SINCONA Auction 17
Ancient Coins & Seals
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Denarius 84/83. military mint moving with Sulla in Italy L SVLLA Head of Venus with diadem to r.; in front, Cupid standing l. with palm branch. Rev. IMPER - ITERV Capis and lituus between two trophies. 3.70 g. Cr. 359/2. Syd. 761. Extremely fine.
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This may be considered the first imperatorial coinage, issued without consent of the Senate and the depiction alluding directly to Sulla himself.