Lot 254: Q. Antonius Balbus. 83-82 B.C. AR denarius. Rome. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 16 (Auction 319)
- Sold Winning Bid: $140
- 10 Bid(s)
Q. Antonius Balbus. 83-82 B.C. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.54 g, 6 h). Rome. S · C behind, laureate head of Jupiter right / Q · (ANT)O · B(AL)[B / PR] in two lines in exergue, Victory driving galloping quadriga right, holding wreath, palm and reins; below horses, N. Crawford 364/1d; Sydenham 742b; Antonia 1. Lightly toned. Very fine.
Q. Antonius Balbus was a Marian loyalist who was appointed praetor in Sardinia in 82 B.C. The obverse marking S C shows the issue was struck ex senatus consulto, that is, by special decree of the Senate, and presumably forms part of the preparations to resist the return of Sulla. Balbus was subsequently defeated at his post in Sardinia by Sulla's legate, L. Philippus, and died in the battle.
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 254
- Listing #: 234140
- Closed: Friday, June 3, 2016 7:06:30 PM CT
- Estimate: $100