Roman Republican Coins

Lot # 3912 - NB Roman Republican. Anonymous coins. Quinarius. 211 - 208 AD. Mint in Sicily. Obverse: Head of Roma with winged helmet to the right, behind it a value mark. Rverse: ROMA. The Dioscuri on horseback with inlaid lances galloping to the right. 14.35 mm. 1.98 g. Cr. 68/2b; Syd. 192; King 10. Rare. aVF
Lot # 3909 - NON DISPONIBILE  NOT AVAILABLE   Anonymous. 206-195 BC. Æ As (33.06 g, 34.6 mm). Reduced Sextantal standard. Rome mint. Laureate head of bearded Janus; I (mark of value) above / Prow of galley right; I (mark of value) to right; above, dove flying right above rudder. Crawford 117B/1 (citing 9 specimens in Paris); Sydenham 292. aVF, dark green patina
Lot # 3400 - SEXTUS POMPEY. AE As, Uncertain Sicilian Mint, 42-38 B.C. Cr-479/1; CRI-336; Syd-1044a. Obverse: Laureate head of Janus with the features of Cn. Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great); Reverse: Prow of galley right. g 24,48. mm 28,8 x 30,7
Lot # 3112 - Matienus, Rome, 179-170 BC. Æ As (31.6 mm, 25.07 g). Laureate head of bearded Janus. R/ Prow of galley r.; MAT monogram above. Crawford 162/3. Untouched patina. VF
Very Rare
Lot # 3934 - NB Anchor series. Æ Triens. Rome, 169-158 BC. Helmeted head of Minerva right, four pellets above / Prow right, four pellets above, anchor before, (ROMA) below. Crawford 194/3. 11.14 g, 22.3 x 24.02 mm. aVF. Very Rare. Untouched patina
Lot # 462 - Mark Antony and Octavian. AE 28 mm. Thessalonica mint, Macedon, c. 37 BC. Obv. [ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΕΩΝ EΛ]ΕΥΘEPIAΣ. Draped bust of Eleutheria right. Rev. M ANT [AYΓ - Γ ]KAI AVT. Nike advancing left, holding wreath and palm. RPC I 1551. AE. 20.75 g. 27.00 mm. Nice olive surfaces, with turquoise spots. VF.
Lot # 461 - Octavian. AR Denarius, 36 BC. Obv. IMP CAESAR DIVI F III VIR I[TER R P C]. Bare head right (shaved). Rev. COS ITER ET TER DESIG. Simpulum, sprinkler, vase and lituus. Cr. 538/1; RRSC D 314.1b. AR. 3.60 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare and good example. Well centred and lightly toned. Light marks. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 460 - C. Clodius C.f. Vestalis. AR Denarius, 41 BC. Obv. C. CLODIVS-C.F. Wreathed head of Flora right; behind, flower. Rev. VESTALIS. Female figure seated left, holding culullus in right hand. Cr. 512/2; B. 13; RRSC D 291. AR. 3.78 g. 20.50 mm. R. Rare. Well centred and good example. Lightly toned, struck on broad flan. Minor scratches on obverse. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 459 - Quintus Servilius Caepio Brutus and L. Sestius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Brutus, 43-42 BC. Obv. Veiled and draped bust of Liberty right; on the left, P; on the right, L·SESTI·PRO. Rev. Tripod; on the left, axe; on the right, simpulum; around, Q·CAEPIO·BRVTVS·PRO·COS. Cr. 502/2; B. 37 (Julia), 2 (Sestia); RRSC D 281.1. AR. 3.56 g. 18.00 mm. Well centred and lightly toned. Banker's mark on obverse and light roughness on reliefs. Good VF.
Lot # 458 - Mark Antony. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Military mint traveling with Antony in Greece. Obv. M. ANTONI IMP. Bearded bare head right. Rev. III VIR R.P.C. Distyle temple; within medallion bearing radiate bust of Sol facing. Cr. 496/1; RRSC D 277.1. AR. 3.72 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare issue, lightly toned. Banker's mark on obverse. About VF.
Lot # 457 - P. Clodius M. f. Turrinus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, lyre. Rev. Diana standing facing, with bow and quiver over shoulder, holding lighted torch in each hand; on right, P·CLODIVS; on left, M·F. Cr. 494/23; B. (Clodia) 15; RRSC D 275.6a. AR. 3.66 g. 20.00 mm. Good example, lightly toned with golden hues. Good VF.
