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; C below, Q•ANTO•BALB PR (partially ligate) in two lines in exergue. Crawford 364/1d; BMCRR Rome 2753; RSC Antonia 1. 3.93g, 19mm, 6h.
Near Mint State; highly-detailed and attractive style on lustrous metal.
Ex Scipio Collection;
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Auction 11, 29 April 1998, lot 227.
Price realized | 950 GBP |
Starting price | 210 GBP |
Estimate | 350 GBP |