L. Memmius Galeria, 106 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.74 g, 8 h), Rome. EX•S•C / ROMA Laureate head of Saturn to left; behind, harpa; below chin, •E. Rev. L•MEMI / GAL Venus in slow biga to right, holding scepter in her right hand and reins in her left; above, cupid flying left, holding wreath. Babelon (Memmia) 2. Crawford 313/1b. RBW 1159. Sydenham 574. Nicely toned. Very fine.
From the collection of a Swiss scholar, formed over the past thirty years.