L. Manlius Torquatus. Denarius; L. Manlius Torquatus; 82 BC, Denarius, 4.01g. Cr-367/5, Syd-757, RSC Manlia-4. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r., L MANLI before, PRO Q before. Rx: Sulla in walking quadriga r., crowned by Victory who flies above, L SVLLA IM in exergue. The moneyer served under Sulla during the Mithradatic War. The type depicts the triumph granted to Sulla.A near perfect specimen of this historically interesting coin, which, though common, usually comes rather worn, and with loss of portions of its types and legends due to off-center striking and the small size of its flans . MS
($1500)