Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 30  –  13 - 16 July 2024

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 30

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Axumite, Islamic, Medieval and World Coins, ...

Part I: Sa, 13.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part II: Su, 14.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part III: Mo, 15.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part IV: Tu, 16.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
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Description

P. Accoleius Lariscolus, 43 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 4.23 g, 3 h), Rome. P•ACCOLEIVS LARISCOLVS Draped bust of Diana Nemorensis to right. Rev. Triple cult statue of Diana Nemorensis; behind, cypress grove. Babelon (Accoleia) 1. Crawford 486/1. RBW 1702. Sydenham 1148a. Struck from a corroded obverse die and with some areas of weakness, otherwise, good very fine.

This unusual type refers to the cult of Diana Nemorensis, centered in Aricia, some 16 miles south-east of Rome, which was the home town of the gens Accoleia. It was also the birthplace of Atia, Octavian's mother, who died in 43 BC, and the issue thus likely celebrates both the moneyer and Octavian's mother.

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Starting price 50 CHF
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