385, Lot: 438. Estimate $100. Sold for $100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

M. Aurelius Scaurus. 118 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (19mm, 3.81 g, 3h). Narbo mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; ROMA downward and mark of value behind; M•A(VR)ELI upward before / Gallic warrior (Bituitus?), hurling spear and holding shield and carnyx, driving galloping biga right; SC(AVR)I below horses; L•LIC•CN•DOM in exergue. Crawford 282/1; Sydenham 523; Aurelia 20; Type as RBW 1106. VF, toned.

From the Andrew McCabe Collection, purchased from Artemide Aste at COINEX, London, October 2009.

Excellent metal quality. [A. McCabe]