Lot 3345
L. Manlius Torquatus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 65 BC. Head right of Sybil, wreathed with ivy. Reverse: Tripod surmounted by amphora between two stars; around, torque. Sear 362; Manlia 12a; Cr. 411/1b; Syd. 836. Nearly Extremely Fine and rare.
It was probably the moneyer who accused Publius Sulla in 62 BC of complicity in the second Catilinarian conspiracy; Publius Sulla, defended by Cicero, was acquitted.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
The Pat Coyle Collection.
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