Roman Silver & Bronze

Sale 62    17–18 Nov 1999   Wentworth Hotel   Sydney

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Lot 2478       Roman Silver & Bronze

Estimate $140
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $40

C. ANTIUS RESTIO, (c.47 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.38 grams), obv. jugate diademed heads to right of the Dei Penates, DEI [PENATES] behind, rev. Hercules facing with club and trophy, C.ANTIVS C.F. before, (S.-, Cr.455/2a, Syd.971, B.Antia 2 [£140]). Off centred on obverse, bankers marks on obverse, otherwise fine and rare.

Ex Christie's London, March 7, 1985 (lot 44 part). Only 30 obverse dies calculated for these types issued, according to Crawford.

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