279, Lot: 276. Estimate $100. Sold for $150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

M. Opimius. 131 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.78 g, 3h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; tripod behind, mark of value below chin / Apollo driving galloping biga right, holding reins and ready to show arrow from bow, quiver over shoulder. Crawford 254/1; Sydenham 475; Opimia 16. VF, darkly toned, tiny nick on obverse edge.

From the Bruce R. Brace Collection.