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M. Acilius M.f. M. ACILIVS. M. F. within two dotted circles around head of Roma right, monogram behind head / Hercules in walking quadriga right, ROMA in exergue. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and 'imperatorial' on eBay. The top one sold for $27.15 (Mar. 2006 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for $19.28 (Jan. 2006 by imperatorial). |
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A. Albinus, 96 BC, denarius, Diana Obv: Bust of Diana, draped,with bow and quiver over the shoulder Rev: three horsemen charging left, to left two standards and fallen warrior. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'spes-pvblica' and 'imperatorial' on eBay. The top one sold for 37.52 EUR (Dec. 2005 by spes-pvblica) and the bottom one sold for $80.76 (Jan. 2006 by imperatorial). |
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Anonymous head of Roma right, X behind / the Dioscuri, ROMA in exergue Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and '333omega' on eBay. The top one sold for $23.50 (Mar. 2006 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for 43.50 EUR (Feb. 2006 by 333omega). |
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L. Antestius Gragulus, 136 BC head of Roma, GRAG behind / Jupiter in galloping quadriga, L ANTES below, ROMA in exergue Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and '333omega' on eBay. The top one sold for $22.50 (Feb. 2006 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for 19.60 EUR (Feb. 2006 by 333omega). |
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Lucius Appuleius Saturninus Denarius. 104 BC. Helmeted head of Roma left / L SATVRN, Saturn in quadriga right; letter or dots above. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and '333omega' on eBay. The top one sold for $28.27 (Jan. 2006 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for 81.50 EUR (Feb. 2006 by 333omega). |
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Q Antonius Balbus, Serrate Denarius. 83-82 BC Laureate head of Jupiter right, S C behind / Q ANTO BALB, PR in ex, Victory in quadriga right. Cast fakes sold by 'empire_gallery' and 'alexandriacoins' on eBay. The top one sold for $64.00 (Dec. 2005 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for $54.00 (Dec. 2005 by alexandriacoins). |
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L. Julius Bursio. ca. 85 BC Winged head of Genius or Apollo Vejovis right, control-mark & trident behind / Victory in quadriga right holding wreath, L IVLI BVRSIO in ex. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and 'imperatorial' on eBay. The top one sold for $30.29 (Jan. 2006 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for $32.00 (Jan. 2006 by imperatorial). |
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L. Julius Bursio. ca. 85 BC Winged head of Genius or Apollo Vejovis right, control-mark & trident behind / Victory in quadriga right holding wreath, L IVLI BVRSIO in ex. Cast fakes sold by fakes seller 'empire_gallery' on eBay. The top one sold for $31.11 (Jan. 2006) and the bottom one sold for $36.50 (Jan. 2006). Another example (not pictured) sold by 'alexandriacoins' for $36.51 (Nov. 2005; 8356464253). |
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Cn. Papirius Carbo 121 BC. Helmeted head of Roma right, X behind / Jupiter in quadriga right, CARBO below, ROMA in exergue. Cast fakes sold by fakes seller 'empire_gallery' on eBay. The top one sold for $32.00 (Nov. 2005) and the bottom one sold for $39.00 (Mar. 2006). |
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L Censorinus Denarius, 82 BC, Apollo / Marsyas Laureate head of Apollo right / L CENSOR, the satyr, Marsyas, standing left with wineskin over shoulder; behind him, column surmounted by draped figure (Minerva?). Syd 737, Cr363/1d. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'spes-pvblica' and 'imperatorial' on eBay. The top one sold for 19.99 EUR (Dec. 2005 by spes-pvblica) and the bottom one sold for $39.01 (Feb. 2006 by imperatorial). |