Lot # 456 - P. Accoleius Lariscolus. AR Brockage Denarius, 43 BC. Obv. P. ACCOLEIVS LARISCOLVS. Draped bust of Diana Nemorensis right. Rev. Incuse of obverse. Cr. 486/1; B. 1; RRSC D 270. AR. 4.02 g. 17.00 mm. R. Rare. Full weight and interesting brokage, rare as such. Banker's mark on obverse, graffito on reverse. Good VF.
Lot # 455 - P. Accoleius Lariscolus. AR Denarius, 43 BC. Obv. P. ACCOLEIVS LARISCOLVS. Draped bust of Diana Nemorensis right. Rev. Triple cult statue of Diana Nemorensis; behind, cypress grove. Cr. 486/1; B. 1; RRSC D 270. AR. 3.72 g. 18.50 mm. Scarce. Nice example of this fascinating issue. Lightly toned with minor blackish deposits. Cleaning marks. Good VF.
Lot # 454 - L. Aemilius Buca. AR Denarius, 44 BC. Obv. Wreathed head of Caesar right; before, CAESAR; behind, DICT·PERPETVO. Rev. Venus standing left, holding Victory and sceptre; on right, [L·BVCA]. Cr. 480/8; B. (Julia) 35, (Aemilia) 14; RRSC D 265.8. AR. 3.40 g. 19.00 mm. R. Rare. Lightly toned with underlying luster. Peripheral areas of weak strike, banker's mark on obverse. About VF/VF.
Lot # 453 - P. Sepullius Macer. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 44 BC (before 15 March, Caesar death). Obv. Laureate head of Caesar right; on the left, eight rayed star; on the right, CAESAR·[IMP]. Rev. Venus standing left, holding sceptre and Victory, on the left, [MACER]; on the right, P·SEPVLLIVS. Cr. 480/5b; B. 46 (Julia) ; 1 (Sepullia). AR. 3.43 g. 19.00 mm. R. Rare. About VF.
Lot # 452 - Sextus Pompeius Magnus Pius. AE As, c. 42-38 BC. Sicily. Obv. [MA ligate]GNVS Laureate Janiform head of Pompey the Great. Rev. PIVS Prow right; below, IMP. Cr. 479/1; RPC I 671. AE. 19.54 g. 31.00 mm. VF.
Lot # 451 - L. Valerius Acisculus. Denarius, Rome mint, 45 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right, hair tied with band; above, star; on the left, acisculus and ACISCVLVS. Rev. Europa seated on bull walking right, holding veil; in exergue, L·VALERIVS. Cr. 474/1a; B. 16-17 (Valeria); RRSC D 263.1a. AR. 3.94 g. 17.00 mm. Well centred and lightly toned. Minor marks. VF.
Lot # 450 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, Geto-Dacian Imitation. Obv. Head of Venus right, wearing diadem; Cupid on shoulder. Rev. Trophy with oval shield and carnyx in each hand; on left, seated female captive; on right, bearded captive seated with hands tied back; in exergue, CAESARE (sic); on left, IMAS (?); on right, MVS retroverse. Cf. Cr. 468/1; Cf. RRSC D 258.1. AR. 3.46 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Very rare and interesting contemporary imitation. Well centred and lightly toned with golden hues. Small test cut on obverse edge. About VF.
Lot # 449 - C. Considius Paetus. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, A. Border of dots. Rev. Curule chair, garlanded, on which lies wreath; above, C·CONSIDI; in exergue, PAETI. Cr. 465/2a; B. (Considia) 2; RRSC D 256.2. AR. 3.67 g. 19.00 mm. Well centred and lightly toned. Scratches for weight adjustment (?) and banker's mark on reverse. VF.
Lot # 448 - T. Carisius. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Victory right; behind, S·C. Rev. Victory in biga right, holding reins and wreath; in exergue, T·CARISI. Cr. 464/4; RRSC D 255.4. AR. 3.68 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal and lightly toned. Areas of weal strike. VF.
Lot # 447 - Mn. Cordius Rufus. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. Owl perched on Corinthian helmet right; on left, RVFVS. Rev. Aegis decorated with head of Medusa; around, MN·CORDIVS (MN ligate). Cr. 463/2; B. (Cordia) 4; RRSC D 254.2. AR. 3.80 g. 19.00 mm. Well centred. Lightly toned. Banker's mark on obverse. VF.
Lot # 446 - Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio. AR Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right; before, Q·METEL; below, PIVS. Rev. Elephant right; above, SCIPIO; below, IMP. Cr. 459/1; B. (Caecilia) 47; RRSC D 250. AR. 3.71 g. 18.50 mm. Good example, nicely toned. Areas of weak strike, light scratches. VF.
Lot # 445 - 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. 3.91 g. 19.00 mm. Good example, lightly toned and struck on broad flan. Minor scratches. VF.
Lot # 444 - C. Antius Restio. Denarius, 47 BC. Obv. Head of C. Antius Restius right; behind, RESTIO. Rev. Hercules walking right, with cloak over left arm, holding trophy and club; on right, C·ANTIVS·C·F. Cr. 455/1a; B. (Antia) 1; RRSC D 247.1a. AR. 4.00 g. 19.00 mm. R. Rare. Full weight. Striking weaknesses, otherwise. good VF.
Lot # 443 - A. Licinius Nerva. AR Denarius, 47 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Fides right; before, FIDES; behind, NERVA. Rev. Horseman galloping right, dragging captive by the hair; in field, III VIR; below horse, A. LICINI. Cr. 454/1; B. 24; RRSC D 246.1. AR. 3.68 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. Good metal and full weight. Brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. EF.
Lot # 442 - C. Vibius C. f. Pansa Caetronianus. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Mask of bearded Pan right; below, PANSA. Rev. C. VIBIVS C.F. C.N. - IOVIS AXVR. Jupiter, laureate, seated left, holding patera and sceptre. Cr. 449/1a; B. 18; RRSC D 241.1a. AR. 3.54 g. 17.00 mm. Good example, nicely toned with minor blackish deposits. Banker's marks (?) on obverse. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 441 - L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Female head right, with long and dishevelled hair; behind, carnyx. Rev. Artemis facing, holding spear and placing right hand on head of prancing stag; on right, [L·]HOSTILIVS; on left, SASERNA. Cr. 448/3; B. (Hostilia) 4; RRSC D 240.3. AR. 3.74 g. 18.50 mm. Scarce. Good example. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. Minor scratches. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 440 - L. Hostilius Saserna. Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Female head right, wearing oak-wreath and diadem. Rev. Victory advancing right, holding trophy over left shoulder and caduceus; on right, L·HOSTILIVS; on left, SASERNA. Cr. 448/1a; B. (Hostilia) 5; RRSC D 240.1a. AR. 3.69 g. 17.50 mm. VF.
Lot # 439 - 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. 3.96 g. 19.00 mm. Well centred and choice. Lightly toned. Small banker's mark on reverse. Good VF.
Lot # 438 - 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. 3.99 g. 19.50 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned, peripheral area of flat strike. Good EF.
Lot # 437 - Q. Sicinius. AR Denarius, 49 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Fortuna Populi Romani right; behind, [P·R]; before, FORT. Rev. Palm-branch tied with fillet and winged caduceus, in saltire; above, wreath; below, Q·SICINIVS; on either side, III-VIR. Cr. 440/1; B. (Sicinia) 5; RRSC D 232. AR. 3.91 g. 18.00 mm. Superb example with light cabinet tone and lustrous fields. EF.
Lot # 436 - 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. 3.94 g. 21.00 mm. Choice example, lightly toned. Struck on broad flan. Scratches for weight adjustment (?) on obverse, otherwise. good VF.
Lot # 435 - P. Fonteius Capito. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. P·FONTEIVS·P·F·CAPITO·III·VIR. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right, with trophy over shoulder. Rev. MN·FONT·TR·MIL (MN ligate). Warrior on horseback thrusting his spear at Gaulish enemy who is about to slay unarmed captive; on right, helmet and oval shield. Cr. 429/1; B. (Fonteia) 17; RRSC D 221.1. AR. 3.78 g. 18.00 mm. Well centred and sound metal. Lightly toned, with iridescent hues. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 434 - 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. 4.08 g. 18.00 mm. Full weight, well centred and choice example. Lightly toned with bright fields. About EF.
Lot # 433 - M. Aemilius Scaurus with Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 58 BC. Obv. Camel right; before, King Aretas kneeling right, holding reins in left hand and olive-branch tied with fillet in right hand; above, M·SCAVR/ AED·CVR; on either side, EX-S·C; in exergue, REX·ARETAS. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga left; below horses, scorpion; above, P·HYPSAE / AED·CVR; on right, CAPTV; in exergue, C·HYPSAE·COS / PREIVE. Cr. 422/1b; B. (Aemilia) 8; RRSC D 214b. AR. 3.69 g. 17.00 mm. Well centred and choice. Sound metal. Peripheral areas of weak strike. EF. This fascinating issue celebrates the Roman conquest of Nabataea. Marcus Aemilius Scaurus was appointed first governor of Syria from 63 to 61 BC (supported by Pompeus), where he commanded two legions. Aristobulus II of Judea sought Scaurus' support to invade Nabatea. The Roman praetor ordered Areta III to withdraw his army, marching to Petra in 62 B.C. Later, in exchange for several hundred talents of silver and the recognition of Roman supremacy over the Nabataean kingdom, Areta III retained all Nabataean territory and became a vassal of the Roman Empire.
Lot # 432 - M. Nonius Sufenas. AR Denarius, 59 BC. Obv. Head of Saturn right; before, SVFENAS; behind, harpa, conical stone and S·C. Rev. Roma seated left on pile of armour, being crowned by Victory who stands behind her; around, PR·L·V·P·F; in exergue, SEX·NONI. Cr. 421/1; B. (Nonia) 1; RRSC D 213. AR. 3.78 g. 19.00 mm. Superb example with bright fields. Peripheral areas of weak strike, otherwise. About EF.
Lot # 431 - P. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 60 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Leuconoe right; before, P. YPSAE. S.C.; behind, dolphin. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga left; in exergue, C. YPSAE. COS/PRIV; on right, CEPIT. Cr. 420/2a; B. 12; RRSC D 212.2a. AR. 3.87 g. 18.00 mm. Well centred and good example. Light patina with minor darkish deposits. VF/About EF.
Lot # 430 - L. Scribonius Libo. AR Denarius, 62 BC. Obv. LIBO BON·EVENT. Diademed head of Bonus Eventus right. Rev. Puteal Scribonianum decorated with garland and two lyres; at base, hammer; above, PVTEAL; below, SCRIBON. Cr. 416/1a; B. (Scribonia) 8; RRSC D 208a. AR. 3.75 g. 21.00 mm. Well centred on a broad flan, brilliant and superb. Almost invisible and insignificant banker's (?) mark on obverse, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 429 - L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus. Denarius, 62 BC. Obv. PAVLLVS·LEPIDVS-CONCORDIA. Diademed and veiled bust of Concordia right. Rev. Trophy; on right, togate figure (L. Aemilius Paullus) and on left, three captives (King Perseus of Macedon and his sons); above, TER; in exergue, PAVLLVS. Cr. 415/1; B. (Aemilia) 10; RRSC D 207. AR. 3.96 g. 20.00 mm. Well centred. Lightly toned with underlying luster. About EF/Good VF.
Lot # 428 - L. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. Obv. Veiled and draped bust of Vesta left; before, letter; behind, kylix. Rev. Voter left, dropping tablet inscribed V into cista; to right, LONGIN·III·V. Cr. 413/1; B. 10 (Cassia); RRSC 205a. AR. 3.80 g. 19.00 mm. Good example, well centred. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. Banker's mark and scratch on obverse. VF.
Lot # 427 - L. Manlius Torquatus. AR Denarius, 65 BC. Obv. Head of Sybil right, wearing ivy-wreath; below SIBYLLA. Laurel wreath as border. Rev. Tripod, on which stands amphora between two stars; on left, L·TORQVAT; on right, III·VIR. Torque as border. Cr. 411/1a; B. (Manlia) 11; RRSC D 203a. AR. 3.75 g. 19.00 mm. RRR. Very rare. Cabinet tone. Control-mark on obverse. Metal flaw and light scratches, otherwise. good VF.
Lot # 426 - Q. Pomponius Musa. Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, two flutes crossed. Rev. Euterpe right, resting left elbow on column and holding two flutes; on left, Q·POMPONI; on right, MVSA. Cr. 410/5; B. (Pomponia) 13; RRSC D 202.5. AR. 4.23 g. 17.50 mm. R. Bankers mark on obverse. Full weight. VF.
