ROMAN REPUBLIC. Anonymous. AE Aes Grave As (281.87 gms), Rome Mint, ca. 225-217 B.C. CHOICE VERY FINE.Cr-35/1; TV-51; Syd-71; HN Italy-337. Obverse: Bearded head of Janus; -- (mark of value) below; all on a raised disk; Reverse: Prow of galley right; I (mark of value) above; all on a raised disk. An incredibly attractive example of this ever popular type, offering great detail remaining along with an immensely enticing apple green patina. A tremendous opportunity for a resoundingly wonderful specimen of this strongSCARCE/strong, increasingly difficult to encounter issue--especially in the United States.Ex: Stacks (1/2010) Lot # 310.
