| Maison Palombo > Auction 23 | Auction date: 27 March 2024 |
| Lot number: 39 Price realized: 42,000 CHF (Approx. 46,522 USD / 42,963 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: République Romaine Faustus Cornelius Sulla Denier en argent - Rome (56) D'une qualité hors norme. Le plus bel exemplaire connu. Exemplaire de la vente Leu 48 du 10 mai 1989, N° 286 et de la vente Palombo 19 du 12 décembre 2020, N°69. 4.02g - Sydenham 881a - Cr. 426/2 Superbe à FDC – Choice AU* (5/5 et 5/5) Fine Style Remarkable specimen of an interesting coin that pays homage to the father of the moneyer, who was also Pompey's son-in-law. After his victory against Mithridates VI of Pontus in 85, the dictator Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix (138-78 BC) had given a feast in honour of Hercules, offering a tenth of his assets to the god. He had previously credited Diana for his victory against Gaius Norbanus in 82, consecrating a renowned healing source to the goddess. Estimate: CHF 60'000 |  |
