

ROMA in monogram series. AE Quadrans, uncertain mint in South East Italy, c. 214 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA; before, ROMA in monogram; below, three pellets. Cr. 84/6. 10.14 g. 23.00 mm. Choice. Deep green patina. Scratch on obverse, otherwise. about EF. The dating of this coin has been suggested by Roberto Lippi, based on a new soon to be published study.