Roman Republican Coins

Lot # 4532 - Repubblica Romana - Giulio Cesare con C. Clovius praef. ca. 45 a.C. AE. Nord Italia. D/ CAESAR.DIC.TER. Busto drappeggiato della Vittoria a destra. R/ C.CLOVI PRAEF. Minerva che cammina a sinistra, tiene trofeo sulla spalla, lancia e scudo decorato con gorgoneion. Ai suoi piedi, serpente eretto. Cr. 476/1a. B. Clovia 11 e Julia 17. Peso gr. 13,8. Diametro 25,01 mm. qBB

Lot # 383 - Marcus Antonius with M. Pinarius Scarpus. AR Denarius, Cyrenaica, 31 BC. Obv. Head of Jupiter Ammon right; around, M·ANTO·COS·III·IMP·IIII. Rev. Victory advancing right, holding wreath tied with fillet and palm-branch; before, ANTONIO/ AVG; behind, SCARPVS·IM/ P. Cr. 546/2; B. (Antonia) 98, (Pinaria) 9; RRSC D 321.2. AR. 3.74 g. 18.5 mm. RR. Very rare and seldom offered. VF.

Lot # 382 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG III VIR. R. P. C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG V. Legionary eagle between two standards. Cr. 544/18; RRSC D 319k. AR. 3.76 g. 18 mm. In good condition and full weight for the issue. Sound metal. Banker's mark on obverse. Good EF.

Lot # 381 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; below, LEG IV. Cr. 544/17; B. (Antonia) 108; RRSC D 319j. AR. 3.49 g. 16.5 mm. Choice example with thick flan. Lightly toned with iridescent hues. About EF.

Lot # 380 - Cleopatra and Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, 34 BC, Alexandria mint. Obv. ANTONI·ARMENIA·DEVICTA. Bare head of Marcus Antonius right; behind, Armenian tiara. Rev. CLEOPATRAE REGINAE REGVM FILIORVM REGVM. Draped and diademed bust of Cleopatra right, prow before. Cr. 543/1; RRSC D 318. AR. 3.99 g. 17.5 mm. Historically important example, fully readable and with pleasant portraits. Two small banker's marks. VF. Through Cleopatra, Egypt became entangled in the chaotic political struggles of the Roman civil war, in which Julius Caesar, Marcus Antonius, and Octavian fought to control Egypt’s vast wealth of grain and gold. This eventually resulted in the end of Egypt as a sovereign nation and the fall of the Ptolemaic dynasty. This coin was struck after Antonius and Cleopatra had married and joined forces to fight Octavian. A year later, in 31 BC, Octavian would defeat the couple at the Battle of Actium, and the ruling dynasty that began with Ptolemy I would come to an end with Cleopatra’s death in 30 BC.

Lot # 379 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 31 BC. Obv. Head of Marcus Antonius right; around, M·ANTONINVS·AVG·IMP·IIII·COS·TERT·III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Victory standing left, holding wreath tied with fillet and palm-branch. Laurel-wreath as border. Cr. 545/2; B. (Antonia) 147 ; RRSC D 320.2. AR. 3.81 g. 18.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. An outstanding example, well centred and struck on a very broad flan. Banker's mark on obverse. Good VF.

Lot # 378 - Octavian. AE 30mm. Vienna mint, 36 BC. Obv. IMP [CAESAR DIVI F] DIVI IV[LI] Bare heads of Caesar left, and Octavian right. Rev. CIV. Prow with superstructure, right. RPC I 517. AE. 20.07 g. 31 mm. R. Rare and exceptionally well struck for issue. Lovely light brown patina with minor reddish deposits. Good VF/About EF.

Lot # 377 - Octavianus. AR Denarius, mint moving with Octavianus, 37 BC. Obv. Head of Octavianus right, bearded; around, IMP·CAESAR·DIVI·F·III·VIR·ITER·R·P·C. Rev. Simpulum, aspergillum, jug and lituus; above, COS·ITER·ET·TER·DESIG. Cr. 538/1; B. (Julia) 140; RRSC D 314.1a. AR. 3.88 g. 19.5 mm. Large flan. Cabinet tone. VF/ Good VF.

Lot # 376 - Octavianus with M. Vispanius Agrippa. AR Denarius, mint moving with Octavianus, 38 BC. Obv. Head of Octavianus right, bearded; around, IMP·CAESAR·DIVI·IVLI·F. Rev. M·AGRIPPA·COS / DESIG. Border of dots. Cr. 534/3; B. (Julia) 131, (Vipsania) 3; RRSC D 311.2. AR. 3.85 g. 19 mm. R. Rare. Banker's mark on obv. VF/Good VF.

Lot # 375 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 38 BC. Obv. Marcus Antonius standing right, veiled and togate, holding lituus; around, M·ANTONIVS·M·F·M·N·AVGVR·IMP·TERT (MP and RT ligate). Rev. Radiate head of Sol right; around, III·VIR·R·P·C·COS·DESIG·ITER·ET·TERT. Cr. 533/2; B. 80 (Antonia); RRSC D 310. AR. 3.68 g. 19.5 mm. Sound metal and well centred on a broad flan. Lovely light iridescent toning. Good VF. Possibly struck at Athens.

Lot # 374 - Q. Voconius Vitulus. AR Denarius, 40 BC or later. Obv. Laureate head of Caesar right; behind, lituus; before, DIVI·IVLI. Rev. Calf left; above, Q·VOCONIVS; in exergue, VITVLVS. Cr. 526/2; B. (Julia) 122, (Voconia) 2; RRSC D 305.1. AR. 3.96 g. 18.5 mm. RR. Very rare. Well centred. Unusual refined portrait. VF.

Lot # 373 - Marcus Antonius and Octavian, with M. Barbatius. AR Denarius, 41 BC. Obv. M. ANT. IMP. AVG. III. VIR. R.P.C. BARBAT. Q. P. Head of Marcus Antonius right. Rev. CAESAR IMP. PONT. III. VIR. R.P.C. Head of Octavian right. Cr. 517/2; RRSC D 296.1. AR. 3.73 g. 20 mm. Well centred on a broad flan. About EF/Good VF.

Lot # 372 - Sextus Pompey. AR Denarius, Sicily, 42-40 BC. Obv. Head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus right; behind jug, before, lituus; around, [MAG PIVS IMP ITER]. Rev. Neptune standing left, holding aplustre and placing foot on prow; on either side, one of the Catanean brothers, bearing his father on his shoulders; above, [PRAEF]; in exergue, CLAS ET ORAE/ [MAR I]T EX SC. Cr. 511/3a; B. 27 (Pompeia); RRSC D 290.2a. AR. 3.74 g. 19 mm. RR. Very rare and fascinating issue. Attractively toned. Weaknesses, especially on reverse. Good VF/VF.

Lot # 371 - Sextus Pompeus. AR Denarius, 42-40 BC., Sicily. Obv. MAG PIVS IMP ITER. Head of Neptune right, hair tied with band, with trident over shoulder. Rev. PRAEF CLAS ET ORAE MARIT EX SC. Naval trophy with trident above and anchor below; prow stem on left and aplustre on right; two Scylla heads at base. Cr. 511/2; RRSC D 290.1. AR. 3.79 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare. Sound metal. Good VF.

Lot # 370 - Brutus. AR Denarius, late summer-autumn 42 BC. Military mint moving with Brutus and Cassius in Western Asia Minor or Northern Greece. Pedanius Costa, legate. Obv. LEG COSTA. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. BRVTVS IMP. Trophy. Cr. 506/2; RRSC D 285.1. AR. 3.84 g. 18 mm. Pleasant example of this fascinating and historically significant issue, well centred and complete. Lovely cabinet tone. Choice example. EF.

Lot # 369 - Brutus and Lentulus Spinther. AR Denarius, 43-42 BC. Obv. Axe, culullus and knife; below, BRVTVS. Rev. Jug and lituus; below, LENTVLVS/SPINT. Cr. 500/7; B. (Junia) 41; RRSC D 279.3. AR. 3.8 g. 19 mm. Historically important. Brilliant and toned, with iridescent hues. VF. Marcus Junius Brutus, known for his role in Julius Caesar's assassination, was a key figure in the late Roman Republic. He opposed Caesar's dictatorship, believing in the restoration of the Republic. Lentulus Spinther, a senator and supporter of Pompeus, was initially aligned with Caesar’s enemies but later sought reconciliation with Caesar after his defeat in the civil war. Both men embodied the complex allegiances of Rome’s turbulent political climate, though Brutus' legacy as a 'liberator' sharply contrasts with Spinther's pragmatic shifts in loyalty.

Lot # 368 - L. Mussidius Longus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 42 BC. Obv. Draped and radiate bust of Sol facing. Rev. Shrine of Venus Cloacina, inscribed CLOACIN; above, L·MVSSIDIVS·LONGVS. Cr. 494/43a; B. 7 (Mussidia); RRSC D 275.23a. AR. 4 g. 18 mm. R. Rare and choice. Full weight example, with pleasant cabinet tone. About EF. Ex Helios 4, 2009, 154.

Lot # 367 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, L. Mussidius Longus moneyer, 42 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Caesar right. Rev. L. MVSSIDIVS LONGV[S] (curved legend, clockwise). Rudder, cornucopia on globe, caduceus and apex. Cr. 494/39a; B. (Mussidia) 8. ; RRSC D 275.19a. AR. 3.99 g. 17 mm. R. Rare. VF.

Lot # 366 - P. Clodius M.f. Turrinus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, lyre. Rev. P. CLODIVS - M.F. Diana standing right, with bow and quiver over shoulder, holding lighted torch in each hand. Cr. 494/23; B. 15; RRSC D 275.6b. AR. 3.72 g. 20 mm. Beautiful iridescent toning. About EF.

Lot # 365 - Marcus Antonius and Luicus Antonius with M. Cocceius Nerva. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 41 BC. Obv. Head of Marcus Antonius right; around, M·ANT·IMP·AVG·III·VIR·R·P·C·M·NERVA·PROQ·P (MP, AV and NE ligate). Rev. Head of Lucius Antonius right; around, L·ANTONIVS·COS. Cr. 517/5a; B. (Antonia) 48, (Cocceia) 2; RRSC D 296.3a. AR. 3.75 g. 19.5 mm. RR. Very rare. Control marks on the reverse. A very appealing pair of Republican portraits. EF/About EF.

Lot # 364 - Q. Caepio Brutus with Casca Longus. AR Denarius, mint moving with Brutus, 43-42 BC. Obv. Head of Neptune right, bearded; below, trident; behind, CASCA; before, LONGVS. Rev. Victory walking right, holding palm-branch over left arm and with both hands holding (or breaking?) diadem; below, broken sceptre; on left, BRVTVS; on right, IMP. Cr. 507/2; B. (Junia) 44, (Servilia) 35; RRSC D 286. AR. 3.73 g. 18.5 mm. RR. Very rare. Light tone. Small banker's mark on obverse. VF.

Lot # 363 - C. Cassius and Lentulus Spinther. AR Denarius, mint moving with Brutus and Cassius (probably Smyrna) 43-42 BC. Obv. C·CASSI·IMP – LEIBERTAS. Veiled head of Libertas right, wearing diadem. Rev. Jug and lituus; below, LENTVLVS / SPINT. Cr. 500/5; B. (Cassia) 18 and (Cornelia) 77; RRSC D 279.2b. AR. 3.9 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare. Sound metal and full weight. A choice example, sharply struck and perfectly centred on a broad flan. Lovely light golden tone. Good VF.

Lot # 362 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 42 BC. Obv. Bearded head of Marcus Antonius right; on the left, lituus and IMP. Rev. Radiate head of Sol; around, M·ANTONIVS·III·VIR·R·P·C. Cr. 496/3; B. 31 (Antonia); RRSC D 277.3. AR. 3.73 g. 20 mm. RR. Very rare. Crude but appealing style. Possibly a contemporary imitative issue (?). VF.

