★ An attractive denarius of Mn. Aquillius Mn.f. Mn.n ★

Mn. Aquillius Mn.f. Mn.n, 65 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.93 g, 6 h), Rome. VIRTVS III VIR Draped bust of Virtus to right, wearing crested helmet decorated with a plume. Rev. MN •AQVIL MN •F• MN N / SICIL Warrior standing front, head to right, holding shield in his left hand and lifting up fallen figure with his right. Babelon (Aquillia) 2. Crawford 401/1. RBW 1443. Sydenham 798. An attractive and beautifully toned example. Some light scratches, otherwise, good very fine.

From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, ex Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 249, 9 February 2011, 305 (with original ticket).