Auction 1
An exquisite selection of premium coins from ancient to modern times
The Roman Republic Faustus Cornelius Sulla
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Description
Denarius. 56 BC, Rome. 3.81 g. 18.80 mm. 5h
Obv. Laureate, diademed and draped bust of Venus right, wearing double necklace of pearls and pendants, cruciform earring, and jewels in hair, pulled into a knot; S•C and sceptre behind.
Rev. Three military trophies standing facing; capis to left, lituus to right, FAVSTVS monogram in exergue.
Crawford 426/3; Sydenham 884; RSC Cornelia 63; RBW 1528.
Boldly struck on a broad flan. Insignificant areas of weakness, otherwise good EF.
Ex NAC Auction 33, 2006, Lot 283.