Lot 597
M. Aburius M.f. Geminus. 132 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.93 g, 12h). Rome mint. Superb EF.
Sold
$5,000
Est.
$750
Starting Bid: $450
Live Auction
Triton XXVIII
Live bidding began Jan 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST
Description
M. Aburius M.f. Geminus. 132 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.93 g, 12h). Rome mint. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet, ornamented with griffin’s head, the visor in three pieces and peaked, single-pendant earring, and pearl necklace, hair falling in three locks; GEM downward to left, mark of value below chin / Sol, radiate, wearing cloak, driving galloping quadriga right, holding whip in right hand and reins in left; M • (AB)(VR)I below, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 250/1; Sydenham 487; Aburia 6; BMCRR Rome 995-7; Kestner 2260-3; RBW 1027. Attractive vibrant iridescent toning. Superb EF.

Ex Áureo & Calicó 319 (7 November 2018), lot 65; Numismatica Ars Classica 21 (17 May 2001), lot 201; Numismatica Ars Classica 11 (29 April 1998), lot 190.


The final winners of all Triton XXVIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2025.

Triton XXVIII – Session Three – Lot 558–829 will be held Wednesday morning, 15 January 2025 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.


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