Sale: Triton VIII, Lot: 839. Estimate $200.  Closing Date: Monday, 10 January 2005.  Sold For $300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Q. Thermus M. f. 103 BC. AR Denarius (3.93 gm, 4h). Rome mint. Head of Mars left, wearing crested and plumed helmet / Q. THERM. M F in exergue, two soldiers vis-à-vis in battle stance, fighting each other with swords, defending with shields; Roman soldier protects fallen comrade between them. Crawford 319/1; Sydenham 592; Kestner 2597; BMCRR Italy 653; Minucia 19. Good VF, toned. ($200)

From the Claude Collection.