C. Maianius. 153 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.96 g, 12h). Rome mint. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet, ornamented with griffin’s head, the visor in three pieces, single-pendant earring, and pearl necklace, hair arranged in three symmetrical locks; X (mark of value) behind / Victory, holding whip in right hnad and reins in left, driving galloping biga right; C MAIANI below, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 203/1a; Sydenham 427; Maiania 1; BMCRR Italy 434; Kestner 1948-9; RBW 870. Iridescent toning, remnants of collector’s inventory number and metal flaws on obverse, slight doubling in legend on reverse. EF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
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