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3010
M. Aburius M.f. Geminus. Silver Denarius (3.9
g), 132 BC.
Rome. GEM behind, head of Roma
right, wearing winged helmet ornamented with
griffin’s head; below chin, denomination.
Re-
verse:
M (AB)(VR)I below, ROMA in exergue,
Sol, holding whip and reins, driving galloping
quadriga right. Crawford 250/1; Sydenham 487;
Aburia 6. Lustrous and well centered.
Mint State.
Estimated Value.............................. $1,000 - 1,200
Ex Gorny & Mosch 190 (11 October 2010), 422.
3011
Q. Caecilius Metellus. Silver Denarius (3.89 g), 130 BC.
Rome. Q (ME)
(TEL) behind, head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet ornamented
with griffin’s head; below chin, denomination.
Reverse:
ROMA in exergue,
Jupiter, holding thunderbolt, reins and branch, driving slowquadriga right.
Crawford 256/1; Sydenham 509; Caecilia 21. Boldly struck and well cen-
tered. Traces of luster present and lightly toned.
Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value ........................................................................... $600 - 700
