

Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 56 BC. Obv. Laureate, diademed and draped bust of Venus right; on the left, sceptre and S·C. Rev. Three trophies; on the left, jug; on the right, lituus; in exergue, [FAVST]VS (ligate). Cr. 426/3; B. 63 (Cornelia). 3.72 g. 18.50 mm. Scarce. A brilliant example, with underlying luster and almost as struck. Areas of weakness, otherwise. good EF.