Roman Republic M Baebius Qf Tamphilus 137 BC Silver Denarius VF35 ANACS

7210855 | Roman Republic M. Baebius, Q.F. Tamphilus 137 BC Silver Denarius. Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma facing left. Reverse: Apollo in quadriga, holding a laurel-branch, bow and arrow. Rome Mint. Very Fine 35 ANACS.

"An innovative type, with Roma's head turned in the opposite direction and Apollo making his first appearance on a Roman denarius. The reversal of the positions of ROMA and the moneyer's name was also a novelty."

Roman Coins and Their Values by David R Sear