Lot 1921
Anonymous. Silver Didrachm (7.15 g), ca. 264-255 BC. Rome. Diademed head of Hercules right, lion skin's tied about neck, club on shoulder. Reverse: ROMANO in exergue, she-wolf standing right, head left, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus. Crawford 20/1; Sydenham 6; RSC 8. Wonderful fine style, obverse a bit off-center, the reverse is superb. Lovely old cabinet tone. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $800 - 900
The Hanbery Collection; Purchased privately from F. Kovacs in the 1990s.
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