ROMAN REPUBLICAN. A. Postumius A.f. Sp.n. Albinus. 81 B.C. AR serrate denarius. 3.91 gm. 20 mm. Rome mint. Draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver over shoulder; bucranium above / Togate figure standing left on rock, holding aspergillum over head of ox he is about to sacrifice, standing right; lighted altar between them; A POST A F S N (AL)BIN. Crawford 372/1. Sydenham 745. RSC Postumia 7. Near Extremely Fine; lightly toned with areas of iridescence; lovely style; minty reverse fields.

Ex Jacquier FPL (June/July 1995) lot R132.

This piece refers to a sacrifice made at the temple of Diana in support of the Roman army in the battle of Lake Regillus, in which the Roman cavalry overwhelmed the enemy's infantry and won the day. (RSC Postumia 7.)