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Numismatic Auction 21 25 November 2014
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M. Aurelius M.f. Scaurus. 118 B.C. AR serrate denarius (20.2 mm, 3.85 g, 8 h). Narbo mint. Scarce. M AVRELI, ROMA, helmeted head of Roma right, monogram behind / SCAVRI / L·LIC·CN·DOM, nude Gallic warrior (Bituitus?), hurling spear and holding shield and carnyx, driving galloping biga right. Crawford 282/1; Sydenham 523; RSC Aurelia 20. VF.
Ex Goldberg sale 69, lot 3435.
This issue was struck to commemorate the founding of Narbo (Narbonne), Rome's first colony outside of Italy.