CNG 90, Lot: 1348. Estimate $1500. Sold for $1400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

M. Piso M.f. Frugi. 58 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.94 g, 5h). Rome mint. Terminal bust of Mercury right; behind, star above wreath; calix below chin / Two-line legend above secespita and patera; all within wreath. Crawford 418/2b; Sydenham 825; Calpurnia 23. Near EF, toned, areas of light porosity on reverse. Rare.

From the Bruce R. Brace Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 51 (15 September 1999), lot 1097.