★ An attractive denarius of C. Licinius L.f. Macer ★

C. Licinius L.f. Macer, 84 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 4.00 g, 7 h), Rome. Bust of Apollo to left, seen from behind, holding thunderbolt in his right hand. Rev. [C•L]ICINI[VS•L•F / MACER] Minerva in fast quadriga to right, holding spear in her right hand and shield and reins in her left. Babelon (Licinia) 16. Crawford 354/1. RBW 1355. Sydenham 73. The reverse struck somewhat off center, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, privately acquired from Palladium Numismatics (with original dealer's ticket), previously privately acquired from Pars Coins (with original dealer's ticket) and ex Heritage 3019, 26 April 2012, 25985.