L. Scribonius Libo. 62 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.93 g, 6h). Rome mint. Near EF.

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Lot: 446. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Republican, Silver

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L. Scribonius Libo. 62 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.93 g, 6h). Rome mint. Diademed head of Bonus Eventus right / Puteal Scribonianum (Scribonian wellhead), decorated with garland and two lyres; hammer at base. Crawford 416/1a; Sydenham 928; Scribonia 8a; RBW 1500. Toned with light iridescence, underlying luster. Near EF.

From the Libertas Collection, purchased 26 November 1970.

Though a puteal is often described as a "wellhead," the Puteal Scribonianum depicted here was a walled enclosure erected around the spot of a lightning strike in the Roman Forum. The Romans believed such spots were marked by the gods, and hence worthy of veneration. Erected circa 204 BC by a member of the Libo clan, the Puteal became a popular meeting spot for money lenders and merchants.

Closing Date and Time: 18 October 2023 at 12:28:20 ET.

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