The Venus Cloacina
Lot 879
L. Mussidius Longus, 42 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.73 g, 9 h), Rome. CONCOR[DIA] Diademed and veiled head of Concordia to right; before, crescent. Rev. L MVSSIDIVS LONGVS The shrine of Venus Cloacina, the platform inscribed CLOACIN. Babelon (Mussidia) 6. Crawford 494/42c. RBW 1746. Sydenham 1093b. A beautifully toned and very well struck example. The obverse slightly off center and with two minor nicks, otherwise, extremely fine.

The reverse of this coin shows the shrine that was constructed on the Forum Romanum as a tribute to Venus Cloacina, the 'Venus of the sewage system'
Starting price:
200 CHF
Hammer price:
460 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
2 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 25-Jun-17, 19:19:30 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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