188 - Aes Premonetale. Aes Formatum. Fragment of an axe-shaped bronze ingot, c. 8th-4th century BC. 77 x 35 mm. Haeberlin pl. 3. 4-6. AE. 69.85 g. R. Rare and good example. Good VF.

189 - Aes Premonetale. Aes Formatum. AE cast Knucklebone (Astragalus), 6th-4th century BC. Dimensions: 25 x 14 mm. Haeberlin pl. 6, 10; Vecchi ICC ICC p. 76, 6. AE. 21.38 g. Deep green patina. Good VF.

190 - Aes Premonetale. Aes Formatum. AE solid cast cockle-shell. Central Italy, 6th-4th century BC. Vecchi ICC pl. 90, 5. AE. 16.81 g. 26 mm. Lovely dark green patina. VF.

191 - Dioscuri/Mercury series. AE Cast Quadrans, c. 280 BC. Obv. Right hand; at left, three pellets. Rev. Two barley-grains; between, three pellets. Cr. 14/4; Vecchi ICC 29; HN Italy 271. AE. 79 g. 44.5 mm. Attractive example, with grey patina and earthy deposits. VF.

192 - Dioscuri/Mercury series. AE Cast Sextans, c. 280-276 BC. Obv. Scallop shell; below, two pellets. Rev. Caduceus; two pellets across field. Cr. 14/5; Vecchi ICC 30; HN Italy 272. AE. 50.27 g. 37 mm. R. Rare and good example. Lovely brown and green patina. Nick on reverse. VF/Good VF.

193 - Roma/Wheel series. AE cast Quadrans, 265-242 BC. Obv. Dog left; in exergue, three pellets. Rev. Wheel of six spokes; between spokes, three pellets. Cr. 24/6a; Vecchi ICC 69; HN Italy 329; HGC 1 286. AE. 57.2 g. 37.5 mm. R. Rare, with dark patina and minor earthy deposits. Rough surfaces. About VF.

194 - Janus/prow to right libral series. AE Cast Semis, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn left; below, mark of value S. Rev. Prow right; above, mark of value S. Cr. 35/2; Vecchi ICC 76; HN Italy 338; RBW 86. AE. 125.5 g. 51 mm. Green patina. VF.

195 - Janus/prow to right libral series. AE Cast Triens, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Minerva left; below, four pellets. Rev. Prow right; below, four pellets. Cr. 35/3a. AE. 80.83 g. 45 mm. A superb cast. Lovely deep green patina with brown hues. Choice example. EF.

196 - Janus/prow to right libral series. AE Cast Sextans, 225-217 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury left, wearing winged petasus; below, two pellets. Rev. Prow right; below, two pellets. Cr. 35/5; Vecchi ICC 82; HN Italy 341. AE. 39.83 g. 35.5 mm. Lovely green patina with brassy highlights. VF.

197 - Janus/prow to right libral series. AE Cast Uncia, c. 225-217 BC. Obv. Head of Roma left, wearing Attic helmet; to right, pellet. Rev. Prow right; below, pellet. Cr. 35/6; Vecchi ICC 83; HN Italy 342. AE. 19.93 g. 26 mm. Glossy dark green patina with minor earthy deposits. About VF/VF.

198 - Anonymous semilibral series. AE Uncia, 217-215 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma left; behind, pellet. Rev. ROMA. Prow right; below, pellet. Cr. 38/6. AE. 13.4 g. 24 mm. Nice example with brown patina. Good VF.

199 - Anonymous semilibral series. AE Semuncia, Campanian mint (Capua/Cales), 217-216 BC. Obv. Bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasos. Rev. Prow of galley right; above, ROMA. Cr. 38/7; Syd. 87; RBW 100-2. AE. 5.33 g. 18 mm. Choice example with dark patina. Minor patina flaws. About EF/Good VF.

200 - Anonymous semilibral series. AE Semuncia, Campanian mint (Capua/Cales), 217-216 BC. Obv. Bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasos. Rev. Prow of galley right; above, ROMA. Cr. 38/7; Syd. 87; RBW 100-2. AE. 6.54 g. 21 mm. Enchanting green patina. Slightly rough surfaces. VF.

