Watch List notes:

Cn. Gellius, 138 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 4.00 g, 3 h), Rome. Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet, pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind, X (mark of value); all within laurel wreath. Rev. ROMA / CN•GEL Helmeted warrior in quadriga to right, grasping captive with his right hand and holding shield in his left. Babelon (Gellia) 1. Crawford 232/1. RBW 962. Sydenham 434. An attractive example with lovely iridescent toning. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, good very fine.


From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, ex Peus 372, 30 October 2002, 856 (with collector's and original auction tickets).