Lot 3742
Sale 99 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
L. Flaminius Chilo, (109-108 B.C.), Rome mint, (3.80 grams), obv. helmeted head of Roma to right, ROMA behind, X below chin, rev. Victory in biga, L. FLAMIN[I] below, and CILO in exergue, (S.179, Cr.302/1, Syd.540, RSC Flaminia 1). Lightly toned, slight flan crack and minor surface pitting, otherwise very fine or better.
This reverse likely records the success in Gaul in 223 B.C. of C. Flaminius, the first member of the moneyer's family who rose to eminence.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $70