Cosconius. L. Cosconius M.f. Denarius. 118 BC. Narbo. (Ffc-652). (Craw-282/2). (Cal-514). Anv.: L. COSCO. M. F. X around head of Roma right. Rev.: Bituitus in biga right, holding shield, carnyx and reins in left hand and hurling spear with right hand, L. LIC. CN. DOM. in exergue. Ag. 3,90 g.
Old cabinet tone and very fine. Ex Henzen
The reverse records the victory in Gaul of Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus and Quintus Fabius Maximus over the Allobroges and their ally Bituitus, king of the Averni, who was shortly afterwards taken prisoner and figured in Rome in his own chariot of silver at the triumph of Fabius and Ahenobarbus. M. Aurelius Scaurus, L. Porcius Licinius, L. Cosconius M. f., L Pomponius Cn. f. and C. Malleolus C. f. all struck similar issues at the same time.