Q. Marcius Libo. 148 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.94 g, 4h). Rome mint. Good VF.

Electronic Auction 606
Lot: 418. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Go to Live

Q. Marcius Libo. 148 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.94 g, 4h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) below chin / The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback riding right. Crawford 215/1; Sydenham 395; Marcia 1; RBW 915; Dow, ACTTB, p. 238 (this coin). Attractively toned, with some iridescence. Good VF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 37 (20 March 1996), lot 1249.

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter Paul’s Journey to Spain. CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here, and in subsequent electronic auctions.

Closing Date and Time: 18 March 2026 at 12:19:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.