WITHDRAWN. M. Aufidius Rusticus. 140 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.85 g, 9h). Revaluation issue. Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; XVI (mark of value) behind / Jupiter driving galloping quadriga right, holding whip, scepter, and reins. Crawford 227/1c; Sydenham 446; Aufidia 1. Good VF, darkly toned, light scuffs under tone on obverse, traces of deposits on reverse.
From the Bruce R. Brace Collection.
Only five moneyers use XVI as a mark of value on denarii.