Lot 2326

Description

L. Thorius Balbus, (c.105 B.C.), silver denarii, Rome mint, (3.77, 3.805, 3.77, 3.41 grams), obv. Juno of Lanuvium, wearing goat's skin to right, I.S.M.R behind, rev. bull charging to right, Cupid flies above, L.THORIVS below, ROMA in exergue, A above, (S.239, Cr.316/1, Syd.594); others with G, K and P above. Fine - very fine. (4)

Ex. Baldwin's London, October 5, 1987 for first and last, second Glendining's London, June 1, 1989 (lot 100 part), last Christie's London, October 13, 1992 (lot 632 part).