C. Augurinus, 135 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.5 mm, 3.85 g, 10 h), Rome. ROMA Helmeted head of Roma to right; X below chin. Rev. C · A-VG Ionic column surmounted by statue; at base, two stalks of grain; on left, L. Minucius Augurinus standing right, holding patera and resting left foot on modius; on right, M. Minucius Faesus standing left, holding lituus in his right hand. Babelon (Minucia) 3. Crawford 242/1. Sydenham 463. Attractively struck, well centered and nicely toned. Very fine.
From the collection of W. M. Stoecklin, Winterthur, Switzerland, acquired prior to 1981.