L. Torquatus. 58 BC. AR Denarius (21mm, 3.98 g, 6h). Rome mint. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 133
Lot: 501. Estimated: $ 750

Roman Republican, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 3 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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L. Torquatus. 58 BC. AR Denarius (21mm, 3.98 g, 6h). Rome mint. Head of Sibyl right, wearing ivy wreath, within wreath / Tripod surmounted by amphora between two stars; all within ornamented torque. Crawford 411/1a; Sydenham 837; Manlia 11; RBW 1489. Toned, with light iridescence. Good VF.

The Sibyl of Cumae was a legendary prophetess whose poetical pronouncements, codified in three books kept at the Temple of Jupiter on Capitoline Hill, were consulted in times of crisis. According to Ovid, as a beautiful young woman, she captivated the god Apollo, who offered to grant her any wish in return for her virginity. She scooped up a handful of sand and asked to live as many years as the number of grains within it. However, she had neglected to ask for eternal youth, and so, over 1,000 years, her body withered away until only her voice remained.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 133 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 15-16 September 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 133 – Session Two – Lot 309-594 will be held Tuesday morning, 15 September 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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