Triton XVII, Lot: 499. Estimate $300. Sold for $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Pinarius Natta. 149 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 4.15 g, 9h). Rome mint. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet, ornamented with griffin’s head; the visor in three pieces and peaked; wearing triple-drop earring and pearl necklace, hair arranged in three symmetrical locks; X (mark of value) to left / Victory driving galloping biga right, holding reins in left hand and whip in right; NAT(TA) below horses; ROMA on tablet in exergue. Crawford 208/1; Sydenham 390; Kestner 1990-1; BMCRR Rome 844-6; Pinaria 1. Near EF, dark, iridescent toning.

From the Archer M. Huntington Collection, ANS 1001.1.10576.