Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 3489 Session 11 (9.30am Friday) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $150
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SOLD $140
FURIUS PURPURIO, (169-158 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.704 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, X behind, rev. Diana or Luna in biga to right, ROMA in exergue, below PVR, (S.73 [£150 EF], Cr.187/1, Syd.424). Off centred on the reverse, otherwise extremely fine, scarce.
Ex B.A. Seaby, London, c.1956-7.
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