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Exceptional L. SVLLA
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Lot # 302 - L. Sulla. AR Denarius, mint moving with Sulla, 84-83 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right; on right, Cupid holding palm branch; below, L·SVLLA. Rev. Jug and lituus between two trophies; above, IMPER; below, ITERVM. Cr. 359/2; B. (Cornelia) 29-30 ; RRSC D 153. AR. 4.15 g. 17 mm. Great metal and full weight. An outstanding example, perfectly centred on reverse, brilliant with underlying luster and virtually as struck. About FDC. Sold but not paid in our Auction LX.
The Massalia's Military Issue
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Lot # 303 - C. Valerius Flaccus. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. Bust of Victory right; behind, O. Rev. C. VAL. FLA. IMPERAT. Legionary eagle between two standards inscribed H (Hastati) and P (Principes), EX. S.C. between them. Cr. 365/1b; B. 12; RRSC D 159b. AR. 3.87 g. 19 mm. R. Rare. Sharply struck, from masterly engraved dies, brilliant with underlying luster and in exceptional condition for issue. Light graffiti in obverse field, otherwise. good EF. Minted in Massalia for payment of troops moving against Q. Sertorius in Spain. The first of a series of coinages in Roman numismatic showing a pure military connotation. See the close relationship to the legionary denarii of Marcus Antonius some 50 years later.
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Lot # 304 - Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. AR Denarius, 81 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Pietas right; before, stork. Rev. Jug and lituus; in exergue, IMPER; all within wreath. Cr. 374/2; B. 44; RRSC D 168.2. AR. 3.79 g. 19.7 mm. Well centred and superb example. Lightly toned with underlying luster. EF.
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Lot # 305 - L. Procilius. AR Denarius serratus, 80 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, S·C. Rev. Juno Sospita in prancing biga right, holding shield and hurling spear; below, snake; in exergue, L·PROCILI·F. Cr. 379/2; B. (Procilia) 2; RRSC D 173.2. AR. 3.89 g. 20.5 mm. Superb example, sharply struck from fresh dies. Nicely toned. EF.
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Lot # 306 - Ti. Claudius Nero. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver on shoulder; before, S·C. Rev. Victory in prancing biga right; below, CXXXVIII; in exergue, TI·CLAVD·TI·F/ AP·N. Cr. 383/1; B. (Claudia) 6; RRSC D 176; RBW 1411. AR. 4.25 g. 18 mm. Iridescently toned. Perfectly centred. EF.
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Lot # 307 - L. Papius. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, wing. Bead and reel border. Rev. Gryphon leaping right; below, sandal; in exergue, L·PAPI. Cr. 384/1 (symbol 84); B. (Papia) 1; RRSC D 177; Banti -. AR. 3.77 g. 20 mm. Choice example with pleasant tone and minor blackish deposits. Light graffiti on obverse. About EF.
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Lot # 308 - M. Volteius M.f. AR Denarius, 78 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus; in exergue, M. VOLTE[I. M. F]. Cr. 385/1; B. 1; RRSC D 178.1. AR. 3.95 g. 18 mm. Brilliant and superb, sharply struck from detailed dies. EF.
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Lot # 309 - C. Postumius. AR Denarius, 74 BC. Obv. Bust of Diana right, wearing hair tied into knot; bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev. Hound running right; hunting spear below, C. POSTUMI/TA in exergue. Cr. 394/1a; B. 9; RRSC D 187a. AR. 3.62 g. 18 mm. Superb example, well centred and sharply struck from fresh dies. About FDC/Good EF.
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Lot # 310 - L. Rutilius Flaccus. AR Denarius, 77 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, FLAC. Rev. Victory in biga right; in exergue, L·RVTILI. Cr. 387/1; B. (Rutilia) 1; RRSC D 180. AR. 3.84 g. 19 mm. Well centred and superb example. Virtually as struck. Oxidation and minor scratch on obverse. Good EF.
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Lot # 311 - L. Lucretius Trio. AR Denarius, 76 BC. Obv. Radiate head of Sol right. Rev. TRIO within crescent moon and seven stars; below, L. LVCRETI. Cr. 390/1; B. 2; RRSC D 183.1. AR. 3.85 g. 20 mm. R. Rare and superb. Sharply struck from masterfully engraved dies. About EF/EF. The 'compass dot' over the crescent moon, maybe intentionally not fully dissimulated by the engraver, seems a distant planet in the firmament.
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Lot # 312 - L. Farsuleius Mensor. AR Denarius, 75 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Libertas right; behind, pileus and S·C; before, MENSOR. Bead and reel border. Rev. Warrior in biga right, holding spear and reins, assists togate figure to mount into the chariot; below, LXVI; in exergue, L·FARSVLEI. Cr. 392/1b; B. (Farsuleia) 2; RRSC D 185b. AR. 3.93 g. 19.5 mm. Well centred and choice, lightly toned with bright fields. Peripheral area of weak strike on reverse, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 313 - Cn. Lentulus. AR Denarius, 76-75 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of the Genius of the Roman People right, sceptre on shoulder; above, G.P.R. Rev. EX-SC. Terrestrial globe between rudder and sceptre; below, CN. LEN. Q. Cr. 393/1a; B. (Cornelia) 54; RRSC D 186a. AR. 3.86 g. 18 mm. Brilliant and choice. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. Good EF.
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Lot # 314 - Cn. Lentulus. AR Denarius, 76-75 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of the Genius of the Roman People right, sceptre on shoulder; above, G.P.R. Rev. Brockage of obverse. Cr. 393/1a; B. (Cornelia) 54; RRSC D 186a. AR. 3.89 g. 18.5 mm. R. Brockage denarius, rare as such. Brilliant and nicely toned, virtually as struck. Blackish deposits. Good EF.
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Lot # 315 - L. Axius L.f. Nasus. AR Denarius, 71 BC. Obv. Head of Mars right, wearing crested and plumed helmet; behind, control-mark; before, S·C; below, NASO. Rev. Diana in biga of stags right; behind, two dogs; below, dog; on left, control-mark; in exergue, L·AXSIVS·L·F. Cr. 400/1b; B. (Axia) 2; RRSC D 193b. AR. 3.71 g. 19 mm. RR. Very rare, choice and well centred. Pleasant tone. Blackish deposits, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 316 - Mn. Aquillius Mn. f. Mn. n. AR Denarius serratus, 71 BC. Obv. VIRTVS-III·VIR. Helmeted and draped bust of Virtus right. Rev. MN·AQVIL-MN·F·MN·N (MN ligate). The Consul Man. Aquillius raising up fallen Sicilia; in exergue, SICIL. Cr. 401/1; B. (Aquillia) 2; RRSC D 194. AR. 3.97 g. 19.5 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. Brilliant and superb, with underlying luster and golden hues. EF/ About EF. Sold but not paid in our auction LX. The Consul Manlius Aquillius was in charge of taming the Servile War in Sicily (104-100 BC), caused by the slave revolt led by the Cilician Athenion: having completely subdued the insurgents, he returned to Rome in 100 BC, celebrating a triumph. Was captured and brutally murdered (by pouring molten gold into his mouth) during his campaign against Mithridates VI of Pontus.
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Lot # 317 - Q. Fufius Calenus and Mucius Cordus. AR Denarius serratus, 70 BC. Obv. Jugate heads of Honos and Virtus right; on left, HO; on right, VIRT (RT ligate); below, KALENI. Rev. Italia, holding cornucopiae and Roma, holding fasces and placing right foot on globe, clasping their hands; at sides, winged caduceus/ITAL (TAL ligate)-RO; in exergue, CORDI. Cr. 403/1; B. (Fufia) 1, (Mucia) 1; RRSC D 195. AR. 3.94 g. 19.5 mm. Scarce. Great metal, full weight and broad flan. A superb example of this historically significant issue. Brilliant with underlying luster and lovely light iridescent tone. EF. Sold but not paid our in auction LX. The types are an allusion to the recent pacification of Italy after the Social War.
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Lot # 318 - P. Sulpicius Galba. AR Denarius, 69 BC. Obv. Veiled bust of Vesta right; behind, S·C. Rev. Knife, culullus and ornamented axe; on left, AED (AE ligate) ; on right, CVR; in exergue, P·GALB. Cr. 406/1; B. (Sulpicia) 6; RRSC D 198. AR. 3.85 g. 19 mm. A choice example, well centred. Bright fields. EF. Sold but not paid in our Auction LX.
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Lot # 319 - C. Hosidius C. f. Geta. AR Denarius serratus, 68 BC. Obv. GETA-III·VIR. Draped bust of Diana right, with bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev. Boar right, wounded by spear and attacked by hound; in exergue, C·HOSIDI·C·F. Cr. 407/1; B. (Hosidia) 2 ; RRSC D 199.1. AR. 3.95 g. 20 mm. Superb example, virtually as struck. Lightly toned, with iridescent hues. About FDC/Good EF.
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Lot # 320 - C. Hosidius C.f. Geta. AR Denarius, 68 BC. Obv. III VIR-GETA. Diademed and draped bust of Diana right, with bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev. Boar right, wounded by spear and attacked by hound; in exergue, C. HOSIDI C.F. Cr. 407/2; B. 1; RRSC D 199.2a. AR. 3.93 g. 17.3 mm. Great metal and full weight. Well centred and detailed. EF.
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Lot # 321 - C. Piso L. f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right with hair tied with band; behind, eagle's head right. Rev. Horseman right; below horse, C·PISO·L·F·FR(VGI); below, control-marks. Cr. 408/1b; B. (Calpurnia) 24-29; RRSC D 200.1. AR. 3.74 g. 19 mm. R. Rare and superb, with very high reliefs. Nicely toned, with underlying luster. EF/Good EF.
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Lot # 322 - 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]·PLAETORIVS·AED·CVR·EX·S·C. Curule chair; on left, acrostolium. Cr. 409/2; B. (Plaetoria) 3 ; RRSC D 201.2. AR. 4.06 g. 19 mm. A superb and full weight example. Sound metal with bright fields. Peripheral areas of flat strike, otherwise. good EF.
Almost Uncirculated Calliope
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Lot # 323 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, lyre-key. Rev. Calliope standing right, playing lyre resting on a column; behind, Q. POMPONI; before, MVSA. Cr. 410/2b; B. 10; RRSC D 202.2b. AR. 3.93 g. 18 mm. R. Rare. Sound metal and full weight. From masterly engraved dies and brilliant with underlying luster. Insignificant minor areas of flatness, otherwise virtually as struck. About FDC. Sold but not paid in Auction LX. Calliope was the Muse of Epic Poetry.
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Lot # 324 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, rolled up scroll tied with cord. Rev. Clio standing left, resting left elbow on column, holds open scroll; behind, Q. POMPONI; before, MVSA. Cr. 410/3; B. 11; RRSC D 202.3. AR. 3.88 g. 18 mm. Brilliant and superb, lightly toned. Reverse slightly off centre, otherwise. EF/Good EF. Clio was the Muse of History.
Not Intended Erato
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Lot # 325 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, plectrum. Rev. Erato standing right, right arm lowered, holding lyre and plectrum; Q. POMPONI on left, MVSA on right. Cr. 410/7d (as Terpsichore); B. 17 (as Terpsichore); Banti Pomponia 20; RRSC D 202.6c; Phillip Davis, p. 395, fig. 11.. AR. 3.75 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare, lustrous and superb. Some surfaces bums on obverse and minor flatness on reverse, both insignificant and beside the border, otherwise. good EF/EF. Sold but not paid in our auction LX. Is our opinion – according to Banti, pace Babelon and Crawford – that in this series the obverse symbol plectrum (often interpreted, in error, as “a flower”) identifies in any case the Musa Erato, while only the symbol tortoise identifies the Musa Terpsichore. Inexplicably this type, correctly interpreted by Admiral William Smith already in 19th century (Descriptive Catalogue of a Cabinet of Roman Family Coins Belonging to the Duke of Northumberland, London 1856) was misdescribed (as representing Terpsichore) by Babelon and by later numismatic autorities, Crawford included. In 1980 A. Banti (CNR, vol. 7, pp. 187-210) was the first author – since W. Smith – to assign all the “plectrum coins” to Erato and only the “tortoise coins” to Terpsichore. For a more detailed explanation of the question, see the excellent essay of Phillip Davis “Erato or Terpsichore; A Reassessment” in Fides, The American Numismatic Society, New York 2015. Davis admirably says : “The muddle of Erato and Terpsichore dies very hard. No pun intended.” Erato was the Muse of Erotic Poetry.
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Lot # 326 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, sandal. Rev. Thalia standing left, resting left elbow on column and holding mask; behind, Q. POMPONI; before, MVSA. Cr. 410/9b; B. (Pomponia) 19; RRSC D 202.9b. AR. 3.78 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare. Well centred on a large flan. Good VF.
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Lot # 327 - L. Roscius Fabatus. AR Denarius serratus, 64 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, armilla; below, L·ROSCI. Rev. Female figure standing right, facing erect serpent; behind, helmet; in exergue, FABATI. Cr. 412/1 (pair of symbols 192); B. (Roscia) 3; RRSC D 204. AR. 3.9 g. 17.1 mm. A superb example, boldly stuck and full of details. Minor contact marks on reverse. Cabinet tone. Good EF/EF.
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Lot # 328 - L. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. Obv. Veiled and draped bust of Vesta left; on right, dish; on left, L. Rev. Voter standing left, dropping tablet inscribed V into a cista; on right, LONGIN·III·V. Cr. 413/1; B. (Cassia) 10; RRSC D 205a. AR. 3.97 g. 20.5 mm. Nice cabinet tone. EF/About EF.
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Lot # 329 - 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. Cr. 414/1; B. (Furia) 23; RRSC D 206. AR. 3.97 g. 20 mm. Choice example with bold portrait. Nicely toned, with underlying luster. EF.
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Lot # 330 - 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. Cr. 415/1; B. (Aemilia) 10; RRSC D 207. AR. 3.85 g. 19.5 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. Good EF/About FDC.
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Lot # 331 - 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. Cr. 416/1a; B. (Scribonia) 8; RRSC D 208a. AR. 3.94 g. 21 mm. Sound metal, full weight and very broad flan. An outstanding example, brilliant with underlying luster and iridescent hues. Good EF. Sold but not paid in our Auction LX.
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Lot # 332 - P. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 60 BC. Obv. Head of Neptune right; behind, trident; before, P YPSAE S C. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga left, holding reins and thunderbolt; behind, CEPIT; in exergue, C YPSAE COS / PRIV. Cr. 420/1a; RRSC D 212.1a. AR. 3.98 g. 18 mm. R. Rare. Sound metal and full weight. Brilliant and superb with a light golden tone. Well centred. Light gash on obverse. About EF.
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Lot # 333 - 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. Cr. 421/1; B. (Nonia) 1; RRSC D 213. AR. 3.58 g. 19 mm. Superb example, sharply struck from fresh dies. Bright surfaces and minor deposits. EF.
Spectacular Eryx Temple
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Lot # 334 - C. Considius Nonianus. AR Denarius, 57 BC. Obv. Laureate and diademed bust of Venus Erycina right; behind, C·CONSIDI·NONIANI; before, S·C. Rev. Mountain, on which stands temple, surrounded by wall with gate; above gate, ERVC. Cr. 424/1; B. (Considia) 1; RRSC D 216. AR. 4.02 g. 17.5 mm. R. Great metal and full weight. A superb and perfectly centred example, from masterly engraved and detailed dies, brilliant with underlying luster. Very rare as such. EF/Good EF. Sold but not paid in our Auction LX. Describing Mt. Eryx and its temple complex, the Greek historian Polybius of Megalopolis writes: On its summit, which is flat, stands the temple of Venus Erycina, which is indisputably the first in wealth and general magnificence of all the Sicilian holy places. The city extends along the hill under the actual summit, the ascent to it being very long and steep on all sides. (World History, 1.55).
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Lot # 335 - L. Marcius Philippus. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Ancus Marcius right; behind, lituus; below, ANCVS. Rev. PHILIPPVS. Equestrian statue right, on arcade of five arches within which AQVA MARC, flower below horse. Cr. 425/1; B. 28; RRSC D 217a. AR. 3.35 g. 19.5 mm. Well centred and superb. Sound metal with bright fields and golden hues. Peripheral areas of weak strike, otherwise. good EF.
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Lot # 336 - Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Laureate, diademed and draped bust of Venus right; behind, sceptre; above, S-C. Rev. Three trophies; on either side, jug and lituus; in exergue, monogram of FAVSTVS. Cr. 426/3; B. 59; RRSC D 218.3. AR. 3.94 g. 20 mm. Scarce. Suound metal, with bright fields. Areas of weak strike. About EF.
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Lot # 337 - Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Head of young Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, SC. Rev. Globe between four wreaths, the lower one flanked by aplustre and ear of corn, the upper jewelled and tied with fillet. Cr. 426/4a; RRSC D 218.4a. AR. 4.06 g. 18.7 mm. R. Rare and choice. Full weight and sound metal. Lightly toned with underlying luster. EF.
Veiled Libertas
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Lot # 338 - Q. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 55 BC. Obv. Veiled head of Libertas right; on the right, [V]EST ; on the left, Q·CASSIVS. Rev. Temple of Vesta, within curule chair; on the left, urn; on the right, tablet inscribed AC (= Absolvo/Condemno). Cr. 428/1; B. 9 (Cassia); RRSC D 220.1. AR. 4.06 g. 17.9 mm. Superb and full weight example. Metal flaw on reverse, otherwise. good EF/EF. The moneyer's ancestor, L. Cassius Longinus Ravilla, proposed a new method of jury voting, a form of 'secret ballot', in 137 BC. Known as the Lex Cassia Tabellaria, it provided that in most court cases tried by jury, jurors could mark their verdict on a small tablet and drop it into a basket to be counted by a court official. The exception was cases of treason, where a voice vote or show of hands was required. The practice also extended to voting on laws proposed in the Comitia Tributa and Concilium Plebis, the people's assemblies. Combined with the obverse, this reverse alludes to the Trial of the Vestal Virgins of 113 which set up the special commission, presided over by Ravilla, of two of the three delinquent Virgins - Licinia and Marcia (Aemilia was found guilty during the first trial in 115 BC).
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Lot # 339 - 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). Cr. 428/2; B. (Cassia) 8; RRSC D220.2a. AR. 4.13 g. 18.5 mm. Brilliant and choice, well centred and full weight. Lightly toned with golden hues. EF.
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Lot # 340 - P. Fonteius Capito. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. P·FONTEIVS·P·F·CAPITO·III·VIR·CONCORDIA. Diademed and veiled head of Concordia right. Rev. Villa Publica; on left, T·DIDI; on right, VIL·PVB; below, IMP. Cr. 429/2a; B. (Didia) 1, (Fonteia) 18; RRSC D 221.2a. AR. 3.94 g. 19 mm. R. Rare and choice. Great metal. Brilliant, with underlying luster. Light scratch on reverse. About EF/EF. The Villa Publica depicted on the reverse of this denarius was the place where the victorious commanders were stationed awaiting the triumph, given that access to the city pomerium was forbidden to them as they were at the head of an armed army. After the fire of 80 AD, Domitian had the Porticus Divorum built there.
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Lot # 341 - P. Licinius Crassus. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. Laureate, diademed and draped bust of Venus right; behind, S·C. Rev. P·CRASSVS·M·F. Female figure standing before her horse which she holds by bridle; at her feet, shield and cuirass. Cr. 430/1; B. (Licinia) 18; RRSC D 222. AR. 4 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare and choice example, full weight. Weak strike on highlights on reverse. About EF.
The Subjugation of Judaea
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Lot # 342 - A. Plautius. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. Turreted head of Cybele right; before, A·PLAVTIVS; behind, AED·CVR·S·C. Rev. Male figure kneeling right and extending olive-branch; at his side, camel right; before, IVDAEVS; in exergue, BACCHIVS. Cr. 431/1; B. (Plautia) 13; RRSC D 223. AR. 3.67 g. 19 mm. Virtually as struck. About FDC/ Good EF. Sold but not paid in our Auction LX.
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Lot # 343 - M. Iunius Brutus. AR Denarius, 54 BC. Obv. Head of Libertas right; behind, LIBERTAS. Rev. The consul L. Iunius Brutus walking left between two lictors preceded by an accensus; in exergue, BRVTVS. Cr. 433/1; B. (Junia) 31; RRSC D 225.1. AR. 3.69 g. 19.5 mm. Well centred and superb example, lightly toned with bright fields. Peripheral areas of weak strike. EF.
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Lot # 344 - 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. Cr. 433/2; B. 30; RRSC D 225.2. AR. 3.89 g. 19 mm. Choice example of this fascinating issue. Sound metal, with bright fields. About EF/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 # 345 - L. Vinicius. AR Denarius, 52 BC. Obv. CONCORDIAE. Laureate head of Concordia right. Rev. L. VINICI. Victory walking right, carrying palm branch decorated with four wreaths. Cr. 436/1; B. 1; RRSC D 228b. AR. 4.01 g. 17 mm. RR. Very rare. Banker's mark on obverse. Slightly off-centre. Good VF. This type refers to Pompeus' recent victories in three continents and the rewards granted to him; also to the good feeling existing at the time between Pompeus, Julius Caesar and Crassus. (Sear, RSC I, p. 99).
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Lot # 346 - Mn. Acilius Glabrio. AR Denarius, 49 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Salus right; behind, SALVTIS upwards. Rev. Valetudo standing left, resting left arm on column and holding snake; on right, MN·ACILIVS (MN ligate); on left, III·VIR·VALETV. Cr. 442/1a; B. (Acilia) 8; RRSC D 234a. AR. 3.9 g. 18.8 mm. A superb example, unusually well struck. Old cabinet patina. EF.
Iconic Caesar's denarius
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Lot # 347 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 49-48 BC. Obv. Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent; in exergue, CAESAR. Rev. Pontifical emblems: simpulum, aspergillum, axe and apex. Cr. 443/1; RRSC D 235a. AR. 3.86 g. 18 mm. Well centred and superb. Enchanting dark tone with clearer highlights. EF.
Caesarian Extremely Rare Issue
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Lot # 348 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 13 July 48-47 BC. Obv. Female head right, wearing oak-wreath and diadem; behind, ⊥II. Rev. Trophy with Gallic shield and carnyx; below, bearded Vercingetorix seated with hands tied behind back and looking up; on either side, CAE-SAR. Cr. 452/5; B. (Julia) 27; RRSC D 244.3b. AR. 3.83 g. 18.5 mm. RRRR. Of the highest rarity, few specimens known and seldom offered. Light marks. VF. Belonging to the series of Julius Caesar's rarest denarii, this issue is not unanimously accepted when it was minted and during which military campaign. The figure on the obverse has been variously interpreted as Pietas or as Clementia, while the reverse distinctly evokes the military setting in which this series was minted, but without precise references placing it in time and space.
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Lot # 349 - L. Plautius Plancus. AR Denarius, 47 BC. Obv. Head of Medusa facing, with coiled snake on either side; below, L. PLAVTIVS. Rev. Victory facing, holding palm branch and leading four horses; below, PLANCVS. Cr. 453/1a; B. 15; RRSC D 245a. AR. 4 g. 20 mm. Full weight and centred. Lightly toned, with iridescent hues. Areas of flat striking. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 350 - 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. Cr. 458/1; RRSC D 249. AR. 3.92 g. 20 mm. Superb example, well centred, lightly toned with underlying luster. Good EF.
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Lot # 351 - Mn. Cordius Rufus. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. RVFVS·III·VIR. Jugate heads of the Dioscuri right, wearing pilei surmounted by star. Rev. Venus Verticordia standing left, holding scales and sceptre, with Cupid perched on shoulder; behind, MN·CORDI[VS] (MN ligate). Cr. 463/1b; B. (Cordia) 2; RRSC D 254.1b. AR. 4.19 g. 20 mm. Full weight, well centred and choice example. EF.
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Lot # 352 - Julius Caesar. AV Aureus, 46 BC. Rome mint; Aulus Hirtius, praetor. 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. Cr. 466/1; RBW 1636; Calicó 36. AV. 8.15 g. 20 mm. Superb example. Well-centered and struck on a broad flan. Rare in this condition. Minor smoothing on the edge and light marks typical of the issue, otherwise. EF/About EF. Ex Bertolami 109, 2022, 427.
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Lot # 353 - Julius Caesar. AV Aureus, 46 BC. Rome mint; Aulus Hirtius, praetor. 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. Cr. 466/1; RBW 1636; Calicó 36. AV. 7.89 g. 21 mm. Good example, struck on broad flan. Minor marks, typical of the issue. Good VF.
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Lot # 354 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, uncertain mint, 46 BC. Obv. Head of Ceres right; behind, COS·TERT; before, DICT·ITER. Rev. Culullus, aspergillum, jug and lituus; above, AVGVR; below, PONT·MAX; on right, M. Cr. 467/1b; B. (Julia) 16; RRSC D 257b. AR. 3.85 g. 20.5 mm. Slightly porous. Well centred and choice, with great details. EF.
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Lot # 355 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, C. Cossutius Maridianus moneyer, 44 BC. Obv. PARENS PATRIAE - CAESAR. Veiled head right, wearing the Etruscan gold crown; to left, apex; to right. lituus. Rev. C·COSSVTIVS and MARIDIANVS. Crosswise; in the four corners A-A-A-F F (aere, argento, auro flando feriundo). Cr. 480/19; B. (Julia) 43; RRSC D 265.14. AR. 3.61 g. 18 mm. A fascinating portrait. Oxidations and scratch on obverse. About EF. This denarius is the most remarkable example of Caesar's vision for his future as an autocrat: there is not the slightest hint of the imagery commonly associated with Greek rulers, such as the diadem or the mention of the word 'rex.' Instead, Caesar chooses the seemingly innocuous title of 'parens patriae' (father of the fatherland), a title granted to him when he was appointed dictator perpetuus (dictator for life). Contrary to common misconception, Caesar is not wearing a laurel wreath, but a crown made of small golden leaves, as clearly seen on this specimen. This was the crown worn by Jupiter Capitolinus and by the dictator during his triumphal procession. Caesar's head is veiled to signify his role as Pontifex Maximus. For the same reason, we also find the symbols of the two most important priestly colleges: on the left, the apex, a pointed leather cap worn by the Flamines during their duties, and on the right, the lituus, the staff used by Augurs responsible for interpreting bird omens in Rome. However, despite Caesar’s careful strategies, strong opposition grew among the Senators, who foresaw their diminishing influence and power. Caesar's assassination was only a matter of time.
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Lot # 356 - P. Sepullius Macer. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 44 BC (after 15 March, Caesar death). Obv. Bearded and veiled head of Marcus Antonius right. Rev. P·SEPVLLIVS – MACER. Desultor galloping right, holding whip in right hand and reins of second horse with left; in left field, wreath and palm branch. Cr. 480/22; B. 2 (Julia) ; 8 (Sepullia); RRSC D 265.17. AR. 3.53 g. 21.5 mm. R. Choice example of this rare and fascinating issue. Slightly rough surfaces. Good VF/About EF. This is the first portrait issue of Mark Antony. Struck within a month or two of the assassination of Julius Caesar, Antony is shown bearded, clearly symbolic of one in mourning.
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Lot # 357 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, unknown mint in Gallia Transalpina and Cisalpina, 43 BC. Obv. Head of Marcus Antonius right; behind, lituus; before, M·ANTO(N)·IMP·R·P·C (NT ligate). Rev. Laureate head of Julius Caesar right; behind, jug; before, CAESAR·DIC. Cr. 488/2; B. (Antonia) 5-6, (Julia) 55; RRSC D 272.2. AR. 3.8 g. 17 mm. R. Rare. Banker's marks. VF.
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Lot # 358 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, Clodius moneyer, 42 BC. Obv. M.ANTONIVS – III·VIR·R·P·C· Bearded head right. Rev. P. CLODIV[S] – M·F· Mars naked but for helmet standing facing, holding spear in right hand and sword in scabbard in left. Cr. 494/17; B. 19 (Clodia) and 20 (Antonia); RRSC D 275.2. AR. 3.94 g. 20 mm. RRRR. Of the highest rarity, very few specimens known. Issue of great historical importance. Well centred and fully readeable, lightly toned. Banker's mark on obverse and peripheral areas of weak strike. VF/Good VF. Minted in the immediate aftermath of the assassination of Julius Caesar by conspirators led by Brutus and Cassius, this issue very shortly precedes the expedition to Asia Minor. The obverse depicts Marcus Antonius with a short beard and on the reverse the personification of Mars, god of war.
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Lot # 359 - L. Livineius Regulus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Caesar right; behind, laurel-branch; before, caduceus. Rev. Bull charging right; above, L·LIVINEIVS; below, REGVLVS. Cr. 494/24; B. (Julia) 57, (Livineia) 1; RRSC D 275.7. AR. 3.81 g. 19 mm. Warm cabinet tone. Banker's mark on obverse. VF.
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Lot # 360 - L. Mussidius Longus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Head of Concordia right, wearing veil; behind, CONCORDIA; below chin, crescent. Rev. Shrine of Venus Cloacina, inscribed CLOACIN; above, L·MVSSIDIVS·LONGVS. Cr. 494/42c; B. (Mussidia) 6; RRSC D 275.22c. AR. 3.86 g. 18 mm. R. Rare. Banker's marks. Well struck. Sound metal. About EF.
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Lot # 361 - Lepidus and Octavian. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Military mint traveling with Lepidus in Italy. Obv. LEPIDVS PONT. MAX. III. V. R.P.C. Bare head of Lepidus right. Rev. CAESAR IMP. III. VIR. R.P.C. Bare head of Octavian right. Cr. 495/2a; RRSC D 276.1a. AR. 3.66 g. 20 mm. R. Rare. An attractive example, of very fine style for this typically crude issue. Sound metal and banker's marks. VF. This rare issue was struck by Lepidus to commemorate the foundation of the Second Triumvirate, just before the campaign against Brutus and Cassius in 42 BC.

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