The Collection of Roman Republican Coins of a Student and his Mentor Part III M. Aurelius Cotta. Denarius 140, AR 3.73 g. Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind X and before, COTA. Rev. Hercules in biga of centaurs r., holding reins and club; each centaur carries a branch in l. hand. Below, M·AVRELI and ROMA in partial tablet. Babelon Aurelia 16. Sydenham 429. RBW 958. Crawford 229/1a. Scarce. Struck on a very broad flan and complete, wonderful iridescent tone. Extremely fine Ex SKA Bern sale 3, 1985, 338.
Price realized | 2'500 CHF |
Starting price | 800 CHF |
Estimate | 1'000 CHF |