Roman Republic. L. Postumius Albinus. Denarius AR 131 BC, Rome.
Obv. Helmeted head of Rome on the right, wearing the winged helmet; behind the head, apex (religious headdress of flamine); under the chin, value mark (XVI) in monogram.
Rev. L. POST. A (Lucius Postumius Albinus) / ROMA - Helmeted and cuirassed Mars holding a trophy on right shoulder and a long scepter in left hand in a quadriga galloping to right.
Catalogue references: B.1 (Postumia) - BMC/RR.1129 pl. 29/13 - CRR.472 (2) - RRC.252 /1 (A/47-R/59) - RSC.1 - RCV.128 (240$) - MRR.966 (200€) - CMDRR.1063 (300€)
3,86 g - 21 mm - Extremely Fine / SUP

Struck on broad flan and bears an old cabinet tone with rose-gold and aquamarine iridescence.