C. Publicius Malleolus, A. Postumius Sp. f. Albinus and L. Metellus. Denarius 96 (?), AR 18mm., 3.91g. Helmeted head of Mars r.; above, hammer and below chin, Ú. Rev. C MAL Naked warrior standing l., holding spear and placing r. foot on cuirass; in l. field, trophy and on r., prow. Babelon Poblicia 6. Sydenham 615. Crawford 335/3b.
Attractive old cabinet tone, Good Very Fine.
Ex John Quincy Adams sold by Hass. Historical Socitey, Stack's 5 March 1971, 482. From the E.E. Clain-Stefanelli collection.
In addition, winning bids of EEC clients for this coin are subject to a 5% fee on hammer price as a reimbursement for import duty paid to HMRC.