L. Roscius Fabatus AR Serrate Denarius. Rome, 64 BC. Head of Juno Sospita to right, wearing goat skin headdress; pileus of the Dioscuri surmounted by star behind, L•ROSCI below / Female standing to right, feeding serpent out of dress; pileus of the Dioscuri surmounted by cross to left, FABATI in exergue. Crawford 412/1; BMCRR Rome 3413; Sydenham 915; RSC Roscia 3. 3.96g, 19mm, 5h.
Fleur De Coin; a superb example, beautiful cabinet tone with blue, red and gold iridescence around devices. Very rare with these control symbols.
From the Santana Collection;
Ex Áureo & Calicó, Auction 341, 11 December 2019, lot 1011.
Price realized | 2'000 GBP |
Starting price | 450 GBP |
Estimate | 750 GBP |