Banner Astarte Asta Web 10

Study Forgeries. Commodus "Paduan" medallion after Giovanni da Cavino (Bronze, 37.53 mm, 32.17 g). [M COMMODVS ANTONINVS PIVS FELIX AVG BRIT], Laureate, draped and cuirassed half bust right. Rev. [MART PACAT P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P], Mars standing left, holding olive branch and leaning on spear; cuirass behind. Cf. Gnecchi II, p. 56, n. 45, pl. 81, n. 4. Cf. Cohen 382. This medallion undoubtedly appears to be a cast, but it shows metal encrustations along the edges that resemble chemical fusion residues, as if it had undergone an electrolytic process in running water (such as a river). Moreover, the patina also appears riverine. Nevertheless, we cannot demonstrate its genuineness. Good Fine. Very Rare.

Dritto moneta Rovescio moneta
Dritto Rovescio
Lotto n. 395
Study Forgeries. Commodus "Paduan" medallion after Giovanni da Cavino (Bronze, 37.53 mm, 32.17 g). [M COMMODVS ANTONINVS PIVS FELIX AVG BRIT], Laureate, draped and cuirassed half bust right. Rev. [MART PACAT P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P], Mars standing left, holding olive branch and leaning on spear; cuirass behind. Cf. Gnecchi II, p. 56, n. 45, pl. 81, n. 4. Cf. Cohen 382. This medallion undoubtedly appears to be a cast, but it shows metal encrustations along the edges that resemble chemical fusion residues, as if it had undergone an electrolytic process in running water (such as a river). Moreover, the patina also appears riverine. Nevertheless, we cannot demonstrate its genuineness. Good Fine. Very Rare.