Watch List notes:

M. Baebius Q.f. Tampilus, 137 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.92 g, 4 h), Rome. TAMPIL Head of Roma to left, wearing winged helmet and pendant earring; before, X (mark of value). Rev. ROMA / M•BAEBI•Q•F Apollo driving fast quadriga to right, holding branch in his right hand and bow, arrow and reins in his left. Babelon (Baebia) 12. Crawford 236/1a. RBW 975. Sydenham 489. A beautifully toned and sharply struck example. Light scratches, otherwise, good very fine.


From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, privately acquired at the New York International Numismatic Convention in 2002 (with collector's ticket).