★ Virtually as struck ★

C. Marius C.f. Capito, 81 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.99 g, 4 h), Rome. C•MARI•C•F•CAPIT•XXVII Draped bust of Ceres to right, wearing wreath of grain ears and pendant earring. Rev. Ploughman with a yoke of oxen standing left, holding goad in his right hand; above, XXVII; in exergue, S•C above frog. Babelon (Maria) 8. Crawford 378/1b. RBW 1402 var. (differing control marks). Sydenham 744a. Lustrous and beautifully toned. The reverse struck slightly off center and with some light deposits, otherwise, virtually as struck.

From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl.