ANCIENT THEMES, Roman Republican. Decius Mus and the Priest / Decius Mus the Younger. AR Medal (32mm, 10.49 g, 12h). By Jean Dassier & sons, 1740-1750.

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ANCIENT THEMES, Roman Republican. Decius Mus and the Priest / Decius Mus the Younger. AR Medal (32mm, 10.49 g, 12h). By Jean Dassier & sons, 1740-1750. Decius Mus and the Priest (“Decius Mus Sacrifices Himself for the Country”): a priest and Decius Mus stand near an altar, looking toward the heavens, while troops stand in the background; dated year 415 (339 BC) in exergue / Decius Mus the Younger (“The Son Follows the Example of His Father”): Decius Mus’ son on horseback, charging headlong into enemy forces; dated year 457 (297 BC) in exergue. Eisler 16a; Catenacci pp. 34-5. Iridescent old cabinet toning. Near EF.

From the Crown Collection. Ex RBW Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 364, 2 December 2015), lot 384, purchased from Jan Lis, December 1993.


Closing Date and Time: 12 August 2020 at 13:02:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.