Roman Republican Coins

Lot # 148 - M. Vargunteius, circa 130 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20.73 mm, 3.89 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behins, M VARG; below chin, * (mark of value). Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right, holding thunderbolt and palm frond; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 257/1. Babelon (Vargunteia) 1. Sydenham 507. Lightly toned. Very Fine.
Lot # 147 - M. Vargunteius, circa 130 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19.12 mm, 3.81 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behins, M VARG; below chin, * (mark of value). Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right, holding thunderbolt and palm frond; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 257/1. Babelon (Vargunteia) 1. Sydenham 507. Lightly toned. Marks on obverse. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 146 - M. Acilius M.f., circa 130 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19.09 mm, 3.97 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X (mark of value); around, M ACILIVS M F, within double border of dots. Rev. Hercules in quadriga right, holding reins, trophy and club; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 255/1. Babelon (Acilia) 4. Sydenham 511. Old cabinet tone. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 145 - M. Opimius, circa 131 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.14 mm, 3.91 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; below chin, * (mark of value); behind, tripod. Rev. Apollo, with quiver over shoulder, in biga right, holding bow with arrow and reins; below, M OPEIMI; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 254/1. Babelon (Opeimia) 16. Sydenham 475. Toned. Clenaning marks. About Extremely Fine.
Lot # 144 - L. Opimius, circa 131 BC. Denarius (Silver, 16.74 mm, 3.93 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma Right; below chin, * (mark of value); behind, wreath. Rev. Victory in quadriga right, holding reins and wreath; below, L OPEIMI; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 253/1. Babelon (Opeimia) 12. Sydenham 473. Deeply toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 143 - M. Aburius M.f. Geminus, circa 132 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19.14 mm, 3.97 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; below chin, * (mark of value); behind, GEM. Rev. Sol in quadriga right, holding reins and whip; below M ABVRI; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 250/1. Babelon (Aburia) 6. Sydenham 487. Nicely toned. Extremely Fine.
Lot # 142 - P. Maenius M.f. Antias or Antiaticus, circa 132 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.93 mm, 3.63 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, * (mark of value). Rev. Victory driving galloping quadriga right, holding wreath, palm branch and reins; below, P MAE ANT; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 249/1. Babelon (Maenia) 7. Sydenham 492. Graffiti. Good Fine.
Lot # 141 - M. Marcius Mn.f., circa 134 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20.59 mm, 3.62 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, modius; below chin, * (mark of value). Rev. Victory driving galloping biga right, holding whip and reins; below, two grain ears and M MAR C / RO MA. Crawford 245/1. Babelon (Marcia) 8. Sydenham 500. Deeply toned. Some raughness on reverse. Otherwise, Near Extremely Fine.
Lot # 140 - M. Marcius Mn.f., circa 134 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19.71 mm, 3.79 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, modius; below chin, * (mark of value). Rev. Victory driving galloping biga right, holding whip and reins; below, two grain ears and M MAR C / RO MA. Crawford 245/1. Babelon (Marcia) 8. Sydenham 500. Deeply toned. Near Extremely Fine.
Lot # 139 - C. Aburius Geminus, circa 134 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.72 mm, 3.86 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; below chin, * (mark of value); behind, GEM. Rev. Helmeted Mars on quadriga right, holding reins, spear, shield and trophy; below C ABVRI; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 244/1. Babelon (Aburia) 1. Sydenham 490. Attractive toning. Near Extremely Fine.
Lot # 138 - Ti. Minucius C.f. Augurinus, circa 134 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.52 mm, 3.64 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X (mark of value). Rev. Spiral column surmounted by statue holding staff; at the base, two corn ears; on either side, two togate figures, one holding lituus, the other holding loaves and resting foot on modius; above, RO - MA; around, TI MINVCI C F - AVGVRINI. Crawford 243/1. Babelon (Minucia) 9. Sydenham 494. Toned. Minor porosity. Very Fine.
Lot # 137 - Ti. Minucius C.f. Augurinus, circa 134 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.50 mm, 3.87 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X (mark of value). Rev. Spiral column surmounted by statue holding staff; at the base, two corn ears; on either side, two togate figures, one holding lituus, the other holding loaves and resting foot on modius; above, RO - MA; around, TI MINVCI C F - AVGVRINI. Crawford 243/1. Babelon (Minucia) 9. Sydenham 494. Nicely toned and well centered. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 136 - C. Minucius Augurinus, circa 135 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.04 mm, 3.74 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; below, X (mark of value); behind, ROMA. Rev. Spiral column with Aeolic capital surmounted by statue holding staff; at the base, two corn ears and two lion's foreparts; on either side, two togate figures, one holding lituus, the other holding loaves and resting foot on modius; above, A A - VG. Crawford 242/1. Babelon (Minucia) 3. Sydenham 463. Attractive toning. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 135 - C. Curiatius Trigeminus, circa 142 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.31 mm, 3.72 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; below chin, X (mark of value); behind, TRIG - E. Rev. Juno driving quadriga galloping right, holding sceptre and reins, being crowned by Victory; below, C CVR; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 240/1b var. (reverse legend). Babelon (Curiatia) 2a. Sydenham 459a. Lightly toned. Good Very Fine. Rare variant.
Lot # 134 - C. Servilius M.f., circa 136 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20.30 mm, 3.78 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, wreath above * (mark of value); below, ROMA. Rev. The Dioscuri on horseback rearing in opposing directions, each holding couched spear; in exergue, C SERVEILI M F. Crawford 239/1. Babelon (Servilia) 1. Sydenham 525. Nicely toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 133 - L. Antestius Gragulus, circa 136 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.52 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, GRAG; before, * (mark of value). Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right, holding reins, sceptre and thunderbolt; below, L ANTES; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 238/1. Babelon (Antestia) 9. Sydenham 451. Cabinet toned. About Very Fine.
Lot # 132 - L. Antestius Gragulus, circa 136 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20.5 mm, 3.85 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, GRAG; before, * (mark of value). Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right, holding reins, sceptre and thunderbolt; below, L ANTES; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 238/1. Babelon (Antestia) 9. Sydenham 451. Cabinet toned. Traces of overstriking on obverse. Very Fine.
Lot # 131 - L. Antestius Gragulus, circa 136 BC. Denarius. (Silver, 18.84 mm, 3.97 g) Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, GRAG; before, * (mark of value). Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right, holding reins, sceptre and thunderbolt; below, L ANTES; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 238/1. Babelon (Antestia) 9. Sydenham 451. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine.
Lot # 130 - Cn. Lucretius Trio, circa 136 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.47 mm, 3.86 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, TRIO; under chin, X (mark of value). Rev. The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback galloping right; above their heads, two stars; below, CN LVCR; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 237/1a. Babelon (Lucretia) 1. Sydenham 450. Cabinet tone. High relief. About Extremely Fine.
Lot # 129 - M. Baebius Q.f. Tampilus, circa 137 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17 mm, 3.83 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma left; behind, TAMPIL; before, X (mark of value). Rev. Apollo in quadriga right, holding reins, branch, bow and arrow; below, ROMA; in exergue, M BAEBI Q F. Crawford 236/1c. Babelon (Baebia) 12. Sydenham 489. Iridescent cabinet tone. Very Fine.
Lot # 128 - M. Baebius Q.f. Tampilus, circa 137 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.50 mm, 3.70 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma left; behind, TAMPIL; before, X (mark of value). Rev. Apollo in quadriga right, holding reins, branch, bow and arrow; below, ROMA; in exergue, M BAEBI Q F. Crawford 236/1a. Babelon (Baebia) 12. Sydenham 489. Toned. Minor porosity. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 127 - M. Baebius Q.f. Tampilus, circa 137 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.78 mm, 3.95 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma left; behind, TAMPIL; before, X (mark of value). Rev. Apollo in quadriga right, holding reins, branch, bow and arrow; below, ROMA; in exergue, M BAEBI Q F. Crawford 236/1a. Babelon (Baebia) 12. Sydenham 489. Lustrous. Extremely Fine.
Lot # 126 - Sex. Pompeius Fostlus ?, circa 137 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.02 mm, 3.78 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, jug; below chin, X (mark of value). Rev. She-wolf standing right, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus; behind, the shepherd Faustulus standing right; in background, birds in a fig tree (ficus Ruminalis); around, SEX PO – FOSTLVS; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 235/1c. Babelon (Pompeia) 1. Sydenham 461. Cabinet toned. Few deposits and some edge splits. Otherwise, Good Very Fine.
Lot # 125 - Sex. Pompeius Fostlus ?, circa 137 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.28 mm, 3.83 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, jug; below chin, X (mark of value). Rev. She-wolf standing right, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus; behind, the shepherd Faustulus standing right; in background, birds in a fig tree (ficus Ruminalis); around, SEX PO – FOSTLVS; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 235/1c. Babelon (Pompeia) 1. Sydenham 461. Cabinet toned. Well centered reverse. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 124 - Ti. Veturius Gracchus Sempronianus, circa 137 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.84 mm, 3.71 g). Rome. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right; behind, TI VET and X (mark of value). Rev. Oath-taking scene: two soldiers facing each other, each holding sword and spear, both touching with the blades a pig being held by man kneeling left; above, ROMA. Crawford 234/1. Babelon (Veturia) 1. Sydenham 527. Toned. Some marks. Very Fine.
Lot # 123 - Cn. Gellius (the historian), circa 138 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.64 mm, 3.71 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X (mark of value); all within laurel wreath. Rev. Mars in quadriga prancing right, holding shield and grasping captive beside him; below, CN GEL; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 232/1. Babelon (Gellia) 1. Sydenham 434. Lightly toned. Minor marks. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 122 - C. Renius, circa 138 BC. Denarius (Silver, 16.01 mm, 3.91 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X (mark of value). Rev. Juno, holding reins, whip and sceptre, driving biga of goats right; below, C RENI; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 231/1. Babelon (Renia) 1. Sydenham 432. Minor deposits. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 121 - C. Valerius C.f. Flaccus, circa 140 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.46 mm, 3.77 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, XVI (mark of value). Rev. Victory, holding reins and goad, driving galloping biga right; above, FLAC; below, C VAL C F; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 228/2. Babelon (Valeria) 8. Sydenham 440. Toned. Scattered light marks and porosity. Otherwise, Good Very Fine.
Lot # 120 - C. Valerius C.f. Flaccus, circa 140 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19.03 mm, 3.84 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, XVI (mark of value). Rev. Victory, holding reins and goad, driving galloping biga right; above, FLAC; below, C VAL C F; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 228/2. Babelon (Valeria) 8. Sydenham 440. Lightly toned. Some deposits. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 119 - C. Titinius, circa 141 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.49 mm, 3.55 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma Right; behind, XVI (mark of value). Rev. Victory in biga right, holding whip and reins; below, C TITINI; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 226/1b. Babelon (Julia) 7. Sydenham 445. Lightly toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 118 - T. Annius Rufus, circa 144 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19.56 mm, 3.59 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X (mark of value). Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right, hurling thunderbolt, holding sceptre and reins; below AN RVF; in exergue, ROMA. Cawford 221/1. Babelon (Aurelia) 19. Sydenham 409. Lightly toned. Well centered. A full Very Fine.
Lot # 117 - M. Junius Silanus, circa 145 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.03 mm, 3.67 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, head of ass; below chin, X (mark of value). Rev. The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback galloping right; above their heads, two stars; below, M IVNI; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 220/1. Babelon (Junia) 8. Sydenham 408. Toned. About Very Fine.
Lot # 116 - C. Antestius Catulus, circa 146 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.80 mm, 3.81 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, puppy walking; below chin, X (mark of value). Rev. The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback galloping right; above their heads, two stars; below, C ANTESTI; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 219/1a. Babelon (Antestia) 2. Sydenham 406. Lightly toned. Very Fine.
Lot # 115 - C. Antestius Catulus, circa 146 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.69 mm, 3.75 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, C ANTESTI; below chin, X (mark of value). Rev. The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback galloping right; above their heads, two stars; below, puppy; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 219/1e. Babelon (Antestia) 1. Sydenham 411. Cabinet toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 114 - L. Cupiennius, circa 147 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.14 mm, 3.94 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, cornucopia; below chin, X (mark of value). Rev. The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback galloping right; above their heads, two stars; below, L CVP; in exergue ROMA in partial frame. Crawford 218/1. Babelon (Cupienna) 1. Sydenham 404. Cabinet toned. A full Very Fine.
Lot # 113 - C. Terentius Lucanus, circa 147 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.38 mm, 3.48 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, Victory with wreath and X (mark of value). Rev. The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback galloping right; above their heads, two stars; below, C TER LVC; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 217/1. Babelon (Terentia) 10. Sydenham 425. Cabinet toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 112 - Q. Marcius Libo, circa 148 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19.22 mm, 3.91 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, LIBO; below chin, X (mark of value). Rev. The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback galloping right; above their heads, two stars; below, Q MARC; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 215/1. Babelon (Marcia) 1. Sydenham 395. Nicely toned. About Extremely Fine
Lot # 111 - C. Junius C.f., circa 149 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.84 mm, 3.76 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right, behind, X (mark of value). Rev. The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback galloping right; above their heads, two stars; below, C IVNI C F; in exergue, ROMA in partial tablet. Crawford 210/1. Babelon (Junia) 1. Sydenham 392. Nicely toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 110 - Pinarius Natta, circa 149 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.84 mm, 3.73 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X (mark of value). Rev. NATTA, Victory driving fast biga right, holding whip and reins; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 208/1. Babelon (Pinaria) 1. Sydenham 390. Lightly toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 109 - Decimius Flavus, circa 150 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.35 mm, 3.58 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X (mark of value). Rev. Diana, holding reins and whip, driving biga right; below, FLAVS; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 207/1. Babelon (Decimia) 1. Sydenham 391. Lightly toned. Very Fine.
Lot # 108 - Decimius Flavus, circa 150 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.83 mm, 3.75 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X (mark of value). Rev. Diana, holding reins and whip, driving biga right; below, FLAVS; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 207/1. Babelon (Decimia) 1. Sydenham 391. Nicely toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 107 - SAFRA series, likely a Sp. Afranius, circa 150 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.59 mm, 3.86 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X (mark of value). Rev. Victory driving biga galloping right, holding reins and whip; below, SAFRA; in exergue, ROMA in partial tablet. Crawford 206/1. Babelon (Afrania) 1. Sydenham 388. Nicely toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 106 - SAFRA series, likely a Sp. Afranius, circa 150 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.40 mm, 3.24 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X (mark of value). Rev. Victory driving biga galloping right, holding reins and whip; below, SAFRA; in exergue, ROMA in partial tablet. Crawford 206/1. Babelon (Afrania) 1. Sydenham 388. Toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 105 - L. Saufeius, circa 152 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19.07 mm, 3.95 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X (mark of value). Rev. Victory driving fast biga right, holding whip and reins; below, L SAVF; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 204/1. Babelon (Saufeia) 1. Sydenham 384. Lightly toned. A full Very Fine.
Lot # 104 - C. Maianius, circa 153 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.56 mm, 3.47 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X (mark of value). Rev. Victory driving biga right, holding whip and reins; below, C MIANI; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 203/1. Babelon (Maiania) 1. Sydenham 427. Lightly toned. Very Fine.
Lot # 103 - C. Scribonius, circa 154 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.15 mm, 3.51 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X (mark of value). Rev. The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback galloping right; above their heads, two stars; below, C SCR; in exergue, ROMA in partial frame. Crawford 201/1. Babelon (Scribonia) 1. Sydenham 380. Lightly toned. Well centered. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 102 - Sex. Atilius Saranus, circa 155 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.51 mm, 4.01 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind X (mark of value). Rev. Victory driving biga right, holding whip and reins; below, SAR; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 199/1a. Babelon (Atilia) 1. Sydenham 377. Deeply toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 101 - Anonymous, circa 157-156 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.60 mm, 3.86 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X (mark of value). Rev. Victory in biga right, holding goad and reins; in exergue, ROMA in partial frame. Crawford 197/1a. Sydenham 376. Deeply toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 100 - Star second series, circa 169-158 BC. As (Bronze, 30.76 mm, 27.21 g). Rome. Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value). Rev. Prow right; before, I (mark of value); above, star. Crawford 196/1. Sydenham 264. Dark green patina. Good Very fine.
Lot # 99 - Anchor third series, circa 169-158 BC. Quadrans (Bronze, 18.88 mm, 4.80 g). Rome. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion skin; behind, ••• (mark of value). Rev. Prow right; above, ••• (mark of value); below, ROMA; before, anchor. Crawford 194/4. Sydenham 238c. Dark green patina. Very Fine. Rare.