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363/1d L. Censorinus Denarius
L Censorinus Denarius. 82 BC. Rome Mint.  (3.75g, 18.4mm, 3h).  Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right.  Rev: L CENSOR, the satyr, Marsyas, standing left with wineskin over shoulder; behind him, column surmounted by draped figure (Minerva?). Marcia 24.  Sear 5, 284. Syd 737. Cr363/1d. Ex Warren Esty.

Alluding to Marsyas’ musical challenge to Apollo.  Marsyas lost the contest, judged by the Muses, and Apollo flayed him alive for presuming to challenge a god.   I love the mythical basis of this type.

363/1d L. Censorinus Denarius

L Censorinus Denarius. 82 BC. Rome Mint. (3.75g, 18.4mm, 3h). Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev: L CENSOR, the satyr, Marsyas, standing left with wineskin over shoulder; behind him, column surmounted by draped figure (Minerva?). Marcia 24. Sear 5, 284. Syd 737. Cr363/1d. Ex Warren Esty.

Alluding to Marsyas’ musical challenge to Apollo. Marsyas lost the contest, judged by the Muses, and Apollo flayed him alive for presuming to challenge a god. I love the mythical basis of this type.

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Randygeki(h2)   [Jul 07, 2011 at 07:33 PM]
This is a cool type, much better than mine. Nice addition!

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