Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC. D/ Laureate, diademed and draped bust of Venus right; behind, sceptre; above, S.C. R/ Three trophies; at left, lituus and jug; at right, lituus; in exergue, monogram of Faustus. Cr. 426/3 var. (on reverse: at left, jug). B. 59 var (same). AR. g. 4.01 mm. 19.00 Scarce. Sound metal and full weight. A superb example, sharply struck and perfectly centred. Lovely light iridescent tone. EF. An interesting engraver's mistake. Apparently unpublished.