JayAg47 Posted October 6, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) I've never gave a thought about limes denarius, and only bought it now because it shows the stone of Emesa on the quadriga. I would never pay 1-2k on a silver coin, but a limes denarius featuring this event seemed to be a must have, and it was also cheap. The above image I took after i received the coin, after lightly cleaning the gunk I took the below image under sunlight which popped up more details, Elagabalus. AD 218-222. Æ ‘Limes’ Denarius 2.3 gm. Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rev: SANCT DEO SOLI, ELAGABAL in exergue, quadriga right bearing stone of Emesa upon which is an eagle; four parasols around. But what's more interesting is that I came across similar listings on Vcoins and Forvmancient coins that look really similar to my coin, in fact double die matches! This led me into a rabbit hole and happened to come across more of these limes denarii made from the same dies! From Savoca 12th blue auction, lot 1602 (2018) From CNG E-auction 324, lot 428 (2014) Another one from CNG, but from 2004, And last but not least, I think I've found the official silver issue with the same elements! which should mean the other imitations have been made using official dies! https://www.vcoins.com/it/stores/srtancient/218/product/rare_stone_of_emesa_denarius_of_emperor_elagabalus__218_ad/1075118/amp.aspx Probably my exciting find of the year! Edited October 6, 2023 by JayAg47 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted October 6, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, JayAg47 said: And last but not least, I think I've found the official silver issue with the same elements! which should mean the other imitations have been made using official dies! More likely a official coin was used as model for casting these coins. Nevertheless an interesting coin. Edited October 6, 2023 by shanxi 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinmaster Posted October 6, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 6, 2023 This is such a great coin and definitely on my wish list! I really hope it's a genuine one, and not a fake. I recommend that you ask Ilya Prokopov about this coin, and send him the images (ilya.prokopov@gmail.com). Either way, fake or not, it's a great joy to look at this coin type. And to share my inner feelings, I hope this picture brings a smile on your face. 😉 1 4 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteB Posted October 6, 2023 · Member Share Posted October 6, 2023 Die break on the reverse. 4 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ominus1 Posted October 6, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted October 6, 2023 7 hours ago, Coinmaster said: This is such a great coin and definitely on my wish list! I really hope it's a genuine one, and not a fake. I recommend that you ask Ilya Prokopov about this coin, and send him the images (ilya.prokopov@gmail.com). Either way, fake or not, it's a great joy to look at this coin type. And to share my inner feelings, I hope this picture brings a smile on your face. 😉 TIF's....:) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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