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RRC 44/5 Group 2 "No Dot"
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Denomination: Denarius
Era: C. 211 BC
Metal: AR
Obverse: Head of Roma r.; splayed visor; X behind; beaded border
Reverse: Dioscuri riding r.; ROMA below in line border with curved left frame; Legend in semi-incuse style
Mint: Rome
Weight: 4.38 g
Reference: RRC 44/5
Provenance: Munz Zentrum 192, Sept 15, 2021, Lot 222
Brinkman/Debernardi Group 2. style of Dot variety but without dot (As more than half of this variety are). Stylistically very close to group 5 and easily misattributed as I did when when I bid on the coin. The distinguishing characteristic is the curved line on the left border around the legend ROMA.
Large flan, well centered, excellent style, and nicely toned. Two minor old scratches on reverse at 12:00, but strong VF.
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