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Lot # 238 - Aes Premonetale. Aes Formatum. Inscribed fragment of a cake-shaped bronze ingot. Central Italy, 8th-4th century BC. Dimensions: 64 x 48 x 17 mm. Obv. DVVIM [- - -] (?). Cf. Haeberlin pl. 85. AE. 115.44 g. RRRR. Of the highest rarity, for a similar inscription on a AE circular cake example see Vecchi Italian Cast Coinage. Dark patina with reddish and green deposits.
Ramo Secco Bar
Lot # 239 - Aes Signatum. AE Currency Bar, Central Italy, Aemilia (?), c. 6th-4th century BC. Large fragment, 'Ramo Secco' pattern. Dimensions: 111 x 82 x 61 mm. Garrucci pp. 5-8, pls. 7-11; Vecchi ICC 3; Haeberlin pp. 10-19, pls. 6-8. AE. 2346 g. RRR. Extremely rare. Lovely untouched ferruginous reddish brown patina, with turquoise spots. Specimen with a significant weight. The Ramo Secco cast ingots are found predominantly in Aemilia, hence the attribution to his region. Always found in fragments, they generally weigh from 500 grams to 2000 grams.
Lot # 240 - Aes Premonetale. Aes Formatum. Cast Knucklebone (Astragalus), 6th-4th century BC. Dimensions: 29.5 x 16 mm. Haeberlin pl. 6, 10; Vecchi ICC ICC p. 76, 6. AE. 29.9 g. Enchanting green patina.
Lot # 241 - Dioscuri/Mercury series. AE Cast Quadrans, c. 280 BC. Obv. Right hand; to left, three pellets. Rev. Two barley-grains; between, three pellets. Cr. 14/4; Vecchi ICC 29; HN Italy 271. AE. 88.04 g. 41.5 mm. Good example with dark grey patina. Minor casting flaws. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 242 - Dioscuri/Mercury series. AE Cast Sextans, c. 280-276 BC. Obv. Scallop shell; below, two pellets. Rev. Caduceus; two pellets across field. Cr. 14/5; Vecchi ICC 30; HN Italy 272. AE. 52.69 g. 40.5 mm. R. Rare issue. Grey patina with green deposits. Good VF.
Lot # 243 - Anonymous. AE Double litra, Campanian mint (?), after 283 BC. Obv. Female head, right; hair bound with ribbon. Rev. [RO]MANO. Lion walking right, holding spear in mouth. Cr. 16/1a. AE. 10.96 g. 22 mm. R. Rare and good example, with dark brown patina. Irregular flan. VF.
Lot # 244 - Apollo/Apollo series. AE Cast Triens, c. 275-270 BC. Obv. Head of horse right; below, four pellets. Rev. Head of horse left; below, four pellets. Cr. 18/3; Vecchi ICC 35; HN Italy 281. AE. 105.11 g. 47 mm. Example with high reliefs. Deposits on the surfaces. Good VF.
Lot # 245 - Apollo/Apollo series. AE Cast Quadrans, c. 275-270 BC. Obv. Boar leaping right; below, three pellets. Rev. Boar leaping left; below, three pellets. Cr. 18/4; Vecchi ICC 36; HN Italy 282. AE. 74.38 g. 40.5 mm. R. Rare and good example, with enchanting green patina. Good VF.
Lot # 246 - Apollo/Apollo series. AE Cast Uncia, 275-270 BC. Obv. Barley grain; pellet to left. Rev. Barley grain; pellet to right. Cr. 18/6; Vecchi ICC 38; HN Italy 284. AE. 24.28 g. 26 mm. Choice example with good reliefs. Green patina. Good VF.
Lot # 247 - Roma/Roma series. AE cast Uncia, 269-266 BC. Obv. Astragalus; pellet in field. Rev. Astragalus. Cr. 21/6; Vecchi ICC 46; HN Italy 293. AE. 23.07 g. 27 mm. Choice example with high reliefs. Attractive green patina with brown spots. EF.
Lot # 248 - Wheel series. AE Cast Triens, about 265-242 BC. Obv. Horse prancing left; four pellets across field. Rev. Wheel of six spokes, within four pellets. Cr. 24/5; Vecchi ICC 68. AE. 87.86 g. 44 mm. RR. Very rare and seldom offered type. Green patina with darker spots. Cast flaws. VF.
Well Cast As
Lot # 249 - Janus/prow to right libral series. AE Cast As, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Head of Janus; below, horizontal mark of value I; all on a raised disk. Rev. Prow right; above, mark of value I; all on a raised disk. Vecchi ICC 74; Cr. 35/1; HN Italy 337. AE. 265 g. 64.5 mm. Superb example with high reliefs and unusually fresh representations. EF.
Lot # 250 - Janus/prow to right libral series. AE Cast Semis, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn left; below, mark of value S. Rev. Prow right; above, mark of value S. RBW 86; Cr. 35/2; Vecchi ICC 76; HN Italy 338. AE. 127.8 g. 52 mm. Good example, with green patina and minor reddish deposits. Good VF.
Lot # 251 - Janus/prow to right libral series. AE Cast Triens, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Minerva left; below, four pellets. Rev. Prow right; below, four pellets. Cr. 35/3a; Vecchi ICC 78; HN Italy 339. AE. 92.92 g. 47 mm. Choice example. Mesmerizing brown patina with green and reddish spots. About EF.
Lot # 252 - Janus/prow to right libral series. AE Cast Quadrans, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules left; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow right; below, three pellets. Cr. 35/4; Vecchi ICC 80; HN Italy 340. AE. 75.9 g. 43.5 mm. Lovely olive green patina. Few casting flaws. Good VF.
Lot # 253 - Janus/prow to right libral series. AE Cast Sextans, 225-217 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury left, wearing winged petasus; below, two pellets. Rev. Prow right; below, two pellets. Cr. 35/5; Vecchi ICC 82; HN Italy 341. AE. 43.87 g. 35 mm. Minor cleaning marks on reverse. Choice example with lovely dark green patina. About EF.
Lot # 254 - Anonymous semilibral series. AE Semuncia, Campanian mint (Capua/Cales),  217-216. Obv. Head of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA. Cr. 38/7. AE. 4.57 g. 22 mm. Well impressed and fascinating portrait. Enchanting deep green patina. EF.
Lot # 255 - Anomalous Semilibral series. AE Sextans, Campaninan mint, 217 BC. Obv. She-wolf suckling twins; in exergue, two pellets. Rev. ROMA. Eagle standing right, holding flower in beak; behind, two pellets. Cr. 39/3. AE. 29.17 g. 30.5 mm. Scarce. Good example with pleasant dark green patina. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 256 - Anonymous post-semilibral series. AE Cast Triens, c. 215-212 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Minerva left; below, four pellets. Rev. Prow left; below, four pellets. Cr. 41/7a; Vecchi ICC 111. AE. 31.21 g. 31.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare issue. Good example, with lovely green patina. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 257 - Anonymous post-semilibral series. AE Sextans, Campanian mint (Cales) 215 BC. Obv. Bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasos; above, two pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA; below, two pellets. Cr. 41/9. AE. 11.12 g. 24 mm. Well centred and choice example. About EF. Ex Nomisma 35, 2007, 71.
Lot # 258 - Anonymous post-semilibral series. AE Uncia, Campanian mint (Cales), 216 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; pellet behind. Rev. Prow of galley to right; ROMA above, pellet below. Cr. 41/10. AE. 7.69 g. 22.5 mm. Good example with green patina and minor dusty deposits. About EF.
Lot # 259 - Anonymous post-semilibral series. AE Semuncia, Campanian mint (Capua/Cales), 217-216 BC. Obv. Bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasos. Rev. Prow of galley right. Cr. 38/7. AE. 5.83 g. 20 mm. Unusually fresh and well struck example, with great details and green patina. Choice example. EF
Lot # 260 - L series. AE Semuncia, Luceria mint, c. 214-212 BC. Obv. Bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA; below, L. Cr. 43/6. AE. 4.61 g. 18 mm. Scarce. Superb example with pleasant olive green patina. EF/About EF.
Lot # 261 - Celtiberian coinage. AE As, Celtiberian imitation (?), 1st century BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; I above. Rev. Prow of galley left; I above; below, ROMA retroverted. Cf. Tesorillo-Imit. Hispania 25. 28.17 g. 34 mm. RR. Very rare and interesting issue. Green patina. VF.
Lot # 262 - Cornucopiae series. AE Quadrans, 207 BC. Obv. Head of Heracles right; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA; below, three pellets; before, cornucopia. RBW 228; Cr. 58/6; Syd. -. AE. 7.85 g. 23 mm. RRR. Extremely rare issue, with greenish grey patina. Slightly rough surfaces. VF/About VF.
Masterly Engraved Semis
Lot # 263 - Corn-ear series. AE Semis, Sicily, c. 211-210 BC. Obv. Head of Saturn right; S behind. Rev. Prow right; above, corn-ear; below, S. RBW 287; Cr. 72/5. AE. 25.61 g. 32 mm. RRR. Extremely rare issue. Surely among the best specimens known. Mesmerizing green brown patina with cuprite spots; superb portrait. Reverse slightly off-center, otherwise. good EF.
Lot # 264 - L series. AE Uncia, Luceria mint, 211-208 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, pellet. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA; below, L and pellet. Cr. 97/7c. AE. 7.55 g. 20 mm. Good example with dark green patina. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 265 - L series. AE Quadrans. Luceria mint, c. 214-212 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin headdress; below, three pellets. Rev. Prow of galley right; above, ROMA; before, L; below, three pellets. Cr. 97/5a. AE. 15.79 g. 29 mm. R. Rare and superb example, with lovely green patina. About EF.
Lot # 266 - L series. AE Quadrans, Luceria mint, c. 211-208 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right, wearing petasos, three pellets above, L below. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA; below, three pellets. Cr. 97/13d. AE. 14.92 g. 27 mm. RRR. Choice example of this extremely rare issue. Few specimens known. Lovely green patina. Good VF.
Lot # 267 - L series. AE Sextans, Luceria mint, c. 211-208 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus; above, two pellets; below, L. Rev. Prow of galley right; above, ROMA; below, two pellets. Cr. 97/20a. AE. 4.61 g. 21 mm. R. Rare and good example, with lovely green patina. Good VF.
Lot # 268 - P series. AE As. Luceria mint, 206-195 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I; below, P. Rev. Prow right; above, I; below, ROMA; beside, P. Cr. 99/1a. AE. 14 g. 31 mm. RRR. Extremely rare issue. Lovely greenish-brown patina with minor reddish deposits. Light marks on obverse. Good VF.
Lot # 269 - P series. AE Triens, Luceria mint, 206-195 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Minerva right; above, four pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA; before, P. RBW 441; Cr. 99/5. AE. 6.89 g. 22 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and choice example, with pleasant dark tone. Good VF.
Lot # 270 - P series. AE Sextans. Luceria mint, 206-195 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right; above, two pellets; below, P. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA; below, two pellets; beside, P. Sydenham 306d var. (same); BMCRR (italy) 264 var. (same); Cf. Cr. 99/7 var. (P below). AE. 5.52 g. 19.5 mm. RRRR. Of the highest rarity, apparently just another specimen offered so far with this variety, in CNG Triton 1, 1997, 944. Traces of under-type on reverse. VF.
Lot # 271 - Π series. AE Semuncia. Luceria mint, 206-195 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA; below, ΣΠ. Sydenham 306f; Cr. 99/9. AE. 1.37 g. 13.5 mm. RRRR. Of the highest rarity, very few specimens known. Rough surfaces. About VF.
Lot # 272 - Q.METE series. AE Quadrans, 204 BC. Obv. Head of Heracles right; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, ME ligate; before, three pellets; below, ROMA. Cr. 256/4a. AE. 3.44 g. 19 mm. RR. Very rare issue. Rough surfaces. About VF/Good F.
Choice ROMANO Early Denarius
Lot # 273 - She-Wolf & Twins. AR Early Denarius ('Didrachm'), uncertain mint, 273 BC (?). Obv. Head of Hercules right, with club and lion's skin over shoulder. Rev. She-wolf right, suckling twins; in exergue, ROMANO. RRSC E3; Cr. 20/1; HN Italy 287. AR. 6.99 g. 22.5 mm. R. Rare and choice example, with pleasant cabinet tone. EF.
Lot # 274 - BV or VB series. AR Victoriatus, uncertain Samnite mint (Beneventum?), 212 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; between, BV monogram; in exergue, ROMA. RRSC V16A; Cr. 95/1a. AR. 3.32 g. 18.5 mm. R. Wonderful specimen with fantastic portrait. Lightly toned. About FDC. The reverse carries the monogram usually read as VB, here more convincingly interpreted as BV for Beneventum, supporting the attribution of this issue to Benevnetum (RRSC Vol.1, Debernardi).
Lot # 275 - L series. AR Victoriatus. Luceria mint, 212 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right (hair falling in three neat ringlets). Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; between, archaic L; in exergue, ROMA. RRSC V17A; Cr. 97/1a. AR. 3.01 g. 16 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example, of great style. Minor marks. About EF.
Lot # 276 - Anonymous. AR Denarius, uncertain Campanian mint (Castra Claudiana?), 215 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; pseudo-incuse on tablet, ROMA. RRSC B2; Cr. 44/5. AR. 4.48 g. 21 mm. Very heavy example, well centred and lightly toned. About EF.
Lot # 277 - Anonymous. AR Sestertius, uncertain Campanian mint (Castra Claudiana?), 215 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, IIS. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in linear frame, ROMA. RRSC Bs2; Cr. 44/7. AR. 1.04 g. 13.5 mm. Well centred and good example, nicely toned. Good VF.
Lot # 278 - Anonymous. AR Sestertius, uncertain Campanian mint (Castra Claudiana?), 215 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, IIS. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in linear frame, ROMA. RRSC Bs2; Cr. 44/7. AR. 0.94 g. 13 mm. Blackish tone. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 279 - H Second Series. AR Quinarius, uncertain South-East Italian mint, 212 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, with large visor; behind, V. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right (horse tail down, small cape); below, H; between horizontal lines, ROMA. RRSC Bq32; Cr. 85/1a. AR. 1.96 g. 16 mm. RR. Very rare issue. Well centred and good example. Hairline flan-crack. Minor die-breaks on obverse. About EF.
Lot # 280 - Anonymous No Anchor. AR Denarius, uncertain Campanian mint, 211 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, in three-sided frame, ROMA. RRSC B39A; Cr. 44/5. AR. 4.37 g. 20 mm. RR. Very rare and superb example. Full weight and sound metal. Hairline flan-crack, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 281 - Anonymous 'No Rudder-Star'. AR Denarius, uncertain mint (Capua?), 206 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping righ; in linear frame, ROMA. RRSC B94; Cr. 53/2, Plate X.20. AR. 4.17 g. 19.5 mm. Full weight example. Attractive untouched tone. EF/About EF.
Lot # 282 - Fly series. AR Denarius, Roma, 205 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Luna in biga right; below, fly; in two sided frame, ROMA. RRSC B104; Cr. 159/2. AR. 3.92 g. 19 mm. R. Rare, well centred and superb example. Pleasant cabinet tone with brilliant surfaces. Rare as such. About FDC.
Lot # 283 - Anonymous (No Fly). AR Denarius, Roma, 205 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Luna in biga right; in two sided frame, ROMA. RRSC B104A; Cr. 158/1; Syd. 312. AR. 3.74 g. 21 mm. RR. Very rare; sound metal. Faint scratch on reverse. Good VF/VF.
As Struck Griffin Series Denarius
Lot # 284 - Griffin series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint (Gades?), late 206 or 205 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, griffin; in linear frame, ROMA. RRSC B111; Cr. 182/1. AR. 3.7 g. 18 mm. R. An exceptional example; as struck. With cabinet iridescent tone. FDC.
Lot # 285 - Anonymous. AR Denarius, Roma, 203 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Dioscuri galloping right; in exergue, [ROMA]. RRSC B131; Cr. 139/1. AR. 4.09 g. 18 mm. Full weight and choice example. Sound metal, with golden hues. Slightly off-center. EF.
Lot # 286 - L·COIL series. AR Denarius, Roma, 203 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, L·COIL; in three sided frame, ROMA. RRSC B134; Cr. 154/1; B. 1 (Coilia). AR. 4.05 g. 20 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example. Full weight and with enchanting cabinet tone. About FDC.
Extremely Rare C SAR Minting Mistake
Lot # 287 - Atilius Saranus. AR Denarius, 155 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, C SAR; in exergue, ROMA. Bibl: Classical Numismatic Review XIX, 4 (October, 1994); RRSC D3d; Cr. -; B. (Atilia) 1. AR. 3.56 g. 18 mm. RRRR. Of the highest rarity, with the partially erased 'C' before 'SAR' on reverse. Very few specimens known. Good VF.
Lot # 288 - C. Thalna. AR Denarius, 154 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, C·TAL (TA ligate); in exergue, ROMA. RRSC D6a; Cr. 202/1a; B. (Juventia) 7. AR. 3.94 g. 19 mm. Choice example, almost uncirculated. Cabinet tone. Good EF.
An Unusual Serratus
Lot # 289 - C. Thalna. AR Denarius serratus, 154 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, C·TAL (TA ligate); in exergue, ROMA. RRSC D6b; Cr. 202/1b; B. (Juventia) 7. AR. 4.06 g. 18.5 mm. RRRR. Of the highest rarity. One of the few specimens known as 'serrati' for this period and issue. Full weight and sound metal. Light gash on reverse. About EF.
Lot # 290 - L. Saufeius. AR Denarius, 152 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, L·SAVF (VF ligate); in linear frame, ROMA. RRSC D8; Cr. 204/1; B. (Saufeia) 1. AR. 3.8 g. 17.5 mm. Perfectly centred example. Lightly toned, with golden hues. EF.
Lot # 291 - C. Junius C.f. AR Denarius, 149 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, C·IVNI·C·F ; in linear frame, ROMA. RRSC D14; Cr. 210/1; B. (Junia) 1. AR. 3.73 g. 18.5 mm. Choice example, well centred and lightly toned. Good EF/EF. Ex Astarte XII-XIII, 2003, 245.
Lot # 292 - M. Atilius Saranus. AR Denarius, 148 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, SARAN (AN ligate) downwards; below chin, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, M·ATILI; in linear frame, ROMA. RRSC D15b; Cr. 214/1b; B. (Atilia) 8-9. AR. 3.72 g. 19.5 mm. Choice example, lightly toned with underlying luster. EF.
Lot # 293 - M. Junius Silanus. AR Denarius, 145 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ass' head; below chin, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, M·IVNI; in exergue, ROMA. RRSC D21; Cr. 220/1; B. (Junia) 8. AR. 3.63 g. 18 mm. Choice example, sharply struck from fresh dies. Light golden tone. EF/Good EF.
Lot # 294 - C. Curiatius Trigeminus. AR Denarius, 142 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, TRIGE; below chin, X. Rev. Juno in quadriga right, crowned by Victory who stands behind; below, C·CVR (VR ligate); in exergue, ROMA. RRSC D24; Cr. 223/1; B. (Curiatia) 1. AR. 3.97 g. 20.5 mm. R. Rare. Full weight and well centred. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 295 - A. Spurilius. AR Denarius, 139 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Luna in biga right; below, A·SPVRI (VR ligate); in exergue, ROMA. RRSC D31; Cr. 230/1; B. (Spurilia) 1. AR. 3.88 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare and well centred. Appealing uneven patina. Slightly porous surface on reverse. EF/About EF.
Lot # 296 - M. Baebius Q. f. Tampilus. AR Brockage Denarius, 137 BC. Obv. Incuse of reverse. Rev. Apollo in quadriga right holding bow and arrow; below, ROMA; in exergue, M·BAEBI·Q·F. Crawford 1974, note p. 583, unknown for this issue; RRSC D37c; Cr. 236/1c; B. (Baebia) 12. AR. 3.75 g. 20 mm. R. Interesting brockage denarius with the incuse of the reverse. Rare as such. About EF.
Lot # 297 - M. Baebius Q. f. Tampilus. AR Denarius, 137 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma left with necklace of pendants; behind, TAMPIL; below chin, X. Rev. Apollo in quadriga right holding bow and arrow; below, ROMA; in exergue, M·BAEBI·Q·F. RRSC D37e; Cr. 236/1e; B. (Baebia) 12. AR. 3.96 g. 20 mm. R. Rare and choice example. Nicely toned. About EF.