Q. Pomponius Rufus. 73 BC. AR Denarius (3.71 gm). RVFVS S C, laureate head of Jupiter right / Eagle standing left on sceptre, head right, holding wreath in claw; I before, bee behind; Q POMPONI in exergue. Crawford 398/1; Sydenham 793; BMCRR 3331-3334 var. (different number and symbol); Pomponia 23. Toned, near VF, flatly struck and somewhat porous. Extremely rare, in fact one of the rarest denarii in the entire Republican series. An important opportunity. ($500) Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 1822. Lot sold for $850, plus buyers fees. By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.