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L Censorinus Denarius, 82 BC, Apollo / Marsyas Laureate head of Apollo right / L CENSOR, the satyr, Marsyas, standing left with wineskin over shoulder; behind him, column surmounted by draped figure (Minerva?). Syd 737, Cr363/1d. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and '333omega' on eBay. The top one sold for $24.61 (Jan. 2006 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for 27.00 EUR (Feb. 2006 by 333omega). |
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Appius Claudius Pulcher, T Manlius Mancinus & Q Urbinus AR Denarius. 111-110 BC. Helmeted head of Roma right, square behind / Victory in triga right, one horse looking back, AP CL T MANL Q VR in ex. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'imperatorial' and '333omega' on eBay. The top one sold for $27.00 (Jan. 2006 by imperatorial) and the bottom one sold for 35.50 EUR (Feb. 2006 by 333omega). |
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C Coelius Caldus Denarius. 104 BC. Helmeted head of Roma left / C COIL, Victory in biga left, letter above, CALD in ex. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers '333omega' and ' imperatorial' on eBay. The top one sold for 37.00 EUR (Feb. 2006 by 333omega) and the bottom one sold for $39.11 (Feb. 2006 by imperatorial). |
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C. Egnatius Cn. F. Cn. N. Maxusumus, 75 BC MAXSVMVS, Diademed bust of Liberty; liberty cap behind / Cn. Egnativs Cn.f.-Cn.n-H, Roma & Venus standing facing; Venus caressed by Cupid, oar & prow on either side; C EGNATIVS CN F in ex. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers '333omega' and another seller on eBay. The top one sold for $53.01 (Mar. 2006) and the bottom one sold for 81.50 EUR (Feb. 2006 by 333omega). The top one weighs 3.80 g, according to the auction description. |
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L Roscius Fabatus, serratus Head of Juno Sospita in goat skin, L ROSCI below, symbol behind / girl standing right feeding serpent before, symbol to left, FABATI in ex. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and 'spes-pvblica' on eBay. The top one sold for $71.00 (Jan. 2006 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for 51.00 EUR (Dec. 2005 by spes-pvblica). |
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Mn Fonteius Cf Denarius. 85 BC. Laureate head of Apollo Vejovis right, thunderbolt below, M FONTEI behind, CF below chin / Cupid(?) on goat right, caps of the Dioscuri above, thyrsus in ex. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'spes-pvblica', 'legion_8', and 'victoriantiquities' on eBay. The top one sold for 32.50 EUR (Dec. 2005 by spes-pvblica), the middle one was sold by 'legion_8', and the bottom one was sold by 'victoriantiquities'. Note the globs of dark gray stuff on the bottom coin; I have seen this on several fakes but can't recalling seeing anything like it on a genuine coin. (Thanks to Cliff Laubstein for the legion_8 and victoriantiquities images.) |
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P. Furius Crassipes. 84 BC. Denarius Turreted head of Tyche right; AED CUR and foot behind / Curule chair inscribed P. FOVRIVS; CRASSIPES in exergue. Crawford 356/1a; Sydenham 735; Furia 20. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and ' imperatorial' on eBay. The top one sold for $36.00 (Jan. 2006 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for $36.05 (Feb. 2006 by imperatorial). Note the marks on the cheek. |
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Marcus Herennius 108-107 BC Head of PIETY facing right; PIETAS (conj.) behind / One of the CATANAEAN Brothers carrying his Father right; M.HERENNI down, behind; L. down right Crawford: 308/1a Cast fakes sold by fakes seller 'empire_gallery'. The top one sold for $45.00 (Dec. 2005) and the bottom one sold for $48.60 (Dec. 2005). |
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Marcus Herennius 108-107 BC Head of PIETY facing right; PIETAS (conj.) behind / One of the CATANAEAN Brothers carrying his Father right; M.HERENNI down, behind; L. down right Crawford: 308/1a Top cast fake sold as part of a lot of 5 (all cast fakes!) on eBay for 151.00 EUR (Jan. 2006 by bellarts2004). The bottom two cast fakes are owned by a FORVM discussion board member and weigh 4.53g and 4.47g. NEED TO FIND BETTER IMAGES! |
