I wanted a coin of Sulla for my historical figures collection. This came up several days ago from a German auction house. I got it for my first and only bid so I am happy. It is a coin of Pompeius Rufus the referee to Sulla on the reverse. I really like that the legends are readable on this Coin. I am also a fan of the dark toning. Please post you coins of Pompeius Rufus, Sulla, or any coins from the same general time period. Q. Pompeius Rufus, 54 v.Chr., AR Denar. Obv: Curule chair between arrow and laurel branch. Rev: .Curule chair between lituus and wreath. Alb.1364, Craw.434/2 Emporium Hamburg Numismatics E-auction 532 Lot 50 August 18, 2017
That's a very nice and interesting piece!! At first glance, I thought you posted the same side twice Here's one of mine that I'm very fond of: Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius (18-19 mm, 3.44 g). Rome, 56 BC. Obv. FAVSTVS , diademed and draped bust of Diana right, crescent above, lituus behind. Rev. FELIX , Sulla seated left on raised platform between King Bocchus of Mauretania on left, presenting him with wreath, and King Jugurta of Numidia on right, hands bound behind him, both kneeling.
Very nice @Orfew. I have two coins struck for Sulla: L CORNELIUS SULLA & L MALIUS ROMAN REPUBLIC; GENS CORNELIA AR Denarius OBVERSE: Helmeted head of Roma right, L MANLI PROQ REVERSE: Triumphator in quadriga right, crowned by Victory, L SVLLA IMP in ex. Rome 82 BC 3.9g, 17mm Cr367/5; Cornelia39 L CORNELIUS SULLA FELIX ROMAN REPUBLIC; GENS CORNELIA AR Denarius OBVERSE: Diademed head of Venus right REVERSE: Double cornucopiae; Q below Rome 81 BC 3.77g, 19mm Cr 375/2; Syd 755; Cornelia 33
@Bing Those are lovely. I have tried a few times to get an example of the first coin you showed, but have been unsuccessful. When this one came up I just liked the look of it very much.
I just got one of the OP types a few weeks ago. I haven't had time to take my own photos yet so here is the dealer's picrures. It's from the Archer M. Huntington collection ANS 1001.1.22495.
I did the exact same thing @Orfew , went after Sulla. Great coin! Great Curule! SULLA: RR Manlius Torquatus L. Corn Sulla 82 BCE AR den 17mm 3.7g Military mint traveling with Sulla. Roma - Sulla triumpl quadriga vict wreath Craw 367/3 Syd 759 Sear 286 Time of Sulla: RR Naevius Balbus 79 BCE AR Den Venus SC TRIGA Sulla S 309 Cr 382-1 Sulla's Son: RR Faustus Cornelius Sulla 56 BCE AR Den Venus Signet Pompey S 386 Cr426-3 Obv-Rev How about a CURULE Chair - symbol of Roman Power (From my Secret Santa @Mikey Zee !!! ) RR P Furius Crassipes 84 BC AR Denarius 19mm 3.84g Rome Turreted head Cybele right foot upward Curule chair Cr 356-1a Syd 735 Furia 20
@alde Nice coin! I really like the reverse. @Alegandron Great coin. That is exactly the type I was bidding on. I still might get one of those because I really like the reverse design.
And another lovely coin comes to Canada! Superb toning indeed. Mine: (And my notes on the year of issue, 54 BC: 54 BC: Consulship of Appius Claudius Pulcher and Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus. Caesar's second invasion of Britain, the disastrous ambush of the Eburones on Cotta and Sabinus; death of Aurelia and Julia. Birth of Seneca the Elder.)
