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3006
L. Sempronius Pitio. Silver Denarius (3.54 g),
148 BC.
Rome. PITIO behind, head of Roma
right, wearing winged helmet ornamented
with griffin’s head; below chin, X (denomina-
tion).
Reverse:
L SEM[P] below, ROMA in re-
lief in linear frame in exergue, the Dioscuri on
horseback riding right, each holding couched
spear. Crawford 216/1; Sydenham 402; Sem-
pronia 2. A superb specimen, needle sharp and
perfectly centered; all lightly toned.
Mint State.
Estimated Value............................ $1,000 - 1,200
Ex NAC 61 (5-6 October 2011), 922.
3007
Anonymous. Silver Denarius (4.09 g), 143 BC.
Rome.
Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet ornamented
with griffin’s head; behind, X (denomination).
Reverse:
ROMA in exergue, Diana, holding torch and reins, driv-
ing galloping biga of stags right; below, crescent below.
Crawford 222/1; Sydenham 438; RSC 101. Well struck,
perfectly centered and lightly toned.
Nearly Mint State.
Estimated Value................................................ $800 - 900
Ex NAC 61 (5-6 October 2011), 942.
