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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; good extremely fine
rich in detail 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 |
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Ruler | L. Marcius Censorinus |
Reign | 82 BC |
Denomination | Denarius |
Date | 82 BC |
Mint | Rome |
Material | Silver |
Condition | good extremely fine |
Catalogue | Cr. 363/1d |
Catalogue 2 | Syd. 737 |
Weight | 4.1 g |
Diameter | 18 mm |
Item Number | 79483 |