Anonymous Æ Sextans. Semilibral standard. Rome, 217-215 BC. Head of Mercury to right, wearing winged petasos; •• (mark of value) above / Prow of galley to right; ROMA above, •• (mark of value) below. Crawford 38/5; Sydenham 85; BMCRR Rome 59; McCabe Group AA; RBW 96-7. 27.16g, 30mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine; pleasant old 'Tiber' tone.
Ex Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger, Auction 374, 23 April 2003, lot 246.