Rome, circa 137 BC, AR denarius, 3.88 gr., 18.6 mm. Obv: helmeted and draped bust of Mars to the right; behind neck: X, in outer left field: TI •VET ligate. Rev: oath-taking scene: youth kneeling to the left between two warriors pointing with their swords to a pig which he holds; above: ROMA. Ref: Crawford 234/1; Sydenham 527.
Lightly toned, minor scratching on reverse. Very Fine. |