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Lot 256: Roman Republic Aes Formatum / 3 Roman Pounds 
AUCTION: Ancient Imports (Auction 304)
- Sold Winning Bid: $870
- 3 Bid(s)
Description
Attribution: Haeberlin plate 2
Date: 500-300 BC
Obverse: Green and earthen patina
Reverse: same as obverse
Size: 110mm
Weight: 1012 grams
Notes: A nice example of this early cast Roman coinage. It seems that these are found in 3, 6 and 12 pound sizes. This was an early attempt to standardize weight values for trade within the emerging republic.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Marc Breitsprecher
- Lot #: 256
- Listing #: 186141
- Closed: Thursday, March 6, 2014 6:07:30 PM CT
- Estimate: $1,200