LOWER DANUBE. Geto-Dacians. 1st century BC. 'Denarius' (Silver, 19 mm, 4.17 g, 12 h), imitating a Roman Republican denarius of C. Poblicius (80 BC). RISΛΙΛ Helmeted and draped bust of Roma to right; to upper right, R. Rev. C CPBIVCIV Hercules standing left and strangling the Nemean lion; at his feet, club; in field to left, bow and quiver; to upper left, C. Cf. Babelon (Poblicia) 9, Crawford 380/1, RBW 1408 var. (differing control) and Sydenham 768 (for prototype). Minor flan faults, otherwise, very fine.
From the L.I.M.B. Collection of Celtic coins, ex Leu Web Auction 24, 3 December 2022, 838 and Solidus 102, 28 June 2022, 20.
Price realized | 380 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |