Roman Silver & Bronze

Sale 62    17–18 Nov 1999   Wentworth Hotel   Sydney

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Lot 2267       Roman Silver & Bronze

Estimate $120
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $70

C. VALERIUS FLACCUS, (140 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.66 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, XVI behind, rev. Victory in biga, holding whip, FLAC above, C.VAL.C.F. monogram below, ROMA in exergue, (S.198 [£85], Cr.228/1, Syd.441). Even grey patina, extremely fine and a very rare type.

Ex. Christies, London auction sale, May 9, 1978, (lot 14 part). Only 7 obverse dies used for this coinage according to Crawford.

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