Cn. Carbo, 121 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.94 g, 12 h), Rome. Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet, pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind, X (mark of value). Rev. CARB / ROMA Jupiter driving galloping quadriga to right, hurling thunderbolt with his right hand and holding scepter and reins in his left. Babelon (Papiria) 7. Crawford 279/1. RBW 1102. Sydenham 415. Very attractively toned. The reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, good very fine.
From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl.