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Moneyer: Faustus Cornelius Sulla, 56 BC.
Denomination: Denarius
Obverse: Laureate, diademed and draped bust of Venus to right; behind, scepter; above, S•C.
Reverse: Three trophies; to left, jug; to right, lituus; in exergue, monogram of Faustus.
Reference: Crawford 426/3
Mint: Rome
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Notes:
Faustus was the son of dictator Sulla and the son-in-law of Pompey the Great. The reverse copies Pompey's signet ring, the three military trophies alluding to his victories on three continents.
Collezione : 16 Roman Republic