Outstanding Rustius' Ram
L. Rustius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 76 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Minerva (or young Mars) right ; on the left, S·C; on the right, barred X. Rev. Ram standing right; in exergue, L·RVSTI. Cr. 389/1; B. 1 (Rustia). 3.89 g. 20.00 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. A superb example, sharply struck, well centred and brilliant, with underlying luster. Very rare as such. EF.