★ Two gladiators fighting ★

T. Didius, 113-112 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.91 g, 5 h), Rome. Head of Roma to right, wearing crested and winged helmet; behind, monogram of ROMA; below, star (mark of value). Rev. T•DEIDI Two gladiators fighting, each holding shield, the one on the left attacks with a flail, the other with a staff or sword. Babelon (Didia) 2. Crawford 294/1. RBW 1134. Sydenham 550. Attractively toned. Very fine.

From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, ex Negrini 33, 1 June 2011, 263 (with original ticket).