, Minerva, helmeted and draped, standing left, shield at side to right, holding spear in right hand and thunderbolt in left. Cf. RIC II.1 741 (for coin). Dark brown-green patina with red oxide surfaces at edge. Good VF. Extremely rare.

A wonderful complete example of a contemporary counterfeiter’s die.

The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session Three – Lot 648–983 will be held Wednesday morning, 10 January 2024 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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