ROMAN REPUBLIC: Q. Minucius M.f. Thermus. Ca. 103 BC. AR 
denarius. 3.95 g.

Head of Mars left, wearing crested helmet ornamented 
with branch.
Roman soldier right protecting fallen comrade from barbarian soldier advancing left, Q. THERM MF in exergue (TH and MF ligate). 

Crawford 319/1; Syd. 592; RSC Minucia 19; RCTV 197.

With permission of Freeman & Sear Gemini I, Session 2, lot 280, Jan 2005.