Artemide Aste s.r.l.
Auction LIII 2-3 May 2020
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A. Manlius Q.f. Sergianus. AR Denarius, c. 118-107 BC. D/ Helmeted head of Roma right, bowl decorated with plumes; before, ROMA; behind, SER. R/ Sol in quadriga facing, rising from the waves of the sea; on either side, star; above, crescent and X; in exergue, A. MANLI Q.F. Cr. 309/1. B.1. AR. g. 3.99 mm. 20.00 RR. Sound metal and full weight. Very rare and unusually attractive for this detailed issue. Perfectly centred on broad flan, superb and lighly toned. About EF.
The reverse refers to the successes of Cn. Manlius Vulsio in Asia and Greece in B.C. 189-188. He brought into submission the Galatians, concluded a treaty with Antiochus III of Syria and overran Thrace, Macedonia and Epirus. The East is represented by the Sun-god in his chariot.
(RSC I, p.61).
The reverse refers to the successes of Cn. Manlius Vulsio in Asia and Greece in B.C. 189-188. He brought into submission the Galatians, concluded a treaty with Antiochus III of Syria and overran Thrace, Macedonia and Epirus. The East is represented by the Sun-god in his chariot.
(RSC I, p.61).