M. Aurelius Cotta AR Denarius. Rome, 139 BC. Helmeted head of Roma right; COTA below chin, denomination mark X behind / Hercules, holding club and reins, driving galloping biga of centaurs right, the centaurs each carrying branch; M. AVRE[LI] below, [ROMA in exergue]. Crawford 229/1a. 3.46g, 18mm, 11h.
Near Very Fine; control punch to rev. Rare.
From the inventory of Roma Numismatics Ltd.