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Electronic Auction 355  15 July 2015
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Lot 459

Estimate: 100 USD
Price realized: 130 USD
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A. Postumius A.f. Sp.n. Albinus. 81 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (18mm, 3.72 g, 5h). Rome mint. Veiled head of Hispania right / Togate figure standing left, raising hand, between aquila and fasces. Crawford 372/2; Sydenham 746; Postumia 8. VF, lightly toned, scratch before mouth.

This type refers to the Battle of Lake Regillius, at which the Roman army was commanded by A. Postumius Albus. Before the battle a special sacrifice was made to Diana at her temple on the Aventine Hill.
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