CNG 112, Lot: 484. Estimate $200. Sold for $550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

C. Maianius. 153 BC. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.80 g, 8h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) behind / Victory, holding reins and whip, driving biga right. Crawford 203/1a; Sydenham 427; Maiania 1; cf. RBW 870 (for type). Light iridescent toning, minor deposits. EF. Nicely centered and attractive in hand.

From the Andrew McCabe Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 100, Part II (30 May 2017), lot 1380 (with old collection ticket dated 2/89).