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Moneyer: Furius Purpurio, circa 169-158 B.C.
Denomination: Denarius
Obverse: Head of Roma to right, wearing crested and winged helmet; behind, X (mark of value)
Reverse: PVR / ROMA (in linear frame) Luna driving galloping quadriga to right, holding scepter in her right hand and reins in both hands; above, murx shell.
Reference: Crawford 187/1
Mint: Rome
Weight: 3,62 g
Note: virtually as struck, with exceptional details and wonderful cabinet tone. Very rare in such an exceptional state of preservation!
Collection : 16 Roman Republic