Roman Empire - City Commemorative - Wolf and Twins AE4 > Lot No. 323

Description:
Lyons. 330-333 AD. Obv: VRBS ROMA, helmeted and mantled bust of Roma left. Rev: no legend, She-wolf standing left, head right, suckling Romulus and Remus. Two stars above, mintmark PLG in exergue.

Measurements:
Bronze, 2.40 grams, 17.92 mm.

Condition:
Good extremely fine; very rare (R2).

References:
RIC VII Lyons 242/275 (R2); cf Sear 3894.

Estimate: £20 - 30 (EUR 20 - 40; USD 30 - 50)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £18