Anonymous. 179-170 BC. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.87 g, 12h). Prawn series. Rome mint. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 566
Lot: 490. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Republican, Silver

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Anonymous. 179-170 BC. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.87 g, 12h). Prawn series. Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) to left / Luna driving galloping biga right, holding reins and goad; prawn right below. Crawford 156/1; Sydenham 343; RSC 22; RBW 688. Deep and iridescent toning, light porosity, heavy scratches under tone, mark at edge. Near VF.

Ex William B. Porter Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 410, 29 November 2017), lot 1098 (part of).


Closing Date and Time: 17 July 2024 at 12:43:00 ET.

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