Roman Ram
bronzemat
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Latest addition to my collection is something I don't get to add much of, a Roman Republic.
At first I thought it was fake due to the tone/porus look but Curtis Clay ok'ed it.
L. Rustius. (74 B.C.)
AR Denarius
O: Helmeted head of Mars right; mark of value below chin.
R: Ram standing right. L RVSTI" in exergue.
Rome Mint
3.64g
19mm
Crawford 389/1; Sydenham 782; Rustia 1
At first I thought it was fake due to the tone/porus look but Curtis Clay ok'ed it.
L. Rustius. (74 B.C.)
AR Denarius
O: Helmeted head of Mars right; mark of value below chin.
R: Ram standing right. L RVSTI" in exergue.
Rome Mint
3.64g
19mm
Crawford 389/1; Sydenham 782; Rustia 1
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Great design. I hadn't seen that type before.
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I love Roman Republic silver.
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And that's a cool piece from an epic era.
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CU #3245 B.N.A. #428
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