Watch List notes:

M. Aburius M.f. Geminus, 132 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.99 g, 6 h), Rome. GEM Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet, pendant earring and pearl necklace; below chin, star (mark of value). Rev. M•ABVRI / ROMA Sol driving galloping quadriga to right, holding whip in his right hand and reins in his left. Babelon (Aburia) 6. Crawford 250/1. RBW 1027. Sydenham 487. Beautifully toned and struck on excellent metal. Minor deposits, otherwise, good extremely fine.


From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, privately acquired from Bank Leu on 5 November 1981 (with a photocopy of the original invoice enclosed) and very likely from the collection of Dr. E.P. Nicolas.