Denarius Nonia: Marcus Nonius Sufenas; SVFENAS S•C / SEX•NONI PR•L•V•P•F

Features

Issuer RomeRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type Circulating commemorative coin
Year 59 BC
Value Denarius (1)
Currency Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
Composition Silver
Weight 3.76 g
Diameter 19 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
67103
References RRC# 421/1,
Michael H. Crawford; 1974. Roman Republican Coinage / Volume 1. Introduction and catalogue. Cambridge University Press, London, United Kingdom.
And 1 more volumes.
CRR# 885,
Edward Allen Sydenham, Leonard S. Forrer; 1952. The Coinage of the Roman Republic. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
RSC# 1,
Herbert A. Seaby, David R. Sear, Robert Loosley; 1978. Roman Silver Coins / Volume 1. The Republic to Augustus (3rd edition). Numismatic Fine Arts Intl, London, United Kingdom.
And 4 more volumes.
RCV I# 377,
David R. Sear; 2000. Roman Coins and Their Values / Volume 1. The Republic and the Twelve Caesars 280 BC-AD 96. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
RBW# 1517
Roberto Russo; 2013. The RBW Collection of Roman Republican Coins. Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG, Zürich.

Commemorative issue

Victory games organized by Sextus Nonius in 81 BC

Obverse

Head of Saturn right, bearded; behind, inscription and harpa over conical stone; before, moneyer mark.
Border of dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SVFENAS
S•C

Translation:
Sufenas ([Marcus Nonius] Sufenas)
Senatus Consulto (By Decree of the Senate)

Reverse

Roma seated left on pile of armour, holding sceptre in right hand and sword in left hand; behind, winged Victory holding palm-branch in left hand and crowning Roma with right hand; around and in exergue, inscriptions.
Border of dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SEX•NONI
PR•L•V•P•F

Unabridged legend: Sextus Nonius Praetor Ludos Victoriae Primus Fecit

Translation: Sextus Nonius Praetor, Initiator of the Victory Games

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Rome (ancient), Italy

Comments

The gens Nonia was a plebeian family, but of consular rank.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (-59)  Photo $ 760

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Nonia: Marcus Nonius Sufenas; SVFENAS S•C / SEX•NONI PR•L•V•P•F)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Nonia: Marcus Nonius Sufenas; SVFENAS S•C / SEX•NONI PR•L•V•P•F)
Heritage Auctions
2018 January 7 - 8 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3061
Lot 29320
Internet Archive
7 Jan 2018 UNC
(NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5)
USD 3840.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Nonia: Marcus Nonius Sufenas; SVFENAS S•C / SEX•NONI PR•L•V•P•F)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Nonia: Marcus Nonius Sufenas; SVFENAS S•C / SEX•NONI PR•L•V•P•F)
Heritage Auctions
2014 April 10-12 & 15-16 CICF World and Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3032
Lot 23843
Internet Archive
10 Apr 2014 AU
(NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 5/5)
USD 500.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Nonia: Marcus Nonius Sufenas; SVFENAS S•C / SEX•NONI PR•L•V•P•F)Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Nonia: Marcus Nonius Sufenas; SVFENAS S•C / SEX•NONI PR•L•V•P•F)
Heritage Auctions
2014 April 10-12 & 15-16 CICF World and Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3032
Lot 23844
Internet Archive
10 Apr 2014 AU
(NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 5/5)
USD 999.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Nonia: Marcus Nonius Sufenas; SVFENAS S•C / SEX•NONI PR•L•V•P•F)
Leu Numismatik
Auction 5
Lot 311
Internet Archive
27 Oct 2019 XF USD 463.73
(CHF 420.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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