Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 5155 Session 16 (9.30am Friday) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $140
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SOLD $180
C. MARCIUS CENSORINUS, (88 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.65 grams), obv. jugate heads of Numa Pompilius and Ancus Marcius to right, rev. two horses galloping right, rider on nearest one, letter M to right below, [C.]CENSO in exergue, (S.256, Cr.346/1b, Syd.713a, B.Marcia 18b). Very fine or better, scarce.
The Marcia gens clamined descent from the ancient kings of Rome, Numa Pompilius and Ancus Marcius. This C. Marcius Censorinus was likely one of the leaders of the Marian party who accused Sulla of misconduct in public office.
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