Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd - Auction 60, Lot 244
Mn. Aquillius Mn.f. Mn.n. Silver Denarius (3.82 g), 65 BC
Rome. III VIR behind, VIRTVS before, helmeted and draped bust of Virtus right. Reverse: (MN) AQVIL (MN) F (MN) N, SICIL in exergue, the consul Man. Aquillius standing left, head right, raising a prostrate Sicilia before him, and holding shield. Crawford 401/1; Sydenham 798; Aquillia 2. Beautifully toned. NGC grade Ch AU; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. The types on this handsome denarius recall the virtue of the moneyer's grandfather, Mani...