★ A bestiarius fighting a lion ★

L. Livineius Regulus, 42 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 4.00 g, 12 h), Rome. Bare head of Livineius Regulus to right. Rev. L•REGVLV[S] Bestiarius standing left, spearing lion leaping right; behind, another man standing right, fighting with sword and shield against a panther leaping left; to upper left, bear sitting right. Babelon (Livineia) 12. Crawford 494/30. RBW 1735. Sydenham 1112. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, good very fine.