Roman Republic Coin C. Norbanus Denarius
Circa, 83 BC.
Obverse: Head of Venus right, C NORBANVS
below. Control numeral behind IIXX
Reverse: Corn-ear,
fasces with axe and caduceus.
Ref: Babelon Norbana 2. Sydenham 739, Crawford 357/1b.
Silver, 3.84 grams. 19.7 mm.
Extremely fine with beautiful old cabinet tone.
An exceptional example
*Ex NN auction 47, ex John Wells collection.