Roman Republic, Anonymous. Rome, circa 225-214 BC. AR quadrigatus, 6.19 gr., 24 mm. Obv.: laureate janiform head of the Dioskouri. Rev.: Jupiter, holding sceptre and hurling thunderbolt, in fast quadriga to the right, driven by Victory; below: ROMA incuse on raised tablet. Ref.: Crawford 28/3; Sydenham 64. Well struck on a broad flan. Extremely Fine. A beautiful, early example of this enigmatic series. Acquired in the 1990’s from Centro Numismatico, Switzerland; from the Hohmann collection. |