Lot 54-128. C. Annius T.f. T.n and L. Fabius L.f. Hispaniensis. 82-81 B.C. AR denarius. Mint in northern Italy or Spain.

C. Annius T.f. T.n and L. Fabius L.f. Hispaniensis. 82-81 B.C. AR denarius (19.0 mm, 3.81 g, 5 h). Mint in northern Italy or Spain. C·ANNI·T·F·T·N·PRO·COS·EX·S·C, draped bust of Anna Perenna right, wearing stephane; winged caduceus to left, scales to right, ·E· below neck / L·FABI·L·F·HISP, Victory driving quadriga right, holding palm and reins; Q above horses. Crawford 366/1a; Sydenham 748; RSC Antonia 2a. aVF. 

Anna Perenna was the sister of Dido and was worshiped in part of Italy. It may be that the gens Annia claimed descent from her.

 

Estimate:

$  150.00

Final Price:

$ 172.00 (5 bid(s))
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Bidding closed (Tuesday, 26 Apr 2016, 13:03:30)
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