Sardinia, Turris Libisonis. M. Lurius. As, 15.99g. (7h). Turris Libisonis, c. 46-40 BC. Obv: Bare male head right; plow below. Rx: Hexastyle temple facade. RPC 622. Sear, Imperators 511. FITA 205-206. Fine.
Ex Randy Haviland Collection.
Rare. The authors of RPC suggest that the portrait is that of M. Lurius, Octavian's governor and presumed founder of Turris Libisonis.