Lot 2398

Description

C. Annius T.f. T.n. with C. Tarquitius P.f., (c.82-81 B.C.), silver denarius, North Italy and Spain mint, (3.93 grams), obv. Anna Perenna diademed head to right, scales below chin, C. ANNIVS.T.[F. T.N. PRO. COS. EX S]C around, rev. Victory in galloping biga to right, XXXVII above, Q below, [C. TAR]QVITI. P.[F.] in exergue, (S.-, Cr.366/4, Syd.749, B.Annia 1). Good very fine, very scarce.

Ex Glendining's, London, July 9, 1986 (lot 53 part). A total of 31 obverse dies has been calculated by Crawford for this type.