Watch List notes:

L. Cupiennius, 147 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 4.07 g, 7 h), Rome. Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet, pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind, cornucopiae; below chin, X (mark of value). Rev. L•CVP / ROMA The Dioscuri riding on horseback to right, each holding spear. Babelon (Cupienna) 1. Crawford 218/1. RBW 937. Sydenham 404. Beautifully toned. Very light die rust on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.


From a Swiss collection, privately purchased from Dr. F. Sternberg on 29 October 1994.