Sale: CNG 73, Lot: 785. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 13 September 2006.  Sold For $875. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

L. Manlius Torquatus. 82 BC. AR Denarius (3.92 g, 6h). Military mint moving with Sulla. Helmeted head of Roma right / Sulla driving triumphal quadriga right, crowned by Victory flying left. Crawford 367/3; Sydenham 759; Manlia 7. Superb EF, wonderful medium gray and blue iridescent toning, delicate gold toning on reverse. Bold strike.