Davissons Ltd.
Auction 41 16 Mar 2022
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ROMAN IMPERATORIAL. P. Accoleius Lariscolus. 41 B.C. AR denarius. 3.4 gm. 18 mm. Draped bust of Diana Nemorensis right; P•ACCOLEIVS LARISCOLVS / Triple cult statue of Diana Nemorensis facing, supporting on their hands and shoulders a beam, above which are five cypress trees; the figure on the left holding a poppy, that on the right holding a lily. CRI 172. Crawford 486/1. Sydenham 1148. RSC Accoleia 1. Very Fine; beautiful old collection tone with iridescent highlights; banker's mark on obverse. Lovely piece.
Ex Julien Poinsott Collection (1844-1900) and Louis Poinsott Collection (1879-1967).
Julien and Louis Poinsott were prominent archaeologists, particularly known for their work in North Africa.