Lot 5182
Sale 98 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Q. Minucius Rufus, (c.122 B.C.), silver denarius (3.76 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head to right, X below chin, RVF behind, rev. Dioscuri to right, Q. MINV below, [R]OM[A] in exergue, (S.152, Cr.277/1, Syd.421, RSC Minucia 1). Obverse scratch, otherwise fine/very fine and scarce.
This coin marks the final appearance of the traditional Dioscuri reverse type for the denarius introduced 90 years before.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Passed in