Lot # 425 - C. Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 67 BC. Obv. Laureate head or bust of Apollo right; behind, P. Rev. Horseman galloping right, holding palm; C·PISO·L·F·FR[ ] /A below. Cr. 408/1; B. 24; RRSC D 200.1a. AR. 3.95 g. 18.00 mm. Great metal and full weight. Iridescent tone. About EF/EF.
Lot # 424 - C. Hosidius C. f. Geta. AR Denarius, 68 BC. Obv. GETA-III·VIR. Diademed and draped bust of Diana right (smaller head), with bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev. Boar right, wounded by spear and attacked by hound; in exergue, C·HOSIDI·C·F. Cr. 407/2; B. (Hosidia)1 ; RRSC D 199.2a. AR. 3.70 g. 17.50 mm. Choice example, well centred. Sound metal. About EF.
Lot # 423 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. Denarius, 69 BC. Obv. Draped female bust right, hair in a net and decorated with poppy-heads; behind, control-mark. Rev. Winged caduceus; on left, CEST·EX·S·C; on right, M·PLAETORI. Cr. 405/3b; B. (Plaetoria) 6; RRSC D 197.3c. AR. 3.92 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. Countermark on obverse. Full weight and brilliant. About EF.
Lot # 422 - T. Vettius Sabinus. AR Denarius serratus, Rome mint, 70 BC. Obv. Bare and bearded head of King Tatius to right; below chin, monogram of TA. Rev. IVDEX / T•VETTVS Togate figure in slow biga to left, holding reins in his right hand and scepter in his left; behind, grain ears. Cr. 404/1; B. (Vettia) 2. AR. 3.72 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare. Good example. Nicely toned. Minor mark on obverse; rough surfaces. Good VF.
Italia And Roma Pacified
Lot # 421 - Q. Fufius Calenus and Mucius Cordus. AR Denarius serratus, 70 BC. Obv. Jugate heads of Honos and Virtus right; on left, HO; on right, VIRT (RT ligate); below, KALENI. Rev. Italia, holding cornucopiae and Roma, holding fasces and placing right foot on globe, clasping their hands; at sides, winged caduceus/ITAL (TAL ligate)-RO; in exergue, CORDI. Cr. 403/1; B. (Fufia) 1, (Mucia) 1; RRSC D 195. AR. 3.77 g. 21.50 mm. Scarce. Sound metal, a superb example of this historically significant issue. Good EF. Ex Asta del Titano 72, 1998, 142. The types are an allusion to the recent pacification of Italy after the Social War. Very fascinating issue.
Lot # 420 - Mn. Aquillius. AR Denarius serratus, Rome mint, 71 BC. Obv. Helmeted bust of Virtus right; on the left, III·VIR; on the right, VIRTVS. Rev. Warrior, holding shield in left hand and raising up fallen female figure (the Sicily) with right hand; on the left, MN·F·MN·N (both MN ligate); on the right, MN·AQVIL (MN ligate); in exergue, SICIL. Cr. 401/1; B. 2 (Aquillia); RRSC D 194. AR. 3.87 g. 19.50 mm. Slightly off centre. Cabinet tone. Good EF.
Lot # 419 - L. Plaetorius Cestianus. Denarius, 74 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Juno Moneta right; behind, MONETA; below chin, S·C. Rev. Victorious boxer running right, holding caestus and palm-branch; on left, L·PLAETORI; on right, L·F·Q·S·C; below, control-mark (wreath). Cr. 396/1b; B. (Plaetoria) 2. AR. 3.90 g. 17.00 mm. RRR. Very rare. Lovely light golden tone. Full weight and sound metal. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 418 - Cn. Lentulus. AR Denarius, uncertain mint, pernhaps Spain, 76-75 BC. Obv. Draped male bust of Genius Populi Romani right, hair tied with band and sceptre over shoulder; above, G·P·R. Rev. EX-S.C. Terrestrial globe between sceptre with wreath and rudder; below, LENT·CVR·X·FL (NT ligate, X with central bar). Cr. 393/1b; B. (Cornelia) 55; RRSC D 186b. AR. 3.82 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare. Well centred and good example. Lightly toned, with golden hues. Scratch on obverse. VF.