L. Cornelius Sulla AR Denarius. Mint moving with Sulla in Asia or Greece, 84-83 BC. Diademed bust of Venus to right, cupid standing to left before, holding palm; L•SVLLA below / Capis and lituus between two trophies; IMPER above, ITERV[M] below. Crawford 359/2; BMCRR East 3; RSC Cornelia 29. 3.88g, 18mm, 12h.
Near Mint State; beautiful old cabinet tone with iridescent highlights.
Ex A. Tkalec AG, 26 October 2007, lot 93.