Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Lot 3655 SESSION 18 (11.30AM FRIDAY 24TH NOV) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Estimate $180
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SOLD $240
L. OPIMIUS, (131 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.90 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, * below chin, wreath behind, rev. Victory in quadriga to right, with wreath, L.OPEIMI below, ROMA in exergue, (S.130, Cr.253/1, Syd.473, RSC Opimia 16). Toned, very fine and scarce.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously Noble Numismatics Sale 78, lot 3459.
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Lot 3653
TI. MINUCIUS C.F. Augurinus, (134 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.91 g), obv. Roma helmeted ...
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Lot 3654
L. POSTUMIUS ALBINUS, silver denarius, issued 131 B.C., (3.96 g), Rome Mint, obv. helmeted head ...
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Lot 3655 This lot
L. OPIMIUS, (131 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.90 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, ...
Estimate $180
Lot 3656
T. CLOELIUS, (128 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.86 g), obv. Roma head right, ROMA ...
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Lot 3657
C. CASSIUS, (126 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.74 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, ...
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