L. Thorius Balbus. Denarius circa 105, AR 20.3mm., 3.72g. Head of Juno Sospita r., wearing goat skin; behind, I.S·M·R. Rev. Bull butting r.; above, F and below, L·THORIVS. In exergue, BALBVS. Babelon Thoria 1. Sydenham 598. RBW –. Crawford 316/1.
Attractive old cabinet tone, minor marks and an almost invisible flan crack, otherwise Very Fine/Good Very Fine.
From the M.J. Collection.