★ Ex CNG MBS 61, 25 September 2002, 1226 ★

M. Acilius M.f, 130 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.88 g, 5 h), Rome. M•ACILIVS•M•F Head of Roma to right, wearing crested and winged helmet; behind, X (mark of value); all within double border of pellets. Rev. ROMA Hercules standing facing in slow quadriga to right, head to right, holding club in his right hand and reins and trophy in his left. Babelon (Acilia) 4. Crawford 255/1. RBW 1039. Sydenham 511. Beautifully toned. A few light deposits, otherwise, very fine.

From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins (with collector's ticket) and from the Tony Hardy Collection, Classical Numismatic Group Mail Bid Sale 61, 25 September 2002, 1226 (with original ticket).