Gemini III, January 9th, 2007
Lot # 307  Realized: US$375 

C. Memmius C.f.. Denarius (3.78 gm). Rome, 56 BC. Head of Ceres 
right, wreathed with wheat ears; C MEMMI C F before / C MEMMIVS 
IMPERATOR divided by captive kneeling right before trophy of Eastern 
arms. Crawford 427/1. Sydenham 920. RSC Memmia 10. Nearly mint 
state. 

The reverse refers to the recent victories of the moneyer's uncle in 
Bithynia and Pontus. 

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Sold for high bid of $375 [ $431.25, or approx 333.35 EUR, £219.94


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