Roman Republican Coinage
Petillius Capitolinus. Denarius 41, AR 3.63 g. PETILLIVS Eagle r., with open wings, on thunderbolt which covers the l. wing; below, CAPITOLINVS. Rev. Hexastyle temple with decorated roof; between central four columns, hanging decoration. Babelon Petillia 2 var. Sydenham 1150 var. Sear Imperators 174. Woytek Arma et Nummi p. 558. RBW 1705. Crawford 487/2a var.
A rare variety. Lovely cabinet tone, a punch on obverse, otherwise good very fine
From the E.E. Clain-Stefanelli collection.