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LOT 3539
L. Antestius Gragulus AR Denarius. 136 BC. Rome mint.
Helmeted head of Roma to right; mark of value before, GRAG behind / Jupiter driving quadriga to right, holding reins, thunderbolt and sceptre; L ANTES (partially ligate) below, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 238/1; BMCRR Rome 976; RSC Antestia 9. Near Very Fine.(2.74gr, 19mm, 11h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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