Ancient and World Coins

Roman Republican Coinage, C. Considius Nonianus, Denarius, Rome, c. 57, diademed and laureate head of Venus right, rev. ervc above gate in wall surrounding rocky hill, on which stands pillared temple, 3.98g (Craw. 424/1; Syd. 888; Considia 1b). About extremely fine and attractively toned, rare £600-800

The reverse is traditionally thought to be the temple complex of Venus Erycina at Mt Eryx in Sicily