L. Rubrius Dossenus. 87 BC. AR Denarius (16.5mm, 3.75 g, 12h). Rome mint.

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Lot: 291. Estimated: $ 150

Selections from the Andrew McCabe Collection, Silver

Sold For $ 140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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L. Rubrius Dossenus. 87 BC. AR Denarius (16.5mm, 3.75 g, 12h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Jupiter right, with scepter over shoulder / Triumphal quadriga right, with side-panel decorated with thunderbolt. Crawford 348/1; Sydenham 705; Rubria 1; Type as RBW 1322. Toned, a few light scratches and deposits, weakly struck in a couple of places. Good VF.

From the Andrew McCabe Collection. Ex English Amateur Scholar Collection (not in Numismatica Ars Classica 92), who purchased it in 1984.

The figure of Victory above the triumphal quadriga is missing or flattened on most examples of this issue, the strike of this coin renders it in delightful clarity. [Andrew McCabe]

Closing Date and Time: 18 December 2019 at 11:36:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 18% buyer’s fee.