Ancients
M. Lucilius Rufus (ca. 101 BC). AR denarius (21mm, 3.84 gm, 5h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 3/5. Rome. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet decorated with griffin crest and pearl necklace; PV behind; all within laurel wreath / RVF / M•LVCILI, Victory driving rearing biga right, reins in left hand, whip in right; within dotted border. Crawford 324/1. Sydenham 599. Lucilia 1.
From the Rockport Collection. Privately purchased from Heritage Auctions in the 1980s. Sold with original custom holder listing older catalog references.
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