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Keystone Auction 6 – Session Three – The Ken Bressett Collection, Part II – Roman Coinage

Lot nuber 3085

Q. Antonius Balbus. 83-82 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (19mm, 3.95 g, 4h).


Keystone Auction 6 – Session Three – The Ken Bressett Collection, Part II – Roman Coinage
Lot: 3085.
 Estimated: $ 100

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 120. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Q. Antonius Balbus. 83-82 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (19mm, 3.95 g, 4h). Laureate head of Jupiter right; S.C behind / Victory in quadriga right; F below horses, Q ANTO BALB/PR in two lines in exergue. Crawford 364/1d; Sydenham 742b; Antonia 1. VF, toned.

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased in Boston in 1950 for @ $20.

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 victorious, and in 82 BC, Q. Antonius Balbus was removed from his position as praetor by L. Philippus and slain.

The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session Three, presenting part 1 of the Ken Bressett Collection, featuring Roman coinage, will be held Friday evening, 11 March 2022 beginning at 7:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.