Details
LOT 3551
T. Manlius Mancinus, Appius Claudius Pulcher, and Q. Urbinius AR Denarius. 111-110 BC. Rome mint.
Helmeted head of Roma to right; quadrangular device behind / Victory driving triga to right; T•MANL•AP•CL•Q•VR (partially ligate) in exergue. Crawford 299/1b; BMCRR Rome 1293-5; RSC Mallia 2 & Claudia 3. Very Fine.(3.82gr, 17mm, 10h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3551
T. Manlius Mancinus, Appius Claudius Pulcher, and Q. Urbinius AR Denarius.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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