ROMAN REPUBLIC. AE Aes Grave As (258.85 gms), Rome Mint, ca. 225-217 B.C. EXTREMELY FINE.
Cr-35/1; Syd-72; TV-51A. Obverse: Bearded head of Janus; all upon raised disk; Reverse: Prow of galley right; I (mark of value) above; all upon raised disk. Featuring an attractive natural green hue along with some hints of red and dusty highlights, this well preserved example of an always popular type presents elegant and enticing eye appeal.
From the George Henry Carman Collection.
Ex: Stack's (9/1988) Lot # 696.
Ex: Coin Galleries (5/1963) Lot # 757.
Estimate: $3000 - $6000