Some where in the basement of Palazzo Massimo lurks this coin seen by Bahrfeldt and illustrated by Garrucci. It comes from Vicarello hence my present interest.
The under type is said to be HN Italy 680, Luceria:
The problem is that right now this Lucerian coin is dated to c. 217-211 BCE way too late to be an undertype for RRC 16.
So what is going on?!
- Lucerian coin is earlier that previously thought (RRC 16 is firmly dated)
- Identification of under type is wrong.
- Some other scenario?!
If I ever get into see coins in this collection this is now top of my list for personal inspection….
Liv Mariah Yarrow 