Lot 4378
Sale 121 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
M. Marcius, Mn.f., (134 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.81 g), obv. Roma head right, * below chin, modius behind, rev. Victory in biga to right, M.MAR C monogram below divided by two corn ears, RO MA in exergue, (S.122, Cr.245/1, Syd.500, RSC Marcia 8). Toned, good very fine, scarce.
A son of Mn. Marcius, who during his aedileship c.154 B.C., was the first to distribute corn to the people at one per modius. The symbols on the obverse and reverse refer to this event.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $160