Very Rare L. Atilius Nomentanus

CNG 97, Lot: 585. Estimate $750. Sold for $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

L. Atilius Nomentanus. 141 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.81 g, 9h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; XVI to left / Victory driving galloping biga right, holding reins and whip. Crawford 225/1; Sydenham 444; Atilia 16. VF, toned. Very rare.

This is the first Roman Republican issue that omits the name ROMA.