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A-0072 Furius Purpurio AR DenariusUnavailable • Coins, non-U.S. currency
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Roman Republic. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.81g). Mint: Rome. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma right; X behind Rev: Luna in biga right; murex shell above; PVR below; ROMA Ref: Crawford 187/1; RRSC B136A, B136B; Varbanov 761 The ancient patrician gens Furia, originally called the Fusia gens, produced numerous magistrates and military leaders. The murex shell on Furian coinage alludes to Tyrian purple dye, a highly valuable pigment extracted from the mollusc and associated with wealth and elite status, directly referencing the family cognomen Purpurio. All coins guaranteed for life. (301) 542-4840

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