 Anonymous. Didrachm, 241-235 B.C. Helmeted head of Mars r., gryphon on helmet, no club. Rv. Horse's head r. with bridle; sickle behind, ROMA below. 6.65 grams. Craw.25/1. Pleasing medium gray. Extremely Fine. Well-centered and boldly struck, this rare and attractive coin exemplifies the Italian-Greek influence on the silver coinage of the otherwise culturally backward early Roman Republic. (Est. $2,000-$2,500)
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