L. Furius Purpurio. 179-170 BC. Æ As (36.5mm, 37.87 g, 12h). PVR (first) series. Rome mint.

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Lot: 243. Estimated: $ 200

Selections from the Andrew McCabe Collection, Bronze

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

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L. Furius Purpurio. 179-170 BC. Æ As (36.5mm, 37.87 g, 12h). PVR (first) series. Rome mint. Laureate head of bearded Janus; I (mark of value) above / Prow of galley right; (PVR) above, I (mark of value) to right. Crawford 155/2; Sydenham 331; Type as RBW 684. Dark green patina, minor roughness, two small edge splits, obverse struck slightly off center. VF. Extremely rare.

From the Andrew McCabe Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 15 July 2020 at 11:20:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.