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