Lot 4326

Sale 115 · Important Australian, Ancient British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

L. Scribonius Libo, (62 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.45 g), obv. Bonus Eventus head to right, BON EVENT before, LIBO behind, rev. Scribonian well with garland and two lyres, hammer on step, PVTEAL above SCRIBON below, (S.367, Cr.416/1a, Syd.928, B.Scribonia 8a). Attractively toned, some surface scratches, otherwise very fine and scarce.

Ex RJM Collection with ticket.

Bonus Eventus was the god of "Good Fortune" and the reverse shows the puteal Scribonianum in the Forum.

Estimate
$160
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$100

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