C. Considius Nonianus. 56 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.70 g, 5h). Rome mint. VF.

Electronic Auction 610 – Session 2
Lot: 1022.
Closing Date: Jun 4 2026 10:00 ET

Roman Republican, Silver

Estimate: $ 200

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C. Considius Nonianus. 56 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.70 g, 5h). Rome mint. Laureate and draped bust of Venus Erycina right, wearing stephane / Temple on summit of rocky mountain surrounded by wall with towers on each side and gate in center; ERVC above gate. Crawford 424/1; Sydenham 887; Considia 1a; RBW 1522; Elkins, Monuments Figure 28. Toned, bankers’ marks, scratches and scuffs. VF.

Ex Harlan J. Berk inventory cc103848; F. H. Rindge (1857-1905) Collection (Part 2, Malter XXX, 7 June 1985), lot 1775.

Describing Mt. Eryx and its temple complex, the Greek historian Polybius of Megalopolis (World History, 1.55) writes: On its summit, which is flat, stands the temple of Venus Erycina, which is indisputably the first in wealth and general magnificence of all the Sicilian holy places. The city extends along the hill under the actual summit, the ascent to it being very long and steep on all sides.

Closing Date and Time: 4 June 2026 at 10:07:00 ET.

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