Lot 2494

Description

P. Clodius M.f.Turrinus, (42 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.77 grams), obv. Apollo head laureate to right, lyre behind, dotted border, rev. Diana Lucifera standing facing holding two long torches, bow and quiver at shoulder, P CLODIVS before M.F. on left, (S.328 [£75], Cr.494/23, Syd.1117, B. Claudia 15 [£40]); another (2.96 grams), obv. radiate head of Sol to right, rev. crescent moon and five stars, [P.] CLODIVS/M.F., (S.-, Cr.494/21, Syd.1115, B. Claudia 17 [£60]). First fine, second with porosity good fine and very scarce. (2)

Ex. Christie's London, March 7, 1985 (lot 44) for first coin and Spink Australia June 13, 1986 for second coin.