Lot 47-083. Spurius Afranius. 150 B.C. AE as. Uncial standard. Rome mint. Ex RBW collection (not in previous sales).

Spurius Afranius. 150 B.C. AE as (33.1 mm, 23.48 g, 6 h). Uncial standard. Rome mint. Laureate head of Janus; I above / SAFRA / ROMA, prow of galley right; dolphin to right. Crawford 206/2; Sydenham 389. Fine. 

Ex RBW collection (not in previous sales). 

Crawford explains "Since there is never a point between S and AFRA, Safra should be regarded as the moneyer's cognomen (not otherwise known) rather than representing S(p). Afra(nius). p. 251, Roman Republican Coinage

 

Estimate:

$  75.00

Final Price:

$ 60.00 (4 bid(s))
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Bidding closed (Tuesday, 22 Dec 2015, 12:41:00)
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