★ Marius Triumphator ★

C. Fundanius. AR Denarius, 101 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, control letter. Rev. Male figure (Marius?) in walking quadriga right, youth on nearest horse; above, Q; in exergue, C. FVNDAN. Cr. 326/1; B. 1. AR. 3.79 g. 18.00 mm. Perfectly centred, brilliant with underlying luster and lightly toned, with a hint of iridescence. Insignificant area of flatness on reverse, otherwise. EF. The reverse probably refers to the expedition of Marius against the Cimbri and the Teutones.