C. Terentius Lucanus, 147 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.69 g, 4 h), Rome. Head of Roma to right, wearing crested and winged helmet; behind, Victory standing right, holding wreath in her right hand, and X (mark of value). Rev. C•TER•LV[C] / ROMA The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback galloping right; above their heads, two stars. Babelon (Terentia) 10. Crawford 217/1. RBW 932. Sydenham 425. Some edge splits and the obverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, nearly very fine.
From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, ex ArtCoins Roma 4, 5 December 2011, 784 (with original ticket) and ArtCoins Roma Mail Bid Sale 1, 15 September 2010, 73.
Price realized | 170 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |