

L. Thorius Balbus. AR Denarius, 105 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat-skin; behind, I·S·M·R. Rev. Bull charging right; above, L; below, L·THORIVS; in exergue, BALBVS. Cr. 316/1; B. (Thoria) 1. 3.98 g. 20.50 mm. Exceptional coin bearing an impressive portrait of Juno Caprotina, with an enchanting iridescent patina over lustrous surfaces. EF.