Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 1731 Session 6 (9.30am Thursday) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $140
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SOLD $140
T. CLOELIUS, (128 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.90 grams), obv. Roma head right, ROMA below, wreath behind, rev. Victory in biga right, ear of corn below, T.CLOVLI in exergue, (S.136, Cr.260/1, Syd.516). Bright, good very fine and scarce.
The omission of the mark of value at this time is very unusual. Sear suggests it might possibly be concealed in the spokes of the chariot wheel.
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