Roman Republican Coins

Lot # 224 - Apollo/Apollo series. AE Cast Triens, c. 275-270 BC. Obv. Head of horse right; below, four pellets. Rev. Head of horse left; below, four pellets. Cr. 18/3; Vecchi ICC 35; HN Italy 281. AE. 69.93 g. 45.50 mm. Enchanting green patina with brown and darker spots. Casting flaws. About VF.

Lot # 223 - Dioscuri/Mercury series. AE Cast Uncia, c. 280-276 BC. Obv. Astragalus; beside, pellet. Rev. Pellet. Cr. 14/6; Vecchi ICC 31; HN Italy 273. AE. 20.19 g. 25.50 mm. R. Rare. Green patina with darker spots. An excess of metal on one pole, a lack on the other. VF.

Lot # 222 - Aes Premonetale. Aes Formatum. AE solid cast cockle-shell. Central Italy, 6th-4th century BC. Vecchi ICC pl. 90, 5. AE. 35.74 g. 28.00 mm. Earthen green patina. Nice rounded shape. VF.

Lot # 221 - Aes Premonetale. Aes Formatum. AE cast Knucklebone (Astragalus), 6th-4th century BC. Obv. • X • on one side. Rev. Blank. Haeberlin pl. 6, 10; Vecchi ICC ICC p. 76, 6. AE. 23.46 g. 25.00 mm. Interesting decorative inscription.

Lot # 220 - Aes Premonetale. Aes Formatum. AE cast Knucklebone (Astragalus), 6th-4th century BC. Haeberlin pl. 6, 10; Vecchi ICC ICC p. 76, 6. AE. 33.52 g. 28.00 mm. Good VF.

Lot # 219 - Aes Premonetale. Aes Formatum. AE Tear-claw shaped item. Central Italy, 6th-4th century BC. Unlisted in the standard references. Cf. I. Vecchi, NVMMORVM AVCTIONES 14, 1999, lot 864 (Objects found with Aes Rude, Tear shape). AE. 6.10 g. 22.50 mm. RR. Very rare, with lovely green patina. Light example. Good VF.

Lot # 218 - Aes Premonetale. Aes Formatum. Fragment of an axe-shaped bronze ingot, c. 8th-4th century BC. 41.0 x 26.5 mm. Haeberlin pl. 3. 4-6. AE. 48.74 g. R. Rare and nice example with lovely green patina. About EF.

Lot # 4454 - Repubblica Romana. Pinarius Natta. Denario, ca 149. D/ Testa elmata di Roma a destra; dietro X. R/ Vittoria su biga a destra; sotto, NATTA e ROMA. B. Pinaria 1. Syd. 390. Cr. 208/1. AG. g 3,74. mm 18,02. BB+. Bella patina in parte iridescente

Lot # 18 - L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus.  AR Denarius, 89 BC.  Obv.  Bearded head of King Tatius right; behind, SABIN.  Rev.  Victory in biga right; below, L·TITVRI; in exergue, trident.  Cr. 344/3; B. (Tituria) 6.  AR.  3.80 g.19.00 mm.  Choice for issue, brilliant and lightly toned.  About EF.

Lot # 12072 - Roman Provincial M. Atius Balbus Ӕ 21,3 x 22,2 mm of Uselis(?), Sardinia. 38-31 BC. M ATIVS•BALBVS•PR, bare head to left / SAR•D•PATER, helmeted head of Sardus Pater to right; spear behind. RPC I, 625. 3.71 g

Lot # 3894 - Anonymous. Circa 225-214 BC. AR Didrachm – Quadrigatus (20.3 x 20.9mm, 6.05 g). Uncertain mint. Laureate head of Janus. / Jupiter in galloping quadriga right ; ROMA raised on tablet below. VF/aVF

Lot # 4480 - L. Valerius Flaccus. Silver Denarius (3.9 g), 108-107 BC. Rome. Draped bust of Victory right; below chin, denomination. Reverse: L VALERI / FLACCI in two lines to left, Mars advancing left, holding spear and trophy; in left field, flamen's cap (apex); in right field, grain stalk. Crawford 306/1; Sydenham 565; Valeria 11. Nicely toned. Very Fine.

