Davissons Ltd.
Auction 42 1 Mar 2023
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ROMAN REPUBLICAN. Ti. Veturius. 137 B.C. AR denarius. 3.83 gm. 20 mm. Rome mint. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right; X (mark of value) to left / Oath-taking scene: youth kneeling left, head right, between two soldiers, each of whom holds a spear and sword that touches a pig held by the youth. Crawford 234/1. Sydenham 527. RSC Veturia 1. RBW 969. Near Extremely Fine; fine style artistic dies; beautiful old toning with blue iridescence; fresh surfaces; superb style, sharply struck bust of Mars, and well centered oath-taking scene; all on slightly irregular flan.