Lot 3374

Description

D. Silanus L.f., (c.91 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.604 grams), obv. Silenus bearded head to right, plough below, all within ornamental torque, rev. Victory on biga to right, Gaulish trumpet below, D.SILANVS L.F. in exergue, (S.222 [?85 VF], Cr.337/4, Syd.644a, RSC Junia 19); Mn. Cordius Rufus, (46 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (2.962 grams), obv. Corinthian helmet with crest, with owl standing on top, to right, [RVFVS] behind, rev. Aegis of Minerva with head of Medusa in centre, MN [CORD]IVS behind, (S.441 [?125 VF], Cr.463/2, Syd.978, RSC Cordia 4). First nearly fine and rare, second flat for half the coin, otherwise fine and very scarce.