M. Aburius M.f. Geminus. 132 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.86 g, 8h). Rome mint. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet, ornamented with griffin’s head, the visor in three pieces and peaked, single-pendant 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. Deep old cabinet toning with iridescence, some light marks. Good VF.
Ex 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
