P. Accoleius Lariscolus. Denarius, 43 B.C. Bust of Acca Larentia r. Rv. Three statues of the Nymphae Querquetulanae standing facing supporting a beam upon which rests five trees. Craw.486/1. Small banker's mark behind neck on obverse. Residue on reverse possibly removable. Toned Good Very Fine. (Est. $150-$200)
Acca Larentia was the wife of the shepherd Faustulus who cared for Romulus and Remus after they had been suckled by the wolf. The nymphs on the reverse held sway over the forests; and it was to them that the groves of the Lares on Mt. Coelius were consecrated.
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