Imitative Star series Ӕ Quadrans. Uncertain mint, 2nd century BC. Head of Hercules to right; three pellets (mark of value) behind / Prow to right; ROMA above, star before, three pellets (mark of value) below. Cf. Crawford 196/4; RBW 845; Cf. Schaefer-McCabe, A Fresh Look at Roman Republican Star Bronzes, RRC 113 and 196" in Numismatic Chronicle 2011 for explanation of this imitative issue. 4.26g, 18mm, 12h.
Near Mint State; in extraordinary condition.
Ex Don Ferrante Collection, Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 89, 28 October 2021, lot 879 (since professionally conserved);
Ex Jesus Vico S.A., Auction 158, 14 April 2021, lot 401.
Price realized | 360 GBP |
Starting price | 150 GBP |
Estimate | 250 GBP |