

Northern Apulia, Luceria. L series. AE Quadrans, c. 211-208 BC. D/ Head of Mercury right, wearing petasos, three pellets above, L below. R/ Prow right; above, ROMA; below, three pellets. Cr. 97/13d. 9.84 g. 35.00 mm. RRR. Choice example of this extremely rare issue. Apparently the fifth specimen known. Deep green patina. Good VF.