The Roman Republic L. Manlius Torquatus. Denarius 65, AR

The Roman Republic

L. Manlius Torquatus. Denarius 65, AR 3.97 g. Ivy-wreathed head of Sybil r.; below neck truncation, [SIBYLLA]. Rev. L·TORQVAT / III·VIR Tripod on which stands amphora flanked by two stars. All within torque. Babelon Manlia 12. Sydenham 835a. RBW 1490. Crawford 411/1b.
Rare. A portrait of exquisite style and a lovely light iridescent tone. An almost invisible
mark on obverse field, otherwise extremely fine / good extremely fine

Ex Sternberg XXII, 1989, 211; NAC 5, 1992, 325; NAC 9, 1996, 695 and NAC 15, 1999, 142 sales.