Beautifully Detailed Reverse Die
L. Marcius Philippus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 56 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Ancus Marcius right; on the left, lituus; below, ANCVS. Rev. Equestrian statue right, on aqueduct; at horse's feet, flower; on the left, PHILIPPVS; within arches of aqueduct, AQVAMAR (MAR ligate). Cr. 425/1; B. 28-29 (Marcia). 3.98 g. 18.50 mm. An outstanding example of full weight, from masterfully engraved dies, with an impressive portrait and a marvellously detailed and perfectly centred reverse.Brilliant with underlying luster. Rare as such. Good EF.