Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Augustus - Barbarian Imitation AE As
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LOT 2739

Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Augustus - Barbarian Imitation AE As Late 1st century B.C.-early 1st century A.D.

Obv: blundered legend with profile bust right. Rev: blundered legend within wreath. Fine.(7.73 grams.). [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the German art market around 2000.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Footnotes

A contemporary copy or fake coin produced by a local workshop imitating a bronze official issue of the emperor Augustus. Barbarian fakes manufactured during the ancient Roman timeline, although inexpensive at auction, present a fascinating area to research for those collecting on a budget. TimeLine Auctions normally has a small quantity of contemporary imitations on offer for those interested in this captivating area of numismatics.

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LOT 2739

Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Augustus - Barbarian Imitation AE As

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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