88, Lot: 201. Estimate $100. Sold for $98. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Petillius Capitolinus. 43 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.71 gm). Eagle displayed standing right on thunderbolt / Hexastyle temple of Jupiter Capitolinus with ornamented pediment; S F in fields. Crawford 487/2b; CRI 174a; Sydenham 1151; Petillia 3. Toned Fine, scratches.

Ex Lakeview Collection.



The letters SF (sacris faciundis) indicate the Petillii were hereditary caretakers of the temple of Jupiter. Horace mentions a man of this name, accused of stealing the (presumably gold) crown from the statue of Jupiter, who escaped punishment due to his close relationship with Octavian.