★ Aufidius Rusticus' Denarius ★

M. Aufidius Rusticus. AR Denarius, 140 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, XVI downwards; below chin, RVS. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right; below, M·AVF (VF ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 227/1a; B. 1 (Aufidia); RRSC D 28a. AR. 3.81 g. 20.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Bright old cabinet tone. Good VF/VF. Ex Stack's 1978, Knobloch, 131. Ex NAC 78, 2014, 409. Sold but not paid in Artemide LIX.