Roma Numismatics Ltd
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Furius Purpurio AR Denarius. Rome, 169-158 BC. Helmeted head of Roma to right; X behind / Luna driving biga to right; PVR below horses, murex shell above, ROMA within linear frame in exergue. Crawford 187/1; BMCRR Italy 420; RSC Furia 13. 4.11g, 18mm, 4h.
Near Extremely Fine; flan cracks, beautiful light cabinet tone.
From the collection of Z.P., Austria, collector's ticket included;
Acquired from Numismatica Varesi.
The murex shell symbol makes a punning allusion to the moneyer's name. The shells, found mainly around the southern Mediterranean coastline, were left to decompose and the purple ink which resulted was used to make purple dye. This dye was highly valued throughout the ancient world, and used in Rome to colour the senatorial togas.
Near Extremely Fine; flan cracks, beautiful light cabinet tone.
From the collection of Z.P., Austria, collector's ticket included;
Acquired from Numismatica Varesi.
The murex shell symbol makes a punning allusion to the moneyer's name. The shells, found mainly around the southern Mediterranean coastline, were left to decompose and the purple ink which resulted was used to make purple dye. This dye was highly valued throughout the ancient world, and used in Rome to colour the senatorial togas.