RIC VII, LYONS 247, URBS ROMA, MINTMARK VARIETY [IRREGULAR COIN]
OBVERSE
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VRBS-ROMA [VRBS ROMA]; bust l., helmet with plume (see CORRIGENDA, VOL. VII, p. 88), wearing imperial cloak.
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REVERSE
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She-wolf stg. l., suckling twins; two stars above. PLG in exergue.
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NOT IN RIC
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MINTMARK VARIETY. Coin similar to LYONS 247 except for misplaced dot. It could be an engraver's error, unlisted m.m. variety or an ancient imitation. Note, however, quite good style and lettering.
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NOTES
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Weight 1.74 g; diameter 14.5 mm. Coin sold on CGB Monnaies 36 (lot 885) in October 2008 for EUR 250.
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