M. Aurelius Cotta, 139 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.85 g, 6 h), Rome. COTA Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet, pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind, star (mark of value). Rev. M•AVRELI / ROMA Hercules in biga of centaurs to right, holding reins in his left hand and club in his right; each centaur holds a palm branch in his left hand. Babelon (Aurelia) 16. Crawford 229/1b. RBW 959. Sydenham 429. Nicely toned. Some light scratches and with minor nicks, otherwise, about very fine.
From a Swiss collection in Ticino, formed over the past 25 years.