Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Lot 4233 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Estimate $150
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SOLD $130
REPUBLIC, Anonymous, (211-208 B.C.), silver sestertius, (0.96 g), Rome mint, obv. helmeted head of Roma to right, border of dots, rev. Dioscuri to right, ROMA in linear frame on tablet, line border, (S.46, Cr.44/7, Syd. 142). Uneven toning and possible fire damage, otherwise nearly very fine and very rare.
Ex RJM collection with ticket.
The rare silver sestertius was the smallest silver denomination issued during the Republic.
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