Roman Republican Coins

Lot # 379 - L. Valerius Flaccus. AR Denarius, 108 or 107 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Victory right; below chin, barred X. Rev. Mars walking left, holding spear and trophy; before, L·VALERI/[FL]ACCI and apex; behind, corn-ear. Cr. 306/1; B. (Valeria) 11; RRSC D 105. AR. 3.94 g. 20.30 mm. A choice example of fine style. Cleaning marks, otherwise. about EF.
Lot # 378 - Q. Lutatius Cerco. AR Denarius, 109 or 108 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; above, ROMA; behind, barred X (partly off flan); below chin, CERCO. Rev. Ship right; above Q·LVTATI/Q (VT ligate); around oak-wreath. Cr. 305/1; B. (Lutatia) 2; RRSC D 104. AR. 3.81 g. 19.00 mm. Brilliant and choice, with light golden hues. Peripheral areas of flat strike, otherwise. about EF/EF.
Lot # 377 - P. Laeca. AR Denarius, 110 or 109 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; above, ROMA; behind, P·LAECA; below chin, X. Rev. Roman warrior standing left; placing his hand on the head of a citizen; behind, attendant standing left and holding rods; in exergue, [PR]OVOCO. Cr. 301/1; B. (Porcia) 4; RRSC D 100. AR. 4.00 g. 19.50 mm. Full weight and choice example. Lightly toned. About EF. The peculiar reverse of this denarius shows one of the oldest Roman law institutions. The provocatio was a guarantee recognized to the citizen who, condemned by the magistrate to the death penalty or to pay a fine exceeding a certain amount, could appeal to the people (provocare ad populum) so that they could pass the sentence definitive, which could be of condemnation or acquittal.
Lot # 376 - 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, AP·CL·T·MANL·Q·VR (MANL and VR ligate). Cr. 299/1a; B. (Claudia) 2 and (Mallia) 1; RRSC D 98a. AR. 3.98 g. 17.90 mm. Well centered on a regular flan. Cabinet tone. Good VF.
Lot # 375 - L. Philippus. AR Denarius, 113 or 112 BC. Obv. Head of Philip V of Macedonia right, wearing helmet with goat's horns; behind, ROMA in monogram; below chin, Φ. Rev. Equestrian statue right; base inscribed L·PHILIPPVS; below horse, flower (?); in exergue, barred X. Cr. 293/1; B. (Marcia) 12; RRSC D 92. AR. 4.01 g. 20.50 mm. Full weight and well centred. Lightly toned. Slightly porous. About EF.
Lot # 374 - P. Nerva. AE Quadrans, 113-112 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right wearing lion's skin; behind, three pellets; before, [P NER]VA. Rev. Prow right; above, bird standing right; before, three pellets; below, [ROMA]. Cr. 292/4b (bird instead of horse). AE. 5.93 g. 21.00 mm. RRRR. Excessively rare, apparently the second specimen known. Rough surfaces. F.
Lot # 373 - M. Sergius Silus. AR Denarius, 116 or 115 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA and barred X; on right, EX·S·C. Rev. Horseman galloping left, holding sword and severed head; below, Q/ M·SERGI; in exergue, SILVS. Cr. 286/1; B. (Sergia) 1 ; RRSC D 85. AR. 3.69 g. 18.30 mm. Brilliant and choice, lightly toned with golden hues. Small metal flaw on reverse. Good EF.
Lot # 372 - M. Aurelius Scaurus. AR Denarius serratus, 118 BC. Obv. Head of Roma right, wearing Phrygian helmet; before, M. AVRELI; behind, ROMA and X. Rev. Bituitus in biga right; below horses, SCAVRI; in exergue, L. LIC. CN. DOM. Cr. 282/1; RRSC D 81.1. AR. 3.90 g. 20.00 mm. A choice example, lightly toned. Hairline flancrack. Good VF.
Lot # 371 - M. Furius Philus. AR Denarius, 119 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; around, M·FOVRI·L·F. Rev. Roma standing left, crowning trophy; above, star; on right, ROMA; in exergue, PHILI (PH ligate). Cr. 281/1; B. (Furia) 18 ; RRSC D 80. AR. 3.84 g. 18.80 mm. Well centred and choice. Lightly toned with iridescent hues. Peripheral areas of flat strike, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 370 - M. Aburius M.f. Geminus. AR Denarius, 132 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, GEM; below chin, barred X. Rev. Sol in quadriga right; below, M·ABVRI (AB and VRI ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 250/1; B. (Aburia) 6; RRSC D 51. AR. 3.91 g. 19.30 mm. Superb example with bright fields. Virtually as struck. About FDC.
