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| 169-158 BC - Roman Republic. Furius Purpurio AR Denarius / Luna in Biga |
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Attribution: Crawford 187/1; Furia 13; Sydenham 424
Date: 169-158 BC
Obverse: Head of Roma right in winged helmet, X (mark of value) behind
Reverse: Luna driving biga right, murex shell above; PVR below horses; ROMA within linear border in exergue
Size: 18.27mm
Weight: 4.08 grams
Rarity:  5
Description: toned good Fine+. The murex shell was used in the manufacture of a rich purple dye and alludes to the moneyer's name Purpurio.
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