P. Licinius Crassus M.f, 55 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.91 g, 10 h), Rome. S.C Laureate and diademed head of Venus to right. Rev. P CRASSVS M F Female figure (Roma?) standing facing, holding spear in her left hand and leading a horse left by bridle held in her right; at her feet, cuirass and shield. Babelon (Licinia) 18. Crawford 430/1. Sydenham 929. Lustrous and sharp. Areas on the obverse and reverse flatly struck, and with numerous hairline scratches on obverse and reverse , otherwise, extremely fine.
From the collection of W. F. Stoecklin, Amriswil, Switzerland, acquired from Münzen und Medaillen AG in Basel prior to 1975.
Price realized | 360 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |