

Cn. Blasio Cn. F. AR Denarius, 112-111 BC. Obv. Helmeted head right (Scipio Africanus the Elder or Blasio?), XVI monogram above, [CN. BLASIO. CN.F] before and bucranium behind. Rev. Jupiter standing between Juno and Minerva; Θ in field; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 296/1c; B. (Cornelia) 19. 3.90 g. 18.50 mm. Of full weight and well centred. Superb portrait, lovely iridescent tone. Some weakness, graffito on obverse. Good VF.