Watch List notes:

Ti. Veturius, 137 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.83 g, 3 h), Rome. TI•VET Draped bust of Mars to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet; behind, X (mark of value). Rev. ROMA Oath-taking scene: two soldiers facing each other, each of them holding sword and spear, both touching with the blade of their swords a pig, being held by man kneeling to left with his head raised toward the soldier on the right. Babelon (Veturia) 1. Crawford 234/1. RBW 969. Sydenham 527. Nicely toned. Slightly porous and with minor marks, otherwise, about very fine.


From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, ex Artemide 9E, 3 July 2011, 9168 (with original ticket).