Q. Antonius Balbus. 83-82 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (19mm, 3.55 g, 12h). Rome mint. Good VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 1
Lot: 634.
Closing Date: Sep 25 2024 10:00 ET

The Robert W. Hubel Collection, Assembled 1929-1939, Silver

Estimate: $ 200

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Q. Antonius Balbus. 83-82 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (19mm, 3.55 g, 12h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Jupiter right; D below chin / Victory, holding wreath, palm frond, and reins, driving galloping quadriga right. Crawford 364/1c; Sydenham 742a; Antonia 1b; RBW –. Deep cabinet toning, slight reverse scrape, edge flaw, obverse a bit off center. Good VF.

From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan, purchased from John G. Watson, April 1929.

Q. Antonius Balbus was a member of the Marian party, and in 82 BC was appointed praetor of Sardinia. Before leaving for Sardinia, this issue was struck by order of the Senate which was dominated by members of the Marian party to pay the army preparing to resist the return of Sulla. The reverse imagery reflects the expectations of Q. Antonius Balbus. Sulla was victorius, and in 82 BC, Q. Antonius Balbus was removed from his position as praetor by L. Philippus and slain.

Closing Date and Time: 25 September 2024 at 13:31:00 ET.

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