Roman Republic.
C. Antius C.f. Restio. Denarius 47, AR 3.75 g. RESTIO Head of C. Antius Restio r. Rev. C·ANTIVS·C·F Hercules walking r., with cloak over l. arm, holding trophy and club. Babelon Antia 1. Sydenham 970. Sear Imperators 34. RBW 1593. Crawford 455/1.
Struck on exceptionally fresh metal and with a lovely iridescent tone.
Minor area of weakness, otherwise extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 40, 2007, 546.