Roman Republican Coins

Lot # 330 - L. POMPONIUS CN. F., L. LICINIUS AND CN. DOMITIUS. Serrate Denarius (118 BC). Rome. Obv: L POMPONI CNF. Helmeted head of Roma right; mark of value to left.Rev: L LIC CN DOM. Gallic warrior (Bituitus?) driving biga right, holding shield, carnyx and spear.Crawford 282/4; RBW -. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.72 g. Diameter: 20 mm.
Lot # 329 - C. CASSIUS. Denarius (Circa 126 BC). Rome. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, star (mark of value) above voting urn.Rev: C CASSI / ROMA. Libertas driving quadriga right, holding rod and pileus.Crawford 266/1; RBW 1075. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.71 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
Lot # 328 - L. CAECILIUS METELLUS DIADEMATUS. Denarius (128 BC). Rome. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma right; star (mark of value) behind.Rev: ROMA. Pax driving biga right, holding olive branch, sceptre and reins; below, elephant’s head right with bell around neck.Crawford 262/1; RBW 1060. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 3.78 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
Lot # 327 - ANONYMOUS. Victoriatus (211-208 BC). Uncertain mint in Sicily. C/M series. Obv: Laureate head of Jupiter right; C to left.Rev: ROMA. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; M between.Crawford 71/1a; RBW 300. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.92 g. Diameter: 16 mm.
Lot # 23 - PLAUTIA. L. Plautius Plancus (47 a. C.). Denario (g. 3,73). Testa frontale di Medusa R/ L'Aurora in volo mentre guida i quattro cavalli del sole. B. 11; Cr. 453/1a. AR RARO +BB
Lot # 22 - NERIA. Cn. Nerius (49 a. C.). Denario (g. 3,99). Testa di Saturno a ds. R/ Aquila legionaria tra insegne. B. 1; Cr. 441/1. AR RARO +BB
Lot # 21 - POMPONIA. Q. Pomponius Musa (56 a. C.). Denario (g. 3,78). Testa laur. di Apollo a ds. R/ Polimnia, musa della danza, del canto lirico e della prosa, stante a ds. B. 15; Cr. 410/10a. AR MOLTO RARO BB
Lot # 20 - AEMILIA. M. Aemilius Scaurus e Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus (58 a. C.). Denario (g. 3,80). Re Aretas inginocchiato verso ds. tiene per le redini un cammello. R/ Giove in quadriga verso sn.; in basso, uno scorpione. B. 8; Cr. 422/1b. AR BB
Lot # 19 - PAPIA. L. Papius (79 a. C.) Denario (g. 3,81). Testa di Juno Sospita a ds. con pelle di capra R/ Grifo verso ds. Cr. 384/92 AR +BB
Lot # 18 - PAPIA. L. Papius (79 a. C.) Denario (g. 3,70). Testa di Juno Sospita a ds. con pelle di capra R/ Grifo verso ds. Cr. 384/85 AR +BB
Lot # 17 - NORBANA. C. Norbanus (83 a. C.) Denario (g. 3,80). Testa diad. di Venere a ds. R/ Fasci tra chicchi di grano. Cr. 357/1b; B. 2 AR +BB
Lot # 16 - LICINIA. L. C. Licinius L. f. Macer (84 a. C.) Denario (g. 4,12). Busto di Veiove visto da dietro e volto a sn., con un fascio di fulmini R/ Minerva in quadriga verso ds. Cr. 354/1; B. 16 AR qSPL
Lot # 15 - JULIA. L. Julius Bursio (85 a. C.) Denario (g. 3,87). Testa maschile a ds., con gli attributi di Apollo, Nettuno e Mercurio R/ Vittoria in quadriga verso ds. Cr. 352/1c; B. 5 AR BB
Lot # 14 - RUBRIA. L. Rubrius Dossenus (87 a. C.) Denario (g. 3,31). Testa di Giove a ds. R/ Carro trionfale verso ds. Cr. 348/1 AR +BB
Lot # 13 - CORNELIA. Cn. Cornelius Lentulus (88 a. C.) Denario (g. 3,84). Testa elmata di Marte a ds. R/ Vittoria in quadriga. Cr. 345/1; B. 50 AR +BB
