L. Thorius Balbus AR Denarius. Rome, 105 BC. Head of Juno Sospita to right, wearing goat skin headdress; ISMR downwards behind / Bull charging right, G above, L•THORIV[S] below, BALBVS in exergue. Crawford 316/1 var. (no • in obv. legend); RSC Thoria 1 var. (same). 3.76g, 19mm, 2h.
Good Very Fine; banker's marks to both sides. An interesting variant in the obverse legend which is not noted in the references.
From the collection of Z.P., Austria.