Roman Republic. Anonymous. AR Didrachm, ca. 300/280-276 BC. Neapolis (?) mint. 7.3 gms. Bearded...
Roman Republic. Anonymous. AR Didrachm, ca. 300/280-276 BC. Neapolis (?) mint. 7.3 gms. Bearded head of Mars left wearing Corinthian helmet, rev. Horse's head right on base which is inscribed ROMANO, grain stalk at left. Craw.13/1, Syd. 1, RSC 4. The first silver coin of the Romans, produced around the time of Pyrrhus' invasion of Italy. Toned. Near Very Fine.
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Roman Republic. Anonymous. AR Didrachm, ca. 300/280-276 BC. Neapolis (?) mint. 7.3 gms. Bearded head of Mars left wearing Corinthian helmet, rev. Horse's head right on base which is inscribed ROMANO, grain stalk at left. Craw.13/1, Syd. 1, RSC 4. The first silver coin of the Romans, produced around the time of Pyrrhus' invasion of Italy. Toned. Near Very Fine.