Lot 493:

Domitian (81-96). Iron reverse die for AR Denarius, 92-94 BC. Rev. IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P. Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear; shield at her left side. Cf. RIC II-p. 1 (2nd ed.) 737 and 763. AE/FE. Bronze face of cast impression mounted to iron shank. Dimensions: overall length, 35 mm; diameter, 32 mm. Of cylindrical form. Probably a counterfeiter's die. Very rare and interesting. Iron shank rusted and corroded, die intact. Good VF. Quoting Gasvoda (in CNG Gasvoda Collection of Coin Dies and Counterfeiting Implements): 'Generally, we know this from the numerous examples of counterfeit coins that have survived. Less frequently, we have the opportunity to examine the tools of the counterfeiter – his dies. It has been estimated that there are around 100 surviving counterfeiter’s dies from ancient times. Many of these are locked away in museums and longtime collections'.

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