Roman Republic, C. Marius Capito, Denarius serratus 81 BC, Rome

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Roman Republic. C. Marius Capito. Denarius Serratus 81 BC, Rome. Silver 3.9 g.; 18.2 mm.
Obverse: Bust of Ceres, wearing grain wreath, single-pendant earring, draped, right. Dolphin below chin. Obverse caption: CAPIT · XXXXV (Control-number) //
Reverse:  Ploughman pushing yoke of oxen to left. Reverse caption: XXXXV (Control-number) // C·MARI·C·F / S·C

Crawford: 378/1c. Babelon Maria 9; Sydenham 744b; RBW 1404 and RRC 378/1c.

Magnificent Denarius serratus, with excellent centering and very interesting type. In addition, the control symbol under the chin is one of the rarest. Covered with a superb cabinet patina.
Almost uncirculated AU 55-58

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Ex Faune d'Argent Collection.

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