Under review
GENS AURELIA / M. Aurelius Scaurus
- Obverse: M·AVRELI Head of Roma right, wearing phrygian helmet; behind, ROMA * (XVI in monogram).
- Reverse: Bearded warrior in fast biga right, holding shield, carnyx and reins and hurling spear; below, SCAVRI and in exergue, L·LIC·CN·DOM (D retrograd).
- Type: Denar
- State: EF
- Weight: 3,93 gr.
- Date: 118 BC
- Mint: Narbo
- Diameter: 19,50 mm.
- Die axis: 4 hs
- Crawford: 282/1
- Other Ref: Bab. Aurelia 20, Licinia 11 & Domitia 15; Syd. 523; Cr. 282/1 note (Vatican 2552); Cal. -; FFC 186.
- Source: NAC 61 (2011). Lot 1102.
- Comments:
An extremely rare variety. Ex NAC 9 (1996), 619.