Lot 2365
Manlia Scantilla, wife of Didius Julianus, AD 193. AR Denarius minted at Rome during the brief reign of 66 days. Draped bust right of Manlia Scantilla. Reverse: Juno standing left, peacock at feet to left. RIC 7a; BMC 11; C. 2. Very Rare. Superb Extremely Fine.
This exceptional denarius, portraying the wife of Didius Julianus, was struck on a full, round flan; it is normally seen in low grade with flan cracks and/or porosity.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.
Ex Triton VI (14 I 03), lot 906; Triton X (9 I 07), lot 653.
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