Auction Catalogue

8 & 9 March 2023

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Ancient Coins and Antiquities

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Lot

№ 568

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8 March 2023

Hammer Price:
£110

Roman Republican Coinage, M. Junius Silanus, Denarius, c. 145, head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet, head of ass behind, rev. Dioscuri galloping right, 3.32g (Craw. 220/1; RSC Junia 8); M. Bæbius Q.f. Tampilus, Denarius, c. 137, similar, but left, rev. Apollo, with bow and arrow, driving quadriga right, 3.76g (Craw. 236/1a; RSC Bæbia 12); M. Cæcilius Metellus, plated Denarius, c. 82, similar but right, rev. Macedonian shield with head of elephant in central boss, all within laurel wreath, 3.73g (Craw. 369/1; RSC Cæcilia 30) [3]. First filed on edge at 12 o’clock, otherwise about very fine £70-£90