M. Aemilius Lepidus AR Denarius. Rome, 61 BC. Veiled and laureate head of the Vestal Virgin Aemilia right / Basilica Aemilia; AIMILIA above, REF to left; SC to right; M LEPIDVS below. Crawford 419/3a; Sydenham 833; Aemilia 26. 3.30g, 17mm, 4h.
Very Fine and toned. Some cleaning marks evident. Very Rare.
From the Eucharius Collection.
Lepidus' father restored the Basilica Aemilia during his year as consul in 78 BC, adding the clipei of his ancestors to the outside.