Description
Roman Republic, L. Antestius Gragulus, Silver Denarius (3.83g, 19mm), Rome mint 136 BC. Obverse: Head of Roma facing to the right, wearing winged Attic helmet, mark of value to lower right field, “GRAG” downward to left. Reverse: Jupiter, holding thunder aloft in right hand and sceptre in left, commands quadriga which advances to the right, moneyer’s name “L·ANTES” (‘ANTE’ ligated) below, “ROMA” in exergue. Crawford-238/1; Sydenham-451. An exceptional offering in terms of preservation, the unfortunate pitting on the obverse could be overlooked when considering the most noteworthy rendition of Jupiter commanding a quadriga on the reverse, details Extremely Fine.
