L. Rubrius Dossenus AR Denarius. Rome, 87 BC. Helmeted bust of Minerva to right, wearing aegis; [DOS behind] / Triumphal quadriga with side panel decorated with eagle on thunderbolt; Victory [with outspread wings] in biga above; L•RVBRI in exergue. Crawford 348/3; BMCRR Rome 2455; RSC Rubria 3. 4.35g, 17mm, 3h.
Good Very Fine; attractive old cabinet tone.
Ex Julien Poinsott Collection (1844-1900) and Louis Poinsott Collection (1879-1967).
Both Julien and Louis Poinsott were prominent archaeologists and were particularly known for their work in North Africa.