Faustus Cornelius Sulla AR Denarius. Rome, 56 BC. Laureate, diademed and draped bust of Venus right, wearing double necklace of pearls and pendants, cruciform earring, and jewels in hair, pulled into a knot; S•C and sceptre behind / Three military trophies standing facing; capis to left, lituus to right, FAVSTVS monogram in exergue. Crawford 426/3; BMCRR Rome 3909-11; RSC Cornelia 63. 4.00g, 18mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine; obv. punch marks, pleasant cabinet tone.
From the Dr. Nicholas Lowe Collection;
Ex Astarte S.A., Auction XI, 12-13 December 2002, lot 749.