★ An excellent denarius of Q. Thermus M.f ★

Q. Thermus M.f, 103 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 4.00 g, 10 h), Rome. Head of Mars to left, wearing crested helmet decorated with two volutes and a plume. Rev. Q• THE RM• MF Two warriors fighting, each armed with sword and shield; the one on the left protects a fallen comrade, the other wears horned helmet. Babelon (Minucia) 19. Crawford 319/1. RBW 1174. Sydenham 592. An excellent piece, lightly toned, well centered an very well preserved. Extremely fine.

From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, acquired from Calicó (with collector's ticket).