M. Nonius Sufenas AR-Denarius (18.4 mm, 4.19 g, 6h). Rome mint, 59 BC.
Obv. Bearded head of Saturn right; baetyl, harpa and S•C upwards behind, SVFENAS downwards before.
Rev. Roma seated left on cuirass and shields, holding sceptre and sword, being crowned by Victory standing left behind, holding palm frond; PR•L•V•P•F around, SEX•NONI in exergue.
Crawford 421/1; Sydenham 885; Nonia 1; BMCRR Rome 3820-4; RSC Nonia 1; RBW 1517.
EF, a lovely piece with an attractive toning.
Ex Privately purchased at CNG
Ex T. L. Taylor Collection; Sotheby’s Zürich (28 October 1993), lot 1292.
Price realized | 340 CHF |
Starting price | 300 CHF |
Estimate | 600 CHF |