Lot 2419

Description

P. Satriens, (c.77 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.90 grams), obv. Mars helmeted head to right, XXXIII behind, rev. she-wolf walking to left, ROMA above, P.SAT[RIE/NVS] in exergue, (S.283 [£125], Cr.388/1b, Syd.781, B.Satriena 1); another (2.96 grams) VI behind on obverse; another plated (copper remaining), (2.79 grams) of L. Lucretius Trio, (c.76 B.C.), obv. radiate head of Sol right, rev. crescent and stars, (S.-, Cr.390/1, Syd. 783). First coin good very fine, slightly off centred on reverse; second coin, gilded fine; had been plated very good, all rare. (3)

Ex Christie's London, May 9, 1978 (lot 11 part for first coin, lot 12 part for last coin); Baldwins, London, October 5, 1987 (for second coin).