ROMAN REPUBLICAN. C. Malleolus C.f. 118 B.C. AR denarius. 3.75 gm. 18 mm. Rome mint. Helmeted head of Mars right; mallet above, X (mark of value) below chin / Naked warrior standing left, holding spear and resting right foot on cuirass; to right, tablet divided into two compartments, Π (retrograde and sideways) in right-hand compartment, C MAL below; trophy in left field. Crawford 335/3g. Sydenham 615c. RSC Poblicia 7. Very Fine; pleasing iridescent toning; slightly rough surfaces; reverse struck slightly off center. Rare.

Ex Davissons Auction 6 (29 February 1996) lot 172.