Q. Antonius Balbus. 83-82 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (19mm, 3.92 g, 4h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Jupiter right; S • C downward behind, uncertain letter below chin / Victory driving quadriga right, holding reins, palm frond, and wreath; I below; Q • (ANT)O • B(AL)B/PR in exergue. Crawford 364/1c; Sydenham 742a; Antonia 1b; cf. BMCRR Rome 2737-49 for type; RBW –. Beautiful iridescent toning. In NGC encapsulation, 4681749-002, graded Gem MS. Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5.
From the Richard Basler Collection.