★ Struck on an exceptionally broad flan ★

L. Scipio Asiagenus, 106 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 4.00 g, 4 h), Rome. Laureate head of Jupiter to left; below chin, M. Rev. L•SCIP•ASIAG Jupiter driving galloping quadriga to right, hurling thunderbolt with his right hand and holding scepter and reins in his left. Babelon (Cornelia) 24. Crawford 311/1b. RBW -. Sydenham 576a. A beautiful piece, very attractively toned and struck on an exceptionally broad flan. Minor weakness and with a few faint scratches, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, ex Hess 249, 13 November 1979, 267.