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Lot 81: ROMAN REPUBLIC: A Large Roman Aes Rude - Very Early Roman Currency 
AUCTION: Sale 300 - US Sale
- Sold Winning Bid: $150
- 1 Bid(s)
Description
A large Roman bronze Aes Rude, Central Italy, c. 5th - 4th Century BC, (143.53g. 48x48x23mm) irregular as produced with a dark green-black patina as found. Close to half a Roman pound. Lacking marks of value, the Romans and other peoples, such as the Umbrians, bartered with these irregular lumps of bronze via the use of scales. A large and attractive example!
Lot Details
- Offered By: VAuctions
- Lot #: 81
- Listing #: 239328
- Closed: Thursday, May 2, 2013 5:53:20 PM CT
- Estimate: $250