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Lot 3347    Session 11 (9.30am Thursday)    Roman Silver & Bronze Coins

Estimate $100
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $60

M. CIPIUS, M.f, (115-114 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.79 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, [M. CIP]I M.F. before, X behind, Victory in biga to right, rudder below, ROMA in exergue, (S.166, Cr.289/1, Syd. 546, RSC Cipia 1). Very fine.

This moneyer has been identified with Cipius "the snorer" who was known to feign sleep in order to facilitate his wife's acts of adultery.

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