The Roman Republic
M. Aurelius Cotta. Denarius 140, AR 3.92 g. Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind X and before, COTA. Rev. Hercules in biga of centaurs r., holding reins and club; each centaur carries a branch in l. hand. Below, M·AVRELI and in exergue, ROMA. Babelon Aurelia 16. Sydenham 429. RBW 958. Crawford 229/1a.
Scarce and in exceptional condition for the issue, among the finest
specimens known. Light iridescent tone and extremely fine