Q. Antonius Balbus AR Serrate Denarius. Rome, 83-82 BC. Laureate head of Jupiter to right; S•C behind / Victory driving quadriga to right, holding reins, wreath, and palm-frond; H below, Q•ANTO•BALB PR (partially ligate) in two lines in exergue. Crawford 364/1d; BMCRR Rome 2753; RSC Antonia 1. 3.89g, 20mm, 9h.
Near Mint State; attractive old cabinet tone.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., Auction XX, 29 October 2020, lot 418;
Ex Spink & Son Ltd, Auction 19004, 27 March 2019, lot 194.
Price realized | 600 GBP |
Starting price | 180 GBP |
Estimate | 300 GBP |