The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic.
Petillius Capitolinus. Denarius 41, AR 19 mm, 3.80 g. PETILLIVS Eagle on thunderbolt r., with open wings; below, CAPITOLINVS. Rev. Hexastyle temple with decorated roof; between central four columns, hanging decorations. Babelon Petillia 2. Sydenham 1150. Sear Imperators 174. Woytek Arma et Nummi p. 558. RBW 1704. Crawford 487/2a.
Lovely iridescent tone and extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 29, 2005, 402.