Tiberius - cf. RIC I 246 (Augustus)

Ancient forgery of Tiberius - RIC I 246 (Augustus) (1 of 3 Subvariants)

Roman Imperial, Ancient forgery of Tiberius (14 - 37 CE) pre-accession issue under Augustus, Brass Semis, Lugdunum mint

  • Obverse: [TI CAESA]R AVGVS AVG F AVGVS[T.....] / Laureate head of Tiberius facing right
  • Reverse:  ROM ET AVG - Front elevation of Altar of Lyons, decorated with the corona civica between laurels, these being flanked by nude male figures, Victories on columns, at left and right, facing each other

Reference: 

  • cf. RIC I 246 (Augustus)
  • cf. BMC 588
  • cf. AMC 398
  • cf. Sear 1757

Other Information:

  • This coin can be identified as a counterdeit due to the incorrect obverse legend and the missing cross bars on the letter A.
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