C. Considius Nonianus. 56 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.77 g, 5h). Rome mint. VF.

Electronic Auction 590
Lot: 623.
Closing Date: Jul 2 2025 10:00 ET

Roman Republican, Silver

Estimate: $ 300

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C. Considius Nonianus. 56 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.77 g, 5h). Rome mint. Laureate and draped bust of Venus Erycina right, wearing stephane / Temple on summit of rocky mountain surrounded by wall with towers on each side and gate in center; ERVC above gate. Crawford 424/1; Sydenham 887; Considia 1a; RBW 1522; Elkins, Monuments Figure 28. Attractively toned, some porosity, hairlines under tone on reverse, edge test cut. VF.

From the Doctore Collection.

Describing Mt. Eryx and its temple complex, the Greek historian Polybius of Megalopolis writes: On its summit, which is flat, stands the temple of Venus Erycina, which is indisputably the first in wealth and general magnificence of all the Sicilian holy places. The city extends along the hill under the actual summit, the ascent to it being very long and steep on all sides. World History, 1.55.

Closing Date and Time: 2 July 2025 at 13:27:20 ET.

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