Lot 4462
Sale 113 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
L. Memmius, (109-108 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.98 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). Bright, extremely fine and very scarce.
Ex Noble Numismatics stock April 15, 2014.
This type may refer to the legend of the Athenian king Menestheus who drove Theseus from Athens with the help of the Dioscuri.
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $150