355, Lot: 459. Estimate $100. Sold for $130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

A. Postumius A.f. Sp.n. Albinus. 81 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (18mm, 3.72 g, 5h). Rome mint. Veiled head of Hispania right / Togate figure standing left, raising hand, between aquila and fasces. Crawford 372/2; Sydenham 746; Postumia 8. VF, lightly toned, scratch before mouth.

This type refers to the Battle of Lake Regillius, at which the Roman army was commanded by A. Postumius Albus. Before the battle a special sacrifice was made to Diana at her temple on the Aventine Hill.