Astarte S.A. > Web Auction 2Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 182

Price realized: 22 CHF   (Approx. 25 USD / 23 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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Lot description:


L. Scribonius Libo, 62 BC. Denarius (19.76 mm, 3.51 g), Rome. Diademed head of Bonus Eventus to right; behind, LIBO; before, BON EVENT. Rev. Puteal Scribonianum decorated with garland and two lyres; at base, hammer; above, PVTEAL; below, [SC]RIBON. Crawford 416/1a. Sydenham 928. Babelon (Scribonia), 427, 8. BMCRR I, 419, 3377. RBW 1500. Some scratches with deposits, otherwise, Very Fine.
The Puteal Scribonianum was located in the Forum Romanum in Ancient Rome. Puteals were round or square well-heads covering the opening of a well. The particular puteal represented on this coin was dedicated or renovated by a member of the Libo family.

Starting price: 20 CHF