Lot 5232
Sale 98 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
P. Furius Crassipes, (c.84 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.73 grams), obv. turreted head of the City to right, AED CVR and deformed foot downwards behind, rev. P.FOVR[IVS] on curule chair, CRASSI[PES] in exergue, (S.275 [£55 VF], Cr.356/1c, Syd.735b, RSC Furia 19). Bright, nearly very fine.
This coin was struck by Crassipes as curule aedile, most likely to fund an extraordinary distribution of corn largesse. The head of the city on the obverse recalls his urban duties such as the maintenance of baths, aqueducts and fountains.
- Estimate
- $120
- Result Status
- Passed in