Publius Calpurnius, 133 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.99 g, 6 h), Rome. Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet; behind, a star. Rev. P•CALP / ROMA Venus driving biga to right, being crowned by Victory flying to left above; on the flank of the nearer horse, a star. Babelon (Calpurnia) 2. Crawford 247/1. RBW 1017. Sydenham 468. A beautifully toned piece. Minor old scratch on the obverse, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the S. Pozzi Collection, ex Höfer FPL 8, 1981, 14.
Price realized | 360 CHF |
Starting price | 160 CHF |
Estimate | 200 CHF |