Roman Republican Coins

Lot # 343 - Q. Lutatius Cerco. AR Denarius, 109 or 108 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; above, ROMA; behind, barred X; below chin, CERCO. Rev. Ship right; above Q·LVTATI/Q (LVT ligate); around oak-wreath. Cr. 305/1; B. (Lutatia) 2; RRSC D104. AR. 3.81 g. 18 mm. Well centred, with pleasant tone. Minor marks, peripheral area of weak strike on reverse. Choice for the type. About EF.
Lot # 342 - L. Memmius. AR Denarius, 109 or 108 BC. Obv. Male head right (Apollo?) wearing oak-wreath; below chin, barred X. Rev. The Dioscuri standing facing between their horses, each holding spear; in exergue, L·MEMMI. Cr. 304/1; B. (Memmia) 1; RRSC D103. AR. 3.8 g. 18.5 mm. Well centred and good. Slightly porous surfaces. About EF/Good VF.
Lot # 341 - P. Laeca. AR Denarius, 110 or 109 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; above, ROMA; behind, P·LAECA; below chin, X. Rev. Roman warrior standing left; placing his hand on the head of a citizen; behind, attendant standing left and holding rods; in exergue, PROVOCO. Cr. 301/1; B. (Porcia) 4; RRSC D100. AR. 3.89 g. 19.5 mm. Well centred and choice. Pleasant cabinet tone. Insignificant nick on obverse. EF. The peculiar reverse of this denarius shows one of the oldest Roman law institutions. The provocatio was a guarantee recognized to the citizen who, condemned by the magistrate to the death penalty or to pay a fine exceeding a certain amount, could appeal to the people (provocare ad populum) so that they could pass the sentence definitive, which could be of condemnation or acquittal.
Lot # 340 - Lucius Caesius. AR Denarius, 112 or 111 BC. Obv. Youthful bust of Vejovis left, seen from behind, holding thunderbolt in upraised right hand; in right field, ROMA in monogram. Rev. Lares Praestites seated right, each holding staff in left hand; between them, dog; above, bust of Vulcan with tongues over shoulder; on left, LA (ligate); on right, ER (ligate); in exergue, L. CAESI (AE ligate). Cr. 298/1; B. (Caesia) 1; RRSC D97. AE/AR. 3.94 g. 19.5 mm. Brilliant and well centred. Minor earthy deposits. About EF.
Lot # 339 - C. Fonteius. AR Denarius, 114 or 113 BC. Obv. Laureate Janiform head of Dioscuri; three dots below; on left, I; on right, barred X. Rev. Galley with pilot and rowers left; above, C·FONT; below, ROMA. Cr. 290/1; B. (Fonteia) 1; RRSC D89. AR. 3.74 g. 20.5 mm. Well centred, with enchanting dark tone. Minor marks on obverse. EF.
Lot # 338 - M. Furius Philus. AR Denarius, 119 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; around, M·FOVRI·L·F. Rev. Roma standing left, crowning trophy; above, star; on right, ROMA; in exergue, PHILI (PH ligate). Cr. 281/1; B. (Furia) 18 ; RRSC D80. AR. 3.92 g. 20 mm. Perfectly centred and choice. Delicate tone with enchanting golden hues. EF.
Lot # 337 - M. Tullius. AR Denarius, 120 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; above, wreath; below, X; in exergue, M·TVLLI. Cr. 280/1; B. (Tullia) 1; RRSC D79. AR. 3.55 g. 20 mm. Well centred and superb example, with enchanting iridescent hues. EF. Ex CNG 452, 2019, 698. From the Andrew McCabe Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 78, 2014, 596.
Lot # 336 - C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius. AR Denarius, 125 BC. Obv. Head of Roma right, wearing Phrygian helmet; behind, ROMA; below chin, barred X. Rev. Jupiter in biga of elephants left, Victory flies above; in exergue, C. METELLVS. Cr. 269/1; B. 14; RRSC D69. AR. 3.94 g. 17.5 mm. R. Rare and good example. Nicely toned, with iridescent hues. Good VF. Ex Artemide 32E, 2016, 140.
Lot # 335 - Q. Fabius Maximus. AR Denarius, 127 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA; before, Q·MAX (MA ligate); below chin, barred X. Rev. Cornucopiae on thunderbolt, all within wreath composed of ear of barley, ear of wheat and assorted fruits. Cr. 265/1; B. (Fabia) 5; RRSC D65. AR. 3.95 g. 18.5 mm. Choice example, sharply struck from fresh dies. About EF/EF.
Lot # 334 - Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus. AR Denarius, 128 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, corn-ear; below chin, barred X. Rev. Victory in biga right; above, ROMA; below, man fighting lion; in exergue, CN·DOM. Cr. 261/1; B. (Domitia) 14; RRSC D61. AR. 3.93 g. 20.5 mm. Perfectly centred and choice. Delicate tone with iridescent hues. About EF/EF.
Lot # 333 - M. Vargunteius. AR Denarius, 130 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, M·VARG (VAR ligate); below chin, barred X. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 257/1; B. (Vargunteia) 1; RRSC D57. AR. 3.91 g. 21 mm. Well centred and good example. About EF/Good VF.
Lot # 332 - Q. Caecilius Metellus. AR Denarius, 130 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, Q·METE (ME and TE ligate); below chin, barred X. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right; in exergue, ROM[A]. Cr. 256/1; B. (Caecilia) 21 ; RRSC D56. AR. 3.91 g. 20 mm. Pleasant tone, with light iridescents. EF. Ex CNG 455, 2019, 247. From the Jack A. Frazer Collection. Ex Aurelia Collection (Owl Ltd. & Tom McKenna, November 1980), lot 56.
Lot # 331 - M. Aburius M.f. Geminus. AR Denarius, 132 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, GEM; below chin, barred X. Rev. Sol in quadriga right; below, M·ABVRI (AB and VRI ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 250/1; B. (Aburia) 6; RRSC D51. AR. 4 g. 20 mm. Full weight and well centred. Superb example with bright fields and golden hues. Virtually as struck. FDC.
Lot # 330 - P. Maenius Antiaticus M. f. AE Quadrans, 132 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, three pellets; below, club. Rev. [- - -] ER. ANT. MF. Prow right; before, three pellets; below, ROMA. Cr. 249/3 var. (legend); B. 9 (same). AE. 3.62 g. 18 mm. RRR. Extremely rare variety in the legend on reverse. Superb example with lovely green patina. EF.
Lot # 329 - P. Maenius Antiaticus M. f. AR Denarius, 132 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Victory in quadriga right, holding reins and palm-branch in left hand and wreath in right hand; below, P. MAE ANT; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 249/1; B. 7; RRSC D50. AR. 4 g. 19.5 mm. Full weight and well centred. Superb example, virtually as struck. FDC.
Lot # 328 - Publius Calpurnius. AR Denarius, 133 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, barred X. Rev. Goddess (Venus?) in biga right, crowned Victory who flies above; below, P·CALP; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 247/1; B. (Calpurnia) 2; RRSC D48. AR. 3.9 g. 23 mm. R. Rare and perfectly centred. Struck on broad flan. Areas of weak strike. About EF.
C. Numitorius Denarius
Lot # 327 - C. Numitorius. AR Denarius, 133 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA; below chin, barred X. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; in exergue, C·NVMITO[RI]. Cr. 246/1; B. (Numitoria) 1; RRSC D47. AR. 3.98 g. 20.5 mm. RRR. One of the rarest issues in the republican silver coinage. Well centred and choice example with attractive cabinet tone. Areas of weak strike, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 326 - M. Marcius Mn. f. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 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 D46a. AR. 3.96 g. 19 mm. Virtually as struck, sound metal. Lightly toned, with bright fields and golden hues. FDC.
Lot # 325 - L. Trebanius. AE Quadrans, 135 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, three pellets. Rev. L. TREBANI. Prow right; before, three pellets; below, ROMA. Cr. 241/4. AE. 4.61 g. 19 mm. Scarce. Enchanting deep green patina. Minor deposits, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 324 - C. Curiatius f. Trigeminus. AE Semis, Rome mint, 135 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S. Rev. Prow right; above, C. CVR. F ; on deck, partly off flan, Victory with wreath; before, S; below, ROMA. Cr. 240/2a; B. 7. AE. 9.24 g. 22 mm. Scarce. Solid deep green patina with reddish hues. About VF/VF.
Lot # 323 - C. Servilius M.f. AR Denarius, 136 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, wreath and barred X; below, ROMA. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping in the opposite directions, with spears reversed; in exergue, C·SERVEILI·M·F. Cr. 239/1; B. (Servilia) 1; RRSC D40. AR. 3.78 g. 22 mm. Sharply struck from fresh dies. A spectacular detailed reverse. Bright fields. EF/Good EF.
Lot # 322 - 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 D39. AR. 3.87 g. 19.5 mm. Superb and brilliant, virtually as struck. Insignificant hairline flancrack. Good EF.
Lot # 321 - Cn. Lucretius Trio. AR Denarius, 136 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right with necklace of beads; behind, TRIO; below chin, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, CN·LVCR; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 237/1a; B. (Lucretia) 1; RRSC D38a. AR. 3.85 g. 19 mm. Brilliant and superb. About FDC.
Lot # 320 - M. Baebius Q. f. Tampilus. AR Denarius, 137 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma left, wearing necklace of beads; below chin, X; behind, TAMPIL. Rev. Apollo in prancing quadriga right, holding bow and arrow with reins in left hand and branch in right; below, ROMA; in exergue, M·BAEBI·Q·F. Cr. 236/1c; B. 12; RRSC D37c. AR. 3.92 g. 18 mm. Brilliant and superb. Minor marks. EF.
Lot # 319 - 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 D36c; RBW 972. AR. 4.09 g. 20.5 mm. Full weight and perfectly centred. Delicate tone. Metal flaws on reverse. Good EF.
Lot # 318 - Ti. Veturius. AR Denarius, 137 BC. Obv. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right (unshaven cheeks); behind, X and TI·VET (VET ligate). Rev. Sacerdos fecialis kneeling left, between two warriors who touch with their swords a pig which he holds; above, ROMA. Cr. 234/1; B. (Veturia) 1 ; RRSC D35b. AR. 4.02 g. 19 mm. Full weight and superb example, sound metal. Peripheral deposits. EF.
Lot # 317 - P. Aelius Paetus. AR Denarius, 138 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, P. PAETVS; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 233/1; RRSC D34. AR. 3.85 g. 19.5 mm. Brilliant and superb, well centred and lightly toned. EF.
Lot # 316 - C. Renius. AR Denarius, 138 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Juno in biga of goats right; below, C·RENI; in exergue, [RO]MA. Cr. 231/1; B. (Renia) 1; RRSC D32. AR. 4.05 g. 18 mm. Full weight and attractive example, with great details. Lightly toned, with iridescent hues. EF.
Lot # 315 - M. Aurelius Cotta. AR Denarius, 139 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, wearing necklace of beads; below chin, COTA; behind, X. Rev. Hercules in biga of centaurs right, holding reins and club; centaurs each carry branch; below, M.AVRELI; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 229/1a; B. 16; RRSC D 30a. AR. 3.85 g. 19.5 mm. Scarce. Choice example, nicely toned. Good VF.
Lot # 314 - C. Valerius Flaccus. AR Denarius, 140 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Victory in biga right; above, FLAC; below, C·VAL·C·F (VAL ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 228/2; B. (Valeria) 7 ; RRSC D29b. AR. 3.88 g. 20 mm. Well centred and superb example, sound metal. Minor metal flaw on obverse, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 313 - M. Aufidius Rusticus. AR Denarius, 140 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, XVI downwards; below chin, RVS. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right; below, M·AVF (VF ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 227/1a; B. 1 (Aufidia); RRSC D28a. AR. 3.96 g. 20.5 mm. RR. Very rare and perfectly centred. Pleasant tone. Good VF.
Lot # 312 - L. Iulius. AR Denarius, 141 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, XVI. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below horses, L. IVLI; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 224/1; RRSC D25. AR. 4.08 g. 20 mm. R. Full weight and perfectly centred. Irrelevant metal flaws. Choice example. Good VF.
Lot # 311 - M. Junius Silanus. AR Denarius, 145 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ass' head; below chin, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, M·IVNI; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 220/1; B. (Junia) 8 ; RRSC D21. AR. 3.85 g. 18.5 mm. Superb example, with a golden tone over bright fields. Areas of slightly porous surface, otherwise. good EF.
Lot # 310 - L. Cupiennius. AR Denarius, 147 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, cornucopiae; below chin, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, L·CVP (VP ligate); in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 218/1; B. (Cupiennia) 1 ; RRSC D19. AR. 3.95 g. 18 mm. Brilliant and superb. Lightly toned, with underlying luster and superficial green deposits on obverse. Areas of slightly rough surface. EF. Ex CNG 457, 2019, 225. Ex Ponterio e Associates 91, 1997, 188.
Lot # 309 - Q. Marcius Libo. AR Denarius, 148 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, LIBO; below chin, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, Q·MARC (MA ligate); in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 215/1; B. (Marcia) 1 ; RRSC D16. AR. 3.34 g. 20 mm. Nice style obverse. Brilliant and well centred. Metal flaws on reverse. About EF.
Lot # 308 - M. Atilius Saranus. AR Denarius, 148 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, SARAN (AN ligate) downwards; below chin, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, M·ATILI; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 214/1b; B. (Atilia) 8-9 ; RRSC D15b. AR. 4.18 g. 19 mm. Heavy example, prettily toned. Slightly porous surface on obverse and insignificant hairline flancrack. About EF/EF.
Lot # 307 - Pinarius Natta. AR Denarius, 149 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, NATTA (TA ligate); in exergue or in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 208/1; B. (Pinaria) 1 ; RRSC D12. AR. 4.05 g. 18 mm. Full weight and well centred. Pleasant tone, with iridescent hues. Scratch on reverse. Metal flaws. About EF.
Lot # 306 - 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 D8. AR. 3.9 g. 17.5 mm. Choice example, well centred. Lovely light toned, with bright fields. Minor striking weakness. Good EF.
Lot # 305 - 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 D6a. AR. 4.1 g. 19.5 mm. Full weight and good. Nicely toned. Peripheral areas of weak strike. Good VF. Ex CNG 279, 2012, 252.
Lot # 304 - Pinarius Natta. AR Denarius, 155 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, NAT; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 200/1; B. (Pinaria) 2; RRSC D4a. AR. 4.03 g. 18 mm. Full weight and perfectly centred example. Slightly porous surfaces. Good VF.
Lot # 303 - Anchor series. AE Quadrans, 169-158 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, three pellets; before, anchor; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 194/4. AE. 5.3 g. 20 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and choice, with solid dark patina. About EF.
Lot # 302 - Q. Opimius. AE Sextans, c. 169-158 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right; above, two pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, [O]PEI; below, ROMA; before, two pellets. Cr. 190/5. AE. 3.3 g. 19 mm. RRRR. Of the highest rarity, with deep green patina. Metal flaws resulting from the striking process. Good VF.
Lot # 301 - Butterfly and vine branch series. AE Sextans, c. 169-158. Obv. Head of Mercury right, above two pellets. Rev. Prow right, above butterfly on vine branch, before two pellets. Below, ROMA. Cr. 184/5. AE. 3.99 g. 18.5 mm. RRRR. Of the highest rarity, seldom offered. One of the finest specimens known, if not the finest. Solid dark patina. Good VF.
Lot # 300 - Matienus. AE Quadrans, 179-170 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow right; above ROMA; to right, MAT (ligate); below, three pellets. Cr. 162/6b; B. (Matiena) 7. AE. 7.59 g. 22 mm. R. Rare and good example. Slightly rough surfaces. Good VF.
Lot # 299 - Scipio and Palm Branch. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 202 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right (with curl on left shoulder); behind, X; before, scipio (staff). Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, feather (or palm branch?); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 130/1a; RRSC B143b; RBW 581. AR. 3.4 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare and good example, with delicate tone and minor blackish deposits. About EF.
Lot # 298 - Crescent First Series. AR Denarius, uncertain Campanian mint (Capua?), 207 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; above, crescent; in three sided frame, ROMA. Cr. 57/2; RRSC B89. AR. 4.33 g. 21 mm. Superb and brilliant, iridescent toning. Peripheral area of weak strike on obverse. EF/Good EF.   One of the few dies missing the extra tail. Exceedingly rare.
Lot # 297 - QLC series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint (Tarraco?), 208 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, QLC; in two-side linear frame, ROMA. Dot and line border in incuse groove. Cr. 125/1; B. 1 (Lutatia); RRSC B86. AR. 3.52 g. 20.5 mm. RR. Very rare, with pleasant tone. Nicks and marks. Good VF.
As Struck Wheel Series Denarius
Lot # 296 - Wheel series. AR Denarius serratus, uncertain Apulian mint (Tarentum?), 208 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, wheel; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 79/1; RRSC B81. AR. 4.62 g. 20 mm. Superb and exceedingly heavy, surely one of the finest specimens known. Lightly toned, with golden hues and virtually as struck. Hairline flan crack and metal flaw on reverse. FDC.
Lot # 295 - Anonymous. AR Denarius, uncertain Sicilian mint (Syracusae?), 209 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, scipio; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 78/1; RRSC B76. AR. 4.6 g. 19 mm. R. Rare and excessively heavy example. Pleasant tone, with underlying luster. Slightly porous surfaces. About EF.
Lot # 294 - Anonymous. AR Denarius, uncertain Lucanian mint (Venusia?), 209 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping righ (small stars, Dioscurus' arm with raised elbow in a Γ shape); in esergue, ROMA. Cr. 53/2; RRSC B71. AR. 4.63 g. 19 mm. RR. First Squared Arm type. Very rare and excessively heavy example. Lightly toned, with bright fields. Faint marks on reverse. EF/About EF.