A. Albinus Sp.f. (ca. 96 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.93 gm, 3h). NGC AU S 5/5 - 5/5. Rome. ROMA, draped bust of Diana right, wearing stephane and necklace, hair bound and knotted on top, bow and quiver over shoulder / A•ALBINVS•S•F, three horsemen galloping left, shield in left hand, couched spear in right, trampling fallen warrior before. Crawford 335/9. Sydenham 613a. Postumia 4. Lustrous and lightly toned surfaces. Although it is unknown who moneyer of this series, according to Crawford, A. Postumius Sp.f. Albinus was perhaps someone killed in the Battle of Colline Gate in 82 BC, a battle that took place during the Sullan Civil War. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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