279, Lot: 316. Estimate $200. Sold for $475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

C. Malleolus. 96 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.99 g, 5h). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Mars right; mallet (malleolus) above; mark of value below chin / Warrior standing left before trophy, right foot on cuirass, holding spear; behind, grasshopper above prow. Crawford 335/3d; Sydenham 615a; Poblicia 6. Good VF, toned. Good for issue.

From the Bruce R. Brace Collection.