M. Aburius M.f. Geminus. 132 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.99 g, 6h). Rome mint. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet, ornamented with griffin’s head, visor in three pieces and peaked, single drop earring, and pearl necklace, hair falling in three locks; GEM downward to left, mark of value below chin / Sol, radiate, wearing cloak, driving galloping quadriga right, holding whip in right hand and reins in left; M • (AB)(VR)I below, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 250/1; Sydenham 487; Aburia 6; BMCRR Rome 995-7; Kestner 2260-3; RBW 1027. Beautifully toned, minor deposits. Choice EF. Excellent metal.
Ex Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl Collection, purchased from Bank Leu, 5 November 1981.
