

Roman Republic. Anonymous. Debased or Plated Didrachm or Quadrigatus (Bronze, 18.03 mm, 2.63 g). South-East Italy (?). Circa 225-217 BC. Laureate Janiform head of the Dioscouri. Rev. ROMA (incuse on raised tablet), Jupiter holding thunderbolt and scepter, in quadriga driven right by Victory. Cf. Crawford 28/3; Sydenham 68. Untouched green patina. About Very Fine. Rare forgery from the Hannibalic era.