BECKER FORGERY
Imitating Decentius AR Heavy Miliarense or Medallion from Trier Treveri (30mm., 12.18 g.)
Dies by Carl Wilhelm Becker (1772-1830)
Obv. DN DECENTIVS NOB CAES, bareheaded and cuirassed bust right, slight drapery on shoulder, Christogram on field.
Rev. PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Decentius, in military attire, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left; TR.
Becker the Counterfeiter, George F. Hill 265 (imitating RIC VIII 300 R5 - Gnecchi "Argento Tav. 33 n. 11))
Corrossion spot on reverse, otherwise uncirculated.
Old cabinet toning, wonderful eye appeal.