L. Censorinus. AR Denarius, 82 BC. D/ Laureate head of Apollo right; to left, fulmen. R/ L. CENSOR. The satyr Marsyas standing left, with right arm raised and holding wine-skirt over shoulder; behind, column bearing statue on top; to right, traces of VII (weakly struck). Cr. 363/1a (Pair number 35, Tab. XXIX, RRC I); B. (Marcia) 24. AR. g. 4.13 mm. 17.00 RRRR. Of the highest rarity. Perfectly centred on overweight flan and superb. Lovely light iridescent cabinet tone. EF.
Undoubtedly the finest of three specimens known, of which only two in private hands.