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Lot 178. L. Marcius Philippus Denarius, Aquaeduct with equestrian statue reverse, 56 BC

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L. Marcius Philippus Denarius, Aquaeduct with equestrian statue reverse, 56 BC

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Bidding closed (Sunday, December 17th, 19:59:20 CET)
Current time: Monday, November 25th, 00:17:11 CET

Price realised: CHF 210.00 (2 bids)
Approx. EUR 225.58 / USD 235.01 / GBP 187.55

High bidder: Bidder 2

eAuction #58, Lot 178. Estimate: CHF 250.00

L. Marcius Philippus. AR Denarius (18-20 mm, 3.82 g), Roma 56 BC.
Obv. Head of Ancus Marcius right, wearing diadem; behind, lituus; below, ANCVS.
Rev. Aqueduct, on which stands equestrian statue; at horse's feet, flower; on left, PHILIPPVS downwards; within arches of aqueduct, AQVA MAR (ligate).
Craw. 425/1; BMCRR Rome 3890.

Nicely toned, well centered and sharply struck. Good extremely fine.

The Aqua Marcia was, according to legend, built by Ancus Marcius (Pliny, NH XXXI, 41).

Purchased privately from SKA Bern (Credit Suisse).



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