201 - Anonymous semilibral series. AE Quartuncia, 217-215 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA. Cr. 38/8. AE. 3.04 g. 18 mm. Deep green patina with earthy deposits. VF/Good VF.

202 - Anonymous post-semilibral series. AE Quadrans, Campanian mint (Cales) 214 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion skin; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA; below, three pellets. Cr. 41/8b. AE. 20.9 g. 30 mm. R. Green patina. VF.

203 - Anonymous. AR Victoriatus, uncertain Sicilian mint (Lilybaeum?), 215-214 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 70/1; RRSC V2. AR. 2.32 g. 17 mm. Well centred and sound metal. Slightly rough surfaces. About EF/EF.

204 - Anonymous. AR Quinarius, Luceria-Castra Valeriana mint, 214 BC. Obv. Head of Roma right with Phrygian Helmet. Below neck truncation, [L]. Rev. Dioscuri galloping right. RRSC Bq9. AR. 1.95 g. 16 mm. RR. Very rare. Gash on obverse, rough surfaces. About VF.

205 - Anonymous. AR Denarius, uncertain Campanian mint (Cales?), 214 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; incuse on tablet, ROMA. Cr. 44/5; RRSC B7. AR. 4.34 g. 21 mm. R. Rare. Well centered on a large flan. Hairline flan crack. VF.

206 - Anonymous. AR Quinarius, uncertain Campanian mint (Castra Claudiana?), 215 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, V. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in rectangular frame, ROMA. Cr. 44/6; RRSC Bq2. AR. 2.04 g. 16 mm. Well centred and choice, lightly toned. About EF.

207 - 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 Bq2. AR. 2.02 g. 16 mm. Good VF.

208 - Anchor (first) series. AE Semis, c. 209-208 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; to left, S. Rev. Prow right; above, S; before, anchor; below, ROMA. Cr. 50/4; Syd. 145a; RBW 188. AE. 15.45 g. 28.2 mm. VF.

209 - Anonymous. AR Denarius, uncertain South-East mint, 210 BC. Obv. Head of Roma right, helmeted. Rev. Dioscuri riding right; holding spear. Cr. 53/2; RRSC B57V. AR. 3.49 g. 19 mm. RRR. Very rare. About VF.

210 - Anonymous. AR Denarius, Roma, 203 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Dioscuri galloping right; in exergue, ROMA in three-sided frame. Cr. 139/1; RRSC B131. AR. 3.5 g. Ø 18.5 mm. Cabinet tone with iridescent hues. Scratches on obverse. VF.

211 - Anonymous. AR Denarius, uncertain Campanian mint (Capua?), 206 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Dioscuri galloping right; in exergue, ROMA in three-sided frame. Cr. 53/2; RRSC B94.1. AR. 3.85 g. 20 mm. R. Pitted surfaces but good example. Good VF.

212 - Anonymous. AR Denarius, uncertain Lucanian mint (Venusia?), 208 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Rome right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 53/2; RRSC B82. AR. 4.58 g. 19 mm. Sound metal and full weight. A superb example, prettily toned. EF.

213 - Anonymous Sextantal series. AE As, after 211 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow of galley right; above, I; below, ROMA. Cr. 56/2. AE. 44.77 g. 36 mm. Nice example. Appealing brassy patina. VF.

214 - Anonymous Sextantal series. AE As, after 211 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow of galley right; above, I; below, ROMA. Cr. 56/2. AE. 33.24 g. 35 mm. Lovely green patina. Nick on edge. VF/About EF.

215 - Anonymous Sextantal series. AE Triens, after 211 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Minerva right, wearing beaded necklace; above, four pellets. Rev. Prow of galley right; above, ROMA; below four pellets. Cr. 56/4. AE. 7.88 g. 22.5 mm. Enchanting green patina. About EF.

216 - Anonymous Sextantal series. AE Triens, after 211 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Minerva right, wearing beaded necklace; above, four pellets. Rev. Prow of galley right; above, ROMA; below four pellets. Cr. 56/4. AE. 6.8 g. 23 mm. Good VF.

217 - Anonymous Sextantal series. AE Quadrans, after 211 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA; below, three pellets. Cr. 56/5. AE. 9.38 g. 23.5 mm. Green patina with minor earthy deposits. Rough surfaces. VF.

218 - Anonymous Sextantal series. AE Semuncia, after 211 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right, wearing petasos. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA. Cr. 56/8; RBW 216. AE. 1.88 g. 13 mm. Cuprite spot on obverse. Green patina. VF.

219 - Cornucopiae series. As, Rome, ca 207 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above mark of value I. Rev. Prow right; above cornucopiae, before mark of value I. Below, ROMA. Cr. 58/3; Syd. 218; RBW 225. AE. 49.74 g. 34 mm. About VF.

220 - Caduceus (first) series. AE As, Central Italy, 211-208 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus,; above, I. Rev. Prow of galley right; above, caduceus; to right, I; below, ROMA. Cr. 60/2; Syd. 164; RBW 243. AE. 56.08 g. 36.5 mm. About VF.

221 - Victory series. AE As, Uncertain Campanian mint (Castra Claudiana?), 211 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, mark of value I. Rev. Prow right; above, Victory with wreath and mark of value I; below, ROMA. Cr. 61/2. AE. 44.21 g. 36 mm. Good example with dark green patina with stable green spots. VF.

222 - Corn-ear and KA series. AE Sextans, Sicily (Catana/Siracusae), from 211 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right; above, two pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, corn-ear; before, [--] and below, ROMA. Cr. 69/6. AE. 6.12 g. 20.5 mm. Interesting overstruck, with traces of undertype on reverse. VF.

223 - Plam Branch series. AR Denarius, uncertain Sicilian mint (Syracuse?), 210 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right (loop beneath visor); on the left, palm branch; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 76/1a; Syd. 201; RRSC B65; RBW 322. AR. 3.93 g. 20 mm. R. Rare. Minor metal-flaws and small die-crack. VF/Good VF.

224 - Branch series. AE As, uncertain Sicilian mint, c. 209-208 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, mark of value. Rev. Prow right; above, branch and before, mark of value. Below, ROMA. Cr. 76/2; Syd. 202; RBW 323. AE. 49.99 g. 36.5 mm. R. Nice green patina, well centered and clear symbol. VF.

225 - Dolphin series. AE As, uncertain Campanian mint (Puteoli?), 210 BC. Obv. Head Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow right; above, I; before, dolphin; below, ROMA. Cr. 80/2. AE. 39.06 g. 36 mm. Scarce. Lovely green patina with reddish spots. VF.

226 - ROMA in monogram series. AE Semis, uncertain mint in South East Italy, c. 214 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S. Rev. Prow right; above, S and before ROMA in monogram. Below, ROMA. Cr. 84/5. AE. 16.46 g. 28 mm. Scarce. Dark patina. Minor flaws on obverse. About VF/VF. The dating of this coin has been suggested by Roberto Lippi, based on a new soon to be published study.

227 - BV or VB series. AR Victoriatus, uncertain Samnite mint (Beneventum?), 212 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; between, BV or VB monogram; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 95/1a; RRSC V16A. AR. 3.1 g. 17 mm. R. Rare and superb, with enchanting cabinet tone. Good VF/About EF.

228 - Staff and club series. AE Semis, from 210 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S. Rev. Prow right; to left, S; below, ROMA. Cr. 106/5. AE. 28.45 g. 32.5 mm. Scarce. Light green patina. VF.

229 - Staff and club series. AE Sextans, uncertain Spanish mint (Tarraco?), 211-209 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing petasus; two pellets above. Rev. Prow of galley right; ROMA and staff above; two pellets below. Cr. 106/8a; RBW 487. AE. 7.64 g. 21 mm. RR. Rare. Attractive green brown patina. Good VF.

230 - Scipio at obverse series. AR Victoriatus, uncertain mint (Capua?), 206 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right; before, scipio (staff). Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 112/1; RRSC V35. AR. 3.2 g. 17 mm. RR. Very rare. Lightly toned, with good details. About EF.

231 - Scipio (staff) fifth series. AR Denarius, uncertain mint (Capua or Roma), late 206 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X; before, scipio (staff). Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in three sided frame, ROMA. Cr. 112/2a; RRSC B95; RBW 507. AR. 3.7 g. 20 mm. RR. Peripheral roughness, otherwise. good VF/about EF.

232 - Anonymous (Fly No Fly). AR Victoriatus, Roma, 204-203 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 166/1; RRSC V36A. AR. 1.85 g. 15.3 mm. Die break. VF.

233 - Rostrum tridens second series. AR Denarius, Capua, 204 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, rostrum tridens; in three sided frame, ROMA. Cr. 114/1; RRSC B114; Syd. 244; RBW 522. AR. 3.96 g. 20 mm. Light tone. Blackish oxidations. VF/Good VF.

234 - Trident series. AR Denarius, uncertain mint (Capua?), 205 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, trident; in 3-side frame, ROMA. Cr. 115/1; Syd. 268; RRSC B106F; RBW 528. AR. 3.66 g. 20 mm. RR. Very rare. Blackish oxidations. VF.

235 - 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 Bs2. AR. 0.99 g. 12 mm. Lightly porous. Well centered and nicely toned. VF.

236 - Helmet series. AE As, c. 206-195 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, mark of value. Rev. Prow right; above, helmet; before, mark of value and below, ROMA. Cr. 118/1; Syd. 272. AE. 32.74 g. 34 mm. R. Rare. Greyish brown patina. VF.

237 - Falcata series. AR Victoriatus, Capua mint, 205 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; between, falcata; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 120/1; RRSC V38. Debased AR. 2.93 g. 17 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example, nicely toned. Areas of rough surface. VF.

238 - Sow series. AR Victoriatus, Capua, 205 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; between, sow; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 121/1; Syd. 253; RRSC V39; RBW 554. AR. 3.03 g. 18.5 mm. R. Metal flaws on obverse. VF/Good VF.

239 - VAR series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 207 (?) BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, VAR (ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 126/1; B. 1 (Terentia); RRSC B90; RBW 577. AR. 3.98 g. 20 mm. R. Rare issue. VF/Good VF.

240 - Scipio and feather series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint (Tarraco?), 202 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right (without curl on left shoulder); behind, X; before, scipio (staff). Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, feather (or palm branch?); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 130/1b; RRSC B143A; RBW 581. AR. 3.34 g. 18.5 mm. R. VF.

241 - LPLH series. AR Denarius, Roma mint, 204 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, LPLH (ligate); in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 134/1a; B. 1-2 (Plautia); RRSC B126B; RBW 598. AR. 3.46 g. 19.5 mm. R. Area of corrosions, otherwise. good VF.

242 - LPLH series. AE As, 194-190 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow right; above LPLH (ligate); before, I; below, ROMA. Cr. 134/2. AE. 33.92 g. 34 mm. R. Rare and good example, with green patina. Good VF.

243 - Owl series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 206 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, owl; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 135/1; Syd. 282; RRSC B97G; RBW 605. AR. 3.63 g. 19 mm. RR. Very rare. Pleasant tone. Slightly porous surfaces. VF.

244 - Bird and TOD series. AR Denarius, Roma, 205 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Luna in biga right; below, bird on first letter of TOD; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 141/1; RRSC B103; RBW 620. AR/AE. 3.92 g. 18 mm. R. Blackish oxidations on reverse. VF.

245 - Bull and MD series. AE As, Rome mint, c. 189-180 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow right; above, bull right and MD ligate; before, I; below, ROMA. Cr. 142/1. AE. 31.94 g. 33.5 mm. Scarce. Lovely chocolate patina. Light scratches. VF.

246 - L·COIL series. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 203 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, L·COIL; in three sided frame, ROMA. Cr. 154/1; B. 1 (Coilia); RRSC B134; RBW 682. AR. 3.86 g. 18 mm. RR. Very rare and well centred, with pleasant tone. VF.

247 - Anonymous (No Fly). AR Denarius, Roma, 205 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Luna in biga right; in two sided frame, ROMA. Cr. 158/1; Syd. 312; RRSC B104A; RBW 692. AR. 3.88 g. 19.2 mm. RR. Very rare. Nicely toned and centered. VF.