Roman Republican Coins

Lot # 284 - 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. 3.99 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare. Fine cabinet patina. Good EF.
Lot # 283 - Mn. Lucilius M.f. AR Denarius, 101 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, PV; around, laurel-wreath. Rev. Victory in biga right; above, RVF; in exergue, M·LVCILI. Cr. 324/1; B. 1 (Lucilia); RRSC D 122. AR. 4.02 g. 22 mm. Full weight and brilliant example, with great details. EF.
Lot # 282 - L. Cassius Caecianus. AR Denarius, 102 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Ceres left; above, C with pellet below; behind, CAEICIAN (AE and AN ligate). Rev. Yoke of oxen left; above, T with pellet below; in exergue, L·CASSI. Cr. 321/1; B. (Cassia) 4; RRSC D 119. AR. 3.83 g. 19 mm. Well centred and choice. Sharply struck from fresh dies. EF.
Lot # 281 - 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. Cr. 319/1; B. (Minucia) 19 ; RRSC D 117. AR. 3.88 g. 19 mm. Sound metal and superb. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. Good EF/EF.
Lot # 280 - L. Appuleius Saturninus. AR Denarius, 104 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma left. Rev. Saturn in quadriga right; above, G and dot; in exergue, L·SATVRN. Cr. 317/3a; B. (Appuleia) 1; RRSC D 115.3a. AR. 4 g. 20 mm. Full weight and well centred. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. Good EF.
Hostilius Tubulus Semuncia
Lot # 279 - L. Hostilius Tubulus. AE Semuncia, 105 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, pellet. Rev. L. H. TVB ligate downwards within wreath; below, ROMA. Cr. 315/2. AE. 3.17 g. 14.5 mm. RRRR. Of the highest rarity, very few specimens known, probably the best preserved. Dark brown patina with minor greenish deposits. About EF/Good VF.
Lot # 278 - L. Hostilius Tubulus. AE Uncia, 105 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, pellet. Rev. L. H. TVB ligate downwards within wreath; below, ROMA. Cr. 315/1; B. 1. AE. 4.3 g. 18 mm. R. Rare and in good condition for issue. Brown patina with reddish deposits. Good VF/VF. Ex Nomisma 21, 2002, 98.
Lot # 277 - L. Memmius Galeria. AE As, c. 106 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus, above mark of value I. Rev. L.MEMMI. Prow right, with head of Venus decorating acrostolium; before Cupid placing wreath on its top. Below, ROMA. Cr. 313/2. AE. 23.5 g. 33 mm. RR. Very rare and superb, with great details. Dark brown patina with minor deposits. Scratches. About EF. Ex Nomisma 61, 2019, 546.
Lot # 276 - L. Memmius Galeria. AR Denarius serratus, 106 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn left; before, dot and R; behind, harpa and ROMA. Rev. Venus in biga right, Cupid flies above; in exergue, L. MEMMI/GAL. Cr. 313/1b; B. 2 (Memmia); RRSC D 112b; Banti -. AR. 3.82 g. 18.3 mm. Well centred and choice. Nice cabinet tone. About EF.
Lot # 275 - M. Herennius. AE Uncia, 108-107 B.C. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right. Behind, pellet. Rev. Double cornucopiae. On left, ROMA. Cr. 308/4b. AE. 5.5 g. 16.5 mm. R. Rare and good example. Intense green patina with minor reddish spots. Good VF. Ex Nomisma 21, 2002, 97.
Lot # 274 - Mn. Aquillius. AR Denarius, 109 or 108 BC. Obv. Radiate head of Sol right; below chin, X. Rev. Luna in biga right; above, crescent and three stars; below, one star and MN·AQVIL (MN ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 303/1; B. (Aquillia) 1; RRSC D 102. AR. 3.96 g. 20 mm. R. Rare and superb example, lightly toned with golden and iridescent hues. EF.
Lot # 273 - Appius Claudius Pulcher, T. Manlius Mancinus and Q. Urbinius. AR Denarius, 111 or 110 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, quadrangular device. Rev. Victory in triga right; in exergue, T·MANL·AP·CL·Q·VR (MANL and VR ligate). Cr. 299/1b; B. (Mallia) 2 and (Claudia) 3; RRSC D 98b. AR. 3.9 g. 17.5 mm. Brilliant and choice, full weight. EF.
