Lot 197: L. Postumius Albinus. 131 BC. AR Denarius. Rome mint.

L. Postumius Albinus. 131 BC. AR Denarius (18mm - 3.86 g). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; apex behind, XVI (monogram) below chin / Mars driving galloping quadriga right, holding trophy, shield, spear, and reins; L. POST. ALB below, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 252/1; Sydenham 472; Postumia 1. Good VF, dark toning on the obverse, lighter, more brownish toning on the reverse.

From the Ivar Gault Collection. Ex Bill Behnen Collection (Freeman & Sear MBS 17, 15 December 2009), lot 91.

Just a note about the photograph.... the coin is actually a different color on the obverse and reverse, the photo is actually correct.

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 197
• Listing #: 181103
• Closed: Friday, January 31, 2014 5:38:00 PM CT
• Estimate: $150
• Collection: Ivar Gault