Lot 145. M. Nonius Sufenas. 57 B.C. AR denarius. Rome mint.

M. Nonius Sufenas. 57 B.C. AR denarius (18.98 mm, 3.95 g, 7 h). Rome mint. S·C, SVFENAS, head of Saturn right, harpa and conical stone behind / PR·L·V·P·F, SEX·NONI, Roma seated left on pile of arms, being crowned by Victory standing left behind, holding wreath and palm. Crawford 421/1; Sydenham 885; RSC Nonia 1. Toned gVF. 

David Sear states that the reverse celebrates the praetor Sextus Nonius Sufenas, nephew of Sulla, as the initiator of the Victory Games in 81 B.C.

 

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$  150.00

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$ 120.00 (3 bid(s))
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