Anonymous, circa 265 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 21 mm, 6.17 g, 9 h), Rome. Head of youthful Hercules to right, wearing taenia, lion skin tied around neck and with club over his right shoulder. Rev. ROMAN[O] She-wolf standing right, head turned back to left, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus. Crawford 20/1. HN Italy 287. RBW 23. Sydenham 6. Darkly toned. Somewhat rough and with a large scrape on the obverse, otherwise, about very fine.
From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, ex Heritage 30, 11 January 2011, 27037 (with original ticket).
Price realized | 1'100 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |