Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 100 29-30 May 2017
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Didrachm, circa 241-235, AR 6.68 g. Helmeted head of beardless Mars r., bowl decorated with griffin. Rev. ROMA Bridled horse's head r.; behind, sickle. Sydenham 24. RBW 38. Crawford 25/1. Historia Numorum Italy 297.
Rare and among the finest specimens known. Struck on exceptionally fresh
metal, almost invisible marks on reverse, otherwise good extremely fine
From a private American collection.