Watch List notes:

S. Afranius AR Denarius. Rome, 150 BC. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet, ornamented with griffin's head, the visor in three pieces and peaked, wearing triple-drop earring and pearl necklace, hair arranged in three symmetrical locks; X (mark of value) to left / Victory driving galloping biga right, holding reins in left hand and whip in right; SAFRA below; ROMA on tablet in exergue. Afrania 1; Crawford 206/1; Sydenham 308. 3.50g, 19mm, 8h.

Beautiful light red-golden tone, bold strike, Near Extremely Fine.

From a Swiss Private Collection