Lot 4330
Sale 102 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
P. Accoleius Lariscolus, (43 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.83 g), obv. Acca Larentia bust to right, P. ACCOLEIVS LARISCOL[VS] around, rev. three statues of the Nymphae Querquetulanae standing facing supporting beam on which are five trees, (S.484, Cr.486/1, Syd.1148, RSC Accoleia 1). Off centred obverse on surface, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Ex Bruce R. Brace Collection.
These nymphs presided over the green forests and it was to them that the groves of the Lares on Mount Coelius were consecrated.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $240