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Auction 54 11 Jan 2022
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Q. Pompeius Rufus. Silver Denarius (3.89 g.), 54 BC. Rome. Q POM RVFI before, RVFVS COS behind, bare head of the consul Q. Pompeius Rufus right. Reverse: SVLLA COS, bare head of Sulla right. Crawford 434/1; Sydenham 908; Pompeia 4. Both portraits are quite expressive. Lightly toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $750 - UP
The portrait of Sulla on this coin is the only known portrait of the infamous Roman dictator. The moneyer was his grandson, and although the coin was struck a quarter century after the dictator's death, the portrait of Sulla was almost certainly modeled on a bust or death mask to which the moneyer would have had access.
Peter Corcoran Collection, Ex Superior's Casterline Sale, 5/31/89, lot 6216.
The portrait of Sulla on this coin is the only known portrait of the infamous Roman dictator. The moneyer was his grandson, and although the coin was struck a quarter century after the dictator's death, the portrait of Sulla was almost certainly modeled on a bust or death mask to which the moneyer would have had access.
Peter Corcoran Collection, Ex Superior's Casterline Sale, 5/31/89, lot 6216.