Pre-Long Beach Auction #80

M. Marcius Mn.f. Silver Denarius (3.93 g), 134 BC. Rome. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet ornamented with griffin's head; behind, modius; below chin, denomination. Reverse M (MAR)-C / RO-MA in two lines below, Victory, holding whip and reins, driving galloping biga right; below, two wheat ears dividing legend. Crawford 245/1; Sydenham 500; Marcia 8. Well struck, perfectly centered and lustrous. A touch of delicate golden toning adds to its appeal. Mint State.
Estimated Value $800 - 900.
Ex Nomisma 37 (4 October 2008), 96.