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Alexander of Carthage

Started by Victor, April 21, 2013, 02:20:07 PM

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Victor

I just saw this one for sale, it is a known fake.


Alexander of Carthage,
Æ Follis
IMP ALEXANDER P F AVG, laureate head right
S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, aquila between two vexilla;
in exergue PK
RIC VI Carthage 72


Victor

Another example with fake patina. 25mm  4.gm

Nikko


Victor

So sad...50 bids and and final price of $578.93.



Genio popvli romani

ROMA CAPVT MVNDI REGIT ORBIS FRENA ROTVNDI

Victor

another fake, with the seller's description below-


Alexander of Carthage. Usurper, AD 308-310. AE Follis (22 mm, 2.0 gr). Carthage mint.
OBV. IMP ALEXANDER P F AVG, laureate head right
REV. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, aquila between two signa, one on left surmounted by hand, one of right surmounted by wreath; PK. RIC VI 72; nice brown and green patina; slight chips along the edge. Extremely Rare.

Provenance: This coin has been in my personal collection for many years. It was purchased from Numismata coin fair in Munich as part a large collection of Late Roman coins.


Victor

it sold for $605.22


Victor

another one currently for sale from eBay seller georgkris in the UK

"Guaranteed genuine,as are all of my coins"  :P

it sold for $323.73