Q. Curtius and M. Sergius Silus AR Denarius. Rome, 116-115 BC. Helmeted head of Roma to right; X behind, Q•CVRT upwards before / Jupiter driving galloping quadriga to right, hurling thunderbolt and holding sceptre; lituus above, M SILA (partially ligate) below, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 285/2; BMCRR Italy 482 var. (tablet); RSC Curtia 2. 3.80g, 20mm, 6h.
Very Fine; attractive tone.
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.