L. Hostilius Tubulus. 105 BC. Æ Uncia (17.5mm, 5.76 g, 8h). Rome mint.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 582. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Republican, Bronze

Sold For $ 1 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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L. Hostilius Tubulus. 105 BC. Æ Uncia (17.5mm, 5.76 g, 8h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; • (mark of value) to left / L • H • (TVB) downward within wreath; below, ROMA. Crawford 315/1; Sydenham –; BMCRR Rome (Appendix) 5; Kestner 2580-1; RBW 1166. Attractive dark green and red patina. Good VF. Rare, this specimen finer than those in CoinArchives .

From the Jack A. Frazer Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 50 (23 June 1999), lot 1280.


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