Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Lot 3712 SESSION 18 (11.30AM FRIDAY 24TH NOV) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Estimate $250
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SOLD $260
MN. AQUILLIUS MN.F.MN.N., (c.71 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.77 g), obv. Virtus helmeted bust to right, VIRTVS III.VIR around, rev. Consul Man. Aquillius raising Sicilia, MN AQVIL MN F MN N to left and right, [SICIL] in exergue, (S.336, Cr.401/1, Syd.798, B.Aquillia 2). Banker's mark on obverse, serrated edge, even grey tone, good very fine and scarce.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously Noble Numismatics Sale 62, lot 2428. Also Martin Daniels, Sydney, November 22, 1972.
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