Roman Republic, moneyer Mn. Acilius Glabrio, 19th - 20th century cast imitation, fake Denarius, cf. Crawford 442/1a.
Roman Republic, moneyer Mn. Acilius Glabrio, modern cast imitation (19th - 20th century) imitating Rome mint, prototype 49 BC.,
fake Denarius (17-20 mm / 3,08 g), white metal or lead alloy, genuine pieces show 3,8-3,9 g., axes irregular alignment ↑↙ (ca. 220°), filed edge with evidence for a casting rim,
Obv.: SALVTIS , laureate head of Salus r., legend behind.
Rev.: {MN} ACILIVS - III VIR VALE{TV} , Valetudo standing l., resting her left arm on column and holding snake with r. hand.
cf. Crawford 442/1a ; - Bab. Acilia 8 ; - Sydenham 922 .
soft, granular outlines, wrong metal and weight; smooth, filed edge with evidence for a casting rim,