Furius Purpurio. 169-158 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.93 g, 9h). PVR (second) series. Rome mint. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 581
Lot: 479. Estimated: $ 100

The Robert W. Hubel Collection, Assembled 1929-1939, Silver

Sold For $ 160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Furius Purpurio. 169-158 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.93 g, 9h). PVR (second) series. Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) to left / Diana or Luna Lucifera driving biga right; murex shell above. Crawford 187/1; Sydenham 424; Furia 13; RBW 797. Iridescent toning, minor deposits and faded old collector’s ink. Near VF.

From the 1930's Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.


Closing Date and Time: 19 February 2025 at 12:39:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.