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Discover denarii, aurei, sestertii, antoniniani and other Republican and Imperial issues offered in current auctions. Compare imperial portraits, legends, mints, references and grades to identify the most relevant lots for your collection.

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Republic and Empire

The selection spans more than five centuries of Roman history, from Republican denarii and the great moneying families to imperial portraits on aurei, denarii, antoniniani and large bronzes. It also includes provincial issues, regional mints and Late Roman types that reveal the political, religious and artistic development of Rome through its coinage.

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When assessing a lot, examine the clarity of its legends, portrait and strike quality, centring, wear, patina and any flan defects. Compare the stated metal, weight, mint, date, rarity, references and provenance, and review the photographs, estimate, buyer’s fees and auction terms before bidding.

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Nomisma 77
Lot # 86 - Axia - Lucius Axius L. f. Naso - Denario (71 a.C.) Testa di Marte a d. - R/ Diana su biga di cervi a d, dietro, due cani, davanti, un altro cane - B. 1; Cr. 400/1a AG (g 3,99) RR qSPL/SPLAxia – Lucius Axius L. F. Naso - Denarius (71 BC) Head of Mars to r. - Reverse: Diana on a chariot of deer to r., behind, two dogs, in front, another dog – B. 1; Cr. 400/1a AG (g 3,99) Very rare qSPL/SPL
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Closing on: 2026-09-11 13:00:00 Roma time
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Artemide 76E
Lot # 321 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 49-48 BC. D/ Elephant advancing right (Λ shaped legs), trampling on horned snake; in exergue, CAESAR. R/ Pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex. RRSC D235a; Cr. 443/1; B. (Julia) 9. AR. 3.7 g. 19 mm. Well centred and good example. Lightly toned. Banker's mark on obverse and usual peripheral areas of weak strike. Good VF.
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Nomisma Aste - Asta E-Live 13
Lot # 319 - § Antonino Pio (138-161) Roma - Denario - RIC 232 AG (g 3,08) Proveniente dalla Collezione Riccardo Diego Dionigi Strada (1897-1973) con bustina del collezionista con numero d'inventario. SHIPPING TO ITALY ONLY. BB+
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Closing on: 2026-08-31 14:00:00 Roma time
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Nomisma 77
Lot # 105 - Herennia - M. Herennius - Denario (108-107 a.C.) Testa della Pietà a d. - R/ Anfinomo porta il padre sulle spalle - B. 1; Cr. 308/1 AG (g 3,94) Bell'esemplare SPL+/qFDCHerennia – M. Herennius - Denarius (108-107 BC) Head of the Pietà to r. - Reverse: Amphinomus carrying his father on his shoulders – B. 1; Cr. 308/1 AG (g 3,94) Fine example SPL+/qFDC
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Artemide 76E
Lot # 220 - P. Manlius Vulso. AE Sextans, c. 210. Sardinia. D/ Head of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus; above, two pellets. R/ Prow of galley right; below, two pellets; to right, Σ. Cr. 64/6b. AE. 4.17 g. 19 mm. RR. Very rare; green patina. VF.
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Nomisma 77
Lot # 115 - Marcia - L. Marcius Philippus - Denario (56 a.C.) Testa di Anco Marzio a d. - R/ Statua equestre su acquedotto a d. - B. 28; Cr. 425/1 AG (g 3,92) Ossidazione al D/ ma ottimo esemplare qFDCMarcia – L. Marcius Philippus - Denarius (56 BC) Head of Ancus Marcius to r. - Reverse: Equestrian statue on aqueduct to r. – B. 28; Cr. 425/1 AG (g 3,92) Oxidation on the obverse but an excellent example qFDC
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Artemide 76E
Lot # 331 - L. Plautius Plancus. AR Denarius, 47 BC. D/ Facing head of Medusa with coiled snake on either side; below, L. PLAVTIVS. R/ Aurora flying right, head facing slightly left, holding palm branch and reins in each hand and conducing four horses of the Sun; below, PLANCVS. RRSC D245a-b; Cr. 453/1a-b. AR. 3.57 g. 19 mm. Toned, well centered on large flan. Good VF.
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Nomisma 77
Lot # 147 - Veturia - Ti. Veturius - Denario (137 a.C.) Busto di Marte a d. - R/ Due soldati stanti e tra loro un sacerdote con un maialino - B. 1; Cr. 234/1 AG (g 3,92) Metallo brillante SPL+Veturia – Ti. Veturius - Denarius (137 BC) Bust of Mars to r. - Reverse: Two standing soldiers and between them a priest with a piglet – B. 1; Cr. 234/1 AG (g 3,92) Bright metal SPL+
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Artemide 76E
Lot # 302 - P. Satrienus. AR Denarius, 77 BC. D/ Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, XXVIIII. R/ She-wolf left, right forepaw raised; above, ROMA; in exergue, P·SATRIE/NVS. RRSC D181b; Cr. 388/1b; B. (Satriena) 1. AR. 3.66 g. 18 mm. Lightly toned; hairline flan crack; banker's mark on obverse. Good VF.
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Nomisma 77
Lot # 172 - Augusto (27 a.C.-14 d.C.) Denario (Caesaraugusta (?) - CAESAR AVGVSTVS, testa a d. - R/ S P Q R / CL V in due righe su scudo - RIC 42a AG (g 3,87) qSPLAugustus (27 BC-14 AD) Denarius (Caesaraugusta (?) - CAESAR AVGVSTVS, head to r. - Reverse: S P Q reverse: CL V in two lines on shield - RIC 42a AG (g 3,87) qSPL
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Artemide 76E
Lot # 317 - M. Iunius Brutus. AR Denarius, 54 BC. D/ Head of Libertas right; behind, LIBERTAS. R/ The consul L. Iunius Brutus walking left between two lictors preceded by an accensus; in exergue, BRVTVS. RRSC D225.1; Cr. 433/1; B. (Junia) 31. AR. 3.89 g. 22 mm. Lightly toned. Large and detailed flan. Good VF.
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Lot # 109 - Mamilia - C. Mamilius Limetanus - Denario (82 a.C.) Busto di Mercurio a d. - R/ Ulisse riconosciuto dal cane Argo - B. 6; Cr. 362/1 AG (g 3,89) Esemplare dai bei rilievi qSPLMamilia – C. Mamilius Limetanus - Denarius (82 BC) Bust of Mercury to r. – reverse: Ulysses recognized by the dog Argus – B. 6; Cr. 362/1 AG (g 3,89) A splendid example with sharp details qSPL
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