ANCIENT COINS.ROMAN COINS. Mint of Rome unless otherwise stated. Lollius Palicanus (45 B.C.), Silver Denarius, 3.99g, 7h.LIBERTATIS, diademed head of Libertas right, wearing earring and necklace. Rev. PALIKANVS, view of Rostra in the Roman Forum, ornamented with ships' beaks and surmounted by subsellium (Tribune's bench) (Cr 473/1; Syd 960; CRI 86).An almost invisible crack in flan, reverse slightly off-centre, attractive light iridescent toning, extremely fine and a popular type.
Estimate: US$ 1,200