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24 May 2020
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Starting Price: 50 CHF
Hammer Price:  50 CHF
Lot 727

C. Memmius C.f, 56 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.60 g, 11 h), Rome. C• MEMMI• C• F Head of Ceres to right, wearing wreath of grain ears and earring. Rev. C•MEMMIVS / IMPERATOR Trophy of arms with, at its base, captive kneeling to right, his hands tied behind his back. Babelon (Memmia) 10. Crawford 427/1. Sydenham 920. Multiple banker's marks on the obverse, otherwise, good fine.



The reverse relates to the moneyer’s uncle, C. Memmius L.f., the commander of the victorious Roman forces in Bithynia in the early 50s BC, who received the title imperator for them in 57. This coin was struck shortly thereafter in commemoration.

Online bidding closes: 24 May 2020, 21:03:30 CEST Current Date & Time: 29 Mar 2024, 15:00:40 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:50 CHF by Mailbidder4097 (1 bid)
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