The Collection of Roman Republican Coins of a Student and his Mentor Part III
Furius Purpurio. Denarius circa 169-158, AR 3.83 g. Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X. Rev. Luna in biga r.; above, murex shell and below, PVR ligate and ROMA in linear frame. Babelon Furia 13. Sydenham 424. RBW 797. Crawford 187/1.
Light iridescent tone and about extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 2, 1990, 276.