Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4310 Session 13 (2.30pm Thursday) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $150
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SOLD $120
L. AND C. Memmius Galeria, (c.87 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.92 g), obv. Saturn laureate head to left, below neck EX.SC and symbol below chin, rev. Venus in biga to right, Cupid flies above, L.C.MEMMIES [L F]/GAL in exergue, (S.262, Cr.349/1 var., Syd.712, RSC Memmia 8a). Very fine, very scarce.
Ex Bruce R. Brace Collection.
An unusual issue struck jointly by two brothers, believed to be sons of moneyer L.Memmius Galeria whose type they imitated. They were produced by special decree of the Senate (ex senatus consulto).
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