Artemide Aste

Auction LI  –  27 - 28 April 2019

Artemide Aste, Auction LI

Ancient and World Coins, Medals

Sa, 27.04.2019, from 3:00 PM CEST
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Description

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 Apparently unpublished.

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Price realized 460 EUR
Starting price 350 EUR
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