Lot # 12 - TITURIA. L. Titurius Sabinus (89 a. C.) Denario (g. 4,02). Testa barbata di Tito Tazio a ds. R/ Scena del ratto delle sabine. B. 2; Cr. 344/1b AR +BB
Lot # 11 - AEMILIA. Mn. Aemilius Lepidus (114-113 a. C.). Denario (g. 3,69). Busto laur. e diad di Roma a ds. R/ Statua equestre posta sulle arcate di un acquedotto. B. 7; Cr. 291/1. AR SPL
Lot # 10 - CLOELIA. T. Cloelius (128 a. C.) Denario (g. 3,10) Testa elmata di Roma a ds.; dietro, corona R/ Vittoria alata in biga verso ds. Cr. 260/1 AR +BB
Lot # 9 - MARCIA. C. M. Marcius Mn. f. (134 a. C.) Denario (g. 3,84). Testa elmata di Roma a ds. R/ Vittoria su biga verso ds.; sotto, due spighe di grano, M MAR C; in ex. RO MA. Cr. 245/1; B. 8 AR +BB
Lot # 8 - ANTESTIA. L. Antestius Gragulus (136 a. C.). Denario (g. 3,81). Testa di Roma elmata a ds. R/ Giove in quadriga verso ds. B. 9; Cr. 238/1. AR BB
Lot # 7 - ANTESTIA. L. Antestius Gragulus (136 a. C.). Denario (g. 3,69). Testa di Roma elmata a ds. R/ Giove in quadriga verso ds. B. 9; Cr. 238/1. AR BB
Lot # 6 - ANONIME. (dopo 211 a. C.) Quinario (g. 2,01) Testa elmata di Roma a ds. R/ Dioscuri a cavallo verso ds. Cr. 44/6; B. 3 AR +BB
Lot # 430 - Mauretania. Kingdom of Mauretania. Juba II (25 BC- 24 AD) with Cleopatra Selene. AR 'Denarius', Caesarea mint, c. 11-23. Obv. REX IVBA. Diademed head of Juba II right. Rev. BACIΛICCA KΛEΟΠΑΤΡA. Star in crescent. SNG Cop. 567; Mazard 299. AR. 3.96 g. 17.5 mm. R. Rare and fascinating issue. Nicely toned. Good VF. Juba II (c. 50 BC—24 AD) was son of Juba I and king of the North African states of Numidia (29–25 BC) and Mauretania (25 BC– 24 AD). As a child of about five, Juba was paraded in Rome in Caesar’s triumphal procession after the death of Juba I but subsequently was given a good education in Italy. Octavian (the future emperor Augustus) befriended Juba when he was a young man and in 29 BC installed him as king of Numidia, which had been a Roman province since the defeat of Juba I in 46. In 25 Juba was made ruler of Mauretania, which he governed until his death. His first wife, Cleopatra Selene, daughter of Marcus Antonius and Cleopatra, exercised great influence on his policies. (Encyclopaedia Britannica).
Lot # 429 - 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 XX. Cr. 544/36; B. (Antonia) 135 ; RRSC D319.dd. AR. 3.53 g. 18.5 mm. Superb example, sound metal. Good EF/EF.
Lot # 428 - 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 V. Cr. 544/18; RRSC D319.k; CRI 354; RBW 1840. AR. 3.45 g. 18.5 mm. Unusually well centred for the issue. Bankers'a marks. Good VF.
Lot # 427 - Octavian with Divos Iulius. AE 32,5 mm, uncertain mint in Italy, 38 BC. Obv. DIVI F. Bare head of Octavian right, lightly bearded; below chin, star. Rev. DIVOS/IVLIVS within laurel wreath. Cr. 535/2; RPC I 621. AE. 16.76 g. 32.5 mm. Lovely greenish grey patina with earthy deposits. Minor patina flaws, areas of weak strike. Good VF.
Fascinating Reverse of Sextus Pompeius
Lot # 426 - Sextus Pompeius . AR Denarius, 37-36 BC. Sicily. Obv. MAG PIVS IM[P ITER] Head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus right; behind, jug; before, lituus. Rev. PRAEF. Neptune standing left, foot on prow, between the brothers Anapias and Amphinomus, with their parents on their shoulders; in exergue, CLAS ET [ORAE/ MARIT EX SC]. Cr. 511/3a; B. (Pompeia) 27; RRSC D291.1a. AR. 3.8 g. 18 mm. RR. Very rare. Superb portrait and lovely iridescent old cabinet tone. Insignificant banker's mark on obverse. Good VF.
Lot # 425 - Octavianus. AR Denarius, mint moving with Octavianus, 42 BC. Obv. Head of Octavianus right, bearded; around, CAESAR·III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Curule chair with legs decorated with sculptured eagles and on which lies wreath, inscribed CAESAR·DIC·PER (AE and AR ligate). Cr. 497/2a; B. (Julia) 89 ; RRSC D278.1a. AR. 3.81 g. 20 mm. R. Rare and attractive example, with lovely cabinet tone. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 424 - L. Mussidius Longus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 42 BC. Obv. Draped and radiate bust of Sol facing. Rev. Shrine of Venus Cloacina, inscribed CLOACIN; above, L·MVSSIDIVS·LONGVS. Cr. 494/43a; B. 7 (Mussidia); RRSC D 275.23a. AR. 3.85 g. 19 mm. R. Rare. Large flan, slightly off-centre. Cabinet tone. VF.
Lot # 423 - Fulvia, first wife of M. Antony (died 40 BC). AR Quinarius, Lugdunum mint, 43 BC. Obv. III VIR R PC. Bust of Victory right, with the likeness of Fulvia. Rev. Lion right between A and XLI; above, ANT[ONI]; in exergue, IMP. Cr. 489/6; B. (Antonia) 32. ; RRSC Dq273.4. AR. 1.55 g. 13 mm. R. Rare and good example. Unusually well centred. Minor marks. VF.
Lot # 422 - M. Porcius Cato. AR Quinarius, Africa, 47-46 BC. Obv. Head of Liber right, wearing ivy wreath; below, M·CATO·PRO·PR (AT ligate), starting from behind the head. Rev. Victory seated right, holding patera and palm-branch; in exergue, VICTRIX (TR ligate). Cr. 462/2; B. (Porcia) 11; RRSC Dq253a. AR. 2.08 g. 14.5 mm. R. Rare issue, with untouched dark tone. Scratches on obverse. Good VF.
Lot # 421 - 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 D249. AR. 3.68 g. 17 mm. Choice example, with pleasant cabinet tone. Banker's mark on obverse. About EF.
Lot # 420 - L. Plautius Plancus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 47 BC. Obv. Head of Medusa facing, with coiled snake on either side; below, L·PLAVTIVS. Rev. Aurora flying right, conducting the four horses of the Sun; below, PLANCVS. Cr. 453/1a; B. 14 (Plautia); RRSC D245a. AR. 3.52 g. 18 mm. Pleasant cabinet tone. Areas of weak strike. Good VF.
Lot # 419 - L. Plautius Plancus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 47 BC. Obv. Head of Medusa facing, with coiled snake on either side; below, L·PLAVTIVS. Rev. Aurora flying right, conducting the four horses of the Sun; below, PLANCVS. Cr. 453/1a; B. 14 (Plautia); RRSC D245a. AR. 4.02 g. 20 mm. Full weight and brilliant. Sound metal. EF/About EF.
Lot # 418 - C. Pansa and Albinus Bruti f. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Mask of Pan right; below, C. PANSA. Rev. Two joined hands holding caduceus; below, ALBINVS BRVTI F. Cr. 451/1; B. (Vibia) 22; RRSC D243. AR. 3.91 g. 20 mm. R. Rare and good example, lightly toned. Scratch on reverse, areas of weak strike. VF/About VF.
Lot # 417 - 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 D241.1a. AR. 4 g. 19.5 mm. Full weight and well centred. Lightly toned. Banker's mark on obverse, minor scrathces. VF.
Lot # 416 - Q. Sicinius with C. Coponius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Pompey, 49 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right, hair tied with band; behind, III·VIR; before, Q·SICINIVS; below, star. Rev. Club upright, on which hangs lion's skin (head in profile); on left, arrow; on right, bow; on right, C·COPIONIVS; on left, PR·S·C. Cr. 444/1a; B. (Coponia) 1, (Sicinia) 1; RRSC D236a. AR. 4.26 g. 17 mm. Heavy example. Pleasant tone, with golden hues. Small banker's mark on reverse. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 415 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 49-48 BC. Obv. Elephant advancing right (Λ shaped legs), trampling on horned snake; in exergue, CAESAR. Rev. Pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex. Cr. 443/1; B. (Julia) 9; RRSC D235a. AR. 3.97 g. 19 mm. Good example, sound metal. Areas of weak strike, otherwise. good VF.
Lot # 414 - Caius Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 49-48 BC. Obv. Fine style elephant advancing right, Λ shaped foreleges, trampling on horned snake; in exergue, CAESAR. Rev. Pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex. Cr. 443/1; B. (Julia) 9; RRSC D235a. AR. 4 g. 18 mm. Full weight and well centred, choice example. Lightly porous on obverse, nick on edge on obverse, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 413 - 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 D234a. AR. 3.83 g. 18 mm. A choice example, unusually well struck. About EF/EF.
Lot # 412 - C. Coelius Caldus. AR Denarius, 51 BC. Obv. C COEL CALDVS. Bare head of C. Coelius Caldus right; below, COS and behind, tablet inscribed L.D. Rev. CALDVS III VIR. Radiate head of Sol right; behind, oval shield and before, Macedonian shield. Cr. 437/1a; B. 4; RRSC D229.1a. AR. 3.87 g. 20.5 mm. R. Rare and good example, lightly toned. Areas of weak strike, minor metal flaw on reverse and light marks. Good VF.
Lot # 411 - P. Fonteius Capito. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. P·FONTEIVS·P·F·CAPITO·III·VIR·CONCORDIA. Diademed and veiled head of Concordia right. Rev. Villa Publica; on left, T·DIDI; on right, VIL·PVB; below, IMP. Cr. 429/2a; B. (Didia) 1, (Fonteia) 18; RRSC D221.2a. AR. 3.94 g. 19 mm. R. Rare and choice, with lovely cabinet tone. Slightly porous surface on obverse. Good VF/About EF. The Villa Publica depicted on the reverse of this denarius was the place where the victorious commanders were stationed awaiting the triumph, given that access to the city pomerium was forbidden to them as they were at the head of an armed army. After the fire of 80 AD, Domitian had the Porticus Divorum built there.
Lot # 410 - Q. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. Head of Genius Populi Romani right, with sceptre over shoulder. Rev. Eagle on thunderbolt right; on left, lituus; on right, jug; below, Q·CASSIVS. Cr. 428/3; B. (Cassia) 7; RRSC D220.3. AR. 3.93 g. 18 mm. Perfectly centred and choice example. Enchanting tone with iridescent hues. EF.
Lot # 409 - Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Head of young Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, SC. Rev. Globe between four wreaths, the lower one flanked by aplustre and ear of corn, the upper jewelled and tied with fillet. Cr. 426/4b; Chim. 62 (Cornelia); RRSC D 218.4b. AR. 3.64 g. 20.5 mm. R. Rare and choice, fully readable. Unusually struck from detailed dies. Peripheral areas of weak strike, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 408 - 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 D217a. AR. 3.35 g. 19.5 mm. Well centred and superb. Sound metal with bright fields and golden hues. Peripheral areas of weak strike, otherwise. good EF/About FDC.
Lot # 407 - 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 D214b. AR. 3.77 g. 17 mm. Well centred and superb example. EF.
Lot # 406 - M. Aemilius Lepidus. AR Denarius, 61 BC. Obv. Laureate and diademed female head right. Rev. Horseman right, carrying trophy over shoulder; in exergue, M·LEPIDVS; sometimes around, AN·XV·PR·H·O·C·S. Cr. 419/1b; B. (Aemilia) -; RRSC D211.1b. AR. 3.84 g. 19 mm. RR. Very rare and well centred. Lightly toned. Banker's mark on obverse. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 405 - L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus. AR 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 D207. AR. 3.83 g. 20 mm. Well centred and brilliant. EF.
Lot # 404 - L. Furius Cn. f. Brocchus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. Obv. III-VIR. Head of Ceres right; at sides, corn-ear and barley-grain; below, BROCCHI. Rev. L·FVRI / CN·F. Curule chair; on either side, fasces. Cr. 414/1; B. (Furia) 23; RRSC D206. AR. 3.87 g. 21 mm. Well centred and struck on broad flan. Dark tone. About EF.
Lot # 403 - L. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. Obv. Veiled and draped bust of Vesta left; on right, dish; on left, S. Rev. Voter standing left, dropping tablet inscribed V into a cista; on right, LONGIN·III·V. Cr. 413/1; B. (Cassia) 10; RRSC D205a. AR. 3.69 g. 20 mm. Brilliant and choice, well centred. Area of weak strike on reverse, otherwise. EF.