

Anonymous post-semilibral series. AE Quadrans, 214 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion skin; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA; below, three pellets. Cr. 41/8b. 16.00 g. 27.00 mm. R. Rare and choice, struck on broad flan. Lovely green patina. Better in hand. Good VF/About EF. The dating of this coin has been suggested by Roberto Lippi, based on a new soon to be published study.