Description

Denarius. 130 BC, Rome. 3.88 g. 20.60 mm. 6h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; XVI monogram below chin, M•VARG (ligate) behind.
Rev. Jupiter driving triumphal quadriga right, holding palm frond and thunderbolt; ROMA in exergue.
Crawford 257/1; Sydenham 507; BMCRR Rome 1068-9; RSC Vargunteia 1, RBW 1048.
An exceptional example of the type. Perfectly struck and beautifully centered on a very large flan of medallic qualities. Good Extremely Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics II, 2011, Lot 408.
Ex Hess Divo Auction 317, 2010, Lot 536.
Ex Tkalec sale 29 February 2008, 2008, Lot 28.