M. Baebius Q.f. Tampilus. Silver Denarius (3.85 g), 137 BC. Rome. TAMPIL behind, helmeted head of Roma left; below chin, denomination mark. Reverse: ROMA below, M BAEBI Q F in exergue, Apollo, driving galloping quadriga right. Crawford 236/1e; Sydenham 489; Baebia 12. Beautifully toned. Nearly Mint State. Estimate Value $600 - 700
From The Herbert & Aphrodite Rubin Collection; Purchased privately from Ariadne Galleries in the 1970s-1980s.