M. Marcius Mn.f, 134 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.93 g, 3 h), Rome. Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet, pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind, modius; below chin, star (mark of value). Rev. M MAR-C / ROMA Victory driving galloping biga to right, holding whip in her right hand and reins in her left; below, two grain stalks. Babelon (Marcia) 8. Crawford 245/1. RBW 1009. Sydenham 500. A lustrous, sharply struck and wonderfully toned example. Virtually as struck.
From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl.