Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 143 7 May 2024
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C. Publicius Malleolus, A. Postumius Sp. f. Albinus and L. Metellus. Denarius 96 (?), AR 18 mm 3.99 g. Helmeted head of Mars r.; above, hammer and below chin, Ú. Rev. C MAL Naked warrior standing l., holding spear and placing r. foot on cuirass; in l. field, trophy and on r., prow above which, grasshopper. Babelon Poblicia 6. Sydenham 615a. RBW 1204. Crawford 335/3d.
Light iridescent tone and good extremely fine
Ex CNG 50, 1999, 1301 and NAC 92, 2016, 295 sales.
C. Publicius Malleolus, A. Postumius Sp. f. Albinus and L. Metellus. Denarius 96 (?), AR 18 mm 3.99 g. Helmeted head of Mars r.; above, hammer and below chin, Ú. Rev. C MAL Naked warrior standing l., holding spear and placing r. foot on cuirass; in l. field, trophy and on r., prow above which, grasshopper. Babelon Poblicia 6. Sydenham 615a. RBW 1204. Crawford 335/3d.
Light iridescent tone and good extremely fine
Ex CNG 50, 1999, 1301 and NAC 92, 2016, 295 sales.