Spurius Afranius. 150 B.C. AE as (33.1 mm, 23.48 g, 6 h). Uncial standard. Rome mint. Laureate head of Janus; I above / SAFRA / ROMA, prow of galley right; dolphin to right. Crawford 206/2; Sydenham 389. Fine.
Ex RBW collection (not in previous sales).
Crawford explains "Since there is never a point between S and AFRA, Safra should be regarded as the moneyer's cognomen (not otherwise known) rather than representing S(p). Afra(nius). p. 251, Roman Republican Coinage