Roma Numismatics Ltd
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Renaissance Fantasy: Catiline AR Denarius. Helmeted and bearded head to right / L CATILINA, winged elephant standing to right; uncertain symbols before and in exergue. E.H. Bunbury, "False Denarii of Labienus and Others" in The Numismatic Chronicle and Journal of the Numismatic Society 8 (1868), p. 178 = Catalogue of the entire Pembroke collection of Greek, Roman, English, Scotch, Irish, and foreign medieval coins and medals, sold by Sotheby's on 31 July 1848, lot 556 (part of). 4.26g, 18mm, 6h.
Condition as seen.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.
This fantasy is the same type as one listed in the extensive and important collection of Thomas Howard, 8th Earl of Pembroke (1656-1733) which was sold by Sotheby's in 1848. It was acquired by E. H. Bunbury who argues, in agreement with the Sotheby's catalogue, that such false denarii were created to answer an increased desire to possess items related to Roman history during the revival of interest in the classical world during the Renaissance.
Condition as seen.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.
This fantasy is the same type as one listed in the extensive and important collection of Thomas Howard, 8th Earl of Pembroke (1656-1733) which was sold by Sotheby's in 1848. It was acquired by E. H. Bunbury who argues, in agreement with the Sotheby's catalogue, that such false denarii were created to answer an increased desire to possess items related to Roman history during the revival of interest in the classical world during the Renaissance.