Roman Silver & Bronze

Sale 62    17–18 Nov 1999   Wentworth Hotel   Sydney

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Lot 2280       Roman Silver & Bronze

Estimate $150
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $220

M. VARGUNTEIUS, (130 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.85 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, * below chin, M.VAR G ligated behind, rev. Jupiter in walking quadriga to right, with thunderbolt, ROMA in exergue, (S.210, Cr.257/1, Syd.507). Even grey patina, nearly extremely fine and scarce.

Ex. Duke of Northumberland Collection, Sotheby's London, November 4, 1982 (lot 250). Smyth XVI/4.

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    M. VARGUNTEIUS, (130 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.85 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, ...

    Estimate $150

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