THE ROMAN REPUBLIC
Denarius 41, AR 4.00 g. PETILLIVS Eagle r., with open wings, on thunderbolt which covers the l. wing. Below, CAPITOLINVS. Rev. Hexastyle temple with decorated roof; between central four columns, hanging decoration. Babelon Petillia 2 var. Sydenham 1150 var. Sear Imperators 174. Woytek Arma et Nummi p. 558. RBW 1705. Crawford 487/2a var.
A rare variety with the thunderbolt covering the left wing.
Light iridescent tone and about extremely fine
From the collection of E.E. Clain-Stefanelli.