249, Lot: 280. Estimate $100. Sold for $177. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Ti. Veturius. 137 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.80 g, 9h). Rome mint. Draped bust of Mars right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet; X (mark of value) to inner left / Oath-taking scene: Youth kneeling left, head right, between two soldiers, each holding spear and sword and touching pig held by youth. Crawford 234/1; Sydenham 527; Veturia 1. VF, toned, edge flaw.
Ex Edward A. Sydenham Collection.