Auction 1
An exquisite selection of premium coins from ancient to modern times
The Roman Republic P. Licinius Crassus M.f.
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| Estimated price | 750 CHF |
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Description
Denarius. 55 BC, Rome. 4.18 g. 18.60 mm. 2h
Obv. Diademed, laureate and draped bust of Venus right; S•C downwards behind.
Rev. Female figure leading horse left, holding spear and with cuirass and shield at her feet; P•CRASSVS•M•F around.
Crawford 430/1; Sydenham 929; BMCRR Rome 3901; RSC Licinia 18, RBW 1539.
An attractive example, lightly toned with hints of golden iridescence. Struck on a broad flan, a test cut at nine o’clock, otherwise about extremely fine.
Ex NAC Auction 33, 2006, Lot 292.