Lot # 4 - POBLICIA. C. Malleolus. (118 a. C.) AR Denario. Testa elmata di Marte a ds.; sopra, malleolus R/ Guerriero con lancia e piede ds. poggiato su una corazza; a sn., un trofeo, a ds,, una tavoletta divisa in due comparti, in basso, C MAL. AR (g. 3,71 mm. 16) Crawford 335/3g; Sydenham 615c; Babelon 7. Raro qBB

Lot # 3 - JUNIA. M. Junius Silanus (145 a.C.) Denario. Testa di Roma a ds.; dietro, testa d'asino R/ I Dioscuri a cavallo verso ds. B. 8; Cr. 220/1. (g. 3,67) AR 

Lot # 2 - CALPURNIA. L. Calpurnius Piso Caesonius e Q. Servilius Caepio (100 a. C.) Denario. Testa di Saturno a ds. R/ Due questori seduti tra spighe di grano. AR (g. 3.87 mm. 19) Babelon Calpurnia 5 and Servilia 12. Sydenham 603a. Crawford 330/1b. AR RARO qSPL

Lot # 1 - AEMILIA. M. Aemilius Lepidus (114-113 a. C.) Denario. Busto diad. e drapp. di Roma a ds. R/ Statua equestre posta su arcate di un aquedotto. AR (g. 3,67 mm. 19) Crawford 291/1; Sydenham 554; Babelon 7. qBB

Lot # 13 - C. Licinius L. f. Macer.  AR Denarius, 84 BC.  Obv.  Diademed and draped bust of Vejovis left turned from spectator, hurling thunderbolt.  Rev.  Minerva in quadriga right; in exergue, C·LICINIVS·L·F / MACER.  Cr. 354/1; B. (Licinia) 16.  AR.  4.15 g.  21.00 mm.  Great metal, full weight and broad flan. Superb. Enchanting iridescent tone, with blue highlights.  EF.

Lot # 11072 - Repubblica Romana Ae da catalogare Mercurio/Prora g 6,84 mm 20,18

Lot # 6 - Lotto di 2 monete molto interessanti del periodo Romano Repubblicano: 1.) Gens CORDIA (46 a. C.). Roma. AR denarius (3,25 gr.). R.\: MN CORDIVS. Craw 463. BB+. R1; 2.) SESTO POMPEO (45 a. C.). Roma. AE asse (22,20 gr. 30 mm.). D.\: volto gianiforme di S. P.; R.\: prora di galea; Craw 479/1. MB. R1; 

Lot # 5 - Lotto di 3 monete molto interessanti del periodo Romano Repubblicano: 1.) AE Asse (34,2 gr. - 34 mm.) anonimo (211 a.C.). R.\: ROMA; qBB, NC, ottima la patina verde; 2.) gens CLOULIA (98 a. C.). Roma. AR quinarius (1,75 gr.). R.\: CLOVLI. Craw 332. MB. R1; 3.) affascinante AR denario (3,78 gr. - 18 mm.) con “gens” da catalogare!  

Lot # 3916 - NB Victory series Ӕ Sextans. Central Italian mint, 211-208 BC. Head of Mercury right, two pellets above / Prow right; Victory flying right and ROMA above, two pellets below. Crawford 61/6. g 4.87, mm 18,9 x 17,2 Very Fine. Green patina

Lot # 11115 - Denario suberato Marco Antonio ? g 2,3 mm 17,3

Lot # 11080 - Repubblica Romana denario in ag da catalogare g 3,1 mm 18,5

Lot # 506 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG. III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG X. Legionary eagle between two standards. Cr. 544/24; RRSC D 319.17. AR. 3.79 g. 17.50 mm. Sound metal for issue. A superb example,with lovely iridescent old cabinet tone. Rare as such. Scratch on obverse. EF.

Lot # 505 - 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 VIIII. Cr. 544/22; B. (Antonia) 115; RRSC D 319.15. AR. 3.81 g. 18.00 mm. Nice, brilliant and lightly toned. Minor banker's mark. About EF.

Lot # 504 - 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 VIII. Cr. 544/21; B. (Antonia) 114 ; RRSC D 319.14a. AR. 3.65 g. 18.00 mm. Nice, brilliant and perfectly centred; peripheral area of flat strike, otherwise. EF.

Lot # 503 - 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 VI. Cr. 544/19; B. (Antonia) 111; RRSC D 319.12. AR. 3.76 g. 17.50 mm. Lovely old cabinet tone with warm hues, underlying luster. Peripheral areas of flatness. EF.

Lot # 502 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R P·C. Rev. Legionary eagle between two standards; below, LEG II. Cr. 544/14; B. 105 (Antonia); RRSC D 319.7. AR. 3.89 g. 16.50 mm. Sound metal and full weight for issue. A choice example, nicely toned. with iridescent hues. Banker's mark on obverse, otherwise. about EF.