Lot # 369 - 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. 4.19 g. 19.40 mm. Full weight and superb example, sharply struck from fresh dies. Virtually as struck. Metal flaw on obverse, otherwise. about FDC.
Lot # 368 - M. Aurelius Cotta. AR Denarius, 139 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, wearing necklace of beads; below chin, COTA; behind, X. Rev. Hercules in biga of centaurs right, holding reins and club; centaurs each carry branch; below, M.AVRELI; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 229/1a; B. 16; RRSC D 30a. AR. 3.85 g. 19.50 mm. Scarce. Choice example, nicely toned. Good VF.
Aufidius Rusticus' Denarius
Lot # 367 - M. Aufidius Rusticus. AR Denarius, 140 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, XVI downwards; below chin, RVS. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right; below, M·AVF (VF ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 227/1a; B. 1 (Aufidia); RRSC D 28a. AR. 3.81 g. 20.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Bright old cabinet tone. Good VF/VF. Ex Stack's 1978, Knobloch, 131. Ex NAC 78, 2014, 409. Sold but not paid in Artemide LIX.
Lot # 366 - L. Iulius. AR Denarius, 141 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, XVI. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below horses, L. IVLI; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 224/1; RRSC D 25. AR. 3.84 g. 19.20 mm. Brilliant and superb. Lightly toned with underlying luster. Minor earthy and greenish deposits. Gash on edge. EF.
Lot # 365 - L. Sempronius Pitio. AE As, 148 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, mark of value I between PI-TIO. Rev. L. SEMP. Prow right; before, mark of value I; below, ROMA. Cr. 216/2a. AE. 32.47 g. 33.50 mm. A choice example with dark brown patina and minor earthy deposits. Minor scratches on reverse. Good VF. Ex Triton 1, 1997, 1074.
Lot # 364 - L. Sempronius Pitio. AR Denarius, 148 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, PITIO; below chin, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, L·SEMP (MP ligate); in exergue or in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 216/1; B. 2 (Sempronia); RRSC D 17. AR. 3.84 g. 20.50 mm. Superb example, well centred. Nicely toned, with iridescent tone. Peripheral areas of black deposits on reverse. Good EF/EF.
Lot # 363 - 'Mast and sail' series. As, ca 155-149. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow right; above mast and sail, before mark of value. Below, ROMA. Cr. 213/1. AE. 26.50 g. 31.50 mm. Scarce. A choice example with green patina. About EF.
Lot # 362 - Q. Marcius Libo. AR Denarius, 148 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, LIBO; below chin, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, Q·MARC (MA ligate); in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 215/1; B. (Marcia) 1 ; RRSC D 16. AR. 3.80 g. 20.50 mm. Superb example, sound metal. Well centred and brilliant. Good EF.
Lot # 361 - L. Iteius. AR Denarius, 149 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, L·ITI; in exergue or in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 209/1; B. (Itia) 1 ; RRSC D 13. AR. 3.39 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Very rare and attractive example. Some roughness. Lightly toned. VF.
Lot # 360 - PT or TP series. AE Triens, c. 169-158 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow right; above, PT/TP ligate; before, I; below, ROMA. Cr. 177/3. AE. 7.80 g. 20.50 mm. RR. Very rare. Nice green patina with minor earthy deposits. Light scratch on obverse. Good VF.
Lot # 359 - Bird and TOD series. AE Semis, uncertain mint (Rome or Spanish). Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S. Rev. Prow right; above, T with bird with open wings perched on it; before, S. In exergue, ROMA. Cr. 141/3a. AE. 14.01 g. 26.00 mm. RR. Very rare and nice example. Lovely greyish green patina. Rough surfaces. VF.
Lot # 358 - Meta series. AE Sextans, 206-195 BC. Obv. Bust of Mercury right; above, two pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, meta; before, two pellets and below, ROMA. Cr. 124/7. AE. 5.77 g. 20.00 mm. RR. Very rare and choice. Lovely light brown patina. VF.
Lot # 357 - Anonymous. AR Denarius, uncertain Campanian mint (Capua?), 206 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, with pronounced visor; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in three sided frame, ROMA. Cr. 53/2; RRSC B 94. AR. 4.03 g. 19.60 mm. Full weight and superb example. Lightly toned, with golden hues. Good VF/EF.
Lot # 356 - Staff and club series. AE Semuncia. Mint in Etruria(?) or Spain, c. 208 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus. Rev. ROMA. Prow right; above staff and below Σ. Cr. 106/10 var. with staff; RBW 485 (same variety). AE. 1.46 g. 15.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, very few known examples of this variety. Enchanting green patina. About EF.
