70BC Q. Fufius Calenus & Mucius Cordus Serratus Silver Denarius – aEF & Scarce
Graded as almost Extremely Fine, a fantastic example.
These denarius were serrated to prevent counterfeiting.
‘This is an allusion to the recent pacification of Italy after the Social War, and conveys the intimation that in future this alliance would be under the special care of the divinities Honos and Virtus’ (D. R. Sear RSC I, p. 49).
Description
Origin:Roman Republic
Region:Rome, Italy
Denomination:Denarius
Composition:Silver, Argentum
Date:83-82 B.C.
Obverse:Jugate heads of Honos and Virtus right; in left field, [H]O and in right field, VIRT; below, KALENI.
Reverse:Italia, holding cornucopiae and Roma, holding fasces and placing right foot on globe, clasping their hands; at sides, winged caduceus/ [ITAL]-RO In exergue
Diameter & Weight:19.50mm, 3.67g
Grade:Almost Extremely Fine, a choice example of this fascinating issue. Lovely iridescent cabinet tone with blue and reddish hues
Provenance: Ex Artemide Aste, San Marino, Auction
References:Cr. 403/1; RBW 1445. Sydenham 797
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