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GENS MEMMIA / C. Memmius C. f.



A-082-002-2005 Cr. 427/2
  • Obverse: C·MEMMI·C·F· – QVIRINVS Laureate head of Quirinus right.
  • Reverse: MEMMIVS· AED·CERIALIA·PREIMVS·FECIT Ceres seated left, holding torch in left hand and corn ear in right; at her feet, snake.
  • Type: Denar
  • State: FDC
  • Weight: 3,80 gr.
  • Date: 56 BC
  • Mint: Roma
  • Diameter: 19,80 mm.
  • Die axis: 9 hs
  • Crawford: 427/2
  • Other Ref: Bab. Memmia 9; Syd. 921; Cal. 916; FCC 916.
  • Source: NAC 114 (05-2019), lot 461
  • Comments:

    An absolutely spectacular portrait of masterly style perfectly struck and centred on a full flan. Virtually as struck and Fdc. Ex LHS sale 100, 2007, 411.