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LOT 3550
Appius Claudius Pulcher, T. Manlius Mancius, and Q. Urbinius AR Denarius. 111-110 BC. Rome mint.
Helmeted head of Roma to right; quadrangular device behind / Victory driving triga to right; AP•CL•T•MAL(ligate)•Q[•VR] in exergue. Crawford 299/1a; BMCRR Rome 1290; RSC Claudia 2. Very Fine. Toned.(3.91gr, 18mm, 10h.).
Provenance
Ex Michael Trenerry (Y5) (seller's ticket included).
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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LOT 3550
Appius Claudius Pulcher, T. Manlius Mancius, and Q. Urbinius AR Denarius.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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