Lot 3448
Sale 70 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
Images
Description
Mn. Aquillius Mn.f.Mn.n., (c.71 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.858 grams), obv. Virtus helmeted bust to right, VIRTVS III.VIR around, rev. Consul Man. Aquillius raising Sicilia, MN AQV[IL M]N F MN N to left and right, SICIL in exergue, (S.336 [£65 VF], Cr.401/1, Syd.798, B.Aquillia 2 [£40]). Off centred on reverse, 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.
- Estimate
- $260
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $160