Lot 4301
Sale 102 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
C. Poblicius Malleolus, (c.96 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.85 g), obv. Mars helmeted head to right, * below chin, rev. naked warrior or hero standing to left, holding spear, right foot on cuirass, trophy before, C.MAL before (AL ligated), prow below letters, grasshoper above, (S.216, Cr.335/3c, Syd.615a, Poblicia 6). Toned, nearly very fine, gouging mark in field on reverse, rare.
Ex Bruce R. Brace Collection.
Interesting late revival of the denarius mark of value.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Passed in