Triton XIX, Lot: 396. Estimate $500. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

P. Licinius Crassus M.f. 55 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 4.00 g, 3h). Rome mint. Laureate, diademed, and draped bust of Venus right, wearing cruciform earring and necklace of pendants; S • C downwards to left / Soldier standing facing, holding spear in left hand, and with right hand leading horse by bridle left; at his feet, trophy to left, shield to right; P • CRASSVS M • F around. Crawford 430/1; Sydenham 929; Licinia 18; RBW 1539. EF, deep iridescent tone.