★ A very rare sestertius ★

Anonymous, 214-212 BC. Sestertius (Silver, 12 mm, 1.00 g, 11 h), Luceria. Head of Roma to right, wearing Phrygian helmet; behind, IIS. Rev. ROMA The Dioscuri riding on horseback to right. Crawford 98A/3. RBW 434. Sydenham 177. Very rare. Beautifully toned. Flan crack and struck somewhat off center, otherwise, very fine.

Ex Leu Web Auction 7, 23 February 2019, 968 and from the S. Pozzi Collection, privately purchased from K. Alber and previously acquired from E. Dietrich, Zurich.