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Lot # 242 - Anonymous. AR Victoriatus, uncertain mint (Tarentum Arx?), 211 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. Cr. 98A/1 var. n. 5-6 in Plate XIX; RRSC V 18. AR. 3.17 g. 17 mm. RRRR. Extremely rare. Well centred on a large flan. About EF.
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Lot # 243 - 'Q' series (Flipped Sigma). AR Victoriatus, uncertain Apulian mint, 210 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; between, flipped σ; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 102/1; RRSC V 26; RBW 458. AR. 2.73 g. 17.5 mm. R. Rare, nicely struck. About EF. The letter on the reverse, usually read as Q, is interpreted as σ, following the recent study of Debernardi and the forthcoming publication Roman Republican Silver Coins (RRSC). The letter σ could stand for Salapia, which can be regarded as the harbor of Canusium. Salapia was reconquered in spring 210 by Marcellus, as his first action as consul for that year, after having been a Carthaginian stronghold, where also Hannibal lived for some time.
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Lot # 244 - Anonymous. AR Denarius, uncertain Campanian mint (Castra Claudiana?), 215 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; pseudo-incuse on tablet, ROMA. Cr. 44/5; RRSC B 2. AR. 4.44 g. 20.5 mm. Choice example, well centred on a large flan. Full weight. About EF.
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Lot # 245 - Anonymous. AR Denarius, uncertain Campanian mint (Castra Claudiana), 215 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; pseudo-incuse on tablet, ROMA. Cr. 44/5; RRSC B 2. AR. 4.1 g. 21.5 mm. About EF.
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Lot # 246 - Anonymous. AR Quinarius, uncertain Campanian mint (Castra Claudiana?), 215 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, V. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in trapezoidal frame, with curved side at left, ROMA. Cr. 44/6; RRSC Bq 2. AR. 2.04 g. 16.5 mm. About EF.
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Lot # 247 - Anonymous. AR Sestertius, uncertain Campanian mint (Castra Claudiana?), 215 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, IIS. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 44/7; RRSC Bs 2. AR. 0.95 g. 12 mm. EF.
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Lot # 248 - L series. AR Quinarius, Luceria (Castra Valeriana), 214 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right (Phrygian helmet); behind, V; below, archaic L. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in rectangular frame, ROMA. Cr. 98A/3; RRSC Bq 9. AR. 1.72 g. 17 mm. R. Choice example. Attractive delicate patina over lustrous surfaces. Hair-line flan crack . About EF/EF.
Single Tuft Quinarius
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Lot # 249 - Anonymous. AR Quinarius, uncertain Sicilian mint (Catana?), 214 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right (tripartite visor, head extended forward, griffin's with a single large spike on the back); behind, V. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right (long and thin capes, extended horse tail); in trapezoidal frame, ROMA. Cr. 47/1a-b; RRSC Bq 10. AR. 2.06 g. 16.5 mm. Enchanting delicate tone, underlying luster. Minting marks. EF. Sold but not paid in our Auction LX.
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Lot # 250 - Anonymous 'Large Head'. AR Quinarius, uncertain Campanian mint (Cales?), 213 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right (splayed visor); behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 44/6; RRSC Bq 16. AR. 2.33 g. 16 mm. RR. Very rare and superb. Well centred on a large flan. Lovely iridescent tone. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 251 - H first series. AR Quinarius, uncertain South-East Italian mint, 213 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, with large visor; behind, V. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right (extended horse tail, cape in the form of a leaf), small cape; below, H; between horizontal lines, ROMA. Cr. 85/1a; RRSC Bq 18. AR. 2.32 g. 15 mm. R. Rare. Superb and prettily toned, with golden hues. EF/About EF. Sold but not paid in our Auction LIX.
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Lot # 252 - Anonymous. AR Quinarius, uncertain South-East mint, 213 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, V. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 102/2d; RRSC Bq21. AR. 1.32 g. 16.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Minting flaws. About VF.
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Lot # 253 - H third series. AR Quinarius, uncertain Samnite mint (Larinum?), 211 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, with three bars visor; behind, V. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in exergue, ROMA; H aside the exergual line on the right. Cr. -; RRSC Bq 42B. AR. 2.03 g. 16.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. About EF.
Phrygian Helmet Anonymous Quinarius
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Lot # 254 - Anonymous (Phrygian Helmet). AR Quinarius, uncertain Apulian mint (Salapia?), 210 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, V. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in trapezoidal frame, ROMA. Cr. 102/2b; RRSC Bq 63. AR. 2.07 g. 15 mm. RR. Very rare. Sharply struck, with iridescent tone. Irregular flan. About EF.
Excessively heavy Denarius
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Lot # 255 - Staff fourth series. AR Denarius, uncertain Sicilian mint (Syracuse), 209 BC (?). Obv. Helmeted head of Roma righ, with curl on left shoulder; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, staff and ROMA in linear frame. Cr. 78/1; RRSC B 75. AR. 4.45 g. 21.5 mm. R. Rare. Extraordinarily heavy denarius, with pleasant tone and golden hues. Minor marks on reverse. About EF.
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Lot # 256 - GR series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 207 BC (?). Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, GR; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 169/1; B. 1 (Sempronia); RRSC B 91G. AR. 3.93 g. 18.5 mm. RR. A good example for this very rare issue, clearly readable. VF.
Ear Denarius
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Lot # 257 - Ear series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 207 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, ear; in exergue, ROMA, partly off flan,. Cr. 170/1; RRSC B92F. AR. 3.93 g. 20 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, with dark tone. Minor metal flaws on obverse, otherwise. good VF.
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Lot # 258 - Fly series. AE Semis, Rome 205 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S. Rev. Prow right; above, fly; to left, S; below, ROMA. Cr. 159/4. AE. 18.35 g. 29 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, seldom offered. Green patina with dark brown hues. About VF/VF.
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Lot # 259 - S. Furius. AE As, c. 189-180 BC. Obv. Bust of Mercury right, caduceus over shoulder; above, two pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, S. FV ligate. Before, two pellets and below, ROMA. Cr. -; B. Furia 16; Syd. 371; R. Russo, Essays Hersh, pl. 20, 69. AE. 29.38 g. 34 mm. RRRR. Excessively rare, only very few specimens known. Intriguing grey patina with green hues. Good F.
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Lot # 260 - Wolf and twins series. AE Semis, c. 169-158 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S. Rev. Prow right; above, wolf and twins; before, S; below, ROMA. Cr. 183/2. AE. 13.88 g. 25 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, seldom offered. Dark patina with minor earthy deposits. Scratches on obverse. VF.
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Lot # 261 - Butterfly and vine branch series. AE As, c. 169-158 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above I. Rev. Prow right; above, butterfly on vine branch and before, I. Below, ROMA. Cr. 184/1a. AE. 23.6 g. 31.5 mm. Unusually fresh example of this issue. Deep dark patina with reddish and green spots. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 262 - Q. Opimius. AE Sextans, 169-158 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right, wearing winged petasos; above, two pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, OPEI; below, RO[MA]; before, two pellets. Cr. 190/5. AE. 4.77 g. 19.5 mm. RRRR. Of the highest rarity, few specimens known. Lovely grey patina with minor earthy deposits. About VF/VF.
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Lot # 263 - Anchor (third) series. AE As, c. 169-158 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, mark of value I. Rev. Prow right; above, mark of value I and before, anchor. Below, ROMA. Cr. 194/1. AE. 36.9 g. 32.5 mm. Pleasant light green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 264 - C. Thalna. AR Denarius, 154 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, C·TAL (TA ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 202/1a; B. (Juventia) 7 ; RRSC D 6a. AR. 3.84 g. 18.5 mm. Well centred, with iridescent hues. Areas of slightly porous surface on obverse. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 265 - L. Saufeius. AR Denarius, 152 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, L·SAVF (VF ligate); in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 204/1; B. (Saufeia) 1 ; RRSC D 8. AR. 3.88 g. 19 mm. Superb example, well centred and lightly toned. Good EF.
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Lot # 266 - Sex. Pompeius Fostlus. AR Denarius, 137 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; below chin, X; behind, jug. Rev. SEX. PO FOSTLVS. She-wolf suckling twins; behind, ficus Ruminalis; in left field, the shepherd Faustulus leaning on staff; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 235/1c; B. 1; RRSC D 36c; RBW 972. AR. 3.91 g. 19 mm. Iridescent tone. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 267 - L. Antestius Gragulus. AR Denarius, 136 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, GRAG; below chin, barred X. Rev. Jupiter in biga right; below, L·ANTES (ANTE ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 238/1; B. (Antestia) 9; RRSC D 39. AR. 3.96 g. 18 mm. Great metal and full weight. Brilliant and superb, virtually as struck. About FDC/FDC.
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Lot # 268 - M. Marcius Mn. f. AR Denarius, 134 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, modius; below chin, barred X. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, M·MARC/ ROMA divided by two corn-ears. Cr. 245/1; B. (Marcia) 8; RRSC D 46a. AR. 3.96 g. 19.5 mm. Superb example, nicely toned. EF.
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Lot # 269 - M. Furius L.f. Philus. AR Denarius, 119 BC. Obv. M. FOVRI. L. F. Laureate head of Janus. Rev. Roma standing left erecting trophy; to right, ROMA; in exergue, PHLI. Cr. 281/1; B. 18; RRSC D 80. AR. 3.76 g. 19 mm. Outstanding example with impressive details. Superb style. Toned. EF.
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Lot # 270 - L. Licinius Crassus, Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus and C. Malleolus. AR Denarius serratus, Narbo mint, 118 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X; around C·MALLE·C·F. Rev. Warrior in biga right; in exergue, L·LIC·CN·DOM. Cr. 282/3; B. (Poblicia) 1; RRSC D 81.3. AR. 3.87 g. 21.5 mm. R. Rare. Well centred and choice example. About EF. L. Licinius and Cn. Domitius should be regarded as II viri col. deduc. (Narbo), M. Aurelius Scaurus, L. Cosconius, C. Malleolus, L. Pomponius and L. Porcius Licinius as Curatores denariorum flandorum.
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Lot # 271 - Cn. Fulvius, M. Calidius and Q. Metellus. AR Denarius, 117-116 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; XVI monogram below chin, ROMA behind. Rev. Victory in biga right; CN FOVL below horses, M CAL Q MET in exergue. Cr. 284/1b; B. 1; RRSC D 83b. AR. 3.87 g. 20 mm. R. Rare and choice, with iridescent hues. Light scratch on obverse. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 272 - Anonymous. AR Denarius, 115 or 114 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X; below, ROMA. Rev. Roma seated right on pile of shields, holding spear in left hand; at her feet, helmet; before, she-wolf right suckling twins; on either side, bird flying. Cr. 287/1; RRSC D 86. AR. 3.91 g. 20.5 mm. Well centred, with pleasant tone. Light graffiti. Good VF.
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Lot # 273 - Appius Claudius Pulcher, T. Manlius Mancinus and Q. Urbinius. AR Denarius, 111 or 110 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, quadrangular device. Rev. Victory in triga right; in exergue, T·MANL·AP·CL·Q·VR (MANL and VR ligate). Cr. 299/1b; B. (Mallia) 2 and (Claudia) 3; RRSC D 98b. AR. 3.9 g. 17.5 mm. Brilliant and choice, full weight. EF.
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Lot # 274 - Mn. Aquillius. AR Denarius, 109 or 108 BC. Obv. Radiate head of Sol right; below chin, X. Rev. Luna in biga right; above, crescent and three stars; below, one star and MN·AQVIL (MN ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 303/1; B. (Aquillia) 1; RRSC D 102. AR. 3.96 g. 20 mm. R. Rare and superb example, lightly toned with golden and iridescent hues. EF.
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Lot # 275 - M. Herennius. AE Uncia, 108-107 B.C. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right. Behind, pellet. Rev. Double cornucopiae. On left, ROMA. Cr. 308/4b. AE. 5.5 g. 16.5 mm. R. Rare and good example. Intense green patina with minor reddish spots. Good VF. Ex Nomisma 21, 2002, 97.
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Lot # 276 - L. Memmius Galeria. AR Denarius serratus, 106 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn left; before, dot and R; behind, harpa and ROMA. Rev. Venus in biga right, Cupid flies above; in exergue, L. MEMMI/GAL. Cr. 313/1b; B. 2 (Memmia); RRSC D 112b; Banti -. AR. 3.82 g. 18.3 mm. Well centred and choice. Nice cabinet tone. About EF.
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Lot # 277 - L. Memmius Galeria. AE As, c. 106 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus, above mark of value I. Rev. L.MEMMI. Prow right, with head of Venus decorating acrostolium; before Cupid placing wreath on its top. Below, ROMA. Cr. 313/2. AE. 23.5 g. 33 mm. RR. Very rare and superb, with great details. Dark brown patina with minor deposits. Scratches. About EF. Ex Nomisma 61, 2019, 546.
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Lot # 278 - L. Hostilius Tubulus. AE Uncia, 105 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, pellet. Rev. L. H. TVB ligate downwards within wreath; below, ROMA. Cr. 315/1; B. 1. AE. 4.3 g. 18 mm. R. Rare and in good condition for issue. Brown patina with reddish deposits. Good VF/VF. Ex Nomisma 21, 2002, 98.
Hostilius Tubulus Semuncia
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Lot # 279 - L. Hostilius Tubulus. AE Semuncia, 105 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, pellet. Rev. L. H. TVB ligate downwards within wreath; below, ROMA. Cr. 315/2. AE. 3.17 g. 14.5 mm. RRRR. Of the highest rarity, very few specimens known, probably the best preserved. Dark brown patina with minor greenish deposits. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 280 - L. Appuleius Saturninus. AR Denarius, 104 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma left. Rev. Saturn in quadriga right; above, G and dot; in exergue, L·SATVRN. Cr. 317/3a; B. (Appuleia) 1; RRSC D 115.3a. AR. 4 g. 20 mm. Full weight and well centred. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. Good EF.
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Lot # 281 - Q. Thermus M.f. AR Denarius, 103 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Mars left. Rev. Roman soldier fighting enemy in protection of fallen comrade; in exergue, Q·THERM·MF. Cr. 319/1; B. (Minucia) 19 ; RRSC D 117. AR. 3.88 g. 19 mm. Sound metal and superb. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. Good EF/EF.
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Lot # 282 - L. Cassius Caecianus. AR Denarius, 102 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Ceres left; above, C with pellet below; behind, CAEICIAN (AE and AN ligate). Rev. Yoke of oxen left; above, T with pellet below; in exergue, L·CASSI. Cr. 321/1; B. (Cassia) 4; RRSC D 119. AR. 3.83 g. 19 mm. Well centred and choice. Sharply struck from fresh dies. EF.
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Lot # 283 - Mn. Lucilius M.f. AR Denarius, 101 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, PV; around, laurel-wreath. Rev. Victory in biga right; above, RVF; in exergue, M·LVCILI. Cr. 324/1; B. 1 (Lucilia); RRSC D 122. AR. 4.02 g. 22 mm. Full weight and brilliant example, with great details. EF.
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Lot # 284 - C. Fundanius. AR Denarius, 101 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, control letter. Rev. Male figure (Marius?) in walking quadriga right, youth on nearest horse; above, Q; in exergue, C. FVNDAN. Cr. 326/1; B. 1; RRSC D 124.1; RBW -. AR. 3.99 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare. Fine cabinet patina. Good EF.
Exceptional Pomponius Molo
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Lot # 285 - L. Pomponius Molo. AR Denarius, 97(?) BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; around L·POMPON·MOLO. Rev. Numa Pompilius standing right, holding lituus before lighted altar to which victimarius leads goat; in exergue, NVMA·POMPIL (MP ligate). Cr. 334/1; B. (Pomponia) 6; RRSC D 132. AR. 3.89 g. 19 mm. An outstanding example, with great details. Sound metal, lightly toned with underlying luster. EF/Good EF. Ex Hess Divo 314, 2009, 1334.
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Lot # 286 - C. Publicius Malleolus, A. Postumius Sp. f. Albinus and L. Metellus. AR Denarius, late 90s BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, L·METEL; before, A·ALB·S·F. Rev. Roma seated left on pile of shields beeing crowned by Victory who stands behind; on left, C.MALL (AL ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 335/1a; B. (Caecilia) 45; RRSC D 133.1a. AR. 3.92 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare. EF.
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Lot # 287 - C. Poblicius Malleolus, A. Postumius Sp. f. Albinus and L. Metellus. AR Denarius, 96 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Mars right; above, hammer and below chin, barred X. Rev. C. MAL. Naked warrior standing left, holding spear and placing right foot on cuirass; on left trophy and on right, prow. Cr. 335/3b; B. (Poblicia) 6; RRSC D 133.3b. AR. 3.9 g. 17.5 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example, well detailed and nicely toned. EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 288 - C. Publicius Malleolus, A. Postumius Sp. f. Albinus and L. Metellus. AR Denarius, late 90s BC. Obv. Draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver over shoulder; below, ROMA. Rev. Three horsemen galloping left; before, two standards (?) and fallen warrior; in exergue, A·ALBINVS·S·F (AL ligate). Cr. 335/9; B. (Postumia) 4; RRSC D 133.4. AR. 4.04 g. 19.5 mm. Well centred and full weight, sound metal. Virtually as struck. Good EF/About FDC.
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Lot # 289 - D. Junius Silanus L.f. AR Denarius, 91 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, N. Rev. Victory in biga right; above, XX; in exergue, D·SILANVS·L·F / ROMA. Cr. 337/3; B. (Junia) 15-16 ; RRSC D 135.3. AR. 3.98 g. 18 mm. Virtually as struck. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. About FDC.
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Lot # 290 - D. Junius Silanus L.f. AR Denarius, 91 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, P. Rev. Victory in biga right; above, XV; in exergue, D·SILANVS·L·F / ROMA. Cr. 337/3; B. (Junia) 15-16 ; RRSC D 135.3. AR. 3.97 g. 18 mm. Well centred and choice example. Enchanting dark tone with underlying luster. Good EF.
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Lot # 291 - D. Silanus L.f. AE As, 91 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow right; above, D.SILANS (sic) L F. Cr. 337/5 var. SILANS; RBW 1235 var. AE. 10.22 g. 28.5 mm. Dark green patina. Choice for issue. EF.
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Lot # 292 - L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; barred X below chin, jug behind; dotted border. Rev. Horseman galloping left, holding torch; lituus above; below, PISO•FRVGI/ROMA. Cr. 340/1; B. (Calpurnia) 6-12 ; RRSC D 136.5c. AR. 3.65 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare and choice. Well centred, with pleasant tone and underlying luster. Graffito K on reverse.. EF.
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Lot # 293 - Q. Titius. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Head of Liber right, wearing ivy-wreath. Rev. Pegasus prancing right; below, Q·TITI in linear frame. Cr. 341/2; B. (Titia) 2; RRSC D 137.2. AR. 3.7 g. 17.5 mm. Iridescent toning. Reverse slightly off centre. About EF.
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Lot # 294 - C. Vibius Pansa. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. PANSA. Mask of Pan right. Rev. [C·VIBIVS·C·F]. Mask of bearded Silenus right. Cr. 342/2; B. (Vibia) 9; RRSC D 138.2. AR. 3.61 g. 17 mm. RRRR. Seldom offered. Extremely rare and well centred. Nicely toned with iridescent and golden hues. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 295 - C. Vibius Pansa. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, PANSA; below chin, control-mark. Rev. Minerva in quadriga right; in exergue, C·VIBIVS·C·F. Cr. 342/5b; B. (Vibia) 1-2; RRSC D 138.5b. AR. 3.94 g. 19.7 mm. Well struck. Sound metal. Golden hues. Good EF.
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Lot # 296 - M. Cato. AR Denarius, 89 BC. Obv. Female draped bust right; behind, ROMA (MA ligate); below, M·CATO (AT ligate). Rev. Victory seated right, holding patera and palm branch; in exergue, VICTRIX (TR ligate). Cr. 343/1b; B. (Porcia) 6; RRSC D 139.1b. AR. 3.78 g. 19 mm. Well centred and choice. Intense dark tone. EF.
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Lot # 297 - M. Cato. AR Quinarius, 89 BC. Obv. Head of Liber right, wearing ivy-wreath; behind, M·CATO (AT ligate); below, control-mark (scorpion). Rev. Victory seated right, holding patera and palm branch; in exergue, [VI]CTRIX (TR ligate). Cr. 343/2b; B. (Porcia) 7; Banti 21/20; RRSC D 139.2b. AR. 2.15 g. 14 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Well centred, superb and nicely toned, with golden hues. EF.
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Lot # 298 - L. Titurius L. f. Sabinus. AR Denarius, 89 BC. Obv. Bearded head of King Tatius right; before, TA legate; behind, SABIN. Rev. Rape of the Sabine women; in exergue, L. TITVRI. Cr. 344/1a; B. 1; RRSC D 140.1a. AR. 4 g. 18.5 mm. Full weight and oustanding style for issue. Sound metal, light golden tone. Minor metal exceed on reverse, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 299 - L. Titurius L. f. Sabinus. AR Denarius, 89 BC. Obv. SABIN. Head of King Tatius right; below chin, palm. Rev. Tarpeia stands facing between to soldiers, who are about to kill her; in upper central field, star and crescent. In exergue, L. TITVRI. Cr. 344/2b; B. 4; RRSC D 140.2b. AR. 4 g. 19.5 mm. Full weight and well centred, with pleasant tone. Insignificant hairline flan crack. Blackish deposits. EF.
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Lot # 300 - L. Rubrius Dossenus. AR Quinarius, 87 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Neptune right, trident over shoulder; behind, DOSSEN. Rev. Victory standing right; before, garlanded altar with snake coiled round top; behind, L·RVBRI. Cr. 348/4; B. (Rubria) 4; RRSC D 143/4. AR. 1.6 g. 15.5 mm. R. Rare. Nice example, well centred. Toned. Minor scratches. Good VF.
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Lot # 301 - C. Licinius L.f. Macer. AR Sestertius, 84 BC. Obv. Male head right, bearded, with disheveled hair, pierced by an arrow (or 'pilum'). Rev. Boar standard; to right, IIS with a horizontal bar through the centre; below, C. LIC-INI• L F/ MA-CER. Cr. 354/-; RRSC D149.2; B. -; Syd. -. AR. 0.88 g. 11 mm. Unique. Die Axis 11h. Superb and prettily toned. About EF. Ex Artemide LII, 2019, lot 212. Ex Roma Numismatics XX, 2020, lot 416. Ex Roma Numismatics XXVIII, 2023, lot 494 This coin was unjustly condemned by NGC without basis, despite many scholars having examined it and judged it to be authentic, supported by the data obtained from XRF testing. Accompanied by all the documentation related to its study, including exchanges of opinions and hypotheses, the NGC label, and the results of the XRF test. This unique and highly interesting coin is quite puzzling and raises various questions. C.LICINI L.F.MACER C. Licinius Macer, moneyer in 84 BC, is to be identified with the historian and annalist frequently mentioned by Livius, people's tribune in 73 BC and praetor in 68. Impeached for extorsion by Cicero in 66, he took his own life to avoid the disgrace of a public condamnation. Before this previously unknown example, were attributed to Licinius Macer just the denarius RRC 354/1 (bust of Apollo/Minerva in quadriga) and the AE asses RRC 354/2-3. METUS GALLICUS The types (pierced head bearded,with disheveled hair/Boar standard) are at all Gallic. The obverse, while being quite amazing for rawness and bloodiness, has an undeniable precedent in the issue of Sergius Silus (RRC 286/1, 116-115 BC) which shows, on the reverse, a soldier on horseback holding a severed head of barbarian (cf. lot 185 ). Since the sack of Rome by the Senones of Brenno in 387, the national Roman self-consciousness had been built upon the metus Gallicus. During the 2nd century BC the Arverni and the Allobroges, powerful and warlike Gaulish tribes, continually broke their treaties and attacked Roman territory. In 121 BC they were once more engaged and finally defeated by the proconsul Domitius Ahenobarbus and the consul Q. Fabius Maximus. The king of Arverni Bituitus was captured and sent to Rome for Q. Fabius' triumph. The series of denarii RRC 282 issued in 118 BC at Narbo by L. Licinius Crassus (the great orator, belonging to the same family of Licinius Macer) and by his mintmasters colleagues, shows Bituitus on his war chariot (said of silver) brandishing spear and holding shield and carnyx. The last king of Arverni Vercingetorix will be portrayed by the Caesarian Hostilius Saserna in BC 48 (RRC 448/2). THE MARK OF VALUE Since their introduction in 216 BC circa, a denarius had been reckoned at ten asses (hence the X on most) and a quinarius at five asses (mark of value V); while the sestertius, introduced as ¼ of denarius, had a nominal value of two and half asses, hence its mark IIS. Circa 140 BC, for the gradual reduction in the size of bronze denominations, the denarius was retariffed to sixteen asses. The new mark of value XVI, first appeared in BC 141 on the denarius of L.Julius (RRC 224/1) (cf. lot 160), was soon replaced by another mark of value, first appeared on the denarius of L. Antestius Gragulus in BC 136 (RRC 238/1) (cf. lot 174). This new mark, an X now with a horizontal bar through the centre, is sometimes read as a monogram of XVI. As a consequence, the quinarius was obviously worth eight asses and the sestertius, very sporadically produced, four asses. However, after the retariffing of denarius, the rare sestertii hitherto known (D. Silanus of BC 91, L. Piso Frugi of 90 and the issues from 48 to 44 BC) all are devoid of mark of value. This sestertius, instead, shows an inequivocal retariffed mark of value, exactly like as a retariffed denarius: the early mark of value now with a horizontal bar through the centre. THE COMPASS DOT Below the boar, on the reverse, is clearly visible the compass dot : the centering point made by the compass in the die, for describing the linear border or the circle used to align the border dots (cf. also lot 281). MICRO XRF We have subjected this coin to micro X ray fluorescence spectrometry (micro XRF). The analysis reveals a metal perfectly fitting with ancient metallurgy (see e.g. W. Hollstein: Metallanalytische Untersuchungenan Münzen de Römischen Republik, Berlin, 2000), with spots of strong mineralization. You can see the results at the following link: https://www.artemideaste.com/blog/view/12. For a further discussion on the coin see the article: https://www.cronacanumismatica.com/storia-e-simboli-di-un-sesterzio-dargento-unico-nella-storia-di-roma/ The attribution of this coin to C. Licinius L. f. Macer, and its dating, is based on the reverse legend. However, some scholars propose placing the coin at the time of Caesar's return from his Gallic campaign. The name of the moneyer itself could, in fact, refer to a grandson of the same family, as nearly 40 years had passed between C. Licinius L. f. Macer's first denarius and this sestertius. An interesting clue is the presence of the boar-tipped standard, which also appears in the denarius of Saserna D229.2.

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