Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 98 12 December 2016
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L. Marcius Philippus. Denarius 56, AR 3.88 g. Diademed head of Ancus Marcius r.; behind, lituus and below, ANCVS. Rev. PHILIPPVS Equestrian statue standing on aqueduct; at horse's feet, flower. Below, AQVA MAR ligate within the arches of the aqueduct. Sydenham 919. Babelon Marcia 28. RBW 1524. Crawford 425/1. Old cabinet tone and extremely fine
Ex Rauch 20, 1977, 206; Auctiones AG 25, 1995, 710 and Aufhäuser 12, 1996, 351 sales.
This exceptionally well executed diademed portrait of Ancus Marcius reflects the influence of the Hellenistic portrait tradition on late Republican portraiture. AMP.