TC: Rare denarius minted from "Public Silver"
$63.25
Jul-28-01
Seller tomcederlind 


L. Sentius C. f. . c. 101 BC. Silver Denarius, 21mm (3.79 gm). O: Helmeted
head of Roma, r.; 'ARG PVB' behind head. R: Jupiter in chariot, r.. cf.
Craw 325/1b. This rare issue is most unusual in that it carries a formula
that explicitly alludes to the fact that this coin was minted from "public
silver," metal owned by the Roman State. Rare, nicely toned and VF-EF.