Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 143 | Auction date: 7 May 2024 |
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Lot description: The Dioscuri Collection. The Roman Republic. Faustus Cornelius Sulla. Denarius 56, AR 20 mm, 3.95 g. FELIX Diademed bust r. (Hercules), wearing lion's skin. Rev. Diana in prancing biga r., holding reins and lituus; above her head, crescent and two stars. Below horses, one further star / FAVSTVS. Babelon Cornelia 60. Sydenham 881a. RBW 1527. Crawford 426/2. Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest specimens known. A wonderful portrait perfectly struck and centred on a very large flan and with a lovely old cabinet tone. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc Ex M&M 66, 1984, 406 and NAC 9, 1996, 713 and Tkalec 9 May 2005, 210 sales. Estimate: 6000 CHF |