Mn. Aquillius Mn.f. Mn.n, 65 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.86 g, 7 h), Rome. VIRTVS III VIR Draped bust of Virtus to right, wearing crested helmet decorated with a plume. Rev. MN AQVIL MN F MN N / SICIL Warrior standing front, head to right, holding shield in his left hand and lifting up fallen figure with his right. Babelon (Aquillia) 2. Crawford 401/1. RBW 1443. Sydenham 798. Nicely toned. The obverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, nearly very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket).