Roman Republic Denarius L. and C. Memmius L. f. Galeria Near Extremely Fine

Roman Republic denarius L. and C. Memmius L. f. Galeria struck at Rome 87 BC.  Well struck and nicely toned, near Extremely Fine. A superb coin.

The EX S.C on the obverse indicates that these coins were struck by special decree of the Senate (ex senatus consulto) as an addition to the regular issue struck by the moneyers that year. In this case it is likely for payments incurred during the Social War which ended in 87 BC.

Obverse: Head of Saturn left, harpa behind, control mark ::X in front, EX SC below
Reverse: Venus in biga, Cupid above, L. C. MEMIES .L.F /GAL in exergue
References: RRC 349/1, RSC Memmia 8, RCV 262
Diameter: 16mm
Weight: 3.86 grams

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