Lot # 355 - Staff and club series. AE Uncia. Mint in Etruria(?) or Spain, c. 208 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, pellet. Rev. ROMA. Prow right; above staff and below pellet. Cr. 106/9; RBW 484. AE. 3.02 g. 17.40 mm. RR. Very rare and superb example, with enchanting green patina. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 354 - Staff and club series. AE Quadrans. Mint in Etruria(?) or Spain, c. 208 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; three pellets behind. Rev. Prow right; three pellets below. Cr. 106/7c. AE. 8.32 g. 21.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and superb example. Lovely green patina with brassy highlights. EF/About EF.
Lot # 353 - V lighter series. AE Semis, uncertain mint in South East Italy, from 210 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S. Rev. Prow right; above, S and before, V. In exergue, ROMA. Cr. 87/2. AE. 8.43 g. 23.00 mm. R. Lovely brown patina with green hues. VF. The dating of this coin has been suggested by Roberto Lippi, based on a new soon to be published study.
Lot # 352 - MA series. AE Triens, c. 210 BC. Sardinia. Obv. Head of Minerva right; above, four pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA; before, MA; below, four pellets. Cr. 64/4. AE. 5.07 g. 22.00 mm. RRRR. Excessively rare, apparently the third specimen known. Good F/About VF. The dating of this coin has been suggested by Roberto Lippi, based on a new soon to be published study.
Lot # 351 - 'Q' series. 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. AR. 3.23 g. 16.00 mm. R. Rare. Choice example with bold portrait. Well centred and sound metal. Minor striking flatness. EF/Good VF. 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 # 350 - Anonymous sextantal series. AE As, uncertain campanian mint (Cales?), 210 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow of galley right; above, I; below, ROMA. Cr. 56/2. AE. 31.57 g. 34.50 mm. A choice example of fine style, with lovely olive green patina. Good VF. The dating of this coin has been suggested by Roberto Lippi, based on a new soon to be published study.
Lot # 349 - V series. AE Sextans, uncertain mint in South East Italy, c. 211-210 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right; above, two pellets. Rev. Prow right; before, V; below, two pellets. Cr. 87/5. AE. 6.13 g. 21.00 mm. R. Rare and choice. Lovely green patina with earthy deposits. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 348 - Anchor and Q series. AE Semis, uncertain mint in South East Italy, c. 211-210 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S. Rev. Prow right; above, Q and S; before, anchor; below, ROMA. Cr. 86B/2. AE. 15.32 g. 26.30 mm. R. Lovely dark brown patina with minor earthy and green deposits. Minor brushing marks. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 347 - Anchor and Q series. AE As, uncertain mint in South East Italy, c. 211-210 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow of galley right; above, Q I; before, anchor; below, [RO]MA. Cr. 86B/1. AE. 30.83 g. 31.50 mm. RRRR. Excessively rare. Only few specimens known. Patina flaws. About VF.
Lot # 346 - Anonymous sextantal series. AE As, uncertain Campanian mint (Cales?), 211 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow of galley right; above, I; below, ROMA. Cr. 56/2. AE. 39.43 g. 36.00 mm. Superb example, portrait of great style, struck from fresh dies. EF. The dating of this coin has been suggested by Roberto Lippi, based on a new soon to be published study.
Lot # 345 - Anonymous Dolphin series. AR Denarius, uncertain Apulian mint (Cales?), 211 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, hair with two layers of curls; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in two-side frame, ROMA. Cr. 80/1b; RRSC B 47A. AR. 4.44 g. 19.30 mm. RR. Very heavy example. Very rare and lightly toned. About EF.
Lot # 344 - Anonymous Anchor. AR Denarius, uncertain Campanian mint, 211 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, in three-sided frame, ROMA. Cr. 44/5; RRSC B 39A. AR. 4.62 g. 18.70 mm. R. Rare and superb example. Full weight and sound metal. Insignificant hairline flancrack. EF.
Lot # 343 - Fourth L series. AE Quadrans, from 211 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin headdress; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow of galley right; above, ROMA; below, three pellets. Cr. 97/19. AE. 8.22 g. 22.00 mm. RR. Very rare and superb. Lovely green patina. EF. Intriguing example, clearly belonging to the Luceria mint, but without the L (of which a slight trace can be seen) before prow. The dating of this coin has been suggested by Roberto Lippi, based on a new soon to be published study.
