The Caesarians - L. Livineius Regulus, Denarius, Rome, 42 BC; AR (g 4,12; mm 18; h 12); Head of L. Regulus (Pr.) r., Rv. Gladiatorial scene: in foreground, lion charging to r. toward a combatant who spears it; in background on l., a wounded bear sits to r.; on r., another gladiator, holding sword and shield, defends himself against a tiger charging to l.; in ex. L REGVLVS. Crawford 494/30; Livineia 12; Sydenham 1112.
Rare. Cabinet tone; about extremely fine.

Ex Baldwin's & M&M, The New York Sale III, 7 December 2000, lot 581.