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LOT 3522
Q. Antonius Balbus AR Serrate Denarius. 83-82 BC. Rome mint.
Laureate head of Jupiter to right; S•C behind, R (control letter) before / Victory driving quadriga to right, holding reins, wreath, and palm frond; Q•ANTO•BALB PR (partially ligate) in two lines in exergue. Crawford 364/1c; Sydenham 742a; Albert 1242; RSC Antonia 1b. Extremely Fine. Obverse slightly off-centre. Iridescent toning.(3.80gr, 19mm, 10h.).
Provenance
Acquired from Vaughn Rare Coin Gallery, London, 10 July 2011.
Private collection, France.
Private European collection.
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LOT 3522
Q. Antonius Balbus AR Serrate Denarius.
Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)
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