Bronze sextans of Valerius, Rome, 169 BC - 158 BC. 2011.77.60

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2011.77.60

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Obverse: Bust of Mercury to r., with two pellets above.
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Reverse: VAL/ ROMA - Prow to r., with two pellets in front.

Physical Description

  • Axis: 9

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 4.77
    • Diameter (in mm): 19

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2011.77.60
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Purchase from Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 61, 5-6 Oct. 2011, Lot 816. Ex RBW Collection, ex D. Devine in Jan. 1990.

Notes

  • Green patina, exceedingly rare.

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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