Lot 3735
Sale 109 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Q. Antonius Balbus, (c.83-2 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.69 g), obv. Jupiter laureate head to right, S C behind, rev. Victory in quadriga to right, Q ANTO BALB/PR in exergue, D under horses, (S.279, Cr.364/1d, Syd.742b, RSC Antonina 1). Toned, good very fine.
Ex D.J.Foster Collection.
This moneyer was appointed praetor in Sardinia in 82 B.C., but his Marian party associations made him a target for Sulla's legate L. Phillipus who drove him from the position and had him killed.
- Estimate
- $120
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $260