Roman Republican Coins

Lot # 353 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC. Obv. Male head right, with flowing hair; behind, control-symbol. Rev. Winged caduceus; on right, M·PLAETORI; on left, CEST·EX·S·C. Cr. 405/5; B. (Plaetoria) 5. AR. 3.86 g. 18.50 mm. Lightly toned and choice example, with bold portrait. EF.
Medusa and Bellerophon.
Lot # 352 - C. Cossutius C.f. Sabula. AR Denarius, 74 BC. Obv. Head of Medusa left; behind, SABVLA. Rev. Bellerophon on Pegasus right, brandishing spear with right hand; behind, numeral; below, L. COSSVTI C F. Cr. 395/1; B. (Cossutia) 1. AR. 3.67 g. 18.00 mm. R. Nice example of this rare issue, lightly toned with golden hues. Minor areas of flat strike. Reverse slightly off centre. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 351 - C. Postumius. AR Denarius, 74 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Diana right, hair tied into knot, bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev. Hound running right; below, spear; in exergue, C·POSTVM[I] / AT (AT ligate). Cr. 394/1a; B. (Postumia) 9. AR. 3.79 g. 17.70 mm. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. Good EF.
Lot # 350 - 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. AR. 3.79 g. 19.50 mm. Sound metal and broad flan. A superb and brilliant example with underlying luster and golden hues. Minor peripheral areas of flatness, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 349 - Cn. Lentulus. AR Denarius, uncertain mint, perhaps 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, CN·LEN·Q. Cr. 393/1a; B. (Cornelia) 54. AR. 3.84 g. 19.70 mm. Superb example, virtually as struck. Good EF/About FDC.
Lot # 348 - Cn. Egnatius Cn. f. Cn. n. Maxsumus. AR Denarius, 75 BC. Obv. MAXSVMV[S]. Winged bust of Cupid right, bow and quiver of arrows over shoulder. Rev. Distyle temple, within which stand Jupiter and Libertas facing; to left [number] and to right, [CN. N.] In exergue, C. EGNATIVS [CN. F]. Cr. 391/2. AR. 3.49 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare and nice example, lightly toned. Areas of flat strike and metal flaw on obverse. VF/About VF.
Lot # 347 - L. Lucretius Trio. AR Denarius, 76 BC. Obv. Radiate head of Sol right. Rev. TRIO within crescent moon and seven stars; below, L. LVCRETI. Cr. 390/1; B. 2. AR. 3.46 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. A choice example with light patina. About EF.
Lot # 346 - L. Rutilius Flaccus. AR Denarius, 77 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, FLAC. Rev. Victory in biga right; in exergue, L·RVTILI. Cr. 387/1; B. (Rutilia) 1. AR. 4.33 g. 18.00 mm. Very heavy example. Cabinet tone. Good VF.
Lot # 345 - L. Papius. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, control-mark. Bead and reel border. Rev. Gryphon leaping right; below, control-mark; in exergue, L·PAPI. Cr. 384/1; B. (Papia) 1. AR. 3.84 g. 19.40 mm. A choice example, well centred and sound metal. About EF.
Lot # 344 - C. Naevius Balbus. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right; behind SC. Rev. Victory in triga right; above, LXXXXIIII; in exergue, C. NAE BALB. Cr. 382/1b; B. 6. AR. 3.98 g. 18.50 mm. Well centred and full weight. Cabinet tone with golden hues. About EF.
Choice Manlius Torquatus
Lot # 343 - L. Manlius Torquatus. AR Denarius, mint moving with Sulla, 82 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; before, L·MANLI·T (T set horizontally); behind, PRO Q. Rev. Triumphator in quadriga right, crowned by flying Victory; in exergue, L·SVLL[A·IM(P)]. Cr. 367/3; B. (Manlia) 7 and 8, (Cornelia) 42 and 43. AR. 4.44 g. 18.00 mm. Very heavy example, toned. Peripheral area of flat strike on reverse. EF/Good VF.
Lot # 342 - Q. Antonius Balbus. AR Denarius serratus, 83-82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right; behind, S·C. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; below, A; in exergue, Q·ANTO·BALB / PR (ANT and AL ligate). Cr. 364/1d; B. (Antonia) 1. AR. 3.67 g. 19.00 mm. Areas of flat strike. Well centred and choice example. Good VF.
Lot # 341 - Q. Antonius Balbus. AR Denarius serratus, 83-82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right; behind, S·C; before, E. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; in exergue, Q·ANTO·BALB / PR (ANT and AL ligate). Cr. 364/1c; B. (Antonia) 1b. AR. 4.00 g. 18.50 mm. Full weight and choice example. Light golden tone. Good VF.
Lot # 340 - L. Marcius Censorinus. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. The satyr Marsyas standing left, with right arm raised and holding wine-skin over left shoulder; behind, column bearing statue (Minerva or Venus?) on top; on left, L·CENSOR. Cr. 363/1d; B. (Marcia) 24. AR. 3.93 g. 18.30 mm. A choice example, lightly toned with golden hues. About EF.
Lot # 339 - C. Mamilius Limetanus. AR Denarius serratus, 82 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus, caduceus over left shoulder; behind, control-letter. Rev. C·MAMIL-LIMETAN (TA ligate). Ulysses standing right, holding staff and extending his right hand to his dog Argus. Cr. 362/1; B. (Mamilia) 6. AR. 3.86 g. 20.90 mm. A choice example with light patina. About EF/EF.
Lot # 338 - L. Censorinus, P. Crepusius and C. Limetanus. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. Diademed and veiled head of Venus right; behind, L·CENSORIN. Rev. Venus in biga right; above, numeral; below, C·LIME[TA] (TA ligate); in exergue, P·CREPV[SI]. Cr. 360/1b; B. (Marcia) 27, (Crepusia) 3, (Mamilia) 9. AR. 3.75 g. 17.50 mm. Minor cleaning marks. A choice example. Nice cabinet tone. About EF.
Lot # 337 - C. Licinius L. f. Macer. AE As. Rome, 84 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow right, male figure holding staff above, [E]X-SC across fields; acrostolium. Cr. 354/3a. AE. 11.36 g. 27.50 mm. Scarce. Lovely green patina. VF.
Lot # 336 - Anonymous. AE Semis. Rome, 86 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S. Rev. Prow left; above, ROMA; before, S. Cr. 350B/1; RBW 1342. Ae. 5.26 g. 22.50 mm. R. Rare and nice example. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 335 - Gargilius, Ogulnius and Vergilius. AE As, c. 86 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus, above mark of value I. Rev. Prow left; above [V]ER GAR OG[VL]. Cr. 350A/3. AE. 12.31 g. 26.40 mm. Scarce. A choice example with deep green patina. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 334 - Vergilius, Gargilius and Ogulnius. AR Denarius, 86 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; below, thunderbolt. Rev. Jupiter in fast quadriga right, holding reins and thunderbolt. Cr. 350 A/2. AR. 4.04 g. 19.50 mm. Superb example, full weight and lightly toned with minor golden hues. About EF. Ex Aes Rude 67, 1996, 62.
Lot # 333 - Geto-Dacians. AR Denarius, after 78 BC. Geta-Dacian imitation, copying L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus. Obv. Laureate Janiform head; blundered legend around. Rev. Rape of the Sabine women; blundered legend around. Cr. 344/2 (for prototype). AR. 4.31 g. 17.80 mm. Very interesting imitation, showing a janiform head on obverse and Tarpeia reverse type from Titurius Sabinus issue. Near VF.
Impressive King Tatius
Lot # 332 - L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus. AR Denarius, 89 BC. Obv. Bearded head of King Tatius right; behind, SABIN; before, TA (ligate). Rev. Rape of the Sabine women; in exergue, L·TITVRI. Cr. 344/1a; B. (Tituria) 1. AR. 4.06 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Of unusual fine style, brilliant and nicely toned, with golden hues. Two scratches on obverse. From a worn reverse die, otherwise. EF/ About EF.
Lot # 331 - M. Cato. AR Quinarius, 89 BC. Obv. Head of Liber right, wearing ivy-wreath; behind, M·CATO (AT ligate); below, control-mark. Rev. Victory seated right, holding patera and palm branch; in exergue, VIC[TRIX] (TR ligate). Cr. 343/2b; B. (Porcia) 7. AR. 2.16 g. 14.40 mm. Virtually as struck and well centred. Peripheral areas of flat strike, otherwise. about FDC.
Lot # 330 - M. Cato. AR Denarius, 89 BC. Geta-Dacian imitation (?), copying M. Cato. Obv. Female draped bust right; behind; below, M·CAT[O]. Rev. Victory seated right, holding patera and palm branch; in exergue, VICTRIX (TR ligate). Cr. 343/1b (for prototype). AR. 3.71 g. 18.50 mm. Very interesting imitation, apparently unpublished. Nicely toned. Die swift, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 329 - C. Vibius C. f. Pansa. AE As, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus, I above. Rev. Three prows right; to right, palm branch; below, traces of legend. Cr. 342/7c. AE. 9.88 g. 26.00 mm. Nice example with lovely green patina. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 328 - C. Vibius Pansa. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, PANSA; below chin, control-mark. Rev. Minerva in quadriga right; in exergue, C·VIBIVS·C·F. Cr. 342/5b; B. (Vibia) 1-2. AR. 3.98 g. 17.60 mm. A choice example. Obverse struck from worn die, otherwise. about EF/EF.
Lot # 327 - L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. AE As, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value). Rev. L PISO. Prow right, on which Victory stands right, holding palm; in exergue, FRVGI. Cr. 340/4; B. (Calpurnia) 18. AE. 11.23 g. 28.00 mm. Usual metal defects. Lovely greyish brown patina. Good VF.
Lot # 326 - L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, O; below chin, F. Rev. Horseman galloping right holding palm; above, X; below, L. PISO FRVGI/ tongs. Cr. 340/1; B. 11. AR. 4.03 g. 17.70 mm. Full weight and choice example. About EF.
Lot # 325 - L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, four pellets. Rev. Horseman galloping right holding palm; below, L. PISO FRVGI/ LXXI. Cr. 340/1; B. 11. AR. 3.88 g. 19.10 mm. A choice example with bright fields. EF.
Lot # 324 - L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, anchor; below chin, O. Rev. Horseman galloping right holding palm; above, K; below, L. PISO FRVGI/ tongs. Cr. 340/1; B. 11. AR. 3.88 g. 18.00 mm. A superb example, with enchanting cabinet tone and underlying luster. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 323 - D. Junius Silanus L.f. AR Denarius, 91 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, N. Rev. Victory in biga right; above, V; in exergue, D·SILANV[S·L·F / ROMA]. Cr. 337/3; B. (Junia) 15-16. AR. 3.95 g. 18.00 mm. Good VF.
Lot # 322 - A. Albinus Sp.f. AR Denarius, 96 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver on shoulder; below, ROMA. Rev. Three horsemen galloping left; before, fallen warrior; in exergue, A. ALBINVS S.F. Cr. 335/9. AR. 3.67 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce and choice, unusually well centred and complete. From a slightly worn reverse die, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 321 - C. Poblicius Malleolus, A. Postumius Sp. f. Albinus and L. Metellus. AR Denarius, 96 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Mars right; above, hammer and below chin, barred X. Rev. C. M[AL]. Naked warrior standing left, holding spear and placing right foot on cuirass; on left trophy and on right, prow. Cr. 335/3b; B. (Poblicia) 6. AR. 3.87 g. 18.00 mm. R. Toned. Rare and appealing example. Metal flaws on obverse. Good VF.
Lot # 320 - L. Pomponius Molo. AE Semis, 97 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; S before. Rev. Prow of galley right; [L. P]OMP above, S before, ROMA below. Cr. 334/3b. AE. 15.06 g. 27.60 mm. Scarce. A choice example of this scarce issue. Metal flaws on the edge. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 319 - P. Vettius Sabinus. AR Quinarius, 99 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right; behind, M with two dots. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; between, P·SABIN; on right, M with two dots; in exergue, Q. Cr. 331/1; B. (Vettia) 1. AR. 1.67 g. 13.50 mm. A nice example. Lightly toned. VF.
Lot # 318 - Non-RRC 113 star-before. AE Quadrans, c. 100-25(?) BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, three pellets. Rev. ROMA. Prow right; before, eight rayed star; below, three pellets. Cr. -. AE. 3.83 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare and nice example. VF. This quadrans belongs to unofficial small change issue. Evidence of weight indicates that these unofficial and later coins were struck on a standard typically a third lower than any other RRC 113 or 196 denomination. For the reattribution of these coins see R. SCHAEFER and A. McCABE, A Fresh Look at Roman Republican Star Bronzes, RRC 113 and 196, in The Numismatic Chronicle (1966-) Vol. 171 (2011), pp. 99-108.
Lot # 317 - C. Coelius Caldus. AR Denarius, 104 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma left. Rev. Victory in biga left; above, control letter with dots; below, C·COIL; in exergue, CALD. Cr. 318/1a; B. (Coelia) 2. AR. 3.86 g. 18.00 mm. Light patina with iridescent hues. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 316 - L. Appuleius Saturninus. AR Denarius, 104 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma left. Rev. Saturn in quadriga right; above, P surrounded by four pellets; in exergue, L·SATVRN. Cr. 317/3a; B. (Appuleia) 1. AR. 3.90 g. 19.50 mm. Light golden tone. VF.
Lot # 315 - L. Thorius Balbus. AR Denarius, 105 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat-skin; behind, I·S·M·R. Rev. Bull charging right; above, V; below, L·THORIVS; in exergue, BALBVS. Cr. 316/1; B. (Thoria) 1. AR. 3.79 g. 20.50 mm. Pale golden patina. Good VF.
Lot # 314 - M. Herennius. AE Uncia, 108-107 B.C. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right. Behind, pellet. Rev. Duble cornucopiae. On left, ROMA. Cr. 308/4. AE. 4.59 g. 17.50 mm. R. Rare and seldom offered. Nice example with green earthy patina. Rough surface on obverse. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 313 - M. Herennius. AR Denarius. Rome mint, 108-107 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Pietas right; behind, PIETAS (TA ligate); before, Q. Rev. One of the Catanean brothers running right, carrying his father on his shoulder; on left, M·HERENNI (HE ligate). Cr. 308/1a; B. (Herennia) 1. AR. 3.89 g. 19.00 mm. Nice example. Superb Pietas depiction. VF.
Lot # 312 - 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/FLACCI and apex; behind, corn-ear. Cr. 306/1; B. (Valeria) 11. AR. 3.98 g. 19.00 mm. A nice example, full weight and toned. Good VF.
Lot # 311 - L. Memmius. AR Denarius, 109 or 108 BC. Obv. Male head right (Apollo?) wearing oak-wreath; below chin, barred X. Rev. The Dioscuri standing facing between their horses, each holding spear; in exergue, L·MEMMI. Cr. 304/1; B. (Memmia) 1. AR. 3.79 g. 19.00 mm. Cabinet tone with golden hues. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 310 - L. Flaminius Chilo. AR Denarius, 109 or 108 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA; below chin, X. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, L·FLAMINI; in exergue, [C]ILO. Cr. 302/1; B. (Flaminia) 1. AR. 4.00 g. 18.80 mm. A nice example, full weight. VF.
Lot # 309 - L. Torquatus. AR Denarius, 113 or 112 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA (MA ligate); below chin, X; torque as border. Rev. Warrior galloping left; behind, Q; below, [L·T]ORQVA; in exergue, EX·S·C. Cr. 295/1; B. (Manlia) 2. AR. 3.82 g. 18.50 mm. Nice cabinet tone. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 308 - Geto-Dacians. AR Denarius, 115-114 BC. Geta-Dacian imitation, copying M. Cipius on obverse. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X; on right, [M·CI]PI·M·F. Rev. Altar(?) containing two concentric squares and pellet-in-circle; cross above. Cr. 289/1 (for the prototype). AR. 3.66 g. 17.30 mm. Very interesting imitation. VF.
Lot # 307 - M. Tullius. AR Denarius, 120 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; above, wreath; below, X; in exergue, M·TVLLI. Cr. 280/1; B. (Tullia) 1. AR. 3.79 g. 20.00 mm. Broad flan and superb iridescent old cabinet tone. From a slightly worn obverse die, otherwise. about EF/Good VF.
Lot # 306 - C. Plutius. AR Denarius, 121 BC. Obv. Head of Roma right, helmeted. Rev. Dioscuri galopping right. Cr. 278/1. AR. 3.88 g. 19.70 mm. Iridescent toning. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 305 - Anonymous. AE Semis, 135-125 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; S behind. Rev. Prow right; S before; ROMA in exergue. Cr. 272/1. AE. 7.98 g. 23.50 mm. R. Rare and nice example. VF.
Lot # 304 - C. Cassius Longinus. AE Dodrans, c. 126 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Vulcan right, wearing laurel-wreathed cap; thongs over left. shoulder;behind, S and three pellets. Rev. C·CASS[I] Prow right; before, S and three pellets. Below, ROMA. Cr. 266/2; B. Cassia 2. AE. 14.83 g. 29.00 mm. RR. Very rare and nice example. Lovely green patina. VF/Good F.