Lot 3381

Description

C. Egnatius Cn.f.Cn.n. Maxsumus, (c.75 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.84 grams), obv. Liberty with diadem, draped bust to right, cap and MAXSVMVS behind, rev. Roma and Venus standing facing, the former holding spear and sword, foot on wolf's head, the latter holding a sceptre while being caressed by Cupid, rudder on prow on either side, CN.N on right, M to left, C. EGNATIVS. CN.F in exergue, (S.326, Cr.391/3, Syd.787, RSC.Egnatia 2). Very fine or better and rare.

Ex Noble Numismatics, sale 62, (lot 2422) and previously from Christie's, London, auction sale May 9, 1978, (lot 5 part). This moneyer was a man of somewhat disreputable character who was admitted to the senate but later sent down.