Lot 3423
Sale 73 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Furius Purpurio, (169-158 B.C.), silver denarius, (4.180 grams), obv. Roma head right, X behind, rev. Diana or Luna in biga right, murex above, PVR below horses, ROMA in exergue, (S.75, Cr.187/1, Syd.424). Very fine and scarce.
The symbol on the reverse is a punning illusion to the cognomen as purple dye was obtained from the murex.
- Estimate
- $180
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $140