Auction 1
An exquisite selection of premium coins from ancient to modern times
Description
Denarius. 54 BC, Rome. 4.02 g. 18.30 mm. 11h
Obv. Curule chair flanked by arrow and laurel-branch; Q•POMPEI•Q•F RVFVS in two lines above, COS on raised tablet below.
Rev. Curule chair flanked by lituus and a wreath; SVLLA•COS above, Q•POMPEI•RVF on raised tablet below.
Crawford 434/2; Sydenham 909; BMCRR Rome 3885; RSC Pompeia 5; FFC 1025; RBW 1545.
A beautiful example with a light tone. A few shallow marks, obverse struck slightly off center, otherwise good VF.
Ex. CNG Mail Bid Sale 79, 2008, Lot 967.