L. Lucretius Trio. 74 BC. Counterfeiter’s Denarius Die (37x37x15mm, 119.0 g). VF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 713. Estimated: $ 2 000

Roman Republican, Coin-in-Hand Video, Iron

Sold For $ 4 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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L. Lucretius Trio. 74 BC. Counterfeiter’s Denarius Die (37x37x15mm, 119.0 g). Bronze die set in square iron shank. In intaglio on die face: Radiate head of Sol right. Cf. Crawford 390/1; cf. Sydenham 783; cf. Lucretia 2; cf. RBW 1424 (all references for official denarius); cf. N. Lupu, “Aspekte des Münzumlaufs im vorrömischen Dakien” in JNG XVII (1967), tf. 7 (for other counterfeiters’ dies); cf. W. Malkmus, “Addenda to Vermuele’s catalog of ancient coin dies: Part 1” in SAN XVII.4 (September 1989), p. 82 (same). Brown and red patina. VF. Rare counterfeiter’s die of a Roman Republican denarius.


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CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Three – Lot 588-888 will be held Tuesday morning, 19 May 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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