Roman Republican Coins

Lot # 402 - L. Roscius Fabatus. AR Denarius serratus, 64 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, pot with lid; below neck truncation, L. ROSCI. Rev. Female standing right, feeding serpent erect before her; behind, olla; in exergue, FABATI. Cr. 412/1 (unlisted control marks pair); RRSC D204; Banti -. AR. 3.85 g. 18 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Apparently unlisted pair of symbols. Good VF.
Lot # 401 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, rolled up scroll tied with cord. Rev. Clio left, holding scroll and resting left elbow on column; on right, Q·POMPONI; on left, MVSA. Cr. 410/3; B. (Pomponia) 11; RRSC D202.3. AR. 3.74 g. 18 mm. R. Rare. Dark tone. Chipped in antiquity. Good VF.
Lot # 400 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Draped bust right with attributes of Isis, Minerva, Apollo, Diana and Victory; before, cornucopiae and S·C; behind, CESTIANVS. Rev. M·PLAETORIVS·M·F·AED·CVR. Eagle on thunderbolt. Bead-and-reel border. Cr. 409/1; B. (Plaetoria) 4; RRSC D201.1. AR. 3.71 g. 18.5 mm. Light porosity. Good example, well centred. Good VF.
Lot # 399 - C. Calpurnius L.f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, corn ear. Rev. Horseman galloping right, holding whip; above, control-symbol and below, C·PISO·L·FRV. Cr. 408/1a; B. (Calpurnia) 24; RRSC D200.1b. AR. 3.86 g. 19 mm. R. Rare and choice, sound metal. Scratch on obverse. About EF/EF.
Lot # 398 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC. Obv. Male head right, with flowing hair; behind, control-mark. Rev. Winged caduceus; on right, M·PLAETORI; on left, CEST·EX·S·C. Cr. 405/5; B. (Plaetoria) 5; RRSC D197.5. AR. 3.7 g. 18 mm. Choice example with untouched dark tone. Good VF.
Lot # 397 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC. Obv. Draped female bust right, hair in a net and decorated with poppy-heads. Rev. Winged caduceus; on right, M·PLAETORI; on left, CEST·EX·S·C. Cr. 405/3c; RRSC D197.3c. AR. 3.76 g. 18 mm. Choice example. Nicely toned, with underlying luster. Insignificant metal flaw on obverse, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 396 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Brockage Denarius, 69 BC. Obv. Draped female bust right (Fortuna?); behind, control-symbol. Rev. Incuse of the obverse. Cr. 405/2; B. (Plaetoria) 10; RRSC D197.2. AR. 3.49 g. 18 mm. RR. Interesting brockage of an already very rare issue. Marks. VF.
Lot # 395 - 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 D195. AR. 3.77 g. 20.5 mm. Scarce. Well centred and choice example of this fascinating issue. Oxidations, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 394 - C. Cossutius C.f. Sabula. AR Denarius, 74 BC. Obv. Head of Medusa left; behind, SABVLA. Rev. Bellerophon on Pegasus right, brandishing spear with right hand; behind, XVI; below, L. COSSVTI C F. Cr. 395/1; B. (Cossutia) 1; RRSC D188. AR. 3.89 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare and perfectly centred example. Roughness. VF.
Lot # 393 - C. Egnatius Cn. f. Cn. n. Maxsumus. AR Denarius, 75 BC. Obv. MAXSVMVS. Diademed and draped bust of Libertas right; behind, pileus. Rev. Roma and Venus standing facing each holding staff in right hand; Roma holds sword in left hand and places left foot on wolf's head; Venus has Cupid about to alight on shoulder; on either side, rudder set on prow; below C EGNATIVS CN. F.; to left, O; to right, CN. N. Cr. 391/3; B. Egnatia 2; RRSC D184.3. AR. 4.08 g. 19 mm. R. Rare and good example. Peripheral areas of weak strike. About EF/Good VF.
Lot # 392 - L. Lucretius Trio. AR Denarius, 76 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Neptune right, trident over shoulder; behind, XXXXV. Rev. Winged boy on dolphin swimming right; below, L·LVCRETI/ TRIO. Cr. 390/2; B. (Lucretia) 3; RRSC D183.2. AR. 4.23 g. 19 mm. Heavy example, with pleasant light tone. About EF.
Lot # 391 - 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 D180. AR. 4.03 g. 20 mm. Full weight and good example. Sound metal. Two faint scratches on obverse and area of weak strike on reverse. About EF.
Lot # 390 - L. Papius. AR Denarius serratus, Gallic imitation. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, scepter (?). Bead and reel border. Rev. Gryphon leaping left; below, symbol. Inside laurel wreath. Cf. Cr. 384/1; Cf. B. (Papia) 1; Cf. RRSC D177. AR. 2.61 g. 19 mm. RR. Very rare and interesting contemporary imitation. Marks. VF.
Lot # 389 - L. Papius. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, scepter. Bead and reel border. Rev. Gryphon leaping right; below, radiate crown; in exergue, L·PAPI. Cr. 384/1 (control marks 87); B. (Papia) 1; RRSC D177.87; Banti 1/46. AR. 3.79 g. 18.5 mm. Brilliant and choice. With delicate tone. About EF.
Lot # 388 - C. Naevius Balbus. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right; behind, S·C. Rev. Victory in triga right; above, CXXXVIIII; in exergue, C·NAE·BALB (AE and AL ligate). Cr. 382/1b; B. (Naevia) 6; RRSC D175b. AR. 3.95 g. 19.5 mm. Well centred. Sound metal. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 387 - C. Naevius Balbus. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right; behind, S·C. Rev. Victory in triga right; above, XXXIIII; in exergue, C·NAE·BALB (AE and AL ligate). Cr. 382/1b; B. (Naevia) 6; RRSC D175b. AR. 3.88 g. 18.5 mm. Hairline flan crack. Superb example with attractive tone and iridescent hues. EF.
Lot # 386 - L. Procilius. AR Denarius, 80 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right; behind, S·C. Rev. Juno Sospita standing right, holding shield and hurling spear; at her feet, snake; on left, L·PROCILI/ F. Cr. 379/1; B. (Procilia) 1; RRSC D173.1. AR. 3.75 g. 19 mm. Pleasant dark tone. Roughness. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 385 - Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. AR Denarius, North Italy, 81 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Pietas right; before, stork. Rev. Elephant left; in exergue, Q·C·M·P·I. Cr. 374/1; B. (Caecilia) 43; RRSC D168.1. AR. 3.91 g. 18.5 mm. Well centred, sound metal. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 384 - Anonymous. AR Quinarius, uncertain mint, 81 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; between, four dots; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 373/1b var. (only dots); RRSC Dq167b (same). AR. 1.63 g. 14.5 mm. RR. Apparently unlisted variety with only dots as control mark. Attractive brightness with golden hues. Slightly rough surfaces. Good VF.
Lot # 383 - A. Postumius Albinus. AR Denarius serratus, 81 BC. Obv. HISPAN. Veiled head of Hispania right, with dishevelled hair. Rev. A·POST·A·F·S·N·ALBIN (AL ligate). Togate figure standing left, raising right hand; on left, legionary eagle; on right, fasces with axe. Cr. 372/2; B. (Postumia) 8; RRSC D166.2. AR. 3.86 g. 19.5 mm. Well centred and good example. Good VF.
Lot # 382 - L. Manlius Torquatus. AR Denarius, mint moving with Sulla, 82 BC. Obv. L·MANLI PRO Q. Helmeted head of Roma right. Rev. Triumphator in quadriga right, crowned by flying Victory; the horses “recede” to the right, in front of the lead horse; in exergue, L·SVLLA·IMP. Cr. 367/5; B. (Manlia) 4 and 5, (Cornelia) 39 and 40; RRSC D162.3b. AR. 3.79 g. 17 mm. Good example. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 381 - C. Annius with L. Fabius L. f. Hispaniensis. AR Denarius, North Italy, 82-81 BC. Obv. C·ANNI·T·F·T·N·PRO·COS·EX·S·C. Diademed and draped bust of Anna Perenna right; behind, winged caduceus; below chin, scales; below, control-symbol. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; above, Q; in exergue L·FABI·L·F·HISP. Cr. 366/1a; B. (Annia) 2, (Fabia) 17; RRSC D160.1a. AR. 3.91 g. 20 mm. R. Rare and choice, with attractive cabinet tone. About EF/EF. Ex Kunker 262, 2015, 7577.
Lot # 380 - C. Valerius Flaccus. AR Denarius, Massalia mint, 82 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Victory right; behind, [control-symbol]. Rev. Legionary eagle between two standards inscribed H (Hastati) and P (Principes); on left, C·VAL·FLA (VAL ligate); on right, IMPERAT; below, EX S·C. Cr. 365/1a; B. (Valeria) 12; RRSC D159a. AR. 3.97 g. 19 mm. RR. Very rare and good example, with pleasant tone. Minor cleaning marks. Good VF.
Lot # 379 - Q. Antonius Balbus. AR Denarius serratus, 83-82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right; behind, S·C. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; below, F; in exergue, Q·ANTO·BALB / PR (ANT and AL ligate). Cr. 364/1d; B. (Antonia) 1; RRSC D158d. AR. 3.91 g. 19 mm. Well centred and choice example. Dark tone with deposits. EF.
Lot # 378 - L. Marcius Censorinus. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. The satyr Marsyas standing left, with right arm raised and holding wine-skin over left shoulder; behind, column bearing statue (Minerva or Venus?) on top; on left, L·CENSOR. Cr. 363/1d; B. (Marcia) 24; RRSC D157d. AR. 3.84 g. 19 mm. Well centred and lightly toned. Brushed, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 377 - C. Mamilius Limetanus. AR Denarius serratus, 82 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus, caduceus over left shoulder; behind, F. Rev. C·MAMIL-LIMETAN (TA ligate). Ulysses standing right, holding staff and extending his right hand to his dog Argus. Cr. 362/1; B. (Mamilia) 6; RRSC D156. AR. 3.89 g. 19 mm. Enchanting golden hues. EF.
Lot # 376 - Pub. Crepusius. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, sceptre; before, control-symbol; behind, A. Rev. Horseman galloping right; behind, control-numbers; in exergue, P·CREPVSI. Cr. 361/1c; B. (Crepusia) 1; RRSC D155c. AR. 4.05 g. 18 mm. Full weight and choice example. Areas of weak strike, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 375 - Pub. Crepusius. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, sceptre; before, [control-symbol]; behind, [control-letter]. Rev. Horseman galloping right; behind, CCCCXXV; in exergue, P·CREPVSI. Cr. 361/1c; B. (Crepusia) 1; RRSC D155c. AR. 3.47 g. 17.5 mm. Sound metal, nicely toned with underlying luster. Detailed pair of dies. About EF/EF.
Lot # 374 - C. Licinius L. f. Macer. AR Denarius, 84 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Vejovis left turned from spectator, hurling thunderbolt. Rev. Minerva in quadriga right; in exergue, C·LICINIVS·L·F / MACER. Cr. 354/1; B. (Licinia) 16; RRSC D149. AR. 3.94 g. 21 mm. Sound metal. Attractive example with delicate tone. EF.
Lot # 373 - L. Julius Bursio. AR Denarius, 85 BC. Obv. Male head right, with the attributes of Apollo, Mercury and Neptune; behind, coiled snake. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; in exergue, L·IVLI·BVRSIO; above, QA. Cr. 352/1c; B. (Julia) 5; RRSC D147c (symbol 182). AR. 4.12 g. 20.5 mm. Full weight and choice example, nicely toned. Minor nick on obverse. About EF/Good VF.
Lot # 372 - Gargilius, Ogulnius and Vergilius. AR Denarius, 86 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right, wearing oak-wreath; below, thunderbolt. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right. Cr. 350A/2; RRSC D145.2. AR. 3.89 g. 19 mm. Good example. Minor marks. EF/Good VF.
Lot # 371 - L. Rubrius Dossenus. AR Denarius, 87 BC. Obv. Helmeted bust of Minerva right, wearing aegis; behind, DOS. Rev. Triumphal chariot right, decorated with eagle on thunderbolt; above, Victory with wreath; in exergue, L·RVBRI. Cr. 348/3; B. (Rubria) 3; RRSC D143.3. AR. 3.6 g. 17 mm. Good example of this scarce issue. Nicely toned. Light die compression on reverse. Good VF.
Lot # 370 - Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Clodianus. AR Denarius, 88 BC. Obv. Helmeted bust of Mars right, seen from behind. Rev. Victory in biga right; in exergue, CN·LENTVL. Cr. 345/1; B. (Cornelia) 50 ; RRSC D141. AR. 3.77 g. 18.5 mm. Nicely toned. Areas of weak strike. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 369 - L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus. AR Denarius, 89 BC. Obv. Bearded head of King Tatius right; behind, SABIN. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, L·TITVRI; in exergue, scepter. Cr. 344/3; B. (Tituria) 6; RRSC D140.3a. AR. 4 g. 20 mm. Full weight and well centred. Nicely toned. Peripheral areas of weak strike. About EF. Ex Nomisma 58, 2018, 173.
Lot # 368 - 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 D140.2b. AR. 3.22 g. 19.5 mm. Good example with pleasant warm tone. Faint scratch on obverse. About EF.
Lot # 367 - M. Cato. AR Quinarius, 89 BC. Obv. Head of Liber right, wearing ivy-wreath; behind, M·CATO (AT ligate); below, control-symbol. Rev. Victory seated right, holding patera and palm branch; in exergue, VICTRIX (TR ligate). Cr. 343/2b; B. (Porcia) 7; RRSC Dq139b. AR. 2.08 g. 14.5 mm. Choice example with enchanting cabinet tone. EF.
Lot # 366 - 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 D139.1. AR. 3.67 g. 19 mm. Enchanting cabinet tone. EF.
Lot # 365 - C. Vibius Pansa. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, PANSA; below chin, trident. Rev. Minerva in quadriga right; in exergue, C·VIBIVS·C·F. Cr. 342/5b; B. (Vibia) 1-2; RRSC D138.5b. AR. 3.88 g. 18.5 mm. Sound metal, well centred. EF.
Lot # 364 - 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 D138.5b. AR. 4 g. 20 mm. Full weight and choice. Pleasant tone golden and bluish hues. Good EF.
Lot # 363 - Q. Titius. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Head of Mutinus Titinus-Priapus right, wearing winged diadem. Rev. Pegasus prancing right; below, Q.TITI in linear frame. Cr. 341/1; B. (Titia) 1; RRSC D137.1. AR. 3.74 g. 18 mm. Well centred and lightly toned. VF.
Lot # 362 - L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. AE As, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value). Rev. L PISO. Prow right, on which Victory stands right, holding palm; in exergue, FRVGI. Cr. 340/4; B. (Calpurnia) 18. AE. 12.5 g. 28 mm. Green patina with darker spots. VF.
Lot # 361 - C. Poblicius Malleolus, A. Postumius Sp. f. Albinus and L. Metellus. AR Denarius, 96 BC. Obv. L. METEL - A. ALB. S.F. Laureate head of Apollo right; below, star. Rev. C. MALL. Roma seated left on shields, holding sceptre, crowned by Victory standing behind her; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 335/1b; B. (Caecilia) 45; RRSC D 133.1b. AR. 4.06 g. 20.5 mm. Full weight and well centred. Pleasant tone. EF.
Lot # 360 - P. Vettius Sabinus. AR Quinarius, 99 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right; behind, F. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; between, P·SABIN; on right, F with three dots; in exergue, Q. Cr. 331/1; B. (Vettia) 1; RRSC Dq129. AR. 1.83 g. 14.5 mm. Enchanting tone. About EF.
Lot # 359 - L. Calpurnius Piso Caesoninus and Q. Servilius Caepio, quaestors. AR Denarius, 100 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, harpa; around, C·PISO·CAEPIO·Q; below, trident. Rev. Two male figures seated on subsellium side by side; on either side, corn-ear; in exergue, AD·FRV·EMV/ EX·S·C. Cr. 330/1a; B. (Calpurnia) 5; RRSC D128a. AR. 3.77 g. 19 mm. R. Rare and choice example. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. EF/About EF. Ex Nomisma 58, 2018, 57.
Lot # 358 - P. Servilius M.f. Rullus. AR Denarius, 100 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Minerva left; behind, RVLLI. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, P; in exergue, P·SERVILI·M·F. Cr. 328/1; B. (Servilia) 14; RRSC D126b. AR. 4.07 g. 20.5 mm. Full weight and good example, with untouched dark tone. Faint mark on obverse. About EF.
Lot # 357 - P. Servilius M.f. Rullus. AR Denarius, 100 BC. Obv. Bust of Minerva left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet and aegis; behind RVLLI (straight legend). Rev. Victory in biga right, holding palm-branch and reins; below, P; in exergue, P. SERVILI M.F. Cr. 328/1; B. 14; RRSC D126a. AR. 3.98 g. 19.5 mm. Light patina. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 356 - 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. 3.85 g. 20.5 mm. R. Rare and good example, perfectly centred. Good VF.
Lot # 355 - L. Julius. AR Denarius, 101 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, corn-ear. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, L·IVLI. Cr. 323/1; B. (Julia) 3; RRSC D121. AR. 3.84 g. 20.5 mm. Lightly toned, with underlying luster, well centred. About EF.
Lot # 354 - 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 (THE and MF ligate). Cr. 319/1; RRSC D 117. AR. 4.14 g. 19 mm. Full weight and well centred. Good example with pleasant tone. Light mark on obverse. Good VF.
Lot # 353 - L. Thorius Balbus. AR Denarius, 105 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat-skin; behind, I·S·M·R. Rev. Bull charging right; above, E; below, L·THORIVS; in exergue, BALBVS. Cr. 316/1; B. (Thoria) 1; RRSC D114. AR. 3.92 g. 22 mm. Perfectly centred and nicely toned. Good VF.