M. Furius L.f. Philus. 120 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.70 g, 3h). Rome mint. VF.

Electronic Auction 561
Lot: 543.
Closing Date: May 1 2024 10:00 ET

Roman Republican, Silver

Estimate: $ 100

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M. Furius L.f. Philus. 120 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.70 g, 3h). Rome mint. Laureate head of bearded Janus / Roma standing left, holding wreath and scepter; to left, trophy of Gallic arms flanked by a carnyx and shield on each side; star above. Crawford 281/1; Sydenham 529; Furia 18; RBW 1105. Lightly toned, porosity, a few light scratches. VF.

One of the few denarii in the Republican series to refer to a contemporary event, this reverse alludes to the defeat of the Allobroges by Q. Fabius Maximus in 120 BC, leading to their subjugation and the annexation of Gallia Narbonensis as a new Roman province.

Closing Date and Time: 1 May 2024 at 13:00:40 ET.

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