L. Thorius Balbus. 105 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.54g). Rome mint.

Obv: Head of Juno Sospita r. wearing goat skin. I.S.M.R. downwards behind.

Rev: Bull charging r. X above; below, L. THORIVS, in exergue BALBVS.

Ref: Crawford 316/1, Dyd 594, Thoria 1.

Lot includes an old handwritten envelope from the French numismatist Mme. Germaine Boudeau, daughter of J. Élie Boudeau (1853 - 1912), author of the early 20th century work on the coins of Celtic Gaul, Monnaies gauloises, and other studies. The coin is likely from their coin shop, Boudeau, which operated in 11 Rue Rameau, Paris.

ex Harlan J. Berk, Ltd (inventory).