★ Spectacular Scipio Africanus' Portrait ★

Cn. Blasio Cn.f. AR Denarius, 112-111 BC. Obv. Helmeted head right (Scipio Africanus the Elder or Blasio?); above, barred X; behind, bucranium; before, CN·BLASIO·CN·F. Rev. Jupiter standing facing between Juno and Minerva; in field, Θ; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 296/1c; B. (Cornelia) 19. AR. 3.74 g. 20.00 mm. A superb example of outstanding style, sharply struck on a broad flan. Lovely iridescent tone, with golden hues. EF.