Lot 550:
L. Sulla. AR Denarius, 81 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right. Rev. Double cornucopiae tied with fillet; Q below. Cr. 375/2; B. (Cornelia) 33. 4.01 g. 19.50 mm. R. Great metal and full weight. A sharply struck example of this historically important and fascinating issue. Enchanting iridescent cabinet tone. Very minor corrosion spot on obverse and reverse slightly off centre, otherwise. EF.