L. Julius Bursio, 85 BC. Denarius (Silver, 25 mm, 4.12 g, 10 h), brockage mint error. Rome. Laureate, winged, and draped bust of Apollo Vejovis right; behind, trident and axe-head. Rev. L•IVLI•BVRSIO Victory driving galloping quadriga right, holding reins with her left hand and wreath with her right. Babelon (Julia) 5. Crawford 352/1a. RBW 1347 var. (differing control mark). Sydenham 728. Heavily double struck and brockage mint error, a highly interesting mix of two different minting errors. Good fine.


This fascinating piece shows two major striking errors: the obverse bears a brockage from a second coin, while the reverse displays a pronounced double strike. The coin was struck twice; during the second strike, it shifted noticeably, producing the double strike on the reverse. In that same second strike, another coin slipped between this coin and the obverse die - also with its obverse facing down - leaving a brockage impression of its reverse.