Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 19 30 March 2017
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ROMAN REPUBLICAN. M. Nonius Sufenas. 59 B.C. Fourrée denarius. 2.44 gm. 17 mm. Rome mint. Head of Saturn right, harpa above conical stone to left; S C to left, SVFENAS to right / Roma seated left on pile of arms, holding spear and sword, being crowned by Victory standing behind, holding wreath and palm frond; PR L V P F around, SEX NONI in exergue. Cf. Crawford 421/1. Cf. Sydenham 885. Cf. RSC Nonia 1. Good Fine; toned; some breaks in surface exposing base metal core. Interesting example that clearly shows the composition of ancient forgeries.