P. Aelius Paetus, 138 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 4.00 g, 4 h), Rome. Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet, pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind, X (mark of value). Rev. P•PAETVS / ROMA (in linear frame) The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback galloping right; above, two stars. Babelon (Aelia) 3. Crawford 233/1. RBW 968. Sydenham 455. Darkly toned. Some deposits, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl.