Roman Republic, L. Julius Bursio, 85 B.C. RR116444. Silver denarius, cf. SRCV I 268, Sydenham 728, Crawford 352/1, RSC I Julia 5b, BMCRR 1 Rome 2508 (controls and inscriptions obscure or do not exist), aF, toned, scratches, 3.302g, 21.6mm, 180o, Rome mint, bust of male deity right with attributes of Apollo (laurel wreath), Mercury (winged head) and Neptune (trident behind), [control behind?]; reverse Victory in a quadriga right, reins in left, extending wreath in right hand, [control above?], [L·IVLI·BVRSIO? in exergue] The strange deity on the obverse combines attributes of Apollo, Mercury and Neptune. |