Watch List notes:

M. Aemilius Lepidus AR Denarius. Rome, 61 BC. Laureate and diademed female bust (of Venus?) right; palm branch behind / Equestrian statue of M. Aemilius Lepidus to right, holding trophy over shoulder; M•LEPIDVS in exergue. Crawford 419/1c; BMCRR Rome 3644; RSC Aemilia 21; Sydenham 828b. 3.58g, 20mm, 5h.

Near Mint State; attractive light cabinet tone. A very rare variety without the full reverse legend; only 4 other examples on CoinArchives.

Ex Alba Longa Collection;
Ex Leu Numismatik AG, Auction 86, 5 May 2003, lot 693 (hammer: CHF 2,600).