Bold Ancus Marcius Portrait


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 on aqueduct AQVAMAR (MAR ligate). Cr. 425/1; B. 28 (Marcia). 3.24 g. 19.00 mm. A superb example from masterly engraved dies. Minor die weakness on reverse, otherwise. about FDC.