The Prawn As
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Prawn series. AE As, c. 179-170 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, mark of value I. Rev. Prow right; above, prawn; before, mark of value I and below, ROMA. Cr. 156/3. 23.54 g. 30.00 mm. RRR. Cleaning marks. Extremely rare, very seldom offered and in excellent condition for issue (see the RBW Collection example, NAC 61, 2011, 685). Nice light green patina. About VF.