ANCIENT THEMES, Roman Republican. The Execution of Tarpeia. Circa 753 BC. Cast CU Medal (35mm, 30.18 g, 3h). By uncertain Italian artist, possibly Valerio Belli,, or his school, circa 1520s-1540s, or slightly later. VHE (= VAE) MICHI (woe to me) to left, half-length bust of Tarpeia right; to right, oval shield decorated with aegis / The Slaying of Tarpeia by the Sabines. BC&G –. VF, brown surfaces.
From the B.H. Collection.