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Lot # 181 - Q. POMPONIUS MUSA. Denarius (56 BC). Rome. Obv: Q POMPONI MVSA. Head of Apollo right, wearing taenia.Rev: HERCVLES / MVSARVM. Hercules standing right, playing lyre; club leaning on knee to right.Crawford 410/1; RBW -. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.83 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
The Muse of Eloquence and Epic Poetry
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Lot # 182 - Q. POMPONIUS MUSA. Denarius (56 BC). Rome. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right; lyre key to left.Rev: MVSA / Q POMPONI. Calliope standing right, playing lyre set on column.Crawford 410/2b; RBW -.Calliope is one of the nine Muses, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (goddess of memory). She was the muse of epic poetry, considered Homer's favorite and believed to be the inspiration for the Iliad and the Odyssey. Calliope was also known for being the mother of Orpheus and Linus, two highly talented musicians. The father of her children could have been the god Apollo or Oeagrus, king of Thrace, depending on the different versions of the myth. According to one tradition, she was loved by Zeus, with whom she generated the Corybantes, figures associated with ritual dance. Calliope is considered the oldest and wisest of the Muses, also famous for her confidence and authority. She played a significant role in the dispute between Aphrodite and Persephone over Adonis: acting as an impartial judge, she decreed that each of the two goddesses should spend the same amount of time with the young man. She is usually depicted with a stylus and wax tablets, with scrolls of parchment or a book, or playing the lyre, as in the case of this denarius. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.61 g. Diameter: 17 mm.
Clio the Muse of History
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Lot # 183 - Q. POMPONIUS MUSA. Denarius (56 BC). Rome. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right; tied volumen to left.Rev: Q POMPONI / MVSA. Clio standing left, holding scroll and leaning on column.Crawford 410/3; RBW 1485.Clio is the first of the nine Muses, daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne (goddess of memory). From her mother, she inherited the gift of preserving and transmitting the memory of events and personalities, which makes her the Muse of History and “who can make famous.” She is a wise, calm, and thoughtful figure with a sensitive heart. When the narrative is particularly moving, Clio can be moved to tears, and her tears, as rare as pearls, are a source of pride for poets, who see them as confirmation of the value of their work. Writers who wish to evoke distant times, reawaken buried memories, and give voice to forgotten heroes turn to her. Thanks to her, history becomes storytelling, and the past becomes living memory. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.44 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
The Muse of Tragedy
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Lot # 184 - Q. POMPONIUS MUSA. Denarius (56 BC). Rome. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right; sceptre to left.Rev: Q POMPONI MVSA. Melpomene standing left, wearing sword and holding club and mask.Crawford 410/4; RBW 1486.Melpomene is one of the nine Muses, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (goddess of memory). She was initially the muse of song and musical harmony, but later became the muse of tragedy, perhaps because of her connection to Dionysus. Melpomene is usually depicted with a severe, imposing appearance, wearing cothurni, the typical sandals worn by tragic actors. She holds a tragic mask in her hands and, sometimes, a scepter, a bloody dagger, or a club, symbols of drama and theatrical pathos. According to some traditions, the union between Melpomene and the river god Achelous gave birth to the Sirens, creatures with enchanting songs, with the head of a woman and the body of a bird. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.02 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
The Muse of Music and Lyric Poetry
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Lot # 185 - Q. POMPONIUS MUSA. Denarius (56 BC). Rome. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right; two crossed tibiae (musical instruments) to left.Rev: MVSA / Q POMPONI. Euterpe (Muse of Music and Lyric Poetry) standing right, resting on column, holding two flutes.Crawford 410/5; RBW 1487.Euterpe is one of the nine Muses, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (goddess of memory). She was the muse of music and protector of wind instruments. She is often depicted with the aulos, an ancient double-reed wind instrument which, according to myth, was invented by her. Her name means “she who please” or “she who delights.” Euterpe inspires melodies and is the very essence of the joy that music can bring to the human soul. The aulos accompanied the most diverse moments of Greek life, during sporting events, sacred rites, and, of course, theatrical shows. Over time, Euterpe was also attributed with the protection of lyric poetry. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.63 g. Diameter: 19 mm.
The Muse of Dance
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Lot # 186 - Q. POMPONIUS MUSA. Denarius (56 BC). Rome. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right; flower to left.Rev: Q POMPONI / MVSA. Terpsichore, the Muse of Dance, standing right, holding plectrum and lyre.Crawford 410/7b; RBW -.Terpsichore, 'delight in dancing,' is one of the nine Muses, patroness of the song that accompanies dances. She is also mentioned as the mother of the sirens. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.93 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
The Muse of Astronomy and Stars
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Lot # 187 - Q. POMPONIUS MUSA. Denarius (56 BC). Rome. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right; star to left.Rev: Q POMPONI / MVSA. Urania standing left, holding wand and touching globe set upon base.Crawford 410/8; RBW 1488.Urania is one of the nine Muses, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (goddess of memory). She was the muse of astronomy and geometry, as well as astronomy combined with astrology, disciplines that were inseparable for the Greeks. Urania lifts man's gaze from earthly things to eternal ones, granting him harmony and meditation. Another tradition, of Eastern origin and linked to Herodotus, identifies her as the daughter of Heaven and Light and assimilates her to Aphrodite Urania (Venus Caelestis), daughter of Uranus. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.04 g. Diameter: 19 mm.
Muse of Comedy and Idyllic Poetry
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Lot # 188 - Q. POMPONIUS MUSA. Denarius (56 BC). Rome. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right; sandal to left.Rev: Q POMPONI / MVSA. Thalia standing left, holding comic mask and resting elbow upon column to right.Crawford 410/9a; RBW -.Thalia is one of the nine Muses, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (goddess of memory). Her name means “she who flourishes” or “the flourishing one” and she is the Muse of comedy and idyllic poetry, which appeal to the simplest, most ironic and lively side of humanity. She is often depicted with a comic mask in her hand, symbolizing comic theater, and with an ivy crown, referring to the world of nature and wine. Sometimes she holds a shepherd's crook, representing bucolic poetry. Unlike other more solemn or dramatic Muses, Thalia calls for lightness and smiles. In classical times, those seeking inspiration to write satires or comedies invoked Thalia. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.85 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
The Muse of Sacred Poetry, Hymn and Dance
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Lot # 189 - Q. POMPONIUS MUSA. Denarius (56 BC). Rome. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right; wreath to left.Rev: Q POMPONI / MVSA. Polyhymnia standing slightly right, head facing.Crawford 410/10a; RBW -.Polyhymnia is one of the nine Muses, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (goddess of memory). She is depicted as a young woman with a thoughtful gaze, often wrapped in a veil and a long cloak, with her head adorned with a crown of pearls, a symbol of purity and wisdom. Polyhymnia is traditionally considered the muse of the art of composing and performing complex stage actions that blend music, poetry, and dance. She is also the patroness of pantomime and dances associated with sacred and heroic songs, which celebrated the deeds of the gods and heroes of myth. According to tradition, she is even credited with some important human inventions, such as the lyre, a musical instrument dear to Apollo, and agriculture, an activity fundamental to the development of civilization. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.23 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
Prow and Aplustre
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Lot # 190 - L. ROSCIUS FABATUS. Serrate Denarius (59 BC). Rome. Obv: L ROSCI. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat skin headdress; prow-stem to left.Rev: FABATI. Female standing right, feeding coiled serpent to right; aplustre to left.Crawford 412/1 (symbols 72); RBW type as 1491-2. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.83 g. Diameter: 19 mm.
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Lot # 191 - L. FURIUS CN.F. BROCCHUS. Denarius (63 BC). Rome. Obv: III - VIR / BROCCHI. Head of Ceres right, wearing grain wreath; grain ear to left, single grain to right.Rev: L FVRI / CN F. Curule chair between fasces.Crawford 414/1; RBW 1495. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.93 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
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Lot # 192 - L. AEMILIUS LEPIDUS PAULLUS. Denarius (62 BC). Rome. Obv: PAVLLVS LEPIDVS CONCORDIA. Diademed and veiled bust of Concordia right.Rev: TER / PAVLLVS. Trophy; to right, L. Aemilius Paullus in toga standing left; to left, three captives (King Perseus of Macedon and his two sons).Crawford 415/1; RBW 1497. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.98 g. Diameter: 20 mm.
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Lot # 193 - L. SCRIBONIUS LIBO. Denarius (62 BC). Rome. Obv: BON EVENT / LIBO. Diademed head of Bonus Eventus right.Rev: PVTEAL / SCRIBON. Puteal Scribonianum (Scribonian wellhead) decorated with garland and two lyres; hammer at base.Crawford 416/1a; RBW 1500. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.77 g. Diameter: 19 mm.
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Lot # 194 - P. PLAUTIUS HYPSAEUS. Denarius (57 BC). Rome. Obv: P YPSAE S C. Head of Neptune right; trident to left.Rev: C YPSAE COS / PRIV / CEPIT. Jupiter driving quadriga left, holding reins and hurling thunderbolt.Crawford 420/1a; RBW 1513. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.83 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
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Lot # 195 - P. PLAUTIUS HYPSAEUS. Denarius (57 BC). Rome. Obv: P VPSAE S C. Draped bust of Leuconoë right; to left, dolphin swimming right.Rev: C VPSAE COS / PRIV / CEPIT. Jupiter, holding reins and preparing to hurl thunderbolt, driving quadriga left.Crawford 420/2a; RBW 1515. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.93 g. Diameter: 19 mm.
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Lot # 196 - M. NONIUS SUFENAS. Denarius (57 BC). Rome. Obv: SVFENAS S C. Bearded head of Saturn right; harpa and baetylus to left.Rev: SEX NONI / PR L V P F. Roma seated left on cuirass and shields, holding sceptre and sword, and being crowned by Victory standing left, holding palm frond.Crawford 421/1; RBW 1517. Condition: Extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.81 g. Diameter: 17 mm.
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Lot # 197 - M. AEMILIUS SCAURUS and P. PLAUTIUS HYPSAEUS. Denarius (58 BC). Rome. Obv: M SCAVR / AED CVR / EX S C. Nabatean King Aretas kneeling right, holding reins and filleted olive branch before camel standing right.Rev: P HVPSAEVS / AED CVR / CAPTVM / C HVPSAE COS / PREIVE. Jupiter driving galloping quadriga left, holding reins and hurling thunderbolt.Crawford 422/1a; RBW 1518. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.02 g. Diameter: 17 mm.
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Lot # 198 - C. SERVILIUS C.F. Denarius (53 BC). Rome. Obv: FLORAL PRIMVS. Head of Flora right, wearing wreath of flowers; lituus to left.Rev: C SERVEIL / C F. Two warriors facing each other, each holding shield and upright gladius; shield of the soldier to the right ornamented with eight-pointed star.Crawford 423/1; RBW 1521. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.98 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
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Lot # 199 - L. MARCIUS PHILIPPUS. Denarius (57 BC). Rome. Obv: ANCVS. Diademed head of Ancus Marcius right; lituus to left.Rev: PHILIPPVS / AQVAM R. Equestrian statue on aqueduct right; flower below statue.Crawford 425/1; RBW 1524.This denarius was issued in 56 BC by L. Marcius Philippus in honor of his ancestor Q. Marcius Rex. On the obverse, the coin depicts the head of the fourth king of Rome, Ancus Marcius, identified by the legend, from whom the Marcia gens claimed to descend and who, according to a legend (reported by Pliny the Elder), was the first to provide an aqueduct to the city. The reverse depicts an equestrian statue (Marcius Rex) placed on an arched structure, clearly identified as an aqueduct by the legend. The aqueduct depicted here was built in 144 BC by Marcius Rex (to whom the statue refers), and supplied water to many areas of Rome. It was over 90 km long and mostly underground. As was common in the Republican period, the designs on both sides are purely propagandistic, aimed at celebrating the gens to which the monetary magistrate belonged, with references to mythical and historical ancestors, legitimizing his personal ambitions. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.85 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
Jugurtha Surrendered to Sulla
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Lot # 200 - FAUSTUS CORNELIUS SULLA. Denarius (56 BC). Rome. Obv: FAVSTVS. Diademed and draped bust of Diana right; lituus to left, crescent above.Rev: FELIX. Sulla seated left on raised seat; on left, Bocchus, king of Mauretania, kneels right, offering olive branch; to right, Jugurtha, king of Numidia, kneeling left, with hands tied behind him.Crawford 426/1; RBW 1525.Giugurta, prince of Numidia, received part of the kingdom from the uncle Micipsa, together with his sons, Hiempsal and Adherbal. He killed the former and defeated Adherbal, who went to Rome to ask for help. The Senate sent a commission led by Lucius Opimius, who proceeded to divide the kingdom. The richest part, bordering the Roman province, was given to Adherbal; the westernmost part to Jugurtha. Soon the two princes were again in conflict and Adherbal was killed (112 BC). Rome then declared war on Jugurtha and sent first L.C. Bestia, then Q. Caecilius Metellus (later known as Metellus Numidicus), who achieved an important victory in 108 BC. In 107 BC, Marius was elected consul and led another campaign against Jugurtha, who had meanwhile allied himself with Bocchus of Mauretania. In the end, Bocchus betrayed Jugurtha and handed him over to L. Cornelius Sulla, sent by Marius, who dragged him in chains to Rome in 104. This Denarius was struck by Faustus, son of Lucius Cornelius Sulla. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 3.99 g. Diameter: 19 mm.
Jugurtha Surrendered to Sulla
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Lot # 201 - FAUSTUS CORNELIUS SULLA. Denarius (56 BC). Rome. Obv: FAVSTVS. Diademed and draped bust of Diana right; lituus to left, crescent above.Rev: FELIX. Sulla seated left on raised seat; on left, Bocchus, king of Mauretania, kneels right, offering olive branch; to right, Jugurtha, king of Numidia, kneeling left, with hands tied behind him.Crawford 426/1; RBW 1525.Giugurta, prince of Numidia, received part of the kingdom from the uncle Micipsa, together with his sons, Hiempsal and Adherbal. He killed the former and defeated Adherbal, who went to Rome to ask for help. The Senate sent a commission led by Lucius Opimius, who proceeded to divide the kingdom. The richest part, bordering the Roman province, was given to Adherbal; the westernmost part to Jugurtha. Soon the two princes were again in conflict and Adherbal was killed (112 BC). Rome then declared war on Jugurtha and sent first L.C. Bestia, then Q. Caecilius Metellus (later known as Metellus Numidicus), who achieved an important victory in 108 BC. In 107 BC, Marius was elected consul and led another campaign against Jugurtha, who had meanwhile allied himself with Bocchus of Mauretania. In the end, Bocchus betrayed Jugurtha and handed him over to L. Cornelius Sulla, sent by Marius, who dragged him in chains to Rome in 104. This Denarius was struck by Faustus, son of Lucius Cornelius Sulla. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 3.88 g. Diameter: 20 mm.
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Lot # 202 - C. MEMMIUS C.F. Denarius (56 BC). Rome. Obv: C MEMMI C F / QVIRINVS. Laureate head of Quirinus right.Rev: MEMMIVS AED CERIALIA PREIMVS FECIT. Ceres seated right on chair, holding torch and three grain ears; to right, serpent coiled right.Crawford 427/2; RBW 1532. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.80 g. Diameter: 19 mm.
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Lot # 203 - Q. CASSIUS LONGINUS. Denarius (55 BC). Rome. Obv: Head of Genius Populi Romani right; sceptre to left.Rev: Q CASSIVS. Eagle, with wings spread, standing right on thunderbolt; lituus to left, capis to right.Crawford 428/3; RBW 1535. Condition: Extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.98 g. Diameter: 20 mm.
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Lot # 204 - P. FONTEIUS P.F. CAPITO. Denarius (55 BC). Rome. Obv: P FONTEIVS P F CAPITO III VIR. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right, with trophy over shoulder.Rev: MN FONT TR MIL. Warrior riding horse right, thrusting spear at fallen enemy who is about to slay unarmed captive; helmet and shield to right.Crawford 429/1; RBW 1536. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.68 g. Diameter: 19 mm.
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Lot # 205 - P. FONTEIUS P.F. CAPITO. Denarius (55 BC). Rome. Obv: P FONTEIVS P F CAPITO III VIR. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right, with trophy over shoulder.Rev: MN FONT TR MIL. Warrior riding horse right, thrusting spear at fallen enemy who is about to slay unarmed captive; helmet and shield to right.Crawford 429/1; RBW 1536. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.86 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
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Lot # 206 - P. LICINIUS CRASSUS M.F. Fourrèe Denarius (55 BC). Rome. Obv: Diademed and draped bust of Venus right; S C to left.Rev: P CRASSVS M F. Soldier standing left, holding spear and leading horse by bridle; cuirass and shield below.Cf. Crawford 430/1 (for prototype). Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 2.99 g. Diameter: 20 mm.
Aristobulus II, High Priest and King of Judaea
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Lot # 207 - A. PLAUTIUS. Denarius (55 BC). Rome. Obv: A PLAVTIVS / AED CVR S C. Turreted head of Cybele right.Rev: BACCHIVS / IVDAEVS. Bacchius Judaeus (Aristobulus II, High Priest and King of Judaea) kneeling right, holding reins and offering up olive branch; behind, camel standing right.Crawford 431/1; RBW 1540. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.82 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
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Lot # 208 - Q. SERVILIUS CAEPIO (M. JUNIUS) BRUTUS. Denarius (54 BC). Rome. Obv: LIBERTAS. Head of Libertas right.Rev: BRVTVS. The consul L. Junius Brutus advancing left between two lictors, carrying fasces over shoulder; accensus to left.Crawford 433/1; RBW 1542. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.78 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
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Lot # 209 - Q. SERVILIUS CAEPIO (M. JUNIUS) BRUTUS. Denarius (54 BC). Rome. Obv: BRVTVS. Bare head of L. Junius Brutus right.Rev: AHALA. Bare head of C. Servilius Ahala right.Crawford 433/2; RBW 1543. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.70 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
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Lot # 210 - Q. POMPEIUS RUFUS. Denarius (54 BC). Rome. Obv: Q POMPEI Q F RVFVS / COS. Curule chair; arrow to left, branch to right.Rev: SVLLA COS / Q POMPEI RVF. Curule chair; lituus to left, wreath to right.Crawford 434/2; RBW 1545. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.61 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
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Lot # 211 - C. COELIUS CALDUS. Denarius (53 BC). Rome. Obv: C COEL CALDVS / COS. Bare head of the consul C. Coelius Caldus right; tablet inscribed L D to left.Rev: CALDVS III VIR. Radiate head of Sol right; oblong shield ornamented with thunderbolt to left, Macedonian shield to right.Crawford 437/1a; RBW 1549. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.66 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
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Lot # 212 - Q. SICINIUS & C. COPONIUS. Denarius (49 BC). Military mint in the East, moving with Pompey; C. Coponius, praetor. Obv: Q SICINIVS III VIR. Diademed head of Apollo right; star below.Rev: C COPONIVS PR S C. Club surmounted by lion skin; arrow to left, bow to right.Crawford 444/1a; CRI 3; RBW 1558. Condition: Near extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.82 g. Diameter: 19 mm.
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Lot # 213 - C. VIBIUS C.F. CN. PANSA CAETRONIANUS. Denarius (48 BC). Rome. Obv: PANSA. Mask of Pan right; pedum behind.Rev: C VIBIVS C F C N IOVIS AXVR. Jupiter Axurus seated left on throne, holding patera and sceptre.Crawford 449/1b; RBW 1572. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.93 g. Diameter: 19 mm.
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Lot # 214 - ALBINUS BRUTI F. Denarius (48 BC). Rome. Obv: A POSTVMIVS COS. Bare head of the consul Aulus Postumius Albinus right.Rev: ALBINV / BRVTI F. Legend in two lines within wreath.Crawford 450/3b; CRI 27; RBW -. Condition: Extremely fine; luster in field.Weight: 3.87 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
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Lot # 215 - L. PLAUTIUS PLANCUS. Denarius (47 BC). Rome. Obv: L PLAVTIVS. Facing head of Medusa with coiled snakes at either side.Rev: PLANCV(S). Draped and winged Aurora flying right, leading the four horses of Sol.Crawford 453/1a-b. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.58 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
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Lot # 216 - C. ANTIUS C.F. RESTIO. Denarius (47 BC). Rome. Obv: RESTIO. Bare head right.Rev: C ANTIVS C F. Hercules advancing right, holding club and trophy.Crawford 455/1a; CRI 34; RBW 1593. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.14 g. Diameter: 19 mm.
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Lot # 217 - JULIUS CAESAR. Denarius (48-47 BC). Military mint traveling with Caesar in North Africa. Obv: Diademed head of Venus right.Rev: CAESAR. Aeneas advancing left, holding palladium and carrying Anchises on his shoulder.Crawford 458/1; CRI 55; RBW 1600. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.92 g. Diameter: 19 mm.
Rare Republican Type
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Lot # 218 - Q. CAECILIUS METELLUS PIUS SCIPIO and P. LICINIUS CRASSUS JUNIANUS. Denarius (47-46 BC). Utica. Obv: METEL PIVS / SCIP IMP. Bust of Jupiter right, hair tied with band; below, eagle's head left and sceptre.Rev: CRASS IVN / LEG PRO PR. Cornucopia, supporting scales, set on curule chair; grain ear and head of Cetus flanking chair.Crawford 460/2; CRI 41; RBW 1602.Very rareA great example of a very rare denarius, struck by Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio (Nasica), supreme commander of Pompey's forces, together with his lieutenant Licinius Crassus Iunianus Damasippus. Metellus Scipio was consul with Pompey in 52 and governor of Syria in 49. He took part in the Battle of Pharsalus in 48, commanding the centre of Pompey's army. After the defeat, he fled to Africa and allied himself with Juba I, king of Numidia. This denarius was struck in Utica and recalls the wealth and fertility of Africa, symbolized by the images on the reverse (cornucopia, scales, ear of corn). The portrait of Jupiter, associated with the eagle and the sceptre, recalls the bust of Jupiter Terminus depicted on a denarius of Pompey minted in Greece (Crawford 447/1), and was evidently adopted as a symbol of Pompeian propaganda. The head of Cetus, combined with the curule chair as a symbol of power, could be opposed to the depiction of the dragon crushed by the elephant on Julius Caesar's famous denarius (Crawford 443/1). Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.41 g. Diameter: 19 mm.
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Lot # 219 - JULIUS CAESAR. Dupondius (46-45 BC). Rome. C. Clovius, prefect. Obv: CAESAR DIC TER. Winged and draped bust of Victory right; star to left.Rev: C CLOVI / PRAEF. Minerva advancing left, holding spears, shield and trophy; to left, serpent coiled left.Crawford 476/1b; CRI 62a; RPC I 601 . Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 13.72 g. Diameter: 29 mm.
Rare Julius Caesar Portrait
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Lot # 220 - JULIUS CAESAR. Denarius (44 BC). Rome. C. Cossutivs Maridianus, moneyer. Lifetime issue. Obv: CAESAR PARENS PATRIAE. Laureate and veiled head right; apex to left, lituus to right.Rev: C COSSVTIVS / MARID IANVS / A - A - A- F F. Legend arranged in the form of a cross.Crawford 480/19; CRI 112; RBW 1687.Rare Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.91 g. Diameter: 19 mm.
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Lot # 221 - P. ACCOLEIUS LARISCOLUS. Denarius (41 BC). Rome. Obv: P ACCOLEIVS LARISCOLVS. Draped bust of Diana Nemorensis right.Rev: Triple cult statue of Diana Nemorensis facing, supporting on their hands and shoulders a beam, above which are five cypress trees, the figure on left with a poppy, that on right with a lily.Crawford 486/1; CRI 172; RBW 1701. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.46 g. Diameter: 19 mm.
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Lot # 222 - MARK ANTONY. Quinarius (42 BC). Lugdunum. Obv: III VIR R P C. Winged bust of Victory right.Rev: ANTONI / IMP / A - XL(I) (= 41-42, Antony’s age at time of issue). Lion standing right.Crawford 489/5-6; King 75-6; RBW 1712-3. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.68 g. Diameter: 13 mm.
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Lot # 223 - P. CLODIUS M.F. TURRINUS. Denarius (42 BC). Rome. Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right; lyre to left.Rev: P CLODIVS / M F. Diana standing right, holding lighted torch in each hand.Crawford 494/23; CRI 184; RBW 1727. Condition: Good very fine; luster in field.Weight: 4.06 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
Depiction of a Venatio
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Lot # 224 - L. LIVINEIUS REGULUS. Denarius (42 BC). Rome. Obv: Bare head right.Rev: L REGVLVS. Gladiatorial scene: in foreground, lion charging right toward a combatant who spears it; in background on left, a wounded bear sits right; on right, another gladiator, holding sword and shield, defends himself against a tiger charging left.Crawford 494/30; CRI 179; RBW 1735. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 3.57 g. Diameter: 19 mm.
The Shrine of Venus Cloacina
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Lot # 225 - L. MUSSIDIUS LONGUS. Denarius (42 BC). Rome. Obv: CONCORDIA. Diademed and veiled head of Concordia right; star to right.Rev: L MVSSIDIVS LONGVS. Shrine of Venus Cloacina: two statues on platform with balustrade inscribed CLOACIN.Crawford 494/42b; CRI 188a; RBW 1745. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.37 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
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Lot # 226 - M. JUNIUS BRUTUS. Denarius (43-42 BC). Military mint traveling with Brutus. Pedanius Costa, legate. Obv: LEG COSTA. Laureate head of Apollo to right.Rev: IMP BRVTVS. Trophy with figure-of-eight shield and two spears.Crawford 506/2; RBW 1778.Marcus Junius Brutus was one of Caesar's assassins. His uncle Cato the Younger was responsible for his political education, raising him as a supporter of the democracy. He sided with Pompey against Caesar but, after the defeat at Pharsalus (48 BC), he obtained his pardon and the office of propraetor in Cisalpine Gaul (47-45 BC). However, he was drawn into the conspiracy against Caesar and became one of its leaders, participating in the stabbing on the Ides of March (44 BC). He was then forced to flee Rome and take refuge in the East, when this denarius was minted, and where he prepared a strong army which, united with that of Crassus, clashed with the forces of the triumvirs at Philippi (42 BC). The battle was lost and Brutus was killed. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.96 g. Diameter: 20 mm.
Marcus Junius Brutus
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Lot # 227 - M. JUNIUS BRUTUS. Denarius (42 BC). P. Servilius Casca Longus, moneyer. Obv: CASCA LONGVS. Laureate head of Neptune right; trident below.Rev: BRVTVS IMP. Victory advancing right on broken sceptre, holding palm frond and filleted diadem.Crawford 507/2; CRI 212; RBW 1780. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 3.77 g. Diameter: 20 mm.
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Lot # 228 - SEXTUS POMPEY. Denarius (37/6 BC). Uncertain Sicilian mint. Obv: MAG PIVS IMP ITER. Diademed head of Neptune right, with trident over shoulder.Rev: PRÆF CLAS ET ORÆ MARIT EX S C. Naval trophy set upon anchor.Crawford 511/2a-c. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.19 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
Sextus Pompeius Magnus
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Lot # 229 - SEXTUS POMPEIUS MAGNUS PIUS. Denarius (37/6 BC). Uncertain Sicilian mint. Obv: MAG PIVS IMP ITER. Bare head right; jug to left, lituus to right.Rev: PRAEF / CLAS ET ORAE / MARIT EX S C. Neptune standing left, foot set on prow, holding aplustre; Catanean brothers to left and right, each bearing one of their parents on their shoulders.Crawford 511/3a; RBW 1785. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.79 g. Diameter: 19 mm.
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Lot # 230 - MARK ANTONY & OCTAVIAN. Denarius (41 BC). M. Barbatius Pollio, quaestor pro praetore. Ephesus. Obv: M ANT IMP AVG III VIR R P C M BARBAT Q. Bare head of Mark Antony right.Rev: CAESAR IMP PONT III VIR R P C. Bare head of Octavian right.Crawford 517/2; CRI 243; RBW 1798. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.67 g. Diameter: 20 mm.
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Lot # 231 - MARK ANTONY & OCTAVIAN. Denarius (41 BC). M. Barbatius Pollio, quaestor pro praetore. Ephesus. Obv: M ANT IMP AVG III VIR R P C M BARBAT Q. Bare head of Mark Antony right.Rev: CAESAR IMP PONT III VIR R P C. Bare head of Octavian right.Crawford 517/2; CRI 243; RBW 1798. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 3.70 g. Diameter: 20 mm.
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Lot # 232 - MARK ANTONY & LUCIUS ANTONY. Denarius (41 BC). L. Cocceius Nerva, quaestor pro praetore. Military mint moving with Marc Antony. Obv: M ANT IMP AVG III VIR R P C M NERVA PRO Q P. Bare head of Mark Antony right.Rev: L ANTONIVS COS. Bare head of Lucius Antony right.Crawford 517/5a; CRI 246; RBW 1799. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.34 g. Diameter: 19 mm.
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Lot # 233 - CN. DOMITIUS L. F. AHENOBARBUS. Denarius (41-40 BC). Uncertain mint along the Adriatic or Ionian Sea. Obv: AHENOBAR. Bare head right.Rev: CN DOMITIVS IMP. Prow right surmounted by military trophy.Crawford 519/2; CRI 339; RBW 1803. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.88 g. Diameter: 17 mm.
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Lot # 234 - OCTAVIAN. Quinarius (Late 40-early 39 BC). Military mint travelling with Octavian in Gaul. Obv: III VIR R P C. Veiled and diademed head of Concordia right.Rev: M ANTON C CAESAR. Clasped hands holding caduceus.Crawford 529/4b; King 81; CRI 304; RBW 1818. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 1.65 g. Diameter: 15 mm.
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Lot # 235 - ITALY. Uncertain mint. Octavian and Divus Julius Caesar (Circa 38 BC). Ae. Obv: CAESAR DIVI F. Bare head of Octavian right, with slight beard.Rev: DIVOS IVLIVS. Laureate head of Caesar right.RPC I 620; Crawford 535/1. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 20.08 g. Diameter: 32 mm.
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Lot # 236 - MARK ANTONY. Denarius (32 BC). Athens. M. Junius Silanus, proconsul. Obv: ANTON AVG IMP III COS DES III III V R P C. Bare head right.Rev: M SILANVS AVG / Q PRO COS. Legend in two lines.Crawford 542/1; CRI 346; RBW 1830. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.58 g. Diameter: 21 mm.
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Lot # 237 - MARK ANTONY. Denarius (32-31 BC). Patrae(?). Legionary issue. Obv: ANT AVG / III VIR R P C. Galley right.Rev: LEG - III. Legionary aquila between two standards.Crawford 544/15; CRI 350; RBW 1839. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.67 g. Diameter: 17 mm.
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Lot # 238 - AUGUSTUS (27 BC-14 AD). Denarius. Uncertain mint in Spain (Colonia Caesaraugusta?). Obv: Head left, wearing oak wreath.Rev: CAESAR / AVGVSTVS. Two laurel branches.RIC² 33b.Rare Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.72 g. Diameter: 20 mm.
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Lot # 239 - AUGUSTUS (27 BC-14 AD). Denarius. Uncertain mint in Spain, possibly Colonia Caesaraugusta. Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Bare head right.Rev: S P Q R / CL V. Legend in two lines on round shield.RIC² 42a. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.66 g. Diameter: 21 mm.
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Lot # 240 - AUGUSTUS (27 BC-14 AD). Denarius. Lugdunum. Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. Laureate head right.Rev: C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT. Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing facing; two shields and two sceptres between; above, simpulum and lituus.RIC² 207. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.74 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

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