61, Lot: 133. Estimate $150. Sold for $171. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

L. Appuleius Saturninus. 104 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.82 gm). Saturn, holding sickle, driving quadriga right; V? / Saturn, holding sickle, driving quadriga right; Q• below. Crawford 317/2; Sydenham 580; Appuleia 3. Toned, near VF, partial flat strike. Rare.

From the Tony Hardy Collection.

Because of the partial flat strike, it is impossible to attribute the obverse letter with absolute certainty.