Coin (reverse), Denarius, Faustus CorneliusSulla

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This silver denarius was minted in Rome by Faustus Cornelius Sulla in 56 BC. It was a special issue authorised by the Senate, as indicated by the legend 'S.C' (for 'senatus consulto') on the obverse. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts three trophies. To the left is a jug and to the right a staff called a lituus, both symbols of an Augur, a priestly post with associated judicial functions. The legend below is a worn monogram of 'FAVSTVS', referring to the moneyer.

In 60 BC the First Triumvirate was formed, a loose alliance of Pompey, Caesar and Crassus. This moneyer was a follower of Pompey, as shown by this design which copied that on Pompey's signet ring. Both Pompey and the moneyer were Augurs.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-437-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15299
• Date: 56
  56 BC
  
• Material: Silver; both sides slightly off-centre; worn. Inscription: Obv. Laureate diademed draped bust of Venus to right; sceptre behind neck; behind head, S . C, downwards / Rev. Three trophies; jug on left; lituus on right; FAVSTVS monogram in exergue
  Coin Type: Crawford 426/3
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 18.50 x 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 7.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 426/3
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Faustus Cornelius Sulla (Maker)
  Venus
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted by Faustus Cornelius Sulla, 56 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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