C. Curiatius Trigeminus AR Denarius. Rome, 142 BC. Helmeted head of Roma to right; TRIGE upwards behind, X below chin / Diademed Juno, holding reins and sceptre, driving galloping quadriga to right, Victory flying to right, crowning Juno; C•CV[R] below horses, [ROMA] in exergue. Crawford 223/1; BMCRR Rome 891; RSC Curiatia 1. 3.67g, 18mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Ex Julien Poinsott Collection (1844-1900) and Louis Poinsott Collection (1879-1967).
Both Julien and Louis Poinsott were prominent archaeologists and were particularly known for their work in North Africa.