Sale: CNG 79, Lot: 987. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2008.  Sold For $950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Albinus Bruti f. 48 BC. AR Denarius (3.98 g, 6h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of young Mars right / Two carnyces (Gallic trumpets) in saltire; oval shield above; round shield below. Crawford 450/1a; CRI 25; Sydenham 941; Postumia 11. EF, gray and gold toning. Boldly struck from fresh dies.