Lot 2399

Description

C. Annius T.f. T.n. with C. Tarquitius P.f., (c.82-81 B.C.), silver denarius, North Italy and Spain mint, (3.89 grams), obv. Anna Perenna diademed head to right, scales below chin, C. ANNIV[S.T.F. T.N. PRO. CO]S. EX SC around, rev. Victory in galloping biga to right, V above, Q below, [C.] TARQVITI. P.[F.] in exergue, (S.-, Cr.366/4, Syd.749, B.Annia 1). Very fine, very scarce.

Ex Christie's, London, May 9, 1978 (lot 2 part). A total of 31 obverse dies has been calculated by Crawford for this type.