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LOT 3534
M. Atilius Saranus AR Denarius. 148 BC. Rome mint.
Helmeted head of Roma to right; SARAN (partially ligate) behind, X beneath chin / The Dioscuri, each holding spear, riding to right; M•ATILI below, ROMA in linear frame below. Crawford 214/1b; BMCRR Rome 679; RSC Atilia 9. Very Fine.(3.60gr, 20mm, 5h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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