C. Augurinus, 135 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.82 g, 9 h), Rome. ROMA Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet, pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind head, star (mark of value). Rev. C•A-VG Spiral column with grain-ears at each side set on forepart of lion; to left, togate figure standing right, holding uncertain object (loaves?) with both hands and placing his left foot on prow of ship; to right, togate figure standing to left, holding lituus in his right hand. Babelon (Minucia) 3. Crawford 242/1. RBW 999. Sydenham 463. Minor graffito on the obverse, otherwise, about very fine.

From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, privately acquired from Philipps (with collector's and original dealer's tickets).