Lot 246: India or Africa. Forger's Die. EF.

India or Africa. Brass Obverse Die. Dimensions: length, 14mm, of cylindrical form commencing 24 mm at the face and widening to 30 mm; actual die face recessed 2mm. Weight: 80.80 grams. Die engraved: S/I/I/V/E/N/C D/V/X GI?IICI?VBIC (B and last C retrograde), St. Mark standing right, holding the Gospels and presenting flag to Doge kneeling left. Centering mark visible at center, die alignment mark at top. Cf. Ives pl. XVI, 1; cf. Bell, Imitation 1989.9.4.4068-4069 (BM, Valdettaro). EF, moderate signs of use wear. No coins struck with this obverse documented. Rare. ex-B.R. Bell Collection; ex-Triton XII 915; ex- De La Fe collection.

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 246
• Listing #: 222562
• Closed: Thursday, December 15, 2011 7:03:45 PM CT
• Estimate: $500