Hersch and Walker ANSMN 29 (1984) redate this issue to 59 BC
(from Crawford's 64 BC).
Note that both the imitation and the official piece have thin, shallow,
knife-like serrations.
This piece shows even serrate coins can be plated.
17
mm. 6:00. 2.37 grams
AR17. 7:00. 3.95 grams.