212, Lot: 249. Estimate $150. Sold for $188. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

C. Naevius Balbus. 79 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (18mm, 3.95 g, 8h). Rome mint. Diademed head of Venus right, wearing earring and pearl necklace / Victory driving triga right, holding reins in both hands; CLXX above. Crawford 382/1b; Sydenham 769b; Naevia 6. Near EF, hairline flan crack.

From the D. Alighieri Collection.