★ Outstanding Fourrèe Contemporary Counterfeit ★

L. Thorius Balbus. Fourrèe Denarius, 105 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat-skin; behind, I·S·M·R. Rev. Bull charging right; above, S; below, L·THORIVS; in exergue, BALBVS. Cr. 316/1; B. (Thoria) 1. AR/AE. 3.45 g. 19.00 mm. A superb example, of unusual style, perfectly centred on a broad flan. Plating broken in almost invisible spots on obverse, revealing base core, otherwise. EF.