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Lot # 359 - C. Piso L. f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right with hair tied with taenia; behind, stairs. Rev. Horseman right, holding palm branch; below horse, C·PISO·L·F·FRVGI; above, whip. RRSC D200.2a; Cr. 408/1b (dies 127/153); B. (Calpurnia) 24-29. AR. 3.97 g. 18.5 mm. Well centred and superb example. EF.
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Lot # 360 - C. Calpurnius L.f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right, hair bound with taenia; behind, fractional - . Rev. Horseman galloping right,holding palm branch tied with fillet; below, C. PISO. L.F. FRV/C. RRSC D200.2b; Cr. 408/1; Banti 326 (R8). AR. 4.09 g. 16.5 mm. RR. A superb example of this very rare variety, sharply struck in high relief, well centred and brilliant, with underlying luster. Good EF. Ex Artemide LIX, 2023, 457.
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Lot # 361 - C. Calpurnius L.f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right, hair bound with taenia; behind, . £ . Rev. Horseman galloping right, holding palm branch tied with fillet; below, C. PISO. L.F. FRV/VI. RRSC D200.5c; Cr. 408/1; Syd. 860b. AR. 3.87 g. 20 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example, with pleasant tone. About EF.
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Lot # 362 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Bust of Cybele right; behind, forepart of lion and CESTIANVS (AN ligate or not); before, globe. Bead-and-reel border. Rev. M·PLAET[ORIV]S·AED·CVR·EX·S·C. Curule chair; on left, hammer. RRSC D201.2; Cr. 409/2; B. (Plaetoria) 3. AR. 3.79 g. 18.5 mm. Lightly toned, sound metal. About EF/EF. Privately purchased from Marc Walter Munzhandlung.
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Lot # 363 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Apollo right; behind, Q·POMPONI; before, MVSA. Rev. HERCVLES MVSARVM. Hercules Musagetes standing right, playing lyre; at his feet, club. RRSC D202.1; Cr. 410/1; B. (Pomponia) 8. AR. 3.85 g. 18 mm. R. Rare and good example. Areas of weak strike. Good VF.
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Lot # 364 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, sceptre. Rev. Melpomene standing facing, head right, holding club and mask; on right, Q. PO-MPONI; on left, MVSA. RRSC D202.4; Cr. 410/4; B. 14; Banti 25. AR. 4.26 g. 17.5 mm. R. Heavy and choice example, nicely toned. About EF. Ex Nomisma 30, 2005, 179.
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Lot # 365 - L. Roscius Fabatus. AR Denarius serratus, 64 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; on the left, head right; below, L·ROSCI. Rev. Female figure standing right, facing snake; between, 'compass dot'; on the left, bunch of grapes; in exergue, FABATI. RRSC D204; Cr. 412/1 (symbol pair 173); B. 3 (Roscia). AR. 3.84 g. 18.5 mm. Choice example and sound metal. Light die swift on reverse, otherwise. good EF.
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Lot # 366 - L. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. Obv. Veiled and draped bust of Vesta left; on right, dish; on left, C. Rev. Voter standing left, dropping tablet inscribed V into a cista; on right, LONGIN·III·V. RRSC D205a; Cr. 413/1; B. (Cassia) 10. AR. 3.82 g. 19.5 mm. Brilliant and superb example. Minor metal flaws, otherwise. good EF.
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Lot # 367 - L. Furius Cn. f. Brocchus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. Obv. III-VIR. Head of Ceres right; at sides, corn-ear and barley-grain; below, BROCCHI. Rev. L·FVRI / CN·F. Curule chair; on either side, fasces. RRSC D206; Cr. 414/1; B. (Furia) 23. AR. 3.86 g. 19.5 mm. Choice example, sound metal. Lightly toned, with golden hues. good EF/EF.
