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Lot # 241 - T. Vettius Sabinus. AR Denarius serratus, 70 BC. D/ Bearded head of King Tatius right; behind, SABINVS; below chin, TA ligate; in right field, S.C. R/ IVDEX. Togate figure in slow biga left; behind, corn-ear; in exergue, T. VETTIVS. RRSC D196; Cr. 404/1; B. 2. AR. 3.83 g. 19 mm. R. Rare and good example. Peripheral areas of weak strike, banker's mark on obverse. Hairline flan crack. About EF. Ex Aretusa 3, 1994, 138.
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Lot # 242 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC. D/ Draped female bust right (Fortuna?); behind, control-symbol. R/ M·PLAETORI·CEST·S·C. Half-lenght bust of Sors (or Jupiter Puer?) facing, holding tablet inscribed [SORS]. RRSC D197.2; Cr. 405/2. AR. 3.81 g. 19.5 mm. RR. Very rare. Unusually centred and complete. Rare as such. Good VF.
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Lot # 243 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC. D/ Male head right, with flowing hair; behind, gladius (?). R/ Winged caduceus; on right, M·PLAETORI; on left, CEST·EX·S·C. RRSC D197.5; Cr. 405/5; B. (Plaetoria) 5. AR. 3.93 g. 19 mm. Well centred and choice, with enchanting tone over bright fields. Areas of weak strike. Good EF.
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Lot # 244 - P. Sulpicius Galba. AR Denarius, 69 BC. D/ Veiled bust of Vesta right; behind, S·C. R/ Knife, culullus and ornamented axe; on left, AED (AE ligate) or AE; on right, CVR; in exergue, P·GALB. RRSC D198; Cr. 406/1; B. (Sulpicia) 6-7. AR. 4.06 g. 18.5 mm. Full weight and choice, with enchanting tone. EF. Ex CNG 114, 2020, 583. From the Benito Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica N, 2003, 1556.
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Lot # 245 - C. Hosidius C. f. Geta. AR Denarius, 68 BC. D/ GETA-III·VIR. Diademed and draped bust of Diana right (smaller head), with bow and quiver over shoulder. R/ Boar right, wounded by spear and attacked by hound; in exergue, C·HOSIDI·C·F. RRSC D199.2a; Cr. 407/2; B. (Hosidia) 1. AR. 3.81 g. 17.5 mm. Toned. About EF.
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Lot # 246 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 67 BC. D/ Draped bust right with attributes of Isis, Minerva, Apollo, Diana and Victory; before, cornucopiae and S·C; behind, CESTIANVS. R/ M·PLAETORIVS·M·F·AED·CVR. Eagle on thunderbolt. Bead-and-reel border. RRSC D201.1; Cr. 409/1; B. (Plaetoria) 4. AR. 4.03 g. 18 mm. Nicely toned; excellent strike and centering. EF/About EF.
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Lot # 247 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 67 BC. D/ Bust of Cybele right; behind, forepart of lion and CESTIANVS; before, globe. Bead-and-reel border. R/ M·PLAETORIVS·AED·CVR·EX·S·C. Curule chair; on left, wing. RRSC D201.2; Cr. 409/2; B. (Plaetoria) 3. AR. 4.01 g. 17.5 mm. Full weight and choice example. Bright fields. Good EF.
Hercules Musagetes
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Lot # 248 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. D/ Diademed head of Apollo right; behind, Q·POMPONI; before, MVSA. R/ HERCVLES MVSARVM. Hercules Musagetes standing right, playing lyre; at his feet, club. RRSC D202.1; Cr. 410/1; B. (Pomponia) 8. AR. 3.66 g. 18 mm. R. Rare and great example for the type. Iridescent tone. About EF.
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Lot # 249 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. D/ Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, lyre-key. R/ Calliope standing right, playing lyre resting on a column; behind, Q. POMPONI; before, MVSA. RRSC D202.2b; Cr. 410/2b. AR. 4.04 g. 19 mm. R. Peripheral striking weakness. Bright fields and full weight. About EF/EF. Calliope was the Muse of Epic Poetry.
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Lot # 250 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. D/ Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, sceptre. R/ Melpomene standing facing, head right, holding club and mask; on right, Q. POM-PONI; on left, MVSA. RRSC D202.4; Cr. 410/4. AG. 3.82 g. 19 mm. R. Rare. Great metal and bright surfaces. Rare as such. EF. Melpomene was the Muse of Tragedy.
Impressive Example
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Lot # 251 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. D/ Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, two flutes crossed. R/ Euterpe right, resting left elbow on column and holding two flutes; on left, Q·POMPONI; on right, MVSA. RRSC D202.5; Cr. 410/5; B. (Pomponia) 13. AR. 3.79 g. 19 mm. Rare. A magnificent example of exquisite style. Lightly toned over bright fields. Good EF/About FDC. Euterpe was the Muse of Lyric Poetry.
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Lot # 252 - L. Manlius Torquatus. AR Denarius, 65 BC. D/ Head of Sybil right, wearing ivy-wreath; below [SIBYLLA]. Border of dots. R/ Tripod, on which stands amphora between two stars; on left, L·TORQVAT; on right, III·VIR. Torque as border. RRSC D203b; Cr. 411/1b. AR. 3.67 g. 20 mm. R. Rare. Cabinet tone. About EF.
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Lot # 253 - L. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. D/ Veiled and draped bust of Vesta left; on right, dish; on left, S. R/ Voter standing left, dropping tablet inscribed V into a cista; on right, LONGIN·III·V. RRSC D205a; Cr. 413/1; B. (Cassia) 10. AR. 3.78 g. 20.5 mm. Brilliant and choice example, with pleasant light tone. Faint graffito X on obverse. Good EF/About FDC.
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Lot # 254 - L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus. AR Denarius, 62 BC. D/ PAVLLVS·LEPIDVS-CONCORDIA. Diademed and veiled bust of Concordia right. R/ 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. 4.12 g. 19 mm. Full weight and centered. Lightly toned. EF. Ex Asta del Titano 73, 1998, lot 86.
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Lot # 255 - M. Piso M.f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 61 BC. D/ Terminal statue of Mercurius (?) facing; on left, wreath; on right, dish. R/ M•PISO•M•F / FRVGI. Sacrifical knife and patera. Laurel wreath as border. RRSC D210.1; Cr. 418/1. AR. 4 g. 20 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. A superb example well centred and of full weight. Cabinet tone. Good EF.
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Lot # 256 - M. Aemilius Lepidus. AR Denarius, 61 BC. D/ ALEXANDREA. Turreted head of Alexandria right. R/ M LEPIDVS/TVTOR REG/SC/PONTIF MAX. M. Lepidus crowning the young Ptolemy V. RRSC D211.2a; Cr. 419/2. 4.02 g. 19 mm. RR. Very rare. Faint test (?) marks on obverse. Full weight and cabinet tone. VF. 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 # 257 - P. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 60 BC. D/ Draped bust of Leuconoe right; before, P. YPSAE. S.C.; behind, dolphin. R/ Jupiter in quadriga left; in exergue, C. YPSAE. COS/PRIV; on right, CEPIT. RRSC D212.2b; Cr. 420/2b; B. 12. AR. 4.01 g. 18 mm. RRRR. Extremely rare. Full weight and choice example. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 258 - L. Marcius Philippus. AR Denarius, 56 BC. D/ Diademed head of Ancus Marcius right; behind, lituus; below, ANCVS. R/ PHILIPPVS. Equestrian statue right, on arcade of five arches within which AQVA MARC, flower below horse. RRSC 217a; Cr. D425/1. AR. 3.75 g. 19 mm. Well centred and almost complete. Bright surfaces with light golden tone. Irrelevant traces of banker's mark on obverse. Choice example. About FDC.
Sulla Felix
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Lot # 259 - Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC. D/ Diademed bust of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, FEELIX. R/ Diana in prancing biga right; above head, crescent; above and below, stars; below, FAVSTVS. RRSC D218.2; Cr. 426/2. AR. 3.83 g. 20 mm. R. Bright surfaces with a hint of warm tone; minor pitting and graffiti; peripheral area of flatness, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 260 - C. Memmius. AR Denarius, 56 BC. D/ Laureate and bearded head of Quirinus right; before, C·MEMMI·C·F; behind, QVIRINVS. R/ 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. 3.98 g. 19 mm. . Superb example with impressive portrait. Well centred, sound metal. Peripheral areas of weak strike, otherwise. about FDC/Good EF.
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Lot # 261 - P. Licinius Crassus M. f. AR Denarius, 55 BC. D/ Laureate, diademed and draped bust of Venus right; behind, S·C. R/ P·CRASSVS·M·F. Female figure standing before her horse which she holds by bridle; at her feet, shield and cuirass. RRSC D222; Cr. 430/1. AR. 3.93 g. 20 mm. Well centred and almost full weight. Cabinet tone with bluish hues. EF.
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Lot # 262 - M. Junius Brutus. AR Denarius, 54 BC. D/ BRVTVS Head of L. Junius Brutus the Ancient right. R/ AHALA. Head of C. Servilius Ahala right. RRSC D225.2; Cr. 433/2; B. 30. AR. 4 g. 20 mm. R. Full weight and choice example, nicely toned. Banker's mark on reverse. 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 # 263 - C. Coelius Caldus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 51 BC. D/ Bare head of C. Coelius Caldus right; before, C·COEL·CALDVS; below, COS; behind, standard inscribed HIS; before, standard in the form of a boar. R/ Tablet inscribed L·CALDVS / VII VIR·EPVL, behind which figure preparing epulum; on left, trophy with Macedonian shield; on right, trophy with carnyx and oval shield decorated with thunderbolt; in outer left field, C/ C/ A/ L/ D/ V/ S; in outer right field, I/ MP/ A/ X; in exergue, CALDVS·III VIR. RRSC D229.2a; Cr. 437/2a; B. (Coelia) 7. AR. 3.84 g. 19 mm. R. Choice example with superb portrait, lightly toned. EF.
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Lot # 264 - Servius Sulpicius. AR Denarius, 51 BC. D/ Laureate male head (Triumphus?) right; behind, SER; before, SVLP (VL ligate). R/ Naval trophy; on left, clothed figure; on right, naked bound captive. RRSC D230; Cr. 438/1. AR. 3.56 g. 20 mm. RR. Very rare. Nice lightly toned and almost complete flan example. Good VF.
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Lot # 265 - P. Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus. AR Denarius, 50 BC. D/ Head of consul M. Claudius Marcellus right; behind, triskeles; before, MARCELLINVS. R/ The consul M. Claudius Marcellus carrying trophy into temple; on right, MARCELLVS; on left, COS·QVINQ. RRSC D231; Cr. 439/1; B. (Cornelia) 69. AR. 3.73 g. 18 mm. Centred and complete. Some pitting, otherwise. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 266 - Q. Sicinius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 49 BC. D/ Diademed head of Fortuna Populi Romani right; behind, P·R; before, FORT. R/ Palm-branch tied with fillet and winged caduceus, in saltire; above, wreath; below, Q·SICINIVS; on either side, III-VIR. RRSC D232; Cr. 440/1; B. (Sicinia) 5. AR. 3.91 g. 19 mm. Perfectly centred and superb, with pleasant tone. EF. Ex Astarte 6, 2000, lot 391. Ex Artemide Aste LXIII, 2025, lot 446.
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Lot # 267 - Cn. Nerius. AR Denarius, 49 BC. D/ Head of Saturn right, with harpa over shoulder; before, NERI·Q·VRB (VR ligate). R/ 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. 4.01 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare and full weight example. Pleasant light tone with golden hues. Areas of weak strike. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 268 - Man. Acilius Glabrio. AR Denarius, 49 BC. D/ Laureate head of Salus right; behind, SALVTIS upwards. R/ MN ACILIVS III VIR VALETV. Valetudo standing left, leaning against column and holding serpent. RRSC D234a; Cr. 442/1a; B. 8. AR. 3.98 g. 18.5 mm. Choice example, lightly toned with underlying luster and golden hues. Obverse featuring a magnificent portrait of Salus. About FDC/Good EF.
From the Roman Baths of Bath of England
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Lot # 269 - Caius Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 49-48 BC. D/ Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned snake; in exergue, CAESAR. R/ Pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex. CRI 9; RRSC D235a; Cr. 443/1; B. (Julia) 9. AR. 4.04 g. 19 mm. Superb example with attractive iridescent patina; reverse off-centre, otherwise. good EF. Collector's packet from the Roman Baths of Bath.
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Lot # 270 - Q. Sicinius with C. Coponius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Pompey, 49 BC. D/ Head of Apollo right, hair tied with band; behind, III·VIR; before, Q·SICINIVS; below, star. R/ 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. 4.09 g. 17.5 mm. Enchanting example, boldly struck and lightly toned. EF.
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Lot # 271 - Pompey the Great. AR Denarius, mint moving with Pompey, 49 BC. D/ CN. PISO PRO - Q Bearded head of Numa Pompilius right, wearing diadem inscribed NVMA. R/ MAGN. Prow right; below, PRO. COS. RRSC D238; Cr. 446/1; B. (Pompeia) 8. AR. 3.85 g. 20 mm. R. Graffiti on obverse. Good VF.
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Lot # 272 - L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC. D/ Female head right, wearing oak-wreath and diadem. R/ Victory advancing right, holding trophy over left shoulder and caduceus; on right, L·HOSTILIVS; on left, SASERNA. RRSC D240.1a; Cr. 448/1a; B. (Hostilia) 5. AR. 3.88 g. 19 mm. Toned and well struck. EF.
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Lot # 273 - L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC. D/ Bearded bust of Gallic enemy with flowing hair ('Vercingetorix'); Gaulish shield behind. R/ L HOSTILIVS / SASERN. Biga driven right by charioteer, warrior facing backward holding shield and hurling spear. RRSC D240.2a; Cr. 448/2a. AR. 4.06 g. 19.5 mm. RR. Toned; area of flatness. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 274 - C. Vibius C. f. Pansa Caetronianus. AR Denarius, 48 BC. D/ Mask of bearded Pan right; below, PANSA. R/ C. VIBIVS C.F. C.N. - IOVIS AXVR. Jupiter, laureate, seated left, holding patera and sceptre. RRSC D 241.1a; Cr. 449/1a; B. 18. AR. 3.57 g. 18.7 mm. Of impressive style. Well centred and warmly toned. Rare as such. EF.
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Lot # 275 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, 48-47 BC. Mint moving with Caesar. D/ Female head right (Pietas or Venus) wearing diadem and oak wreath; behind, LII. R/ Trophy of Gallic arms; on right, axe surmounted by an animal's head; below, CAE-SAR. RRSC 244.1; Cr. 452/2. AR. 4.03 g. 17 mm. Compact flan. Lightly toned with golden hues over bright surfaces. EF.
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Lot # 276 - Julius Caesar. Quinarius, mint moving with Caesar, 13 July 48-47 BC. D/ Female head right, wearing veil; behind, ⊥II and culullus. R/ Trophy with round shield and sword; on left, wreath; on right, ancile; below, CAESAR. RBW 1580; RRSC Dq244; Cr. 452/3; B. (Julia) 29. AR. 1.73 g. 15 mm. RRRR. Very rare and very seldom offered; some roughness, otherwise. VF.
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Lot # 277 - L. Plautius Plancus. AR Denarius, 47 BC. D/ Head of Medusa facing, with coiled snake on either side; below, L·PLAVTIVS. R/ Aurora flying right, conducting the four horses of the Sun; below, PLANCVS. RRSC D245c; Cr. 453/1c. AR. 3.85 g. 18 mm. Well centred and choice example, unusually fully readeable and complete. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 278 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, 47-46 BC. D/ Diademed head of Venus right. R/ CAESAR. Aeneas advancing left, carrying palladium in right hand and Anchises on left shoulder. RRSC D249; Cr. 458/1. AR. 3.87 g. 18 mm. Well centred and superb. Sound metal, with great details. Good EF.
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Lot # 279 - Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio. AR Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC. D/ Laureate head of Jupiter right; before, Q·METEL; below, PIVS. R/ Elephant right; above, SCIPIO; below, IMP. RRSC D250; Cr. 459/1; B. (Caecilia) 47. AR. 4.03 g. 19 mm. Iridescent tone and well centered; of full weight. Minor roughness and banker's mark on obverse, otherwise. good EF.
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Lot # 280 - Juba I, king of Numidia. AR 'Denarius', c. 46 BC. Utica mint. D/ REX IVBA. Diademed and cuirassed bust of Juba I right; sceptre on the shoulder. R/ IOBAI HMMLKT in neo-Punic. Octastyle temple on podium; in the middle, a globule (the 'compass dot'). RPC I 717; SNG Cop. 523. AR. 3.78 g. 19 mm. Deeply toned; some area of flatness, otherwise. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 281 - Julius Caesar. Aulus Hirtius, praetor. AV Aureus, Rome, 46 BC. D/ C. CAESAR COS. TER. Veiled female head (Vesta or Pietas?) right. R/ Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: lituus, guttus and securis; A HIRTIVS P R around. RBW 1636; Calicó 36; Cr. 466/1. AV. 8.04 g. 20 mm. R. Superbly struck and well centered. EF. Aulus Hirtius, who held the office of praetor when this coin was issued, was a close associate of both Cicero and Caesar and served as one of Caesar’s legates in Gaul. In 43 BC he attained the consulship, having been appointed by Caesar, and was dispatched together with Octavian and Pansa to confront Antony, who was besieging Decimus Brutus at Mutina. Although Hirtius succeeded in defeating Antony, he was killed while leading the assault on Antony’s camp. He is also traditionally credited with completing Caesar’s commentaries on the Gallic, Alexandrine, African, and Spanish wars.
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Lot # 282 - Julius Caesar. AV Aureus, Rome mint, late 46-early 45 BC. L. Munatius Plancus, praefectus Urbi. D/ C • CAES DIC • TER. Draped and winged bust of Victory right. R/ L • PLANC up left, PR • VRB down right. Praefericulum. Calicó 44; Cr. 475/1b; Syd. 1019b.. AV. 8.1 g. 21.5 mm. RR. Well centred. About EF. The aurei of L. Munatius Plancus were distributed during Caesar’s triumph in October 45 BC, which celebrated his final victory over the Pompeian forces at Munda in the previous year. This triumph caused considerable unease in Rome, as it commemorated a victory over fellow Romans—something that had never before been deemed worthy of such an honour. The event further intensified suspicions about Caesar’s ambitions, anxieties that would culminate in his assassination only six months later. Before his death, Caesar appointed Plancus governor of Transalpine Gaul, where he later founded the colony of Lugdunum.
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Lot # 283 - L. Mussidius Longus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. D/ Head of Concordia right, wearing veil; behind, CONCORDIA; below chin, crescent. R/ Shrine of Venus Cloacina, inscribed CLOACIN; above, L·MVSSIDIVS·LONGVS. RRSC D275.22c; Cr. 494/42c; B. (Mussidia) 6. AR. 3.65 g. 17 mm. R. Rare and good example, well centred and nicely toned. Small areas of weak strike. EF/About EF.
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Lot # 284 - M. Lepidus. AR Obol, uncertain mint in Gaul (Cabellio), 44-42 BC. D/ Head of Apollo right; before, CABE. R/ Cornucopia; on left, LE; on right, PI; all within wreath. RRSC D276.2; Cr. -. AR. 0.36 g. 10 mm. RR. Very rare. Irregular flan. Cabinet tone. VF.
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Lot # 285 - Marcus Antonius and Lucius Antonius with M. Cocceius Nerva. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 41 BC. D/ Head of Marcus Antonius right; around, M·ANT·IMP·AVG·III·VIR·R·P·C·M·NERVA·PROQ·P (MP, AV and NE ligate). R/ Head of Lucius Antonius right; around, L·ANTONIVS·COS. RRSC D 296.3a; Cr. 517/5a; B. (Antonia) 48, (Cocceia) 2. AR. 3.75 g. 19.5 mm. RR. Very rare. Control marks on the reverse. A very appealing pair of Republican portraits. EF.
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Lot # 286 - Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus. AR Denarius, mint moving with Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus, 41 BC. D/ Male head right, bearded; before, AHENOBAR. R/ Prow right, on which stands trophy with two spears and shield; around, CN·DOMITIVS·IMP. RRSC D298; Cr. 519/2; B. (Domitia) 21. AR. 3.2 g. 21.5 mm. . Choice example; nicely toned. Good VF.
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Lot # 287 - Aristo Mutumbal Ricoce, suffetes. AE 31.5 mm. Sardinia, Caralis. Circa 40 BC. D/ ARISTO MVTVMBAL RICOCE SVF. Jugate heads right. R/ VE-N-ERIS. Tetrastyle temple with closed doors, eagle in pediment and row of antefixes along roofline; KAR in exergue. RPC I 624. AE. 30.18 g. 31.5 mm. RR. Green patina. VF. The identification of the conjoined heads on the obverse of this coin remains uncertain. They have been variously identified as Octavian and Agrippa, Octavian and M. Aemilius Lepidus, and Octavian and Caesar. RPC states that 'the portraits are completely unlike those of Octavian and....are probably those of municipal officials.' In the case of provincial coinage, it is difficult to use style as a criterion in identification as portraits were often either the work of inferior engravers or engravers without access to the Imperial imago. Without any epigraphic evidence the exact identity of these individuals will have to remain uncertain.
Cn. Domitius Calvinus Denarius
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Lot # 288 - Cn. Domitius Calvinus. AR Denarius, Osca mint, 39 BC. D/ Head of Hercules right; behind, OSCA. R/ Simpulum, asperigllum, axe and apex; below, DOM•COS•ITER•IMP. RRSC D309; Cr. 532/1. AR. 3.84 g. 18 mm. R. Rare and seldom offered. Light golden tone. Minor marks on obverse, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 289 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 38 BC. D/ Marcus Antonius standing right, veiled and togate, holding lituus; around, M·ANTONIVS·M·F·M·N·AVGVR·IMP·TERT (MP and RT ligate). R/ Radiate head of Sol right; around, III·VIR·R·P·C·COS·DESIG·ITER·ET·TERT. RRSC D310; Cr. 533/2; B. 80 (Antonia). AR. 3.68 g. 19.5 mm. Possibly struck at Athens. Lightly toned. Sound metal and well centred on a broad flan. Lovely light iridescent toning. Banker's mark on reverse. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 290 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint, L. Caninius Gallus moneyer, 12 BC. D/ AVGVSTVS. Bare head right. R/ L CANINIVS GALLVS III VIR. German kneeling right in attitude of submission, offering up vexillum and extending hand. RSC 383; RIC I (2nd ed.) 416. AR. 4.05 g. 20 mm. Scarce. Great portrait and nicely toned. Full weight. Good EF. Ex NAC Numismatica Ars Classica 52, 2009, lot 312. Ex CNG Classical Numismatic Group E-531, 2023, lot 1011.
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Lot # 291 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, 21-20 BC. D/ CAESAR. Bare head right. R/ AVGVSTVS. Young bull standing right, head erect. RSC 28; RIC I (2nd ed.) 475. AR. 3.69 g. 19 mm. RR. Very rare. Good example with cabinet tone and iridescent hues; banker's marks on obverse and metal flaws. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 292 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) . AE Dupondius, Rome mint. C. Marcius Censorinus, moneyer, c. 21 BC. D/ AVGVSTVS TRIBVNIC POTEST within oak-wreath. R/ C CENSORINVS L F AVG III VIR A A A F F around S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 326. AE. 13.62 g. 28 mm. Excellent example; brown patina with green deposits. About EF.
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Lot # 293 - Augustus (27 BC-14 AD). AE Tessera, time of Tiberius. D/ Radiate head of Augustus left, within linear border. R/ XI within pearl border and wreath. Buttrey, NC 13, 1973 S. 61. Pl. B 9 XI. AE. 4.05 g. 20 mm. R. Rare. Golden brown patina with orichalcum highlights. Uncleaned black deposits and reddish spot on reverse. Minor roughness, otherwise. about EF. For centuries, numismatists have been puzzled by a curious series of bronze tokens bearing on their reverse numerals from I to XVI. The obverse types on these tokens vary dramatically, bearing not only portraits of Augustus, Tiberius, and Livia, but also various erotic scenes, heterosexual and (possibly) homosexual, or bigas, maenads, capricorns, and other scattered mythological figures. The most prominent theories suggest that they were tickets for entrance to the theater or the games, and the numerals represented sections in the stands, or that they were brothel tokens, with the obverse representing a chosen “product” and the reverse the price. However, both of these theories seem unlikely when one considers that the two seemingly divergent themes are joined by die links to the numeral reverses.(CNG 403785 note).
DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER
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Lot # 294 - Divus Augustus (died 14 AD). AE Dupondius. Struck under Titus, 80-81 AD. D/ DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. Radiate head left. R/ IMP T VESP AVG REST PROVIDENT SC. Altar. RIC II 454. AE. 9.8 g. 28 mm. R. Superb portrait and lovely green patina. EF.
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Lot # 295 - Tiberius (14-37). AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint, 15-16 AD. D/ TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. R/ TR POT XVII IMP VII (in exergue). Tiberius, laureate and cloaked, standing in slow quadriga right, holding laurel branch and eagle-tipped sceptre; the horses' heads all turned right. RIC I (2nd ed.) 4. AR. 3.62 g. 18.5 mm. RR. Rare. Lovely patina. EF/About EF. Ex Artemide Aste LI, 2019, lot 257.
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Lot # 296 - Tiberius (14-37). AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint, 14-37. D/ TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. R/ PONTIF MAXIM. Female figure (Livia?), draped, right, seated, right on chair with plain legs, holding branch and long sceptre; below chair, a double line. RIC I (2nd ed.) 26. AR. 3.78 g. 19 mm. Exceptional example, with a superb portrait. Pleasant tone. EF.
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Lot # 297 - Tiberius Julius Caesar Nero Gemellus and Germanicus Julius Gemellus, sons of Drusus Caesar and Livia Drusilla (Livilla) (c. 19-38 and 19-24). AE Sestertius. Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, 22-23 AD. D/ Crossed cornucopiae, each surmounted by the bust of a boy, vis-à-vis; winged caduceus between. R/ DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N PONT TR POT II around large S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Tib.) 42. AE. 24.36 g. 35 mm. Scarce. Fascinating dynastic issue. Light green patina; some roughness, otherwise. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 298 - Tiberius (14-37). AV Aureus 'Tribute Penny' type. Lugdunum mint, 36-37. D/ TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. R/ PONTIF MΛXIM. Livia (as Pax) seated right on chair, feet on footstool, holding sceptre and olive branch. Calicó 305c; RIC I (2nd ed.) 29; SNG BN 22-27. AV. 7.76 g. 19.5 mm. R. Superb and enchanting aureus. Minor repairs. About FDC/Good EF.
Gaius' Adolocutio
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Lot # 299 - Gaius (37-41). AE Sestertius, c. 41-41 AD. D/ C CAESAR DIVI AVG PRON AVG P M TR P IIII P P. Laureate head left. R/ ADLOCVT COH (in exergue). Gaius, bare-headed and togate, standing left on platform, right extended to five soldiers, helmeted and with shields and parazonia. RIC I (2nd ed.) 48. AE. 28.37 g. 36 mm. Scarce. Centred and complete. Exceptional example with untouched patina. Bold realistic portrait and impressive reverse scene. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 300 - Gaius (Caligula) (37-41). AE As, Rome mint, 37-38 AD. D/ C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT. Bare head left. R/ VESTA S C. Veiled and draped Vesta seated left on throne with ornamented back and legs, holding patera in right hand and long transverse sceptre in left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 38. AE. 12.04 g. 29 mm. Untouched dusty green patina. Good VF.

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