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Auction 114 13-14 May 2020
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C. Considius Nonianus. 56 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.93 g, 5h). Rome mint. Laureate and draped bust of Venus Erycina right, wearing stephane / Temple on summit of rocky mountain surrounded by wall with towers on each side and gate in center; ERVC above gate. Crawford 424/1; Sydenham 886; Considia 1a; RBW 1522. Toned with a hint of iridescence, some light porosity. Near EF.
From the Benito Collection. Ex CNG Inventory 776324 (July 2006).
Describing Mt. Eryx and its temple complex, the Greek historian Polybius of Megalopolis (World History, 1.55) writes: On its summit, which is flat, stands the temple of Venus Erycina, which is indisputably the first in wealth and general magnificence of all the Sicilian holy places. The city extends along the hill under the actual summit, the ascent to it being very long and steep on all sides.
From the Benito Collection. Ex CNG Inventory 776324 (July 2006).
Describing Mt. Eryx and its temple complex, the Greek historian Polybius of Megalopolis (World History, 1.55) writes: On its summit, which is flat, stands the temple of Venus Erycina, which is indisputably the first in wealth and general magnificence of all the Sicilian holy places. The city extends along the hill under the actual summit, the ascent to it being very long and steep on all sides.