Lot # 361 - Lepidus and Octavian. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Military mint traveling with Lepidus in Italy. Obv. LEPIDVS PONT. MAX. III. V. R.P.C. Bare head of Lepidus right. Rev. CAESAR IMP. III. VIR. R.P.C. Bare head of Octavian right. Cr. 495/2a; RRSC D 276.1a. AR. 3.66 g. 20 mm. R. Rare. An attractive example, of very fine style for this typically crude issue. Sound metal and banker's marks. VF. This rare issue was struck by Lepidus to commemorate the foundation of the Second Triumvirate, just before the campaign against Brutus and Cassius in 42 BC.

Lot # 360 - L. Mussidius Longus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Head of Concordia right, wearing veil; behind, CONCORDIA; below chin, crescent. Rev. Shrine of Venus Cloacina, inscribed CLOACIN; above, L·MVSSIDIVS·LONGVS. Cr. 494/42c; B. (Mussidia) 6; RRSC D 275.22c. AR. 3.86 g. 18 mm. R. Rare. Banker's marks. Well struck. Sound metal. About EF.

Lot # 359 - L. Livineius Regulus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Caesar right; behind, laurel-branch; before, caduceus. Rev. Bull charging right; above, L·LIVINEIVS; below, REGVLVS. Cr. 494/24; B. (Julia) 57, (Livineia) 1; RRSC D 275.7. AR. 3.81 g. 19 mm. Warm cabinet tone. Banker's mark on obverse. VF.

Lot # 358 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, Clodius moneyer, 42 BC. Obv. M.ANTONIVS – III·VIR·R·P·C· Bearded head right. Rev. P. CLODIV[S] – M·F· Mars naked but for helmet standing facing, holding spear in right hand and sword in scabbard in left. Cr. 494/17; B. 19 (Clodia) and 20 (Antonia); RRSC D 275.2. AR. 3.94 g. 20 mm. RRRR. Of the highest rarity, very few specimens known. Issue of great historical importance. Well centred and fully readeable, lightly toned. Banker's mark on obverse and peripheral areas of weak strike. VF/Good VF. Minted in the immediate aftermath of the assassination of Julius Caesar by conspirators led by Brutus and Cassius, this issue very shortly precedes the expedition to Asia Minor. The obverse depicts Marcus Antonius with a short beard and on the reverse the personification of Mars, god of war.

Lot # 357 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, unknown mint in Gallia Transalpina and Cisalpina, 43 BC. Obv. Head of Marcus Antonius right; behind, lituus; before, M·ANTO(N)·IMP·R·P·C (NT ligate). Rev. Laureate head of Julius Caesar right; behind, jug; before, CAESAR·DIC. Cr. 488/2; B. (Antonia) 5-6, (Julia) 55; RRSC D 272.2. AR. 3.8 g. 17 mm. R. Rare. Banker's marks. VF.

Lot # 356 - P. Sepullius Macer. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 44 BC (after 15 March, Caesar death). Obv. Bearded and veiled head of Marcus Antonius right. Rev. P·SEPVLLIVS – MACER. Desultor galloping right, holding whip in right hand and reins of second horse with left; in left field, wreath and palm branch. Cr. 480/22; B. 2 (Julia) ; 8 (Sepullia); RRSC D 265.17. AR. 3.53 g. 21.5 mm. R. Choice example of this rare and fascinating issue. Slightly rough surfaces. Good VF/About EF. This is the first portrait issue of Mark Antony. Struck within a month or two of the assassination of Julius Caesar, Antony is shown bearded, clearly symbolic of one in mourning.

Lot # 355 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, C. Cossutius Maridianus moneyer, 44 BC. Obv. PARENS PATRIAE - CAESAR. Veiled head right, wearing the Etruscan gold crown; to left, apex; to right. lituus. Rev. C·COSSVTIVS and MARIDIANVS. Crosswise; in the four corners A-A-A-F F (aere, argento, auro flando feriundo). Cr. 480/19; B. (Julia) 43; RRSC D 265.14. AR. 3.61 g. 18 mm. A fascinating portrait. Oxidations and scratch on obverse. About EF. This denarius is the most remarkable example of Caesar's vision for his future as an autocrat: there is not the slightest hint of the imagery commonly associated with Greek rulers, such as the diadem or the mention of the word 'rex.' Instead, Caesar chooses the seemingly innocuous title of 'parens patriae' (father of the fatherland), a title granted to him when he was appointed dictator perpetuus (dictator for life). Contrary to common misconception, Caesar is not wearing a laurel wreath, but a crown made of small golden leaves, as clearly seen on this specimen. This was the crown worn by Jupiter Capitolinus and by the dictator during his triumphal procession. Caesar's head is veiled to signify his role as Pontifex Maximus. For the same reason, we also find the symbols of the two most important priestly colleges: on the left, the apex, a pointed leather cap worn by the Flamines during their duties, and on the right, the lituus, the staff used by Augurs responsible for interpreting bird omens in Rome. However, despite Caesar’s careful strategies, strong opposition grew among the Senators, who foresaw their diminishing influence and power. Caesar's assassination was only a matter of time.

Lot # 354 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, uncertain mint, 46 BC. Obv. Head of Ceres right; behind, COS·TERT; before, DICT·ITER. Rev. Culullus, aspergillum, jug and lituus; above, AVGVR; below, PONT·MAX; on right, M. Cr. 467/1b; B. (Julia) 16; RRSC D 257b. AR. 3.85 g. 20.5 mm. Slightly porous. Well centred and choice, with great details. EF.

Lot # 353 - Julius Caesar. AV Aureus, 46 BC. Rome mint; Aulus Hirtius, praetor. Obv. C. CAESAR COS. TER. Veiled female head (Vesta or Pietas?) right. Rev. Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: lituus, guttus and securis; A HIRTIVS P R around. Cr. 466/1; RBW 1636; Calicó 36. AV. 7.89 g. 21 mm. Good example, struck on broad flan. Minor marks, typical of the issue. Good VF.

Lot # 352 - Julius Caesar. AV Aureus, 46 BC. Rome mint; Aulus Hirtius, praetor. Obv. C. CAESAR COS. TER. Veiled female head (Vesta or Pietas?) right. Rev. Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: lituus, guttus and securis; A HIRTIVS P R around. Cr. 466/1; RBW 1636; Calicó 36. AV. 8.15 g. 20 mm. Superb example. Well-centered and struck on a broad flan. Rare in this condition. Minor smoothing on the edge and light marks typical of the issue, otherwise. EF/About EF. Ex Bertolami 109, 2022, 427.

Lot # 351 - Mn. Cordius Rufus. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. RVFVS·III·VIR. Jugate heads of the Dioscuri right, wearing pilei surmounted by star. Rev. Venus Verticordia standing left, holding scales and sceptre, with Cupid perched on shoulder; behind, MN·CORDI[VS] (MN ligate). Cr. 463/1b; B. (Cordia) 2; RRSC D 254.1b. AR. 4.19 g. 20 mm. Full weight, well centred and choice example. EF.

Lot # 350 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, 47-46 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right. Rev. CAESAR. Aeneas advancing left, carrying palladium in right hand and Anchises on left shoulder. Cr. 458/1; RRSC D 249. AR. 3.92 g. 20 mm. Superb example, well centred, lightly toned with underlying luster. Good EF.

Lot # 349 - L. Plautius Plancus. AR Denarius, 47 BC. Obv. Head of Medusa facing, with coiled snake on either side; below, L. PLAVTIVS. Rev. Victory facing, holding palm branch and leading four horses; below, PLANCVS. Cr. 453/1a; B. 15; RRSC D 245a. AR. 4 g. 20 mm. Full weight and centred. Lightly toned, with iridescent hues. Areas of flat striking. About EF/Good VF.

