CNG 112, Lot: 505. Estimate $500. Sold for $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

L. Scipio Asiagenus. 106 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (18.5mm, 4.04 g, 4h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Jupiter left; •/B below chin / Jupiter driving galloping quadriga right, holding reins and scepter and preparing to hurl thunderbolt. Crawford 311/1b; Sydenham 576a; Cornelia 24c; RBW –. Deep iridescent cabinet toning. Superb EF. Attractive.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection.