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Denarius Cornelia: Faustus Cornelius Sulla; FAVSTVS / FELIX 56 BC
56 BC year| Silver | 3.84 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 56 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.84 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66862 |
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| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sulla seated left on raised chair; on left, Bocchus kneeling right and holding olive-branch in right hand raised towards Sulla; on right, Jugurtha kneeling left with hands tied behind back; in right field, inscription.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELIX
Translation: [Lucius Cornelius Sulla] Felix
Edge
Plain
Comment
The gens Cornelia was one of the most distinguished Roman gentes, and produced a greater number of illustrious men than any other house at Rome. Servius Cornelius Cossus Maluginensis was first to achieve the consulship in 485 BC. The gens was a major contributor to the highest offices of the Republic, and contested for consulships with the Fabii and the Valerii from the 3rd century BC. Over thirty percent of all consulships were held by men from Cornelii; several great commanders also came from this family.The reverse design refers to Bocchus, king of Mauretania, who betrayed his son-in-law Jugurtha, king of Numidia, to Sulla's benefit.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Faustus Cornelius Sulla, also known as Faustus Sulla, who was a Roman general and politician. He was a member of the powerful Cornelii Sulla family and was known for his military campaigns in the Roman Republic. The coin was minted in 56 BC, during a time of political turmoil in Rome, and it is believed that the image of Sulla on the coin was meant to promote his political career and reinforce his reputation as a successful military leader.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-56) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Cornelia: Faustus Cornelius Sulla; FAVSTVS / FELIX) (56 BC) coin.