Lot # 342 - L Sextantal and lighter series. AE Uncia, Luceria mint, from 211 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, pellet. Rev. ROMA. Prow right; below, L and pellet. Cr. 97/15,21. AE. 3.26 g. 16.00 mm. R. Rare and superb example. Untouched green patina with earthy deposits. EF. The dating of this coin has been suggested by Roberto Lippi, based on a new soon to be published study.
Lot # 341 - Anonymous sextantal series. AE As, uncertain Campanian mint (Puteoli?), 212 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow of galley right; above, I; below, ROMA. Cr. 56/2. AE. 55.12 g. 35.00 mm. Very thick and heavy example. Good VF. The dating of this coin has been suggested by Roberto Lippi, based on a new soon to be published study.
Lot # 340 - Corn-ear second series. AR Quinarius, Uncertain Sicilian mint, Marcellus' campaign (Syracuse ?), 212 BC. Obv. Head of Roma right, helmeted. Rev. Dioscuri galloping right; below, ear of corn. Cr. 72/4; RRSC Bq 37. AR. 2.19 g. 16.00 mm. RR. Very rare. VF.
The VB Half Victoriatus
Lot # 339 - VB series. AR Half-Victoriatus, uncertain Samnite mint (Beneventum ?), 212 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; between, VB (ligate); on the right, S; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 95/2; RRSC Vh 16A. AR. 1.33 g. 13.00 mm. RRRR. Of the greatest rarity and seldom offered. A choice example, in excellent condition for issue, well centred and nicely toned. EF.
Single griffin's tuft / two leaf capes
Lot # 338 - Anonymous. AR Denarius, uncertain Sicilian mint (Catania?), 213 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, with only one marked griffin's tuft; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; leaf capes, a second cape in the middle of the Dioscuri is visible; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 68/1b; RRSC B 25A. AR. 4.32 g. 21.00 mm. RRRR. Excessively rare. Well struck on a large flan. EF.
Lot # 337 - LT second series. AR Victoriatus, Luceria 213 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right; below, archaic L. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy (trophy with isolated greaves and adhering to the pole); between, T; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 98A/1a; RRSC V 13A. AR. 3.17 g. 17.00 mm. R. Rare and superb, brilliant example. Lightly toned. Good VF.
Lot # 336 - L second series. AR Quinarius, Luceria, 213 BC. Obv. Head of Roma right, wearing winged Phrygian helmet; behind, V. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, archaic L; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 97/2; RRSC Bq 19. AR. 2.13 g. 15.00 mm. RRR. Very rare. Seldom offered. VF.
Lot # 335 - H first series. AR Quinarius, uncertain Picenian mint (Hatria?), 214 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. 2.12 g. 16.30 mm. R. Rare and superb example, struck from fresh and detailed dies. Light scratches and cleaning marks on reverse, otherwise. EF/Good EF.
Lot # 334 - Anonymous. AR Quinarius, uncertain Sicilian mint (Catana?), 214 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, V. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 47/1; RRSC Bq 11. AR. 1.99 g. 16.00 mm. Peripheral areas of porous surface, otherwise. good EF. Ex NAC 44, 2007, 283.
Spectacular Griffin-helmeted Roma
Lot # 333 - L first series. AR Quinarius, 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. Cf. Cr. 98A/3; RRSC Bq 10. AR. 2.15 g. 16.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Superb example. Enchanting even dark old cabinet tone. Good EF/EF.
Lot # 332 - LT series. AE Semuncia, Luceria mint, 214 BC. Obv. Jugate head of Dioscuri right, wearing pilei bound with laurel wreath; [behind, T]. Rev. Two horses of Dioscuri galloping right; above each horse, star; in exergue, L. Cr. 98A/8. AE. 2.24 g. 15.50 mm. RRRR. A superb example of this extremely rare issue. Only one specimen listed by Crawford (Napoli Museo Nazionale, F 1959). Few specimens known. Lovely green patina with light earthy deposits. About EF. The dating of this coin has been suggested by Roberto Lippi, based on a new soon to be published study.
Lot # 331 - L Sextantal and lighter series. AE Semuncia, Luceria mint, 214 BC. Obv. Bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus; below, L. Rev. Prow right; above, Σ; below, ROMA. Cr. 97/8. AE. 3.44 g. 20.00 mm. RRRR. Of the highest rarity, only few specimens know. Brown patina with green hues. About EF.
Lot # 330 - ROMA in monogram series. AE Quadrans, uncertain mint in South East Italy, c. 214 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA; before, ROMA in monogram; below, three pellets. Cr. 84/6. AE. 10.14 g. 23.00 mm. Choice. Deep green patina. Scratch on obverse, otherwise. about EF. The dating of this coin has been suggested by Roberto Lippi, based on a new soon to be published study.