Lot 3927

Sale 107 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Victorinus, (268-270 A.D.), Forgery by Becker of silver denarius, 4.10 grams, Becker No.235, illustrated Hill plate XIII, struck early 19th century, Obv. Laureate head of Victorinus draped and cuirassed to r., IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG around, Rev. LAETITIA AVG around, Laetitia standing to l., holding wreath and anchor. Very Rare Becker Forgery, toned good very fine, (337).

The issue was only made in gold for the Aureus (No.55 Cohen). Hill comments that the Wiczay specimen which is suspect (gold) and may also be a Becker product.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$70

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