★ An absolutely spectacular turquoise patina ★

Anonymous, circa 217-215 BC. Semuncia (Bronze, 19 mm, 6.08 g, 7 h), Rome. Draped bust of Cybele (?) to right, wearing mural crown, single pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ROMA Horseman, nude, galloping to right, holding whip in his right hand and reins in his left. BMC 136. Crawford 39/5. RBW 109. Sydenham 97. A beautiful piece with an absolutely spectacular turquoise patina. Minor breaks in patina on the reverse edge, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. Eckhard Plümacher, Peus 431, 27 April 2022, 3349 and previously privately acquired from M. Dieterle on 27 April 2006.