83-82BC Q. Antonius Balbus Serrated Silver Denarius – EF
Graded as Extremely Fine. A truly stunning coin with beautiful iridescent hues of petrol blue and copper with masses of eye appeal.
This coinage was struck to finance the anti-Sullan party on the eve of the Battle of the Colline Gate.
These denarius were serrated to prevent counterfeiting.
Description
Origin:Roman Republic
Region:Rome, Italy
Denomination:Denarius
Composition:Silver, Argentum
Date:83-82 B.C.
Obverse:Laureate head of Jupiter right; on the left, S·C.
Reverse:Victory in quadriga right; below, I; in exergue, Q·ANTO·BALB / PR (ANT and AL ligate)
Diameter & Weight:19mm, 4.08g
Grade:Extremely Fine, Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. Brilliant and superb, with underlying luster and lovely iridescent tone
Provenance: Ex Artemide Aste, San Marino, Auction
References:Cr. 364/1d; B. 1 (Antonia); Syd. 742
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