Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
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L. Autronius. 189-180 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.64 g, 11h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) behind / The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback right; (AVTR) monogram below horses. Crawford 146/1; Sydenham 341a; Autronia 1; Type as RBW 652. Toned, light scratches on the reverse. VF. Rare variety where the top of the T in the monogram forms part of the R.
From the Andrew McCabe Collection. Ex Prof. Dr. Hildebrecht Hommel Collection, with ticket noting coin likely bought 24.X.1901, and with additional information discovered (entdeckt) on 11.XI.1914 likely referring to Babelon valuation (80 Fr.) and the Merzbacher 1909 sale (lot 348), where one sold for 40 RM. Lot also includes Hommel's own ticket.
From the Andrew McCabe Collection. Ex Prof. Dr. Hildebrecht Hommel Collection, with ticket noting coin likely bought 24.X.1901, and with additional information discovered (entdeckt) on 11.XI.1914 likely referring to Babelon valuation (80 Fr.) and the Merzbacher 1909 sale (lot 348), where one sold for 40 RM. Lot also includes Hommel's own ticket.