Vulcan

L. Aurelius Cotta, 105 B.C. rare variety

AR Denarius, 3.59g. 19mm.   Draped bust of Vulcan to right wearing laureate cap; tongs and star behind; all within wreath.   Rev. L COT. Eagle standing to left on a thunderbolt; all within wreath. CR 314/1a. RBW 1163.  This is an extremely rare variety without control marks.  Crawford notes only one die pair for this issue.  Toned.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Graham collection, purchased from Spink in 1987.

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about Extremely Fine/Very Fine $2,250.