Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Lot 3726 Session 11 (9.30am Thursday) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Estimate $120
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SOLD $220
L. SENTIUS, (101 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.92 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, [ARG] PVB behind, rev. Jupiter in quadriga to right, L.SENTI.C.F. in exergue, L above, (S.203, Cr.325/1a, Syd.600a, RSC Sentia 1a). Toned, struck on a broad flan, very fine.
Ex D.J.Foster Collection.
The legend ARG PVB translates as 'struck from the public silver' and indicates that the coin was produced from metal withdrawn from the state's bullion reserves.
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