C. Considius Nonianus AR Denarius. Rome, 57 BC. Laureate and diademed bust of Venus to right; C•CONSIDI•NON[IANI] downwards behind, S•C before / Temple on summit of rocky mountain surrounded by wall with towers on each side and gate in centre; ERVC above gate. Crawford 424/1; BMCRR Rome 3831; RSC Considia 1a. 3.83g, 18mm, 3h.
Near Extremely Fine; beautiful even old cabinet tone.
Ex Julien Poinsott Collection (1844-1900) and Louis Poinsott Collection (1879-1967).
Both Julien and Louis Poinsott were prominent archaeologists and were particularly known for their work in North Africa.