Lot # 348 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 13 July 48-47 BC. Obv. Female head right, wearing oak-wreath and diadem; behind, ⊥II. Rev. Trophy with Gallic shield and carnyx; below, bearded Vercingetorix seated with hands tied behind back and looking up; on either side, CAE-SAR. Cr. 452/5; B. (Julia) 27; RRSC D 244.3b. AR. 3.83 g. 18.5 mm. RRRR. Of the highest rarity, few specimens known and seldom offered. Light marks. VF. Belonging to the series of Julius Caesar's rarest denarii, this issue is not unanimously accepted when it was minted and during which military campaign. The figure on the obverse has been variously interpreted as Pietas or as Clementia, while the reverse distinctly evokes the military setting in which this series was minted, but without precise references placing it in time and space.

Lot # 347 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 49-48 BC. Obv. Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent; in exergue, CAESAR. Rev. Pontifical emblems: simpulum, aspergillum, axe and apex. Cr. 443/1; RRSC D 235a. AR. 3.86 g. 18 mm. Well centred and superb. Enchanting dark tone with clearer highlights. EF.

Lot # 346 - Mn. Acilius Glabrio. AR Denarius, 49 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Salus right; behind, SALVTIS upwards. Rev. Valetudo standing left, resting left arm on column and holding snake; on right, MN·ACILIVS (MN ligate); on left, III·VIR·VALETV. Cr. 442/1a; B. (Acilia) 8; RRSC D 234a. AR. 3.9 g. 18.8 mm. A superb example, unusually well struck. Old cabinet patina. EF.

Lot # 345 - L. Vinicius. AR Denarius, 52 BC. Obv. CONCORDIAE. Laureate head of Concordia right. Rev. L. VINICI. Victory walking right, carrying palm branch decorated with four wreaths. Cr. 436/1; B. 1; RRSC D 228b. AR. 4.01 g. 17 mm. RR. Very rare. Banker's mark on obverse. Slightly off-centre. Good VF. This type refers to Pompeus' recent victories in three continents and the rewards granted to him; also to the good feeling existing at the time between Pompeus, Julius Caesar and Crassus. (Sear, RSC I, p. 99).

Lot # 344 - M. Junius Brutus. AR Denarius, 54 BC. Obv. BRVTVS Head of L. Junius Brutus the Ancient right. Rev. AHALA. Head of C. Servilius Ahala right. Cr. 433/2; B. 30; RRSC D 225.2. AR. 3.89 g. 19 mm. Choice example of this fascinating issue. Sound metal, with bright fields. About EF/EF. Denarius struck in 54 BC by Caepio Brutus, better known as M. Junius Brutus, one of the leaders in the conspiracy that assassinated Julius Caesar in 44 BC. The types are records of his ancestry. Lucius Junius Brutus was a semilegendary figure, held to have ousted the despotic Etruscan king Lucius Tarquinius Superbus from Rome in 509 BC and then to have founded the Roman Republic. Gaius Servilius Ahala was celebrated in Roman tradition as a hero who freed his country from the threat of tyranny by killing Sp. Maelius in 439 BC.

Lot # 343 - M. Iunius Brutus. AR Denarius, 54 BC. Obv. Head of Libertas right; behind, LIBERTAS. Rev. The consul L. Iunius Brutus walking left between two lictors preceded by an accensus; in exergue, BRVTVS. Cr. 433/1; B. (Junia) 31; RRSC D 225.1. AR. 3.69 g. 19.5 mm. Well centred and superb example, lightly toned with bright fields. Peripheral areas of weak strike. EF.

Lot # 342 - A. Plautius. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. Turreted head of Cybele right; before, A·PLAVTIVS; behind, AED·CVR·S·C. Rev. Male figure kneeling right and extending olive-branch; at his side, camel right; before, IVDAEVS; in exergue, BACCHIVS. Cr. 431/1; B. (Plautia) 13; RRSC D 223. AR. 3.67 g. 19 mm. Virtually as struck. About FDC/ Good EF. Sold but not paid in our Auction LX.

Lot # 341 - P. Licinius Crassus. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. Laureate, diademed and draped bust of Venus right; behind, S·C. Rev. P·CRASSVS·M·F. Female figure standing before her horse which she holds by bridle; at her feet, shield and cuirass. Cr. 430/1; B. (Licinia) 18; RRSC D 222. AR. 4 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare and choice example, full weight. Weak strike on highlights on reverse. About EF.

Lot # 340 - P. Fonteius Capito. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. P·FONTEIVS·P·F·CAPITO·III·VIR·CONCORDIA. Diademed and veiled head of Concordia right. Rev. Villa Publica; on left, T·DIDI; on right, VIL·PVB; below, IMP. Cr. 429/2a; B. (Didia) 1, (Fonteia) 18; RRSC D 221.2a. AR. 3.94 g. 19 mm. R. Rare and choice. Great metal. Brilliant, with underlying luster. Light scratch on reverse. About EF/EF. The Villa Publica depicted on the reverse of this denarius was the place where the victorious commanders were stationed awaiting the triumph, given that access to the city pomerium was forbidden to them as they were at the head of an armed army. After the fire of 80 AD, Domitian had the Porticus Divorum built there.

Lot # 339 - Q. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. Head of Libertas right; behind, LIBERT (upwards); before, Q·CASSIVS. Rev. Temple of Vesta, within curule chair; on left, urn; on right, tablet inscribed AC (Absolvo/Condemno). Cr. 428/2; B. (Cassia) 8; RRSC D220.2a. AR. 4.13 g. 18.5 mm. Brilliant and choice, well centred and full weight. Lightly toned with golden hues. EF.

Lot # 338 - Q. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 55 BC. Obv. Veiled head of Libertas right; on the right, [V]EST ; on the left, Q·CASSIVS. Rev. Temple of Vesta, within curule chair; on the left, urn; on the right, tablet inscribed AC (= Absolvo/Condemno). Cr. 428/1; B. 9 (Cassia); RRSC D 220.1. AR. 4.06 g. 17.9 mm. Superb and full weight example. Metal flaw on reverse, otherwise. good EF/EF. The moneyer's ancestor, L. Cassius Longinus Ravilla, proposed a new method of jury voting, a form of 'secret ballot', in 137 BC. Known as the Lex Cassia Tabellaria, it provided that in most court cases tried by jury, jurors could mark their verdict on a small tablet and drop it into a basket to be counted by a court official. The exception was cases of treason, where a voice vote or show of hands was required. The practice also extended to voting on laws proposed in the Comitia Tributa and Concilium Plebis, the people's assemblies. Combined with the obverse, this reverse alludes to the Trial of the Vestal Virgins of 113 which set up the special commission, presided over by Ravilla, of two of the three delinquent Virgins - Licinia and Marcia (Aemilia was found guilty during the first trial in 115 BC).

Lot # 337 - Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Head of young Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, SC. Rev. Globe between four wreaths, the lower one flanked by aplustre and ear of corn, the upper jewelled and tied with fillet. Cr. 426/4a; RRSC D 218.4a. AR. 4.06 g. 18.7 mm. R. Rare and choice. Full weight and sound metal. Lightly toned with underlying luster. EF.

Lot # 336 - Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Laureate, diademed and draped bust of Venus right; behind, sceptre; above, S-C. Rev. Three trophies; on either side, jug and lituus; in exergue, monogram of FAVSTVS. Cr. 426/3; B. 59; RRSC D 218.3. AR. 3.94 g. 20 mm. Scarce. Suound metal, with bright fields. Areas of weak strike. About EF.

Lot # 335 - L. Marcius Philippus. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Ancus Marcius right; behind, lituus; below, ANCVS. Rev. PHILIPPVS. Equestrian statue right, on arcade of five arches within which AQVA MARC, flower below horse. Cr. 425/1; B. 28; RRSC D 217a. AR. 3.35 g. 19.5 mm. Well centred and superb. Sound metal with bright fields and golden hues. Peripheral areas of weak strike, otherwise. good EF.