L. Torquatus. Denarius, 3.95g (4h). Rome, 65 BC. Obv: Head of Sibylla right, SIBVLLA below, laurel wreath around. Rx: L TORQVAT III VIR divided by tripod surmounted by amphora and two stars, all within ornamented torque. Crawford 411/1a. Sydenham 837a. Manlia 11. Exquisite obverse style. About EF
Ex Nancy Walsh Collection. Ex HJB 275, 25 June 2002, lot 127
This obverse of this very scarce type is arguably the most attractive in the entire Republican series; the present example is well struck and well centered, from one of the best dies