Antoninus Pius, 20th century struck imitation, prototypes 143-144 AD., fake As or Sestertius, cf. RIC 734a / 648.

Antoninus Pius, modern struck imitation (20th century, ca. 1990-96) imitating Rome mint, prototypes 143-144 AD.,
struck fake As or Sestertius (32-34 mm / 23,48 g), copper, axes irregular alignment ↑↗ (ca. 50°), ,
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG - PIVS P P TR P COS III , his laureate head right.
Rev.: S C (in exergue) , Lupa Romana (she-wolf) standing r., suckling the twins Romulus and Remus.
for Asses cf. RIC III, 120, 734a ; - BMC 1626 ; - Coh. 448 (with additional reverse legend IMPERATOR II ) ; for Sestertii cf RIC 648 ; - Coh. 917 (with additional reverse legend TR POT COS III) .

"Tourist fake" category, wrong reverse, strange style, not dangerous for experienced collectors (same workshop as 5742.jpg )