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Lot # 368 - L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus. AR Denarius, 62 BC. Obv. PAVLLVS·LEPIDVS-CONCORDIA. Diademed and veiled bust of Concordia right. Rev. Trophy; on right, togate figure (L. Aemilius Paullus) and on left, three captives (King Perseus of Macedon and his sons); above, TER; in exergue, PAVLLVS. RRSC D207; Cr. 415/1; B. (Aemilia) 10. AR. 4 g. 19 mm. Full weight and superb example well centred. Lovely cabinet tone with underlying luster. EF.
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Lot # 369 - L. Scribonius Libo. AR Denarius, 62 BC. Obv. LIBO BON·EVENT. Diademed head of Bonus Eventus right. Rev. Puteal Scribonianum decorated with garland and two lyres; at base, hammer; above, PVTEAL; below, SCRIBON. RRSC D208a; Cr. 416/1a; B. (Scribonia) 8. AR. 4.02 g. 20 mm. Full weight and well centred on a large flan, sound metal. EF/Good EF.
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Lot # 370 - L. Scribonius Libo. AR Denarius, 62 BC. Obv. LIBO BON·EVENT. Diademed head of Bonus Eventus right. Rev. Puteal Scribonianum decorated with garland and two lyres; at base, tongs; above, PVTEAL; below, SCRIBON. RRSC D208b; Cr. 416/1b; B. (Scribonia) 8. AR. 3.78 g. 21 mm. R. Rare and choice example, with pleasant cabinet tone. EF.
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Lot # 371 - L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus with L. Scribonius Libo. AR Denarius, 62 BC. Obv. PAVLLVS·LEPIDVS-CONCORDIA. Diademed and veiled bust of Concordia right. Rev. Puteal Scribonianum decorated with garland and two lyres; at base, hammer; above, PVTEAL·SCRIBON; below, LIBO. RRSC D209a; Cr. 417/1a; B. (Aemilia) 11, (Scribonia) 9. AR. 3.91 g. 20.5 mm. R. Rare and good example. Enchanting cabinet tone, with underlying luster. Areas of weak strike. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 372 - M. Aemilius Lepidus. AR Denarius, 61 BC. Obv. ALEXSANDREA. Turreted head of Alexandria right. Rev. M LEPIDVS/TVTOR REG/SC/PONTIF MAX. M. Lepidus crowning the young Ptolemy V. RRSC D211.2a; Cr. 419/2; B. 8(Aemilia) 23. AR. 3.6 g. 18 mm. RR. Very rare and seldom offered. Lightly toned, with golden hues. Good VF. Ex Artemide LVI, 2021, 287. The type refers to a moneyer's ancestor, with the same name, who was one of the three ambassadors sent to the Egyptian court in BC 201, to administer the affairs of the kingdom for the infant king.
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Lot # 373 - P. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 60 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Leuconoe right; before, P. YPSAE. S.C.; behind, dolphin. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga left; in exergue, C. YPSAE. COS/PRIV; on right, CEPIT. RRSC D212.2a; Cr. 420/2a; B. 12. AR. 3.91 g. 19.5 mm. Well centred. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. Nick on edge on reverse and spots of striking weakness. About EF.
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Lot # 374 - M. Nonius Sufenas. AR Denarius, 59 BC. Obv. Head of Saturn right; before, SVFENAS; behind, harpa, conical stone and S·C. Rev. Roma seated left on pile of armour, being crowned by Victory who stands behind her; around, PR·L·V·P·F; in exergue, SEX·NONI. RRSC D213; Cr. 421/1; B. (Nonia) 1. AR. 3.83 g. 18 mm. Well centred and choice example, with pleasant tone. EF.
Sulla Felix
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Lot # 375 - Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Diademed bust of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, FEELIX. Rev. Diana in prancing biga right; above head, crescent; above and below, stars; below, FAVSTVS. RRSC D218.2; Cr. 426/2; B. (Cornelia) 60. AR. 3.75 g. 21 mm. R. Rare and coveted issue. Peripheral areas of weak strike, otherwise. about EF.
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Lot # 376 - C. Memmius. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Laureate and bearded head of Quirinus right; before, C·MEMMI·C·F; behind, QVIRINVS. Rev. MEMMIVS·AED·CERIALIA·PREIMVS·FECIT. Ceres seated right, holding torch and corn ear; at her feet, snake. RRSC D219.2a; Cr. 427/2; B. (Memmia) 9. AR. 4.03 g. 21 mm. Scarce. Full weight and sound metal. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. Peripheral areas of weak strike. About FDC.
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Lot # 377 - Q. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. Head of Libertas right; behind, LIBERT (upwards); before, Q·CASSIVS. Rev. Temple of Vesta, within curule chair; on left, urn; on right, tablet inscribed AC (Absolvo/Condemno). RRSC D220.2a; Cr. 428/2; B. (Cassia) 8. AR. 3.98 g. 20 mm. Superb example, well centred on an irregular flan. Sharply struck from fresh dies. About FDC. Ex Artemide LXI, 2024, 455.
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Lot # 378 - Q. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. Head of Genius Populi Romani right, with sceptre over shoulder. Rev. Eagle on thunderbolt right; on left, lituus; on right, jug; below, Q·CASSIVS. RRSC D220.3; Cr. 428/3; B. (Cassia) 7. AR. 3.58 g. 18 mm. Well centred and choice example. Sound metal. EF.
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Lot # 379 - M. Junius Brutus. AR Denarius, 54 BC. Obv. BRVTVS Head of L. Junius Brutus the Ancient right. Rev. AHALA. Head of C. Servilius Ahala right. RRSC D225.2; Cr. 433/2; B. 30. AR. 4.15 g. 19 mm. R. Rare. Full weight example with great details. Minor weakness. Enchanting cabinet tone. EF. Denarius struck in 54 BC by Caepio Brutus, better known as M. Junius Brutus, one of the leaders in the conspiracy that assassinated Julius Caesar in 44 BC. The types are records of his ancestry. Lucius Junius Brutus was a semilegendary figure, held to have ousted the despotic Etruscan king Lucius Tarquinius Superbus from Rome in 509 BC and then to have founded the Roman Republic. Gaius Servilius Ahala was celebrated in Roman tradition as a hero who freed his country from the threat of tyranny by killing Sp. Maelius in 439 BC.
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Lot # 380 - Q. Pompeius Rufus. AR Denarius, 54 BC. Obv. Curule chair flanked by arrow and laurel-branch; above, Q. POMPEI. Q. F RVFVS; below, COS on raised tablet. Rev. Curule chair flanked by lituus and wreath; above, SVLLA. COS; below, Q. POMPEI. RVF on raised tablet. RRSC D226.2; Cr. 434/2; B. 5. AR. 4.04 g. 18 mm. Full weight and perfectly centred example. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. EF.
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Lot # 381 - C. Coelius Caldus. AR Denarius, 51 BC. Obv. C. COEL. CALDVS. Bare head of C. Coelius Caldus right; in left field, standard inscribed HIS; in right field, standard in the form of a boar. Rev. Tablet inscribed L. CALDVS/VII VIR. EPVL, behind which figure preparing epulum; on either side of table, a trophy. On outer left field, CALDVS; on outer right field, IMP.A.X. In exergue, CALDVS. III VIR. RRSC D229.2a; Cr. 437/2a; B. 7. AR. 3.91 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare and choice example, well centred. Peripheral area of weak strike, otherwise. good EF.
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Lot # 382 - Cn. Nerius. AR Denarius, 49 BC. Obv. Head of Saturn right, with harpa over shoulder; before, NERI·Q·VRB (VR ligate). Rev. Legionary eagle between two standards inscribed H(astati) and P(rincipes); on left, L·LENT (NT ligate); on right, C·MARC (MA ligate); below, COS. RRSC D233; Cr. 441/1; B. (Claudia) 7, (Cornelia) 68, (Neria) 1. AR. 4.17 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare. Full weight and rare example. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. Graffiti on reverse, areas of weak strike. About EF.
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Lot # 383 - Man. Acilius Glabrio. AR Denarius, 49 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Salus right; behind, SALVTIS upwards. Rev. MN ACILIVS III VIR VALETV. Valetudo standing left, leaning against column and holding serpent. RRSC D234a; Cr. 442/1a; B. 8. AR. 3.83 g. 19 mm. Superb example, well centred, with bright fields. Virtually as struck. About FDC. Ex CNG 455, 2019, 259. Ex CNG 54, 2000, 1306.
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Lot # 384 - Caius Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 49-48 BC. Obv. Fine style elephant advancing right, Λ shaped foreleges, trampling on horned snake; in exergue, CAESAR. Rev. Pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex. RRSC D235a; Cr. 443/1; B. (Julia) 9. AR. 3.81 g. 18.5 mm. Superb example, of great quality, sound metal. Banker's mark on obverse, otherwise. about FDC.
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Lot # 385 - Q. Sicinius with C. Coponius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Pompey, 49 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right, hair tied with band; behind, III·VIR; before, Q·SICINIVS; below, star. Rev. Club upright, on which hangs lion's skin (head in profile); on left, arrow; on right, bow; on right, C·COPIONIVS; on left, PR·S·C. RRSC D236a; Cr. 444/1a; B. (Coponia) 1, (Sicinia) 1. AR. 3.9 g. 18.5 mm. Choice example, with exceptional reverse. Nicely toned, with iridescent hues. Minor marks. EF.
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Lot # 386 - L. Cornelius Lentulus e C. Claudius Marcellus. AR Denarius, 49 BC. Military mint in the East, moving with Pompey. Obv. Triskeles with winged head of Medusa in centre and corn ears between legs. Rev. LENT-MAR/COS. Jupiter standing facing, holding thunderbolt and eagle; harpa to right. RRSC D237.1a; Cr. 445/1a; B. 64. AR. 3.88 g. 19 mm. R. Rare and superb example, with great details. Areas of weak strike, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 387 - L. Cornelius Lentulus and C. Claudius Marcellus. AR Denarius, 49 BC, Apollonia and Asia. Obv. L. LENT. C. MARC. Head of Apollo right; behind, COS. Rev. Jupiter standing facing, head right, holding thunderbolt and eagle; in left field, star and Q. In right field, garlanded altar. RRSC D237.2; Cr. 445/2; B. 65. AR. 4 g. 18 mm. R. Rare issue. Full weight, well centred and good example. Banker's marks on obverse, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 388 - Pompey the Great. AR Denarius, mint moving with Pompey, 49 BC. Obv. CN. PISO PRO - Q Bearded head of Numa Pompilius right, wearing diadem inscribed NVMA. Rev. MAGN. Prow right; below, PRO. COS. RRSC D238; Cr. 446/1; B. (Pompeia) 8. AR. 3.85 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare issue, sound metal. Slightly off-center. Light golden tone. About EF.
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Lot # 389 - L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Female head right, with long and dishevelled hair; behind, carnyx. Rev. Artemis facing, holding spear and placing right hand on head of prancing stag; on right, L·HOSTILIVS; on left, SASERNA. RRSC D240.3; Cr. 448/3; B. (Hostilia) 4. AR. 3.88 g. 21 mm. Scarce. Superb example, sharply struck from detailed pair of dies. Delicate tone with light golden hues; minor porosity. Reverse slightly off centre, otherwise. good EF.
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Lot # 390 - C. Vibius C. f. C. n. Pansa Caetronianus. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Mask of bearded Pan right, hair decorated with three rows of berries; behind, pedum; below, PANS[A]. Rev. Jupiter laureate, seated left, holding patera and scepter; on right, C·VIBIVS·C·F·[C·N]; on left, IOVI·SAXVR. RRSC D241.1b; Cr. 449/1b; B. (Vibia) 19. AR. 3.84 g. 18 mm. Choice example. Lightly toned, with bright fields. Graffiti on obverse. EF.
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Lot # 391 - C. Vibius C. f. C. n. Pansa Caetronianus. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Libertas right; behind, LIBERTATIS. Rev. Roma, helmeted, seated right on pile of arms, holding scepter and placing left foot on globe; on right, flying Victory crowning Roma; on left, C·PANSA·C·F·C·N. RRSC D241.4; Cr. 449/4; B. (Vibia) 20. AR. 3.89 g. 19.5 mm. RR. Very rare issue. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. Weak strike on obverse. Good VF. Ex Asta del Titano 44, 1991, 197.
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Lot # 392 - L. Plautius Plancus. AR Denarius, 47 BC. Obv. Head of Medusa facing without snakes; below, L·PLAVTIVS. Rev. Victory facing, holding palm-branch and leading four horses; below, PLANCVS. RRSC D245c; Cr. 453/1c; B. (Plautia) 14. AR. 4 g. 18 mm. Full weight and sound metal, brilliant. Lightly off-centre and area of weak strike on reverse, otherwise. FDC.
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Lot # 393 - C. Antius Restio. AR Denarius, 47 BC. Obv. Head of C. Antius Restius right; behind, RESTIO. Rev. Hercules walking right, with cloak over left arm, holding trophy and club; on right, C·ANTIVS·C·F. RRSC D247.1a; Cr. 455/1a; B. (Antia) 1. AR. 4.4 g. 18.5 mm. R. Heavy example of this rare issue. Pleasant tone. Peripheral areas of weak strike. EF.
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Lot # 394 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, 47-46 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right. Rev. CAESAR. Aeneas advancing left, carrying palladium in right hand and Anchises on left shoulder. RRSC D249; Cr. 458/1. AR. 3.83 g. 20 mm. Superb example, well centred, lightly toned with golden hues. Good EF.
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Lot # 395 - Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio. AR Denarius, 47-46 BC. Africa. Obv. Q. METEL. Laureate heads of Jupiter right; below, PIVS. Rev. SCIPIO. Elephant right; in exergue, IMP. RRSC D250; Cr. 459/1; B. 47. AR. 4 g. 18.5 mm. Scarce. Full weight and choice, with pleasant cabinet tone. EF/About EF.
Extremly Rare African Issue
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Lot # 396 - Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio with P. Licinius Crassus. AR Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC. Obv. Bust of Jupiter right, hair tied with band; below, eagle's head and sceptre; before, METEL·PIVS, behind, SCIP·IMP. Rev. Curule chair; above, scales balanced on cornucopiae; on left, corn-ear; on right, dragon's head; on right, CRASSVS·IVN; on left, LEG·PRO·PR;. RRSC D251.1; Cr. 460/2; B. (Caecilia) 49, (Licinia) 20. AR. 3.61 g. 18.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and choice example. Nicely toned, with underlying luster. Areas of pitting. Good VF.
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Lot # 397 - Mn. Cordius Rufus. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. RVFVS·III·VIR. Jugate heads of the Dioscuri right, wearing pilei decorated with fillet and surmounted by star. Rev. Venus Verticordia standing left, holding scales and sceptre, with Cupid perched on shoulder; behind, MN·CORDIVS (MN ligate). RRSC D254.1b; Cr. 463/1b; B. (Cordia) 1. AR. 3.77 g. 20.5 mm. Choice example, sound metal. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. Peripheral areas of weak strike. EF. Ex NAC F, 1996, 1421.
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Lot # 398 - T. Carisius. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. Head of Roma right, wearing Attic helmet with plume on each side; behind, ROMA. Rev. Cornucopiae on globe; on left, sceptre; on right, rudder; below, T·CARISI. Laurel-wreath as border. RRSC D255.3a; Cr. 464/3a; B. (Carisia) 4-5. AR. 4 g. 19 mm. R. Rare and full weight, sound metal. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 399 - T. Carisius. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. Bust of Victory right. Rev. Victory in biga right, holding reins and wreath; in exergue, T·CARISI. RRSC D255.4; Cr. 464/4; B. (Carisia) 2. AR. 4.08 g. 19 mm. R. Full weight and and lightly toned, with golden hues. Areas of weak strike, scratch on obverse. About EF.
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Lot # 400 - C. Considius Paetus. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. Helmeted bust of Minerva right, wearing aegis. Rev. Victory in quadriga right, holding palm branch, reins and wreath; in exergue, C·CONSIDI. RRSC D256.5; Cr. 465/5; B. (Considia) 5. AR. 4.12 g. 20 mm. RR. Full weight and very rare example. Enchanting cabinet tone. Peripheral areas of weak strike. Good VF.
Fine Style Aulus Hirtius
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Lot # 401 - Julius Caesar. Aulus Hirtius, praetor. AV Aureus, Rome, 46 BC. Obv. C. CAESAR COS. TER. Veiled female head (Vesta or Pietas?) right. Rev. Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: lituus, guttus and securis; A HIRTIVS P R around. RBW 1636; Calicó 36; Cr. 466/1. AV. 7.99 g. 22 mm. R. A rare type featuring a portrait of refined and elegant style. Good example, struck on broad flan. Gash and mark nick on obverse. Good VF/About EF. Aulus Hirtius, praetor at the time this coin was struck, was a close friend of both Cicero and Caesar, and had served as the latter’s legate in Gaul. He was consul in 43 BC, having been nominated by Caesar, and was sent along with Octavian and Pansa against Antony, who was besieging Decimus Brutus at Mutina. Hirtius defeated Antony but fell while leading the assault on his camp. Hirtius is credited with completing Caesar’s commentaries on the Gallic, Alexandrine, African, and Spanish wars. (Triton XXI, 661 note).
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Lot # 402 - L. Papius Celsus. AR Denarius, 45 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin. Rev. CELSVS III VIR. She-wolf right, placing stick on fire; on right, eagle fanning flames with its wings; in exergue, L. PAPIVS. RRSC D261.1; Cr. 472/1; B. 2. AR. 3.68 g. 17 mm. Scarce. Well centred and good example of this fascinating issue. Peripheral areas of weak strike. About EF. The reverse depicts the legendary foundation of Lanuvium. As Aeneas and his Trojan followers were engaged in constructing the city, they saw a blaze in a nearby wood. The fire was kindled by a she-wolf feeding branches onto a brazier, while an eagle fanned the flames with its wings. According to the tradition, a fox (not shown here) attempted in vain to put out the fire by dipping its tail into a stream, but was driven away by the wolf and the eagle. From this, Aeneas understood that the new settlement would gain renown, though it would face the envy of its neighbours—yet ultimately it would triumph.
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Lot # 403 - Lollius Palicanus. AR Denarius, 45 BC. Obv. Head of Liberty right; behind, LIBERTA[TIS]. Rev. View of the Rostra in the Forum surmounted by a sella; above, PALIKANVS. RRSC D262.1; Cr. 473/1; B. 2. AR. 3.49 g. 20.5 mm. R. Rare and good example, with enchanting cabinet tone. Areas of weak strike. Marks. Good VF. The Rostra is the name of the great speaker's platform in the Forum, from which speakers addressed crowds, and from this platform many of the great and famous speeches in Roman history were delivered. Initially, it was constructed as a flat-topped platform (suggestus) forming part of the large, round Comitium (an area in front of the Curia where speakers would address the whoever was assembled). Typically, a speaker's platform is called a tribunal, but after Duilius won Rome's first major naval victory against Antium in 338 BCE, six bronze prows of enemy ships were attached to the front of the speaker's platform as trophies; the Latin for prows is rostra, and the name became used for the entire structure. In 260 BCE, C. Duilius Nepos defeated the Carthagians at Mylae, and replaced or supplemented the original prows with new ones from ships captured in that battle. Eventually, decorative prows that were not from actual ships were specially constructed for the platform itself.
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Lot # 404 - Julius Caesar. L. Munatius Plancus, praefectus Urbi. AV Aureus, Roma mint, 46-45 BC. Obv. C. CAES DIC. TER. Diademed and draped bust of Victory right. Rev. L. PLANC PRAEF. VRB. Sacrificial jug with one handle. Calicò 45; Babelon (Julia) 19 and (Munatia) 2; Cr. 475/1a; Syd. 1019b. AV. 8.07 g. 20.5 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example, with pleasant tone. Light scratch on obverse. Unusually well centred on a regular and large flan. Good VF/EF.
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Lot # 405 - Julius Caesar and C. Clovius. AE 26.5 mm, 45 BC. Obv. CAESAR·DIC·TER. Bust of Victory, right, draped. Rev. C·CLOVI PRAEF. Minerva standing left, holding trophy over shoulder with right hand and with left hand holding spear and shield, decorated with gorgoneion and from which hang streamers; before, snake. Cr. 476/1a. AE. 11.67 g. 26.5 mm. Good example with pleasant river patina. Peripheral areas of weak strike. Good VF.
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Lot # 406 - P. Accoleius Lariscolus. AR Denarius, 43 BC. Obv. P. ACCOLEIVS LARISCOLVS. Draped bust of Diana Nemorensis right. Rev. Triple cult statue of Diana Nemorensis; behind, cypress grove. RRSC D270; Cr. 486/1; B. 1. AR. 4 g. 19 mm. Scarce. Full weight and choice example. Lightly toned, with golden and iridescent hues. Areas of weak strike, otherwise. EF.
A Notably Rare Specimen
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Lot # 407 - Octavianus. AR Denarius, unknown mint in Gallia Cisalpina and Italy, 43 BC. Obv. Bearded head of Octavianus right; around, C·CAESAR·III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Equestrian statue right; in exergue, S·C. RRSC D274.2; Cr. 490/3; B. (Julia) 65. AR. 3.93 g. 16.5 mm. RRRR. Of the highest rarity, very few specimens known and probably the most complete. Pleasant, untouched tone. Minor marks. Good VF.
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Lot # 408 - P. Clodius M.f. Turrinus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Radiate head of Sol right; behind, quiver. Rev. Crescent surrounded by five stars; below, P. CLODIVS/M.F. RRSC D275.5; Cr. 494/21; B. 17. AR. 4.1 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare and full weight example. Pleasant tone with golden hues. Rare as such. Good EF.
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Lot # 409 - C. Vibius Varus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Head of Liber right, wearing ivy-wreath. Rev. Panther left springing up toward garlanded altar on which rests mask and against which rests thyrsus; in exergue, C·VIBIVS; on right, VARVS. RRSC D275.16; Cr. 494/36; B. (Vibia) 24. AR. 3.94 g. 18.5 mm. Choice example, sound metal. Slightly off-center. Metal flaw on reverse. EF/About EF.
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Lot # 410 - L. Mussidius Longus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Head of Concordia right, wearing veil; behind, [CONCO]RDIA; below chin, star. Rev. Shrine of Venus Cloacina, inscribed CLOACIN; above, L·MVSSIDIVS·LONGVS. RRSC D275.22b; Cr. 494/42b; B. (Mussidia) 6. AR. 3.78 g. 17.5 mm. R. Rare and superb, with enchanting cabinet tone. Slightly off-center. Good EF. Ex CNG 456, 2019, 333. From the Jack A. Frazer Collection. Ex Coin Galleries (20 February 1981), lot 261.
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Lot # 411 - Octavianus. AR Denarius, mint moving with Octavianus, 42 BC. Obv. Helmeted bust of Mars right, draped and with spear over shoulder; behind, CAESAR; before, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila surmounted by trophy and flanked by two standards; on either side, S·C. RRSC D278.2; Cr. 497/3. AR. 3.85 g. 20 mm. R. Sharply struck, with a well-settled patina showing reddish-golden reflections and bright metal. Rare as such. EF/FDC.
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Lot # 412 - Sextus Pompeius. AR Denarius, uncertain Sicilian mint, 42-40 BC. Obv. Head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus right; behind, jug; before, lituus; around, MAG·PIVS·IMP·ITER. Rev. Neptune standing left, wearing diadem, holding aplustre and cloak over left arm; placing right foot on prow; on either side, the Catanean brothers bearing their parents on their shoulders; above, PRAEF (AE ligate); in exergue, CLAS·ET·ORAE / MARIT·EX·S·C (AE and MAR ligate). RRSC D290.2a; Cr. 511/3a; B. (Pompeia) 27. AR. 3.61 g. 20 mm. Choice example of this difficult issue. Roughness and minor mark on obverse. About EF.
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Lot # 413 - Sextus Pompeius. AR Denarius, uncertain Sicilian mint, 42-40 BC. Obv. Pharos of Messana surmounted by statue of Neptune; before, galley left with aquila on prow and sceptre tied with fillet on stern; around, MAG·PIVS·IMP·ITER. Rev. Scylla wielding rudder with both hands; around, PRAEF·CLAS·ET·ORAE·MAR IT·EX·S·C (AE, AE and MAR ligate). RRSC D290.3a; Cr. 511/4a; B. (Pompeia) 22. AR. 3.75 g. 18 mm. Partly off centre. Good example of this fascinating issue. VF.
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Lot # 414 - M. Arrius Secundus. AR Denarius, 41 BC. Obv. Male head right (Q. Arrius?), bearded; behind, M·ARRIVS; before, SECVNDVS. Rev. Wreath, hasta pura and phalerae. RRSC D292.1; Cr. 513/2; B. (Arria) 2. AR. 3.83 g. 20 mm. RR. Very rare and good example, with enchanting cabinet tone. Areas of weak strike, scratch on reverse. Marks. VF.
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Lot # 415 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, 41 BC, mint moving with Marcus Antonius. Obv. M. ANTONIVS IMP. III. VIR. R.P.C. Head of Marcus Antonius right; behind, lituus. Rev. PIETAS-COS. Pietas standing left, holding lighted turibulum and cornucopiae, on which two storks perch. RRSC D295.3; Cr. 516/5; B. (Antonia) 46. AR. 4.05 g. 20 mm. RR. Full weight and very rare example. Enchanting cabinet tone. About EF.
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Lot # 416 - Q. Labienus Parthicus. AR Denarius, mint moving with Q. Labienus, 40 BC. Obv. Head of Q. Labienus right; around, Q·LABIENVS·PARTHICVS·IMP. Rev. Parthian horse right, with bridle and saddle, to which bow-case and quiver are attached. RRSC D303; Cr. 524/2; B. (Atia) 3. AR. 2.66 g. 18 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and fascinating issue of the Caesar's traitor Labienus. Chipped, porosity. Good F.
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Lot # 417 - Marcus Antonius. AR Quinarius, 39 BC. Obv. III VIR-RPC. Diademed head of Concordia right. Rev. M. ANTON. C. CAESAR. Two hands clasped around caduceus. RRSC Dq307b; Cr. 519/4b; B. (Antonia) 42. AR. 1.77 g. 15.5 mm. R. Rare and good example. Nicely toned. Areas of weak strike. Good VF. The issue should be regarded as marketing the reconciliation between Octavian and M. Antonius which took place at Brundisium late in 40 BC. (RRC I, p. 533).
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Lot # 418 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 37 BC. Obv. Head of Marcus Antonius right; around, ANT·AVGVR·III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Trophy with two figure-of-eight shield; at base of trophy, two round shields and two spears; on either side, IMP TER. RRSC D312.1d; Cr. 536/4; B. (Antonia) 77. AR. 3.68 g. 19.5 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example. Well centred, with pleasant cabinet tone. Good VF/About EF.

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