(x) Roman Republic, Sulla's Second Civil War, C. Annius and L. Fabius Hispaniensis (82-81/0 BC), AR Denarius, 3.81g, 10h, Uncertain mint in Northern Italy, C. ANNI. T. F. T. N. PRO. COS EX. S.C., diademed and draped female bust right, caduceus behind, scales before, thunderbolt below, rev. Victory driving quadriga right, holding palm-branch, Q above, L. FABI. L. F. HISP. in exergue (BMC 9; RRC 366/1a; Sydenham 748; RCV 289; RSC Annia 2), a flair of toned lustre in recesses otherwise nicely struck up, almost extremely fine.
Provenance
The Peter Stagnetto Collection of Ancient Coins
Spink Numismatic Circular, February 2002, RM0656 - £95
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NGC 'Choice XF' (#5880398-019). Strike 4/5. Surface 4/5.
, https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/5880398-019/NGCAncients/
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This issue was struck by C. Annius for his military campaign against Q. Sertorius in Spain in 82BC.
Estimate: £60 - £100