Numerius Fabius Pictor AR Denarius. Rome, 126 BC. Helmeted head of Roma to right; N below chin, XVI monogram (mark of value) behind / The Flamen Quirinalis: Q. Fabius Pictor, seated to left, holding apex and spear, with shield at side inscribed QVIRIN in two lines; N•FABI to right, PICTOR to left, control letter above, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 268/1b; BMCRR Rome 1173; RSC Fabia 11. 3.89g, 7mm, 11h.
Extremely Fine.
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.