Petillius Capitolinus, Denarius, 43 BC; AR (3,65 g; 18,8 mm; 8 h)

Bare head of bearded Jupiter r.; CAPITOLINVS downward behind; Rv. Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus: richly decorated hexastyle façade with ornamented pediment and garlands hanging within three openings; PETILLI[VS] in exergue. Crawford 487/1; Babelon (Petillia) 1; Sydenham 1149; CRI 173. Old cabinet tone. Slightly off-centre; a few areas of weakness, otherwise very fine / good very fine.

€ 30,00

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