CNG 105, Lot: 686. Estimate $500. Sold for $900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

L. Sulla. Circa 81 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.49 g, 12h). Uncertain mint. Diademed head of Venus right, wearing necklace / Double cornucopia; Q below. Crawford 375/2; Sydenham 755; Cornelia 33. EF, deep iridescent toning, minor deposits in Venus’ hair.

From the Collection of a Director.