C. Considius Nonianus, 56 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.82 g, 6 h), Rome. C•CONSIDI•NONIANI - S•C Laureate and draped bust of Venus Erycina to right, wearing diadem and single pendant earring. Rev. The Temple of Venus Erycina on the summit of Mount Eryx: tetrastyle temple seen from front on rocky mountain surrounded by a wall with created tower at each end and a gate in center; above gate, ErvC. Babelon (Considia) 1a. Banti 1/1 (this coin). Crawford 424/1. RBW 1522. Sydenham 888. Beautifully toned, very well centered, and with an impressive pedigree. Minor areas of weakness and the upper struck a little bit off center, otherwise, good very fine. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 150, 2 December 2024, 746, Gemini XIII, 6 April 2017, 124, Harlan J. Berk Buy or Bid Sale 163, 25 March 2009, 303, from the A. K. Collection, Triton XII, 6 January 2009, 462 (part of), ex Kress 114, 20 April 1960, 763, Münzen & Medaillen AG XIII, 17-19 June 1954, 548, and from the collection of F. Imhoof flower (1838-1920). The reverse depicts the celebrated sanctuary of Venus Erycina on Mount Eryx in western Sicily, identified by the inscription ErvC above the gate. Long known as one of Sicily the most important cult centers, the sanctuary became closely integrated into Roman religious tradition, especially after the establishment of the cult of Venus Erycina at Rome during the Second Punic War. This lot can be shipped to a US address.