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Modern imitations
Copies produced in relatively modern times (from the 16th century until the present day) are normally made to deceive collectors. Others, however, may have been produced as museum replicas or souvenirs. Any ‘archaeological’ finds of such coins are assumed to be either modern losses or hoaxes.
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| Figure 1: Invented type of Julius Caesar made by Giovanni Cavino (1500-1570). He was one of the most famous producers of Roman imitations and ‘fantasy’ types during the Renaissance. | |
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| Figure 2: Modern replica denarius signed ‘WRL’ (Westair Reproductions Limited) and another similar modern copy. Both are struck from modern alloys and not silver. The weigh and ‘feel’ of these coins is very different from a genuine denarius. | |
