Details
LOT 3559
C. Poblicius Malleolus, A. Postumius Sp. f. Albinus and L. Metellus AR Denarius. 96 BC. Rome mint.
Laureate head of Apollo to right; [star below, A•ALB•S•F upwards before, L•METEL downwards behind] / Roma seated to left on pile of shields, holding sword and spear, being crowned by Victory standing behind; C MALL (partially ligate) downwards in left field, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 335/1b; BMCRR Italy 730; RSC Poblicia 3, Postumia 3 and Caecilia 45; RBW 1201. Near Very Fine.(3.51gr, 19mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s.
Property of a Lincolnshire gentleman, thence by descent.
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LOT 3559
C. Poblicius Malleolus, A. Postumius Sp. f. Albinus and L. Metellus AR Denarius.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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