Lot 3498
Sale 73 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
M. Lucilius Rufus, (c.101 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.850 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, PV behind, all within laurel wreath, rev. Victory in biga to right, RVF above, M.LVCILI in exergue, (S.302 [£150 EF], Cr.324/1, Syd.599). Extremely fine and scarce.
The large number of Victory issues at this time are linked to the military activities of Marius who defeated the Teutones and Ambrones at Aquae Sextiae in 102 and the Cimbri at Vercellae in 101.
- Estimate
- $240
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $150