Description
It is noted that Private Spires was invalided to England
The medals are near mint
He was entitled to wear a wound stripe
Nice old green patina
Obverse: Forepart of lion right
Roman republic. M Furius L f Philus. Denarius. 119BC It is noted that PrivateObv. M FOVRI L F; laureate head of JanusRev. Roma standing left, holding transverse spear and crowning trophy of Gallic arms and carnyx; star above; PHLI in exergue; ROMA to right 3. 62g. Near very fine.