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Caius Hosidius Geta Caius filius 68 BC. Bust of Diana facing right with bow and quiver over shoulder; GETA down, before, IIIVIR down, behind Rev: Baor pierced by spear facing right, hound attacking below; CHOSIDICF in exergue Crawford: 407/2 Top cast fake sold by 'empire_gallery' on eBay for $42.41 (Nov. 2005). Bottom cast fake owned by a FORVM discussion board member and weigh 3.48 g and 3.54 g. NEED TO FIND BETTER IMAGES! |
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D Junius Silanus AR Denarius. 91 BC. Helmeted head of Roma right, control mark behind / Victory in biga right, holding reins in both hands, number above, D SILANVS L F below, ROMA in ex. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers '333omega' and 'empire_gallery' on eBay. The top one sold for 30.00 EUR (Feb. 2006 by 333omega) and the bottom one sold for $22.06 (Jan. 2006 by empire_gallery). |
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Lucretius Trio, denarius, 76BC Radiate head of Sol / TRIO within crescent moon with 7 stars. L. LVCRETI below. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and 'spes-pvblica' on eBay. The top one sold for $91.00 (Feb. 2006 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for 53.66 EUR (Dec. 2005 by spes-pvblica). |
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Cn. Lucretius Trio. 136 B.C. TRIO, helmeted head of Roma, X before / Dioscuri r.; below, CN. LVCR.; ROMA in ex. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and '333omega' on eBay. The top one sold for $41.00 (Feb. 2006 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for 31.00 EUR (Jan. 2006 by spes-pvblica). |
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C Licinius Lf Macer Denarius. 84 BC. Diademed bust of Vejovis left, seen from behind, hurling thunderbolt / Minerva in quadriga right with javelin & shield; C LICINIVS L F MACER in two lines in ex. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and 'imperatorial' on eBay. The top one sold for $19.99 (Feb. 2006 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for $36.10 (Feb. 2006 by simperatorial). |
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L Memmius Galeria AR Serrate Denarius. 106 BC. Laureate head of Saturn left; symbol, ROMA and harpa behind / Venus in biga right, Cupid flying above with laurel wreath, L MEMMI GAL in two lines in ex. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and 'imperatorial' on eBay. The top one sold for $46.01 (Feb. 2006 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for $39.00 (Jan. 2006 by imperatorial). |
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Lucius Papius 79 BC Head of JUNO SOSPITA facing right, control-mark behind / GRYPHON leaping right, control-mark below; L.PAPI in exergue Crawford: 384/1 Top cast fake sold by 'empire_gallery' on eBay for $47.02 (Dec. 2005). Bottom cast fake owned by a FORVM discussion board member. |
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Lucius Papius 79 BC Head of JUNO SOSPITA facing right, control-mark behind / GRYPHON leaping right, control-mark below; L.PAPI in exergue Crawford: 384/1 The top cast fake sold by 'empire_gallery' on eBay for $47.99 (Jan. 2006). The middle cast fake sold by 'spes-pvblica' on eBay for 30.50 EUR (Dec. 2005). Bottom cast fake owned by a FORVM discussion board member; it weighs 3.39g. |
| L Plautius Hypsaeus AR Denarius. 60 BC. Draped bust of Leuconoe right with bejewelled hair; behind, dolphin; before, P. YPSAE. S. C. Rv. Jupiter in quadriga l., holding reins in l. hand and hurling thunderbolt with r. hand; below, C. YPSAE. COS. PRIV; behind, CEPIT. |
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C Poblicius Qf Denarius Serratus. 80 BC. ROMA, draped bust of Roma right, helmeted & decorated with corn ears, control mark letter above / C.POBLICI.Q.F, Hercules strangling the Nemean lion, club at his feet, bow and arrow in quiver on left, control mark letter to left. Cast fakes sold by 'spes-pvblica' and 'alexandriacoins' on eBay. The top one sold for 61.00 EUR (Dec. 2005 by spes-pvblica) and the bottom one sold for $77.00 (Nov. 2005 by alexandriacoins). |
