Pre-Long Beach Auction #80

L. Sempronius Pitio. Silver Denarius (3.54 g), 148 BC. Rome. PITIO behind, head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet ornamented with griffin's head; below chin, X (denomination). Reverse L SEM[P] below, ROMA in relief in linear frame in exergue, the Dioscuri on horseback riding right, each holding couched spear. Crawford 216/1; Sydenham 402; Sempronia 2. A superb specimen, needle sharp and perfectly centered; all lightly toned. Mint State.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
Ex NAC 61 (5-6 October 2011), 922.