Crawford 364/1d, Roman Republic, Q. Antonius Balbus, Rome mint, Denarius.

Roman Republic, Q. Antonius Balbus, 83-82 BC.,
Denarius serratus (18-19 mm / 3,71 g),
Obv.: S•C behind laureate head of Jupiter right.
Rev.: Q ANTO BALB / PR (in two lines in exergue) , Victory in quadriga right; P below horses.
Crawf. 364/1d ; Syd. 742b ; Bab. Antonia 1 .

Anti Sullan Issue Struck by Order of the Senate: Q. Antonius Balbus was a member of the Marian party, and in 82 BC was appointed praetor of Sardinia. Before leaving for Sardinia, this issue was struck by order of the Senate which was dominated by members of the Marian party to pay the army preparing to resist the return of Sulla. The reverse imagery reflects the expectations of Q. Antonius Balbus. Sulla was victorius in the battle of the Colline gate, and in 82 BC, Q. Antonius Balbus was removed from his position as praetor by L. Philippus and killed.