Q. Antonius Balbus AR Serrate Denarius. Rome, 82 BC. Laureate head of Jupiter to right; N• before, S•C behind / Victory driving quadriga to right, holding reins, wreath, and palm frond; Q•ANTO•BALB (ligate) PR in two lines in exergue. Crawford 364/1c; BMCRR Rome 2733; RSC Antonia 1b. 3.97g, 21mm, 6h.
Near Extremely Fine; beautiful golden iridescence around devices.
Ex Scipio Collection;
Acquired from Soler & Llach;
Ex Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger, Auction 384, 2 November 2005, lot 513;
Sold with export license from Spain.