Roman Republic, Italy. M. Vargunteius, Rome, c. 130 BC
AR Denarius, 3.92g (19mm, 1h).
Head of Roma to r., wearing winged helmet ornamented with gryphon’s head, visor in three pieces and peaked, earring, and pearl necklace, hair falling in three locks; M • VAR G behind, mark of value below chin / Jupiter driving triumphal quadriga to r., holding palm frond in r. hand and thunderbolt in l.; ROMA in exergue
Pedigree: Ex ACR sale 3, 2011, lot 176. export license from Italy.
References: RPC 257/1. BMCRR Rome 1068. Babelon vargunteia 1. Synd 507. Calciati 2001, 345
Grade: Lustrous metal with good strike. Some dark oxidation around the horses on reverse. Good EF
US1129 - 58975
AR Denarius, 3.92g (19mm, 1h).
Head of Roma to r., wearing winged helmet ornamented with gryphon’s head, visor in three pieces and peaked, earring, and pearl necklace, hair falling in three locks; M • VAR G behind, mark of value below chin / Jupiter driving triumphal quadriga to r., holding palm frond in r. hand and thunderbolt in l.; ROMA in exergue
Pedigree: Ex ACR sale 3, 2011, lot 176. export license from Italy.
References: RPC 257/1. BMCRR Rome 1068. Babelon vargunteia 1. Synd 507. Calciati 2001, 345
Grade: Lustrous metal with good strike. Some dark oxidation around the horses on reverse. Good EF
US1129 - 58975
AR Denarius, 3.92g (19mm, 1h).
Head of Roma to r., wearing winged helmet ornamented with gryphon’s head, visor in three pieces and peaked, earring, and pearl necklace, hair falling in three locks; M • VAR G behind, mark of value below chin / Jupiter driving triumphal quadriga to r., holding palm frond in r. hand and thunderbolt in l.; ROMA in exergue
Pedigree: Ex ACR sale 3, 2011, lot 176. export license from Italy.
References: RPC 257/1. BMCRR Rome 1068. Babelon vargunteia 1. Synd 507. Calciati 2001, 345
Grade: Lustrous metal with good strike. Some dark oxidation around the horses on reverse. Good EF
US1129 - 58975
