L. Saufeius, 152 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.71 g, 7 h), Rome. Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet; behind, X. Rev. L•SAVF / ROMA Victory driving galloping biga to right, holding reins in her left hand and whip in her right. Babelon (Saufeia) 1. Crawford 204/1. RBW 874. Sydenham 384. Beautiful iridescent toning and with a fine pedigree. Some marks, otherwise, extremely fine.
Ex Chapponière & Firmenich 13, 16 May 2021, 230 and from the Dr. Harwood Collection, Baldwin & Glendining, 8 October 1975, 26 (with original ticket).