Faustus Cornelius Sulla. 56 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.75 g, 5h). Rome mint. VF.Electronic Auction 559 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Faustus Cornelius Sulla. 56 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.75 g, 5h). Rome mint. Diademed and draped bust of Diana right; crescent above, lituus to left / Sulla seated left on raised seat; to left, Bocchus, king of Mauretania, kneels, offering an olive branch; to right, Jugurtha, king of Numidia, also kneeling, his hands tied behind him. Crawford 426/1; Sydenham 879; Cornelia 59; RBW 1525. Attractive deep and iridescent toning, metal flaw, light porosity, a couple bankers’ marks, light scuff at edge. VF. Very attractive surfaces. |