The T. R. Hardaker Collection, Roman, L. Marcius Philippus, denarius, struck 56 BC, Rome, diad. head of King Ancus Marcius l, lituus behind, rev. equestrian statue above aqueduct, PHILIPPVS above, AQVA MAR in arches, wt. 4.20gms. (Sear 382; Cr.425/1; Syd.919), very fine
The equestrian statue shows Q. Marcius Rex, who repaired Rome's aging aqueducts and built the Aqua Marcia in 144 BC.
(60-70 GBP)