Auction 1
An exquisite selection of premium coins from ancient to modern times
The Roman Republic Ti. Minucius C.f. Augurinus
Bid
| Estimated price | 300 CHF |
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Description
Denarius. 134 BC, Rome. 3.91 g. 19.00 mm. 10h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; mark of value behind.
Rev. TI•MINVCI•C•F AVGVRINI, ionic column surmounted by statue; at base, two stalks of grain; on left, L. Minucius Augurinus standing right, holding patera, foot on modius; on right, M. Minucius standing left, holding lituus, ROMA across fields.
Crawford 243/1; Sydenham 494; BMCRR Rome 1005; RSC Minucia 9; RBW 1002.
EF, lovely light old cabinet tone, minor die break on obverse. Well centered and struck for issue.
Privately purchased from CNG in 2010.
Ex. From the Collection of Professor L. Fontana.