Lot # 501 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right; above, ANT·AV[G]; below, III·VIR·R·[P·C]. Rev. Legionary eagle between two standards; below, LEG II. Cr. 544/14; B. 105 (Antonia); RRSC D 319.7. AR. 3.53 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal for issue. An unusually well preserved example, nicely toned. with iridescent hues. About EF.

Lot # 500 - 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. 3.83 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare and historically important example, fully readable. Areas of flat strike. Traces of a control-mark (?) on reverse. VF. Through Cleopatra, Egypt became involved in the chaotic political struggles of the Roman civil war, in which Julius Caesar, Marcus Antonius, and Octavianus sought to control Egypt’s wealth of grain and gold. Eventually this led to the end of Egypt’s existence as a sovereign nation as well as the destruction of the Ptolemaic dynasty. This coin was struck after Antonius and Cleopatra had married and joined forces to fight Octavianus. A year later, in 31 BCE. Octavianus would defeat the couple at the Battle of Actium, and the ruling dynasty begun by Ptolemy I would end with Cleopatra’s death in 30 BCE. (ART INSTITVTE CHICAGO).

Lot # 499 - Octavian, with Julius Caesar. Halved AE Dupondius, Vienna (Gaul) mint, c. 36 BC. Obv. [IMP] CAE[SAR DIVI F] DIVI IVLI. Bare heads of Caesar left [and Octavian right]. Rev. [C]IV. Prow with superstructure, right. RPC I 517. AE. 9.63 g. 29.50 mm. R. Rare. Lovely green patina with stable flaws. Good VF.

Lot # 498 - Marcus Antonius and Octavian. AE 29 mm. Thessalonica mint, Macedon, c. 37 BC. Obv. ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΕΩΝ EΛΕΥΘEPIAΣ. Draped bust of Eleutheria right. Rev. M ANT AYΓ-Γ KAI AVT. Nike advancing left, holding wreath and palm. RPC I 1551. AE. 14.92 g. 29.00 mm. Superb example, fully readeable. Smoothed and repatined, otherwise. EF.

Lot # 497 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, 38 BC, Syrian mint. Obv. ANT · AVG · III · VIR · R · P · C ·. Bare head right. Rev. IMP TER. Flanking military trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, figure-8 shaped shield and curved sword mounted on pole, at base, prow left; Macedonian shield to right. Cr. 536/3 notes; RRSC D 312.1c. AR. 3.82 g. 20.00 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example. Sound metal. About EF.

Lot # 496 - Marcus Antonius with Octavianus. AR Quinarius, mint moving with Octavianus, 39 BC. Obv. Head of Concordia right, wearing diadem and veil; around, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Two hands clasped round caduceus; around, M·ANTON·C·CAESAR. Cr. 529/4b; B. (Antonia) 42, (Julia) 68; RRSC D 307.3b. AR. 1.83 g. 14.50 mm. R. Rare and choice, well centred. Slightly rough surfaces. About EF.

Lot # 495 - Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus. AR Denarius, 41 BC, mint moving with Ahenobarbus. Obv. AHENOBAR. Head of L. Ahenobarbus right, slightly bearded. Rev. CN. DOMITIVS IMP. Trophy with two spears and shield on prow right. Cr. 519/2; RRSC D 298. AR. 3.54 g. 18.50 mm. RR. Very rare. A magnificent portrait masterly engraved and perfectly centred on a broad flan. Light cabinet tone. A prestigious coin. EF/About EF. Ex Artemide XLVI, 2016, 330. This issuer was the son of the consul of BC 54 and, like his father, belonged to the Pompeian party, but returning to Italy in BC 46 he was pardoned by Caesar. After the latter's death, he followed Brutus to Macedonia and was amongst those condemned under the lex Paedia. He was placed in command of a fleet and won a decisive victory on the day of the first battle of Philippi, for which he was saluted imperator. In BC 40 he was reconciled to M. Antony, who made him governor of Bithynia. (RSC I, p. 45).

Lot # 494 - Sextus Pompeius. AR Denarius, 37-36 BC, Sicily. Obv. MAG PIVS IMP ITER. The Pharos of Messana surmounted by figure of Neptune; before, galley with Aquila on prow and sceptre tied with fillet on stern. Rev. PRA[EF. CLAS.ET.ORAE.MARIT.]EX.S.C. The monster Scylla wielding rudder with both hands. Cr. 511/4; B. (Pompeia) 22; C. 2; RRSC D 290.3. AR. 3.37 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare and fascinating issue, full of historical recalls. Toned. Good VF. This AR Denarius, minted during 37-36 BC under Sextus Pompeius, offers a captivating narrative deeply intertwined with the historical and mythological fabric of ancient Sicily. On the obverse, the Pharos of Messana dominates, a testament to the island's pivotal maritime position. This iconic lighthouse, surmounted by Neptune, underscores Messana's role as a beacon for sailors navigating the Mediterranean's perilous waters, while also symbolizing prosperity and guidance. Conversely, the reverse presents the formidable figure of Scylla, a mythical sea monster deeply ingrained in Sicilian lore. With a rudder firmly grasped in both hands, Scylla serves as a poignant reminder of the maritime hazards faced by ancient seafarers, embodying the dangers lurking in Sicily's coastal waters. Beyond its numismatic value, this coin serves as a poignant reflection of Sicily's multifaceted history.

Lot # 493 - Sextus Pompeius. AR Denarius, uncertain Sicilian mint, 42-40 BC. Obv. Head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus right; behind, jug; before, lituus; around, MAG·[PIVS·IMP·ITER]. Rev. Neptune standing left, wearing diadem, holding aplustre and cloak over left arm; placing right foot on prow; on either side, the Catanean brothers bearing their parents on their shoulders; above, PRAEF (AE ligate); in exergue, [C]LAS·ET·ORAE / [MAR]IT·EX·S·C (AE and MAR ligate). Cr. 511/3a; B. (Pompeia) 27; RRSC D 290.2a. AR. 3.59 g. 17.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Spectacular heroic portrait. Detailed artistic dies. Superb example with enchanting cabinet tone. About EF.

Lot # 492 - 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. 4.12 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. Superb example in full weight. Well centred and virtually as struck. Insignificant cleaning marks on reverse. About FDC.

Lot # 491 - C. Cassius and Lentulus Spinther. AR Denarius, 43-42 BC, mint moving with Brutus and Cassius. Obv. C. CASSI IMP. Tripod with Cortina, decorated with two laurel branches and fillets. Rev. Jug and lituus, below, LENTVLVS SPINT. Cr. 500/1; B. (Cassia) 14; RRSC D 279.1. AR. 3.70 g. 17.50 mm. R. Rare. Superb example of this fascinating issue. Well centred, with underlying luster. Metal deposits. About FDC. C. Cassius Longinus was one of the principal conspirators against Julius Caesar. Following the assassination, he moved to the east, where he sought to amass an army. His prior reputation of military success against the Parthians while governing the province of Syria proved invaluable, and by 43 BC his army boasted nearly twelve legions. He was able to stave off Antony's general Dolabella, secured his base in Syria, and begin preparations for an invasion of Egypt. At the same time, Antony, Octavian, and Lepidus formed the triumvirate, and this posed too great a threat to ignore. Cassius halted his impending invasion of Egypt and moved west to meet up with Brutus' forces at Smyrna. The two regicides agreed to take joint action against the triumvirs, and began by attacking their allies in Asia. The following year the pair moved into Thrace, and chose a position outside Philippi to meet the approaching army of Antony and Octavian. Brutus moved against Octavian with great success, capturing the young Caesarian's camp, but Cassius' army was routed by Antony. Unaware of his partner's success, Cassius thought the entire cause was lost, and had his freedman Pindarus slay him. (CNG 225, 2010, lot 318 note).

Lot # 490 - M. Aemilius Lepidus. AR Obol, Spain, Cabellio mint (?), 44-42 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo to right; CABE before. Rev. Cornucopiae; LE-PI around; all within laurel wreath. RPC I 528; SNG Cop. 684; RRSC D 276.2. AE. 0.48 g. 10.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and choice. Lightly toned, with iridescent hues. About EF. Ex Busso 388, 2006, 1036.

Lot # 489 - L. Livineius Regulus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 42 BC. Obv. Head of L. Livineius Regulus right; on the left, REGVLVS; on the right, PR. Rev. Combat of bestiarii: one combatant attacks a lion, another defends himself against a tiger; on the left, wonded boar; in exergue, L·REGVLVS. Cr. 494/30; B. 12 (Livineia); RRSC D 275.12. AR. 3.88 g. 19.50 mm. RR. Very rare and superb example. Well centred, lightly toned with underlying luster. About EF.

Lot # 488 - L. Livineius Regulus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Head of Livineius Regulus right; behind, REGVLVS; before, PR. Rev. Curule chair; on either side, three fasces; above, L·LIVINEIVS (second I added above); in exergue, REGVLVS. Cr. 494/27; B. (Livineia) 10; RRSC D 275.9 (note, rev. same die). AR. 4.19 g. 19.30 mm. R. Rare and superb, interesting error in the legend on reverse. Full weight and sound metal. Pleasant cabinet tone. Good EF/EF.

