Ancient Coins: ROMAN REPUBLICAN BRONZE: Rome, Cast Semis, Libral Series; rare variety

AE Semis, 140.12g. 52mm. c.225-217 B.C. Laureate head of Saturn to left; S below as mark of denomination.  Rev. Prow of ship to right; sideways S above. CR 35/2var. Sydenham 73var. RBW 86v.  Haeberlin 38.24 and plate 17,5.   Rare variety with the S on the reverse positioned sideways.    Attractive dark green patina.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Sternberg, Zurich, Auction XIV, 1984, lot 189.

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