279, Lot: 275. Estimate $150. Sold for $180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

L. Opimius. 131 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.98 g, 12h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; wreath behind, mark of value below chin / Victory driving galloping quadriga right, holding reins and wreath. Crawford 253/1; Sydenham 473; Opimia 12. Good VF, toned, minor deposits.

From the Bruce R. Brace Collection.