Lot # 487 - Fulvia, first wife of M. Antony. AR Quinarius, 43-42 BC. Lugdunum mint. Obv. Bust of Victory right, with the likeness of Fulvia. Rev. Lion right between A and [XL]; in exergue, [LVGV]; above, DVNI. Cr. 489/5; RRSC D 273.5. AR. 1.73 g. 17.50 mm. RR. Very rare. Nicely toned. Good VF.

Lot # 486 - Marcus Antonius and Lepidus. AR Quinarius, 43 BC, Gallia Transalpina. Obv. M ANT (ligate) IMP. Lituus, jug and raven. Rev. LEP IM[P]. Simpulum, aspergillum, axe and apex. Cr. 489/3; RRSC D 273.3. AR. 1.61 g. 13.70 mm. R. Rare and choice example. Nicely toned. Reverse slightly off-centre. Good VF.

Lot # 485 - Petillius Capitolinus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 43 BC. Obv. Eagle on thunderbolt right, with open wings; above, PETILLIVS; below, [CA]PITOLINVS. Rev. Hexastyle Capitoline Temple of Jupiter, elaborately decorated; on the sides, S -F. Cr. 487/2b; B. 3 (Petillia); RRSC D 271.2b. AR. 3.84 g. 19.00 mm. R. Rare and fascinating issue. Sharply struck from detailed dies, with lovely iridescences. Minor metal flaw on obverse, otherwise. EF/About EF. No temple was more sacred to the Romans than that of Jupiter Optimus Maximus on the Capitoline. By tradition it had stood there since the early 6th Century B.C., and in its four incarnations it remained in use for a millennium or more. It underwent numerous modifications, was damaged by lightening on more than one occasion, and was burned to the ground three times: first in 83 B.C., then in A.D. 69 and 80; and each time its reconstruction was an important undertaking. (NAC 40, 2007, 683 note). This issue depicts the façade of the temple after its first reconstruction.

Lot # 484 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, 44 BC. L. Aemilius Buca moneyer. Obv. CAESAR IM-[P-M]. Wreathed head right; behind, crescent dividing PM. Rev. L. AEMILIVS BVCA. Venus Victrix standing left, holding Victory and sceptre. Cr. 480/4; RRSC D 265.4; RBW -.. AR. 2.72 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Porous. Peripheral areas of weak strike, otherwise. good VF.

Lot # 483 - Julius Caesar. AV Aureus, Rome mint, late 46-early 45 BC. L. Munatius Plancus, praefectus Urbi. Obv. C • CAES DICT • TER. Draped and winged bust of Victory right. Rev. L • PLANC up left, PR • VRB down right. Praefericulum. Cr. 475/1b; Syd. 1019b. ; Calicó 44. AV. 8.00 g. 21.60 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example of this fascinating issue. Nick on edge, minor scratches on obverse and light metal flaws. Restored scratch on reverse. Good VF. The aurei of L. Munatius Plancus were distributed during Caesar's triumph of October 45 BC, celebrating his final defeat of the Pompeians at Munda the previous year. This triumph raised some concerns in Rome, as it marked a victory over fellow Romans, an event never before deserving a triumph. Such actions only heightened the fears in some quarters over Caesar's intentions, fears which lead to his assassination six months later. Before his murder Caesar appointed Plancus governor of Transalpine Gaul, where he founded the colony of Lugdunum.

Lot # 482 - Lollius Palicanus. AR Denarius, 45 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Honos right; HONOR[IS] downwards behind. Rev. Curule chair between two stalks of grain; PALIKANVS above. Cr. 473/2a; B. 1; RRSC D 262.2a. AR. 3.76 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare and superb example. Light scratch on obverse, minor metal flaw on reverse and peripheral areas of flat strike. EF/About EF.

Lot # 481 - 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. 8.10 g. 19.50 mm. Contact marks and minor scratch on reverse. VF.

Lot # 480 - C. Considius Paetus. AR Sestertius. 46 BC. Obv. [C CON]SIDI. Winged bust of Cupid right. Rev. Double cornucopiae on celestial globe. Cr. 465/8a; B. 10; RRSC D 256.8a. AR. 0.84 g. 11.90 mm. RR. Very rare and nicely toned. Rough surfaces. Good F/About VF. Ex NAC 92/2, 2016, 1894.