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Caius Poblicius Malleolus Caius filius 118 BC Helmeted head of ROMA facing right; C.MALLE.C.F around; X behind / BITUITUS i BIGA galloping right hurling spear; L.LIC.CN.DOM in exergue Crawford: 282/3 3 The top cast fake sold by fakes seller 'empire_gallery' on eBay for $36.00 (Dec. 2005). The bottom three cast fakes are owned by a FORVM discussion board member and weigh 3.66 g, 3.69 g, and 3.64 g. NEED TO FIND BETTER IMAGES! |
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Sextus Pompeius Fostlus. 137 BC. Head of Roma, X below chin, jug behind / SEX POMP FOSTLVS, wolf stading right, head turned, suckling Romulus and Remuss;, shepherd to left, birds on fig tree behind, ROMA in ex. Syd 461, C235/1a. The top cast fake sold by fakes seller '333omega' on eBay for 34.00 EUR (Feb. 2006). The bottom three cast fakes are owned by a FORVM discussion board member and weigh 4.21g, 4.32g, and 4.30gms. NEED TO FIND BETTER IMAGES! |
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Lucius Pomponius Cnaius filius Helmeted head of ROMA facing right; L.POMPONI.CNF around anti-clockwise / BITUITUS in BIGA galloping right hurling spear; L.LIC.CN.DOM in exergue (D reversed). Crawford: 282/4 The top cast fake was sold by fakes seller 'empire_gallery' on eBay for $44.36 (Feb. 2006). The bottom two cast fakes are owned by a FORVM discussion board member and weigh 3.10g and 3.16g. NEED TO FIND BETTER IMAGES! |
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Aulus Postumius Albinus Aulus filius Spurius nepos 81 BC. Draped bust of DIANA facing right; Bow and QUIVER on shoulder; BUCRANIUM above / Togate Figure, ALTER and OX on rock; A.POST.A.F.S.N.ALBIN around Crawford: 372/1 The top cast fake was sold by fakes seller 'empire_gallery' on eBay for $55.00 (Dec. 2005). The bottom cast fake is owned by a FORVM discussion board member and weighs 3.85g. NEED TO FIND BETTER IMAGES! |
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L Procilius, denarius, 80 BC, Jupiter / Juno Bust of Jupiter right, SC behind / L PROCILI F, Juno Sospita advancing right with sheild, spear aloft and serpent before. Syd 771, Cr379/1. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'spes-pvblica' and ' imperatorial' on eBay. The top one sold for 19.99 EUR (Dec. 2005 by spes-pvblica) and the bottom one sold for $63.02 (Jan. 2006 by imperatorial). |
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L. Rutilius Flaccus. 77 BC. denarius. Helmeted head of Roma right, FLAC behind / Victory in biga right, L RVTILLI in ex. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and 'imperatorial' on eBay. The top one sold for $37.00 (Feb. 2006 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for $36.05 (Feb. 2006 by imperatorial). Another example (not pictured) sold by 'alexandriacoins' for $67.02 (Dec. 2005; 8361370839). |
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L Sentius Cf AR Denarius. 101 BC Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ARG. PVB / Jupiter in quadriga right, holding thunderbolt, reins and scepter; above, control-mark (C); below, L.SENTI. C. F. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and '333omega' on eBay. The top one sold for $31.00 (Feb. 2006 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for 61.50 EUR (Jan. 2006 by 333omega). |
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L Sentius Cf AR Denarius. 101 BC Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ARG. PVB / Jupiter in quadriga right, holding thunderbolt, reins and scepter; above, control-mark (H); below, L.SENTI. C. F. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and 'imperatorial' on eBay. The top one sold for $58.00 (Dec. 2005 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for $46.00 (Apr. 2006 by imperatorial). |
