L. Memmius, 109-108 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 4.00 g, 7 h), Rome. Male head to right, wearing oak wreath; below chin, star (mark of value). Rev. L•MEMMI The Dioscuri standing facing before their horses, each holding a spear. Babelon (Memmia) 1. Crawford 304/1. RBW 1145. Sydenham 558. Nicely toned. The obverse struck somewhat off center and with some die rust on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.
From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, Leu Web Auction 24, 3-6 December 2022, 238 and ex Negrini 32, 1 June 2011, 302 (with original ticket).
Price realized | 300 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |