Crawford 326/1

Moneyer:  C. Fundanius, 101 BC. 

Denomination: Denarius

Obverse:  Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet, pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind, •F. 

Reverse: C•FVNDAN Triumphator (Marius?) in quadriga to right, holding staff in his right hand and laurel wreath in his left; on the nearest horse, a youth holding branch in his right hand and reins in his left; above, 

Reference:  Crawford 326/1

Mint: Rome

Weight: 

Provenance:  Ex Sebastian Oberc collection 

Notes: Rare and desirable reverse type with Marius’s joint triumph with Q. Lutatius Catulus in 101 BC. Crawford (p.328) suggests that the triumphator might be Marius himself and the rider his eight-year-old son. The only representation of the great Roam general Marius in Roman coinage! 

Collection : 16 Roman Republic