Vulcan

L. Aurelius Cotta, 105 B.C.

AR Serrate denarius, 3.94g. 20mm.   Draped bust of Vulcan to right wearing laureate cap; tongs over shoulder; star behind; all within wreath.  Rev. L COT. Eagle standing to right on thunderbolt; wreath around; I in field to right.   CR 314/1c. Syd. 577a.  RBW_.  Luster under light toning. 

Provenance/Pedigrees:
Ex: NAC, Zurich, Auction 4, 1991, lot 204
Ex: NAC, Zurich, Auction 9, 1996, lot 629
Ex: Aureo and Calico, Barcelona, Auction 319, Alba Longa collection, lot 151

 

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about Extremely Fine/Very Fine $1,700.