ROMAN REPUBLICAN. Q. Thermus M.f. 103 B.C. AR denarius. 3.88 gm. 18 mm. Rome mint. Head of Mars left, wearing crested helmet ornamented with plume and annulet / Two warriors fighting with sword and shield; the one on left protecting a fallen comrade, the other wearing a horned helmet; Q•THERM•MF in exergue. Crawford 319/1. Sydenham 592. RSC Minucia 19. RBW 1174. Good Very Fine; pleasing tone with underlying iridescence; well centered.

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