Watch List notes:

L. Thorius Balbus, 105 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.83 g, 4 h), Rome. I•S•M•R Head of Juno Sospita to right, wearing goat-skin headdress. Rev. L•THORIVS / BALBVS Bull charging to right; above, L. Babelon (Thoria) 1. Crawford 316/1. RBW 1168 var. (differing control). Sydenham 598. A lustrous and wonderfully toned piece. Good extremely fine.


From an old Swiss collection, privately acquired from Numiphil Basel in the 1960s or1970s (with original ticket).