M. Junius Silanus. 145 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.97 g, 12h). Rome mint. Near EF.

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Lot: 421. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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M. Junius Silanus. 145 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.97 g, 12h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; head of ass left to left, X (mark of value) below chin / The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback riding right. Crawford 220/1; Sydenham 408; Junia 8; RBW 944; Dow, ACTTB, p. 251 (this coin). Attractive light iridescent toning. Near EF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 37 (20 March 1996), lot 1250.

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 12:20:00 ET.

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