Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Lot 3731 SESSION 18 (11.30AM FRIDAY 24TH NOV) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Estimate $150
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SOLD $90
FAUSTUS CORNELIUS SULLA, (56 B.C.), Rome Mint, (3.44 g), obv. head of Hercules to right, FEELIX behind, rev. Diana in biga galloping to right, crescent moon above her, three stars in field, FAVS[TVS] below, (S.384, C.426/2, BMC 3828, RSC Cornelia 60a [p.40]). Toned, areas of flat striking and corrosion on reverse, otherwise very fine or better and very scarce.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
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