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CNG Feature Auction 129

Lot nuber 452

L. Furius Purpurio. 179-170 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.50 g, 9h). PVR (first) series. Rome mint. Good VF.


CNG Feature Auction 129
Lot: 452.

Closing Date: May 14 2025 11:00 ET

Roman Republican, Silver

Estimate: $ 1 500

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L. Furius Purpurio. 179-170 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.50 g, 9h). PVR (first) series. Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) to left / The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback riding right; PVR (ligate) below. Crawford 155/1; Sydenham 330; Furia 7; RBW 683. Iridescent cabinet toning, some patchy find patina, minor porosity, flan crack. Good VF. Very rare. Finer than any recorded in CoinArchives.

From the 1930’s collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan. Ex L. Hamburger 96 (25 October 1932), lot 431.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 129 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 13-14 May 2025. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 13 May at 2 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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