★ A View of the Harbour of Ostia ★

C. Censorinus Æ As. Rome, 88 BC. NV[MA P]OMPILI (clockwise) ANCVS MARCI (counterclockwise), jugate heads of Numa Pompilius, bearded, and Ancus Marcius to right / Two arches, through which can be seen statue of Victory on column to left and prow with crescent above to right; [C•CENS]O above, [ROMA] below. Crawford 346/3; Sydenham 716; RBW 1320. 12.58g, 28mm, 10h.

Good Very Fine; attractive brown patina.

From the Andrew McCabe Collection, collector's ticket included;
Privately purchased from London Ancient Coins.

"This coin undoubtedly shows a view of the harbour of Ostia which was founded in the 7th century BC during the reign of Ancus Marcius, depicted on the obverse. The strike and flan are typical; the coin has had little actual wear as can be seen from the obverse lettering" - Andrew McCabe