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3029
C. Annius T.f. T.n., with L. Fabius L.f. Hispaniensis. Silver Denarius (3.93 g), 82-81 BC.
Uncertain mint in northern Italy. C ANNIA
TF TN PRO COS EX S C, diademed and draped bust of Annia Perenna right; behind, winged caduceus; below, X; before, scales.
Reverse:
L FABI L F HISP in exergue, Victory, holding palm and reins, driving galloping quadriga right; above horses, Q. Crawford 366/1b; Syden-
ham 748a; Annia 2b. Unusually well struck and perfectly centered. Lustrous and lightly toned.
Nearly Mint State.
Like the lot of Q. Antonius Balbus, the obverse markings here show that this issue was also struck ex senatus consul-
to. C. Annius was sent by the Senate against Q. Sertorius in Spain and took with him two questors, L. Fabius L.f. Hispani-
ensis and C. Tarquitius P.f. The fact he took two questors is only intelligible if the Senate had authorized as his province
both Spains. The coins with the name of L. Fabius on the reverse were struck in northern Italy while still en route to Spain;
those with the name C. Tarquitius were struck in Spain. L. Fabius later defected to Sertorius, for which he was proscribed.
Estimated Value .............................................................................................................................................................................. $1,200 - 1,500
Ex Tkalec (29 February 2008), 119.
3028
L. Censorinus. Silver Denarius (4.06 g), 82 BC.
Rome. Laureate head of Apollo right.
Reverse:
L CEN-
SOR, Satyr standing left, extending arm and holding
wine skin over shoulder; behind, statue on column.
Crawford 363/1d; Sydenham 737; Marcia 24. Lus-
trous and lightly toned.
Nearly Mint State.
The meaning of the reverse is obscure. Crawford
suggests it has to do with the moneyer’s nomen but
does not elaborate. Marsyas is best known in Greek
and Roman mythology for his hubris. He was said to
have challenged the god Apollo to a contest play-
ing the flute, the victor getting to decide whatever
punishment the loser would receive. Naturally,
Apollo won the contest, and and as punishment
for daring to challenge a god, he chose to flay
Marsyas alive.
Estimated Value ..........................................$800 - 900
Ex Tkalec (29 February 2008), 117.
