Davissons Ltd.
Auction 42 1 Mar 2023
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ROMAN REPUBLICAN. Q. Thermus M.f. 103 B.C. Fourrée denarius. 3.87 gm. 18 mm. Rome mint. Head of Mars left, wearing crested helmet ornamented with plume and annulet / Two warriors fighting with sword and shield; the one on left protecting a fallen comrade, the other wearing a horned helmet; Q•THERM•MF in exergue. Cf. Crawford 319/1. Cf. Sydenham 592. Cf. RSC Minucia 19. Cf. RBW 1174. Very Fine; pleasing tone with underlying iridescence; double struck/striking flaw on obverse; area of weakness on reverse.
Cf. preceding lot for an example of the regular issue of this same type.