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Denarius with bust of Venus, struck under Faustus Cornelius Sulla

Roman
Republican Period
about 56 B.C.
Mint: Rome

Medium/Technique Silver
Dimensions Diameter: 20.5 mm. Weight: 3.94 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number1998.460
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Diademed, draped bust of Venus right.
Scepter and S C behind.
Reverse: Three trophies between jug and lituus.
In exergue, monogram



ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, December 16, 1998