Roman Republic, M. Baebius Tampilus, Denarius 137 BC, Rome

Roman Republic. M. Baebius Tampilus. Denarius 137 BC, Rome. Silver 4 g.; 18.4 mm.
Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma to left, with necklace of pearls. X (denomination mark) below chin. Obverse caption: TAMPIL / X //
Reverse: Apollo driving galloping quadriga, right, holding bow and arrow with reins in left hand and branch in right hand. Reverse caption: ROMA // M·BAEBI·Q·F

Crawford 236/1c.

Superb specimen, nice grey patina. Mint state MS 60-62