M. Cipius M.f.

600.00

1 in stock

SKU: 1859 Category: Tags: , , , , , , ,

Description

Rome, 115 or 114 BC. AR denarius, 4.00 gr., 18.5 mm.

Obv.: Roma wearing helmet adorned with griffin to the right; behind: X (mark of value); in right field: M•CIPI•M•F.

Rev.: Victory in biga to the right, holding palm branch; below: rudder; in exergue: ROMA.

Ref.: Crawford 289/1; Sydenham 546; Babelon, Cipia 1.

Full weight denarius. Lightly toned with iridescent hues. Extremely Fine. 

Unusually large flan and complete.