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L. Marcius Censorinus 82 BC. Denarius 18 mm 82 BC Rome. Laureate head of Apollo right / L CENSOR Satyr Marsyas with wine-skin, standing left; behind him, column with statue of Victory standing left. Cr. 363/1d; extremely fine
attractive depiction of Marsyas
The Satyr Marsyas challenged Apollo to a musical contest, which ended for him with a disastrous defeat. For punishment Apollo hung Marsyas to a spruce, and drew the skin from the Satyr's living body.
Additional Information
| Category 1 | Roman Republican Coins |
|---|---|
| Ruler | L. Marcius Censorinus |
| Reign | 82 BC |
| Denomination | Denarius |
| Date | 82 BC |
| Mint | Rome |
| Material | Silver |
| Condition | extremely fine |
| Catalogue | Cr. 363/1d |
| Catalogue 2 | Syd. 737 |
| Weight | 4.0 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Item Number | 79667 |
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