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C Servilius Vatia Denarius. 127 BC. Winged, helmeted head of Roma right, lituus behind, ROMA below, * under chin / C.SERVEIL below two horseman galloping left, one looking back weilding a sword & being speared by the other who holds a round shield inscribed with an M. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and 'spes-pvblica' on eBay. The top one sold for $83.00 (Mar. 2006 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for 86.00 EUR (Dec. 2005 by spes-pvblica). |
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M. Junius Silanus, 145 BC. Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, ass's head; before, X. / Dioscuri right; below, M. IVNI; in exergue, ROMA. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and 'legion_8'on eBay. The top one sold for $46.00 (Feb. 2006 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one was sold by 'legion_8'. (Thanks to Cliff Laubstein for the legion_8 image.) |
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| Spurius Afranius. 150 B.C. AR Denarius. Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X. Rv. Victory in biga r., holding whip and reins; below, SAFRA; in linear frame, ROMA. RRC 388. CR 206/1. |
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C. Norbanus Denarius. 83 BC. CXIIII behind, C NORBANVS below, diademed head of Venus right / Corn ear, fasces and caduceus. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and 'bellarts2004' on eBay. The top one sold for $61.00 (Dec. 2005 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold as part of a lot of 5 (all cast fakes!) for 151.00 EUR (Jan. 2006 by bellarts2004). |
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Terentius Helmeted head of Roma right being crowned by Victory behind, standing on X / The Dioscuri riding right, C.TER.LVC below, ROMA in ex. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and 'imperatorial' on eBay. The top one sold for $46.00 (Mar. 2006 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold for $63.00 (Feb. 2006 by imperatorial). |
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Tiberius Claudius Nero Tiberius filius Appius nepos 79 BC.
Bust of DIANA facing right with Bow and Quiver on shoulder; S.C. before / VICTORY in BIGA galoping right holding Wreath; number LXXX beneath; TI.CLAUD.TI.F below; AP.N in exergue 383/1 The top cast fake sold by fakes seller 'spes-pvblica' on eBay for 47.16 EUR (Dec. 2005). The bottom three cast fakes are owned by a FORVM discussion board member and weigh 4.02 g, 3.98 g, and 4.06 g. NEED TO FIND BETTER IMAGES! |
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Q Titius Denarius. 90 BC. Head of young Bacchus right / Pegasus springing right from a tablet on which is inscribed Q TITI. Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'imperatorial' and 'empire_gallery' on eBay. The top one sold for $41.59 (Feb. 2006 by imperatorial) and the bottom one sold for $30.50 (Mar. 2006 by empire_gallery). |
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C. Vibius C. f. Pansa. 90 BC. AR Denarius Laureate head of Apollo right, PANSA behing, control-mark before / Minerva in quadriga right with spear, reins & trophy, C VIBIVS C F in ex. Syd 684a, Cr342/5b Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'empire_gallery' and 'bellarts2004' on eBay. The top one sold for $29.00 (Dec. 2005 by empire_gallery) and the bottom one sold as part of a lot of 5 (all cast fakes!) for 151.00 EUR (Jan. 2006 by bellarts2004). |
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C. Vibius C. f. Pansa. 90 BC. AR Denarius Laureate head of Apollo r, PANSA behind / Ceres walking r., holding torch in each hand, pig before, C VIBIVS C F behind Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'imperatorial' and 'empire_gallery' on eBay. The top one sold for $26.55 (Feb. 2006 by imperatorial) and the bottom one sold for $39.99 (Mar. 2006 by empire_gallery). |
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M. Volteius M.f. 78 BC. Laureate and helmeted bust of Attis right; dolphin behind / Cybele seated right in chariot drawn by two lions Cast fakes sold by fakes sellers 'imperatorial' and 'legion_8' on eBay. The top one sold for $76.99 (Feb. 2006 by imperatorial) and the bottom one was sold by legion_8 (Aug. 2005). (Thanks to Cliff Laubstein for supplying the legion_8 image.) |