Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Lot 4404 SESSION 17 (11.30AM THURSDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Estimate $100
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L. MEMMIUS, (109-108 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.71 g), obv. male head to right, with oak wreath, * below chin, rev. Dioscuri standing facing between their horses, each holding spear, L.MEMMI in exergue, (S.181, Cr.304/1, Syd.558, Memmia 1). Good fine or better and scarce.
Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection previously from M.R.Roberts with their ticket.
This type may refer to the legend of the Athenian king Menestheus who drove Theseus from Athens with the help of the Dioscuri.
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