Lot 4310
Sale 102 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
L. and C. Memmius Galeria, (c.87 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.92 g), obv. Saturn laureate head to left, below neck EX.SC and symbol below chin, rev. Venus in biga to right, Cupid flies above, L.C.MEMMIES [L F]/GAL in exergue, (S.262, Cr.349/1 var., Syd.712, RSC Memmia 8a). Very fine, very scarce.
Ex Bruce R. Brace Collection.
An unusual issue struck jointly by two brothers, believed to be sons of moneyer L.Memmius Galeria whose type they imitated. They were produced by special decree of the Senate (ex senatus consulto).
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $120