Roman Republican Coins

Lot # 241 - C. Considius Nonianus, 57 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.87 mm, 3.73 g) Rome. C CONSIDI NONIANI - S C, laureate and diademed bust of Venus right. Rev. ERVC, temple on summit of rocky mountain surrounded by wall with towers on each side and gate in centre. Crawford 424/1. Sydenham 886. Babelon (Considia) 1. Banti Considia 4/1 (this coin). Old cabinet tone. About Extremely Fine. Ex Roma Numismatics XXV, 22 September 2022, lot 755 (Vogelberg Collection, Switzerland, formed c. 1960-1985); Kunst und Münzen 5, 18 November 1970, lot 51.
Lot # 240 - L. Furius Cn.f. Brocchus, 63 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.96 mm, 3.88 g), Rome. III - VIR / BROCCHI, wreathed head of Ceres right, between corn ear and barley grain. Rev. L FVRI / CN F, curule chair between fasces. Crawford 414/1. Babelon (Furia) 23. Sydenham 902. Nicely toned. Extremely Fine.
Lot # 239 - L. Cassius Longinus, 60 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19.25 mm, 3.82 g) Rome. Veiled and draped bust of Vesta left; behind, cup; before, control letter. Rev. LONGIN III V, togate figure standing left, dropping tablet marked "V” into cista. Crawford 413/1. Sydenham 935. Babelon (Cassia) 10. BMCRR Rome 3936. Deposits. Minor metal exfoliation on obverse. Otherwise About Extremely Fine.
Lot # 238 - M. Plaetorius Cestianus, 67 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.58 mm, 3.71 g) Rome. CESTIANVS - S C Draped bust right, with attributes of Isis, Minerva, Apollo, Diana and Victory; before, cornucopiae. Rev. M PLAET - ORIVS MF - AED CVR Eagle on thunderbolt. . Crawford 409/1. Sydenham 809. Babelon (Plaetoria) 4. BMCRR Rome 3596. Deposits, otherwise, Good Very Fine.
Lot # 237 - C. Calpurnius L.f. Frugi, 67 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.97 mm., 3.98 g.). Rome. Laureate head of Apollo to right; behind, star. Rev. C PIS L F FRVGI Horseman galloping to right, holding palm branch; above, club. Crawford 408/1a (O43/R48). Sydenham 850d. Babelon (Calpurnia), 300, 24. Hersh, Piso 90 (O34/R1039). Attractive light toning. Good Very Fine. Very rare legend variety.
Lot # 236 - C. Hosidius C.f. Geta, 64 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.04 mm, 3.91 g) Rome. GETA - III VIR, draped and diademed bust of Diana right, bow and quiver behind shoulder. Rev. C HOSIDI C F, Calydonian boar butting right, wounded by spear and attacked by hound. Crawford 407/2. Sydenham 903. Babelon (Hosidia) 1. Toned. About Extremely Fine.
Lot # 235 - P. Sulpicius Galba, 69 BC. Denarius (Silver, 16.00 mm, 3.92 g). Rome. S C Veiled and diademed head of Vesta to right. Rev. AE - CVR / P GALB Emblems of the pontificate: knife, culullus and axe; in the fields. Crawford 406/1. Sydenham 839. Babelon (Sulpicia), 473, 7. BMCRR Rome 3517. RBW Coll. 1454. Lightly toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 234 - M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus, 57 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.45 mm, 3.91 g) Rome. Male head right; behind, control symbol. Rev. M PLAETORI - CEST EX S C, winged caduceus. Crawford 405/5. Sydenham 807. Babelon (Plaetoria) 5. Deposits. About Extremely Fine.
Lot # 233 - Q. Fufius Calenus and P. Mucius Cordus, 70 BC. Denarius Serratus (Silver, 19.99 mm, 3.82 g) Rome. HO - VIRT / KALENI, jugate heads of Honos and Virtus right. Rev. ITAL - RO / CORDI, Roma and Italia clasping hands; between, cornucopiae; on left, winged caduceus. Crawford 403/1. Sydenham 797. Babelon (Fufia) 1 and (Mucia) 1. Deposits. Extremely Fine.
Lot # 232 - C. Postumius, 74 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19.39 mm, 3.82 g) Rome. Draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver behind shoulder. Rev. C POSTVMI / AT or TA, hound running right; below, spear. Crawford 394/1a. Sydenham 785. Babelon (Postumia) 9. BMCRR Rome 3238. RBW 1434. Lightly toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 231 - Cn. Cornelius Lentulus, 76-75 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19.53 mm, 3.82 g) uncertain Spanish mint.G P R Diademed and draped bust of Genius of the Roman People right, wearing scepter on shoulder. Rev. CN LEN Q Transversal scepter decorated with wreath tied with ribbons to left, globe in the center, transversal rudder to right, EX. S C across fields. Crawford 393/1a. Sydenham 752. Babelon (Cornelia) 54. BMCRR Spain 52. RBW 1432. Deposits. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 230 - Cn. Cornelius Lentulus, 76-75 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.89 g) uncertain Spanish mint.G P R Diademed and draped bust of Genius of the Roman People right, wearing scepter on shoulder. Rev. CN LEN Q Transversal scepter decorated with wreath tied with ribbons to left, globe in the center, transversal rudder to right, EX. S C across fields. Crawford 393/1a. Sydenham 752. Babelon (Cornelia) 54. BMCRR Spain 52. RBW 1432. Toned. Extremely Fine.
Lot # 229 - L. Rustius, 76 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.58 mm, 3.68 g) Rome. Head of young Mars right, wearing crested helmet, S. C behind; before, X. Rev. L. RVSTI Ram walking right. Crawford 389/1. Sydenham 782. Babelon (Rustia) 1. BMCRR Rome 3271. RBW 1423. Toned. Good Extremely Fine.
Lot # 228 - L. Papius, 79 BC. Denarius Serratus (Silver, 19.38 mm, 3.90 g) Rome. Head of Juno Sospita right, greave behind. Rev. L. PAPI Griffin leaping right, below, harpa. Crawford 384/1. Sydenham 773. Babelon (Papia) 1. BMCRR Rome 3029. Toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 227 - L. Cornelius Sulla Felix and L. Manlius Torquatus, 82 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.62 mm, 3.94 g) Military mint traveling with Sulla. L MANLI T - PRO Q, helmeted head of Roma right. Rev. L SVLLA IMP, triumphator, crowned by flying Victory, driving slow quadriga right, holding reins and caduceus. Crawford 367/5. Sydenham 757. Babelon (Manlia) 4 and (Cornelia) 42. Deposits. Extremely Fine.
Lot # 226 - C. Mamilius Limetanus, 82 BC. Denarius Serratus (Silver, 19.31 mm, 3.89 g) Rome. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus; above, N. Rev. C. MAMIL LIMETAN Ulysses walking right, holding staff and extending hand to dog Argus. Crawford 362/1. Sydenham 741. Babelon (Mamilia) 6. BMCRR Rome 2726. Toned. Deposits. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 225 - P. Crepusius, 82 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.15 mm, 2.97 g). Rome. Laureate head of Apollo to right; behind, scepter over shoulder; below chin, C. Rev. Horseman to right, brandishing spear with his right hand; in exergue, P CREPVSI. Crawford 361/1b. Sydenham 738. Babelon (Crepusia) 1. Deposits. Dots on edge, otherwise, Extremely Fine.
Lot # 224 - C. Vibius C.f. Pansa, circa 90 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19.00 mm, 3.94 g). Rome, circa 90 BC. PANSA Laureate head of Apollo right; below chin, control mark. Rev. Minerva driving fast quadriga right, holding trophy, reins and spear; C VIBIVS C F in exergue. Babelon (Vibia) 1. Crawford 342/5b. BMCRR Rome 2244. Sydenam 684. Lighly toned. Good Very Fine/About Extremely Fine.
Lot # 223 - C. Norbanus, 83 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.99 mm, 4.00 g) Rome. C NORBANVS CL III Head of Venus right, wearing diadem, single-pendant earring and pearl necklace, hair ringlet along the neck. Rev. Ear of grain with leaves to left, fasces in the middle and caduceus to right. Crawford 357/1b. Sydenham 739. Babelon (Norbana) 2. Lightlz toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 222 - C. Norbanus, 83 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20.70 mm, 3.84 g). Rome. C NORBANVS Diademed head of Venus to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind, CXXXVIII. Rev. Fasces between ear of corn and caduceus;. Crawford 357/1b. Sydenham 739. Babelon (Norbana), 259, 2. Cabinet tone. About Extremely Fine.
Lot # 221 - C. Licinius L.f. Macer, 84 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20.66 mm, 3.95 g) Rome. Diademed bust of Vejovis left, seen from behind, wearing drapery on the left shoulder and brandishing thunderbolt. Rev. C. LICINIVS. L. F MACER Minerva draped driving fast quadriga right, holding round shield and spear. Crawford 354/1. Sydenham 732. Babelon (Licinia) 16. BMCRR Rome 2467. RBW 1355. Toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 220 - C. Vibius C.f. Pansa, circa 90 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19.00 mm, 3.94 g). Rome, circa 90 BC. PANSA Laureate head of Apollo right; below chin, control mark. Rev. Minerva driving fast quadriga right, holding trophy, reins and spear; C VIBIVS C F in exergue. Babelon (Vibia) 1. Crawford 342/5b. BMCRR Rome 2244. Sydenam 684. Lighly toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 219 - P. Servilius Rullus, 100 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19.82 mm, 3.95 g) Rome. RVLLI Bust of Minerva left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet, cuirass and aegis. Rev. P. SERVILI. M.F in exergue. Victory driving fast biga prancing right, holding palm branch and reins; P to right. Crawford 328/1. Sydenham 601. Babelon (Servilia) 14. BMCRR Rome 1672-5. Toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 218 - Cn. Gellius, 138 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.32 mm, 3,93 g) Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X; all within laurel wreath. Rev. CN GEL / ROMA, warrior (Mars ?) driving fast quadriga right, grasping captive beside him. Crawford 232/1. Sydenham 434. Babelon (Gellia) 1. Lustrous. Good Extremely Fine.
Lot # 217 - M. Herennius, 108-107 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19.01 mm, 3.88 g) Rome. PIETAS Head of Pietas right, wearing diadem, earring and necklace, P to right. Rev. M HERENNI, one of the Pii fratres (Anphinomos or Anapias) running right, bearing his father on his shoulders. Crawford 308/1a. Sydenham 567. Babelon (Herennia) 1. BMCRR Rome 1251. Deposits. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 216 - Man. Aemilius Lepidus, 114-113 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.23 mm, 3.99 g). Rome. Laureate and draped bust of Roma to right, wearing diadem, pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind, star; before, ROMA upwards. Rev. MN AEMILIO Equestrian statue to right on pedestal with three arches; between the arches, L E P. Crawford 291/1. Sydenham 554. Babelon (Aemilia), 118, 7. BMCRR Italy 590. RBW Coll. 1124. Cabinet tone. Nearly Extremely Fine. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica Spring Sale 2021, 10 May 2021, lot 1033.
Lot # 215 - M. Aburius M.f. Geminus, 132 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19.43 mm, 3.99 g). Rome. Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet, pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind, GEM; before, star. Rev. Sol in quadriga to right, holding whip and reins; below, M ABVRI; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 250/1. Sydenham 487. Babelon (Aburia), 96, 6. BMCRR Rome 995. Wonderful example, well centered and with light patina, virtually as struck.
Lot # 214 - L. Antestius Gragulus, 136 BC. Denarius (Silver, 21.03 mm, 3.83 g). Rome. Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet, pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind, GRAG; below, star. Rev. Jupiter driving fast quadriga right, holding sceptre and thunderbolt; below, L ANTES in monogram; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 238/1. Sydenham 451. Babelon (Antestia), 146, 9. BMCRR Rome 976. Attractive iridescent patina. Extremely Fine.
Lot # 213 - M. Baebius Q.f. Tampilus, 137 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.17 mm, 4.00 g). Rome. TAMPIL Head of Roma left, wearing winged helmet with peaked visor, single-pendant earring; below, X. Rev. Apollo driving fast quadriga right, holding branch, bow and arrow; ROMA below horses; M • BAEBI • Q • F in exergue. Crawford 236/1c; Sydenham 489; Babelon Baebia 12; BMCRR Rome 935-7; Kestner 2138–9. Toned. FDC
Lot # 212 - L. Saufeius. 152 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.48 mm, 3.59 g). Rome. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Victory in biga right, holding whip and reins; below, L SAVF; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 204/1. Sydenham 384. Babelon (Saufeia) 1. BMCRR Rome 834. RBW 874. Deeply toned. Extremely fine.
Lot # 211 - C. Maianius, 153 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19.01 mm, 3.60 g) Rome. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet, single-pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind X. Rev. C. MAIANI, ROMA. Victory driving fast biga right, holding whip and reins. Crawford 203/1a. Sydenham 427. Babelon (Maiania) 1. BMCRR Italy 434. RBW 870. Deeply toned. About Extremely Fine.
Lot # 210 - Anonymous (gryphon series), Denarius (Silver, 16.69 mm, 3.75 g). Rome, circa 169-158 BC. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Dioscuri riding right; below, griffin right; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 182/1. Sydenham 283. Lightly toned. Good Very Fine. Scarce.
Lot # 209 - Anonymous, Denarius (Silver, 19.85 mm, 4.00 g). Rome, after 215-214 BC. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. ROMA, dioscuri riding right. Crawford 53/2. Sydenham 229. Lightly toned. About Extremely Fine.
Lot # 208 - Anonymous, Didrachm or Quadrigatus (Silver, 22.97 mm, 6.71 g). Uncertain mint, circa 225-214 BC. Laureate, janiform head of Dioscuri. Rev. ROMA (incuse on raised tablet), Jupiter, holding sceptre and hurling thunderbolt, standing in fast quadriga driven right by Victory. Crawford 34/1. Sydenham 64b. Cabinet tone. Good Extremely Fine. Scarce variant.
Lot # 207 - Anonymous, Didrachm or Quadrigatus (Silver, 22.99 mm, 6.57 g). Rome, circa 225-212 BC. Laureate, janiform head of Dioscuri. Rev. ROMA (incuse on raised tablet), Jupiter, holding sceptre and hurling thunderbolt, standing in fast quadriga driven right by Victory. Crawford 28/3. Sydenham 64a. Cabinet tone. Invisible flan crack. About Extremely Fine. Acquired from Paul-Francis Jacquier.
Lot # 206 - Anonymous (Roma / Roma series), Cast As (Bronze, 65.55 mm, 270.00 g). Rome, circa 265 BC. Head of Roma right, wearing Phrygian helmet; behind, I. Rev. Head of Roma left, wearing Phrygian helmet; behind, I. Crawford 21/1. HN Italy 288. ICC 41. Untouched green patina, with deposits. A spectacular Aes Grave. Very Fine. Very Rare.
Lot # 22 - § Marco Antonio e Ottaviano (34 a.C) Denaro AG (g 3,24) D/ Testa di Marcantonio a dx. R/ Testa di Ottaviano a dx. Ex asta internazionale del Titano 49 del 13-14/06/1992, lotto 178 bis (₤ 1.710.000). SPL-FDC
Lot # 21 - § Giulio Cesare (100-44 a.C.) Denaro AG (g 3,93) Bellissima patina. D/ Testa di Venus a dx. R/ Trofeo con armi galliche. Questo denaro con al D/ la Pietas che ha i tratti di Calpurnia, al R/ ha un trofeo che si riferisce al trionfo sulla Gallia. C. 18. Ex asta internazionale del Titano 58 del 24-25/09/1994, lotto 203 (₤ 800.000). SPL-FDC
Lot # 20 - § Giulio Cesare (100-44 a.C.) Denaro AG (g 3,76) D/ Testa di Venus a dx. R/ Enea con il padre Anchise sulle spalle a sx. C. 12. Ex asta internazionale del Titano 50 del 19-20/09/1992 (₤ 627.000). qFDC-FDC
Lot # 19 - § Pompeo Magno (106-48 a.C.) Denaro AG (g 3,76) D/ Busto elmato di Roma a dx. R/ Gneo Pompeo a sx su prora di nave riceve un ramo di palma dalla Betica che lo fronteggia. Ex asta internazionale del Titano 51 del 05-06/12/1992, lotto 186 (₤ 524.000). SPL+
Lot # 18 - § Pompeo Magno (106-48 a.C.) Denaro AG (g 3,80) D/ Testa di Minerva a dx. R/ Pompeo viene ricevuto dalla Spagna che porge un ramo di palma. C. 1. Ex asta internazionale del Titano 49 del 13-14/06/1992, lotto 170 (₤ 800.000). qFDC
Lot # 17 - § Marcia Marcius Philippus (56 a.C.) Denaro AG (g 4,00) D/ Testa di Anco Marzio a dx. R/ Statua equestre. B. 28; Syd. 919. Ex asta internazionale del Titano 62 del 24/09/1995, (₤ 277.500). SPL+
Lot # 16 - § Cornelia Faustus Cornelia Sulla (63-62 a.C.) Denaro AG (g 4,19) D/ Testa laureata di Venus a dx. R/ Tre trofei militari. B. 63; Syd. 884. Ex asta internazionale del Titano 49 del 13-14/06/1992, lotto 131 (₤ 470.000). qFDC
Lot # 15 - § Rutilia L. Rutilius Flaccus (75 a.C.) Denaro AG (g 4,23) D/ Testa elmata di Roma a dx. R/ La Vittoria in biga. B. 1; Syd. 780. Ex asta internazionale del Titano 49 del 13-14/06/1992, lotto 156 (₤ 510.000). qFDC
Lot # 14 - § Antonia Q. Antonius Balbo (81 a.C.) Denaro AG (g 3,87) D/ Testa di Giove. R/ La Vittoria in quadriga a dx. B. 1; Syd. 742.d. Ex asta internazionale del Titano 50 del 19-20/09/1992, lotto 138 (₤ 342.000). qFDC
Lot # 13 - § Thoria L. Thorius Balbus (100-95 a.C.) Denaro AG (g 3,87) D/ Testa di Giunone Lanuvina dx. R/ Toro a dx. B. 1; Syd. 598. Ex asta internazionale del Titano 13-14/06/1992, lotto 162 (₤ 342.000). qFDC-FDC
Lot # 12 - § Sulpicia (103-102 a.C.) Denaro AG (g 3,78) Conservazione eccezionale. D/ Teste dei penati a sx. R/ Cinghiale tra due guerrieri. B. 1; C 2 312/1; Syd. 572. Ex asta Nomisma Spa 33 del 14/10/2006, lotto 13 (€ 1.100). qFDC
Lot # 3888 - Anonymous. After 211 BC. Æ Triens (22.9 mm, 7.66 g). Uncertain mint. Helmeted head of Minerva right; four pellets above / Prow right; four pellets below. Cf. Crawford 56/4; Sydenham 143b; RBW 208. aVF, green olive patina.
Lot # 3884 - Repubblica Romana. Serie post semilibrale. Oncia, 217-215 a.C. Cr. 41/10. AE. gr 5,3, mm 20,4 BB.
Leg VIIII
Lot # 4510 - NB MARK ANTONY. 32-31 BC. AR Legionary Denarius (3.75 gm). Patrae(?) mint. Galley right / LEG VIIII, legionary aquila between two standards. Crawford 544/22; CRI 360; Sydenham 1226; RSC 36. Rarer than the LEG IX variety.