Lot 4715

Description

L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus and L. Scribonius Libo, (62 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.550 grams), obv. Concord head veiled to right wearing diadem, around PAVLLVS LEPIDVS CONCORDIA, rev. PVTEAL SCRIBON above LIBO below, the Puteal Scribonianum ornamented with garland between two lyres, tongs at base, (S.368 [£210 EF], Cr.417/1a, Syd.927, B.Aemilia 11]). Toned, bankers mark on cheek, nearly very fine and rare.

With a US dealer's ticket. The remains of the Puteal Scribonianum were discovered during excavations in 1950. The spot was the haunt of money lenders hence the use of coining implements on the coin.