Lot # 272 - Anonymous. AR Denarius, 115 or 114 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X; below, ROMA. Rev. Roma seated right on pile of shields, holding spear in left hand; at her feet, helmet; before, she-wolf right suckling twins; on either side, bird flying. Cr. 287/1; RRSC D 86. AR. 3.91 g. 20.5 mm. Well centred, with pleasant tone. Light graffiti. Good VF.
Lot # 271 - Cn. Fulvius, M. Calidius and Q. Metellus. AR Denarius, 117-116 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; XVI monogram below chin, ROMA behind. Rev. Victory in biga right; CN FOVL below horses, M CAL Q MET in exergue. Cr. 284/1b; B. 1; RRSC D 83b. AR. 3.87 g. 20 mm. R. Rare and choice, with iridescent hues. Light scratch on obverse. About EF/EF.
Lot # 270 - L. Licinius Crassus, Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus and C. Malleolus. AR Denarius serratus, Narbo mint, 118 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X; around C·MALLE·C·F. Rev. Warrior in biga right; in exergue, L·LIC·CN·DOM. Cr. 282/3; B. (Poblicia) 1; RRSC D 81.3. AR. 3.87 g. 21.5 mm. R. Rare. Well centred and choice example. About EF. L. Licinius and Cn. Domitius should be regarded as II viri col. deduc. (Narbo), M. Aurelius Scaurus, L. Cosconius, C. Malleolus, L. Pomponius and L. Porcius Licinius as Curatores denariorum flandorum.
Lot # 269 - M. Furius L.f. Philus. AR Denarius, 119 BC. Obv. M. FOVRI. L. F. Laureate head of Janus. Rev. Roma standing left erecting trophy; to right, ROMA; in exergue, PHLI. Cr. 281/1; B. 18; RRSC D 80. AR. 3.76 g. 19 mm. Outstanding example with impressive details. Superb style. Toned. EF.
Lot # 268 - M. Marcius Mn. f. AR Denarius, 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 D 46a. AR. 3.96 g. 19.5 mm. Superb example, nicely toned. EF.
Lot # 267 - 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 D 39. AR. 3.96 g. 18 mm. Great metal and full weight. Brilliant and superb, virtually as struck. About FDC/FDC.
Lot # 266 - 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 D 36c; RBW 972. AR. 3.91 g. 19 mm. Iridescent tone. About EF/EF.
Lot # 265 - 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 D 8. AR. 3.88 g. 19 mm. Superb example, well centred and lightly toned. Good EF.
Lot # 264 - 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 D 6a. AR. 3.84 g. 18.5 mm. Well centred, with iridescent hues. Areas of slightly porous surface on obverse. About EF/EF.
Lot # 263 - Anchor (third) series. AE As, c. 169-158 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, mark of value I. Rev. Prow right; above, mark of value I and before, anchor. Below, ROMA. Cr. 194/1. AE. 36.9 g. 32.5 mm. Pleasant light green patina. Good VF.
Lot # 262 - Q. Opimius. AE Sextans, 169-158 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right, wearing winged petasos; above, two pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, OPEI; below, RO[MA]; before, two pellets. Cr. 190/5. AE. 4.77 g. 19.5 mm. RRRR. Of the highest rarity, few specimens known. Lovely grey patina with minor earthy deposits. About VF/VF.
Lot # 261 - Butterfly and vine branch series. AE As, c. 169-158 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above I. Rev. Prow right; above, butterfly on vine branch and before, I. Below, ROMA. Cr. 184/1a. AE. 23.6 g. 31.5 mm. Unusually fresh example of this issue. Deep dark patina with reddish and green spots. About EF/EF.
Lot # 260 - Wolf and twins series. AE Semis, c. 169-158 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S. Rev. Prow right; above, wolf and twins; before, S; below, ROMA. Cr. 183/2. AE. 13.88 g. 25 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, seldom offered. Dark patina with minor earthy deposits. Scratches on obverse. VF.
Lot # 259 - S. Furius. AE As, c. 189-180 BC. Obv. Bust of Mercury right, caduceus over shoulder; above, two pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, S. FV ligate. Before, two pellets and below, ROMA. Cr. -; B. Furia 16; Syd. 371; R. Russo, Essays Hersh, pl. 20, 69. AE. 29.38 g. 34 mm. RRRR. Excessively rare, only very few specimens known. Intriguing grey patina with green hues. Good F.
Lot # 258 - Fly series. AE Semis, Rome 205 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S. Rev. Prow right; above, fly; to left, S; below, ROMA. Cr. 159/4. AE. 18.35 g. 29 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, seldom offered. Green patina with dark brown hues. About VF/VF.
Ear Denarius
Lot # 257 - Ear series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 207 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, ear; in exergue, ROMA, partly off flan,. Cr. 170/1; RRSC B92F. AR. 3.93 g. 20 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, with dark tone. Minor metal flaws on obverse, otherwise. good VF.
Lot # 256 - GR series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 207 BC (?). Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, GR; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 169/1; B. 1 (Sempronia); RRSC B 91G. AR. 3.93 g. 18.5 mm. RR. A good example for this very rare issue, clearly readable. VF.
Excessively heavy Denarius
Lot # 255 - Staff fourth series. AR Denarius, uncertain Sicilian mint (Syracuse), 209 BC (?). Obv. Helmeted head of Roma righ, with curl on left shoulder; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, staff and ROMA in linear frame. Cr. 78/1; RRSC B 75. AR. 4.45 g. 21.5 mm. R. Rare. Extraordinarily heavy denarius, with pleasant tone and golden hues. Minor marks on reverse. About EF.
Phrygian Helmet Anonymous Quinarius
Lot # 254 - Anonymous (Phrygian Helmet). AR Quinarius, uncertain Apulian mint (Salapia?), 210 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, V. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in trapezoidal frame, ROMA. Cr. 102/2b; RRSC Bq 63. AR. 2.07 g. 15 mm. RR. Very rare. Sharply struck, with iridescent tone. Irregular flan. About EF.
Lot # 253 - H third series. AR Quinarius, uncertain Samnite mint (Larinum?), 211 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, with three bars visor; behind, V. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in exergue, ROMA; H aside the exergual line on the right. Cr. -; RRSC Bq 42B. AR. 2.03 g. 16.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. About EF.
Lot # 252 - Anonymous. AR Quinarius, uncertain South-East mint, 213 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, V. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 102/2d; RRSC Bq21. AR. 1.32 g. 16.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Minting flaws. About VF.
Lot # 251 - H first series. AR Quinarius, uncertain South-East Italian mint, 213 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, with large visor; behind, V. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right (extended horse tail, cape in the form of a leaf), small cape; below, H; between horizontal lines, ROMA. Cr. 85/1a; RRSC Bq 18. AR. 2.32 g. 15 mm. R. Rare. Superb and prettily toned, with golden hues. EF/About EF. Sold but not paid in our Auction LIX.
Lot # 250 - Anonymous 'Large Head'. AR Quinarius, uncertain Campanian mint (Cales?), 213 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right (splayed visor); behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 44/6; RRSC Bq 16. AR. 2.33 g. 16 mm. RR. Very rare and superb. Well centred on a large flan. Lovely iridescent tone. Good VF/About EF.
Single Tuft Quinarius
Lot # 249 - Anonymous. AR Quinarius, uncertain Sicilian mint (Catana?), 214 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right (tripartite visor, head extended forward, griffin's with a single large spike on the back); behind, V. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right (long and thin capes, extended horse tail); in trapezoidal frame, ROMA. Cr. 47/1a-b; RRSC Bq 10. AR. 2.06 g. 16.5 mm. Enchanting delicate tone, underlying luster. Minting marks. EF. Sold but not paid in our Auction LX.
Lot # 248 - L series. AR Quinarius, Luceria (Castra Valeriana), 214 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right (Phrygian helmet); behind, V; below, archaic L. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in rectangular frame, ROMA. Cr. 98A/3; RRSC Bq 9. AR. 1.72 g. 17 mm. R. Choice example. Attractive delicate patina over lustrous surfaces. Hair-line flan crack . About EF/EF.
Lot # 247 - Anonymous. AR Sestertius, uncertain Campanian mint (Castra Claudiana?), 215 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, IIS. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 44/7; RRSC Bs 2. AR. 0.95 g. 12 mm. EF.
Lot # 246 - Anonymous. AR Quinarius, uncertain Campanian mint (Castra Claudiana?), 215 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, V. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in trapezoidal frame, with curved side at left, ROMA. Cr. 44/6; RRSC Bq 2. AR. 2.04 g. 16.5 mm. About EF.
Lot # 245 - Anonymous. AR Denarius, uncertain Campanian mint (Castra Claudiana), 215 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; pseudo-incuse on tablet, ROMA. Cr. 44/5; RRSC B 2. AR. 4.1 g. 21.5 mm. About EF.
Lot # 244 - Anonymous. AR Denarius, uncertain Campanian mint (Castra Claudiana?), 215 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; pseudo-incuse on tablet, ROMA. Cr. 44/5; RRSC B 2. AR. 4.44 g. 20.5 mm. Choice example, well centred on a large flan. Full weight. About EF.
Lot # 243 - 'Q' series (Flipped Sigma). AR Victoriatus, uncertain Apulian mint, 210 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; between, flipped σ; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 102/1; RRSC V 26; RBW 458. AR. 2.73 g. 17.5 mm. R. Rare, nicely struck. About EF. The letter on the reverse, usually read as Q, is interpreted as σ, following the recent study of Debernardi and the forthcoming publication Roman Republican Silver Coins (RRSC). The letter σ could stand for Salapia, which can be regarded as the harbor of Canusium. Salapia was reconquered in spring 210 by Marcellus, as his first action as consul for that year, after having been a Carthaginian stronghold, where also Hannibal lived for some time.
Lot # 242 - Anonymous. AR Victoriatus, uncertain mint (Tarentum Arx?), 211 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. Cr. 98A/1 var. n. 5-6 in Plate XIX; RRSC V 18. AR. 3.17 g. 17 mm. RRRR. Extremely rare. Well centred on a large flan. About EF.
Lot # 241 - LT Second Series. AR Victoriatus, Luceria, 213 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; between, LT monogram; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 98A/1b; RRSC V13LT. AR. 2.98 g. 17 mm. RR. Very rare. Well centred, cabinet tone with iridescent and golden hues. About EF.
Lot # 240 - Anonymous (Floating Greaves). AR Victoriatus, uncertain Sicilian mint (Messana?), 214 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; between, cornucopiae. In exergue, ROMA. Cr. 67/1; RRSC V 10. AR. 3.29 g. 17 mm. R. Rare. A bold portrait of fine style. Some green deposits on reverse. Sound metal. About EF.
Lot # 239 - Anonymous. AR Victoriatus, uncertain Sicilian mint (Lylibaeum?), 215-214 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 70/1; RRSC V 2. AR. 3.31 g. 17.5 mm. A sharp portrait struck on sound metal. Cabinet tone with golden hues. About EF/EF.
Lot # 238 - Anonymous. AR Quadrigatus (Didrachm), uncertain Sicilian mint, 218-217 BC. Obv. Laureate Janiform head of Dioscuri. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right, driven by Victory; incuse on tablet, ROMA. Cr. 30/1; RRSC Q 13 (R4). AR. 6.76 g. 24 mm. RR. Very rare and superb example. Sharply struck from masterly engraved dies. Well centred and struck on broad flan. EF.
Lot # 237 - L Sextantal and lighter series. AE Uncia, Luceria mint, c. 212-211 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, pellet. Rev. ROMA. Prow right; below, L and pellet. Cr. 97/15. AE. 4.23 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare and choice. Lovely brown patina with bright green deposits. VF.
Lot # 236 - L Sextantal and lighter series. AE Uncia. Luceria mint, c. 211-208 BC. Obv. Head of Roma right, wearing Attic helmet; below, L; behind, pellet. Rev. Prow right; above; ROMA; below, pellet. Cr. 97/7a. AE. 4.83 g. 21 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, seldom offered. Green patina with minor earthy and reddish deposits. About VF/VF.
Lot # 235 - Corn-ear (first) series. AE Semuncia. Sicily, 214-212 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus. Rev. Prow right; above, corn-ear and ROMA. Cr. 72/10. AE. 2.52 g. 15 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, with dark green patina. Slightly rough surface on reverse. Good VF.