

C. Poblicius Malleolus, A. Postumius Sp. f. Albinus and L. Metellus. AR Denarius, 96 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Mars right; above, hammer (malleolus) and below chin, X. Rev. Naked warrior standing left, holding spear and placing right foot on cuirass; on left, trophy and on right, tablet into two compartments, inscribed CM/AL-P. Cr. 335/3f. 3.88 g. 19.00 mm. RR. A very rare variety, with a spectacular reverse, perfectly centred on broad flan. VF.