CNG 109, Lot: 753. Estimate $1000. Sold for $2750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ROMAN IMPERIAL, Counterfeiters’ Products. temp. Claudius. AD 41-54. Ancient Cast Forgery of an Æ As (55x50mm, 34.26 g, 12h). Cast of a forger’s copy of a Rome mint Libertas reverse as of Claudius with sprue and casting flash still attached. Cf. RIC I 113 (for prototype). As made, earthen green patina.

From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 357 (12 August 2015), lot 371.