ROMAN REPUBLIC. M. Nonius Sufenas. AR Denarius (3.89 gms), Rome Mint, 57 B.C. NGC Ch AU★, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5. Cr-421/1; Syd-885. Obverse: Head of Saturn right; to left, harpa above baetyl; Reverse: Roma seated left upon pile of arms, holding spear and sword, and being crowned by Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm frond. A deeply toned example with some underlying brilliance, this choice specimen exhibits just the slightest degree of light handling and is wholly deserving of its star designation.
