C. Norbanus AR Denarius 83 BC Roman Republic Silver Coin Venus Crawford 357/1b

Roman Republic — C. Norbanus, Silver Denarius (83 BC)

A handsome, honestly circulated silver denarius struck during the turbulent final decades of the Roman Republic.

Item Specifications:

• Moneyer: C. Norbanus (Gaius Norbanus)

• Mint: Rome

• Date: 83 BC

• Denomination: AR Denarius

• Weight: 3.49 grams

• References: Sear RCV 278; Crawford 357/1b; Sydenham 739; Babelon (Norbana) 2

Design:

• Obverse: Diademed head of Venus right, wearing an earring and necklace. Roman numeral control mark is crisp and clearly visible behind the bust.

• Reverse: Fasces with axe (central motif), flanked by an ear of corn (grain) on the left and a caduceus on the right.

Condition & Notes:

• Details: Displays a rich, deep old-cabinet toning. The coin shows honest, even wear across the high points of the hair and fields, but retains clear, fully legible details—including an exceptionally sharp striking of the obverse control mark. The reverse shows typical localized striking softness near the lower right elements.

• Fabric: A genuine, organic, slightly irregular flan showcasing the classic slightly cupped/undulating fabric characteristic of late Republican silver strikes.

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