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Imitating M. Lucilius Rufus (ca. 101 BC). AR denarius. NGC VF. Unknown Gallic or Germanic mint, early first century BC. Bust of Roma right wearing winged helmet / Victory driving biga right, RVF above, M LVCILI below. Cf. Crawford 324/1. RSC Lucilia 1 for prototype. An interesting early "barbaric" imitation!
Roman Republican silver coins circulated well beyond the regions controlled by Rome, and copies of well-known designs were frequently struck by "unofficial" mints in Gaul and Germany.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 70-90 USD
Imitating M. Lucilius Rufus (ca. 101 BC). AR denarius. NGC VF. Unknown Gallic or Germanic mint, early first century BC. Bust of Roma right wearing winged helmet / Victory driving biga right, RVF above, M LVCILI below. Cf. Crawford 324/1. RSC Lucilia 1 for prototype. An interesting early "barbaric" imitation!
Roman Republican silver coins circulated well beyond the regions controlled by Rome, and copies of well-known designs were frequently struck by "unofficial" mints in Gaul and Germany.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 70-90 USD