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Q. Antonius Balbus. 83-82 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (19mm, 3.95 g, 4h). Laureate head of Jupiter right; S.C behind / Victory in quadriga right; F below horses, Q ANTO BALB/PR in two lines in exergue. Crawford 364/1d; Sydenham 742b; Antonia 1. VF, toned.
From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased in Boston in 1950 for @ $20.
Q. Antonius Balbus was a member of the Marian party, and in 82 BC was appointed praetor of Sardinia. Before leaving for Sardinia, this issue was struck by order of the Senate which was dominated by members of the Marian party to pay the army preparing to resist the return of Sulla. The reverse imagery reflects the expectations of Q. Antonius Balbus. Sulla was victorious, and in 82 BC, Q. Antonius Balbus was removed from his position as praetor by L. Philippus and slain.
From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased in Boston in 1950 for @ $20.
Q. Antonius Balbus was a member of the Marian party, and in 82 BC was appointed praetor of Sardinia. Before leaving for Sardinia, this issue was struck by order of the Senate which was dominated by members of the Marian party to pay the army preparing to resist the return of Sulla. The reverse imagery reflects the expectations of Q. Antonius Balbus. Sulla was victorious, and in 82 BC, Q. Antonius Balbus was removed from his position as praetor by L. Philippus and slain.