CNG 109, Lot: 556. Estimate $400. Sold for $950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

C. Piso L.f. Frugi. 61 BC. AR Denarius (17.9mm, 3.97 g, 7h). Rome mint. Head of Apollo right, hair bound with taenia; I:Σ behind / Horseman, holding palm frond and reins, galloping right; below, fish to right. Crawford 408/1b (O44/R62); Hersh, Piso 129 (O200/R2160); Sydenham 851j; Calpurnia 24; RBW 1461 (same obv. die). EF, beautiful deep toning. High relief.

From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Tkalec AG (7 May 2009), lot 107.

From the consignor: Here is a common type but in great condition with old cabinet toning that made me sure it was from an old time collection. Very pretty in hand.