Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 3554 Session 11 (9:30am Thursday) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $150
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SOLD $130
L. MEMMIUS, (109-108 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.89 g), obv. male head to right, with oak wreath, * below chin, rev. Dioscuri standing facing between their horses, each holding spear, L.MEMMI in exergue, (S.181, Cr.304/1, Syd.558, Memmia 1). Slightly off centre on reverse, otherwise bright, good very fine and very scarce.
This type may refer to the legend of the Athenian king Menestheus who drove Theseus from Athens with the help of the Dioscuri.
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Lot 3554 This lot
L. MEMMIUS, (109-108 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.89 g), obv. male head to right, ...
Estimate $150
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Lot 3556
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