Watch List notes:

Albinus Bruti f, 48 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.93 g, 2 h), Rome. Head of Mars to right, wearing crested helmet. Rev. ALBINVS - BRVTI•F Two carnyces (Gallic trumpets) in saltire; above, oval shield; below, round shield. Babelon (Junia) 26 and (Postumia) 11. Crawford 450/1. CRI 25. RBW 1576. Sydenham 941. A beautifully toned example of fine style. Struck slightly off center and with light marks, otherwise, very fine.


From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, ex Künker 111, 18 March 2006, 6456 (with collector's and original auction's tickets).