L. Julius Bursio AR Denarius. Rome, 85 BC. Male head right, with the attributes of Apollo, Mercury and Neptune; stylus behind / Victory in quadriga right, holding reins in left hand and wreath in right; control numeral above, L•IVLI•BVRSIO in exergue. Crawford 352/1a; RSC Julia 5. 4.35g, 20mm, 2h.
Near Extremely Fine. Centrally struck on a large flan ensuring all details are present. Lightly toned and lustrous metal, with iridescent highlights. An extremely attractive example in hand.
From the Andrew McCabe Collection;
Ex Raffaele Negrini 42, 17 March 2017, lot 256 with Italian export permit issued at Rome, no.11875 dated 5 May 2017.