Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 3452 Session 12 (11.30am Friday) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $300
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MN. AQUILLIUS MN.F.MN.N., (c.71 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.916 grams), obv. Virtus helmeted bust to right, VIRTVS III.VIR around, rev. Consul Man. Aquillius raising Sicilia, MN AQVIL MN F MN N to left and right, SICIL in exergue, (S.336 [£65 VF], Cr.401/1, Syd.798, RSC Aquillia 2). Serrated edge, good very fine and scarce.
Type refers to the successes in Sicily of Man. Aquillius (consul 101 B.C.) and to the exceptional valour which he displayed throughout the war.
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