279, Lot: 358. Estimate $100. Sold for $170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

L. Rustius. 74 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.57 g, 6h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of young Mars right; mark of value below chin / Ram standing right. Crawford 389/1; Sydenham 782; Rustia 1. Near VF, darkly toned, light banker’s mark on obverse in right field, a few chips around edge.

From the Bruce R. Brace Collection.