Roman Republican Coins

Lot # 443 - 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 head, oval shield surmounted by S; before head, Macedonian shield. Cr. 437/1b; B. 4; RRSC D229.1b. AR. 3.99 g. 19 mm. R. Rare and full weight example. Well centred, with delicate tone. Slightly porous surfaces. About EF.
Lot # 442 - L. Vinicius. AR Denarius, 52 BC. Obv. CONCORDIAE. Laureate head of Concordia right. Rev. L. VINICI. Victory flying right, carrying palm branch decorated with four wreaths. Cr. 436/1; B. 1; RRSC D228b. AR. 3.97 g. 17.5 mm. RR. Very rare and unusually well centred, pleasant light tone. Good VF.
Lot # 441 - M. Junius Brutus. AR Denarius, 54 BC. Obv. BRVTVS Head of L. Junius Brutus the Ancient right. Rev. AHALA. Head of C. Servilius Ahala right. Cr. 433/2; B. 30; RRSC D225.2. AR. 3.96 g. 18.5 mm. Well centred and choice example, with pleasant tone. Two magnificent republican portraits. About EF. Denarius struck in 54 BC by Caepio Brutus, better known as M. Junius Brutus, one of the leaders in the conspiracy that assassinated Julius Caesar in 44 BC. The types are records of his ancestry. Lucius Junius Brutus was a semilegendary figure, held to have ousted the despotic Etruscan king Lucius Tarquinius Superbus from Rome in 509 BC and then to have founded the Roman Republic. Gaius Servilius Ahala was celebrated in Roman tradition as a hero who freed his country from the threat of tyranny by killing Sp. Maelius in 439 BC.
Lot # 440 - 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 D225.1. AR. 3.9 g. 20 mm. Well centred and superb, with pleasant light tone. Minor roughness on obverse. A nice and well-defined depiction of the Littorii. EF.
Lot # 439 - Cn. Plancius. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. Head of Diana Planciana right, wearing causia; before, CN·PLANCIVS; behind, AED·CVR·S·C. Rev. Cretan goat right; behind, bow and quiver. Cr. 432/1; B. (Plancia) 1; RRSC D224. AR. 3.76 g. 19 mm. Choice example with delicate tone and enchanting golden hues. Minor marks. About EF.
Lot # 438 - A. Plautius. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. A. PLAVTIVS AED. CVR. S.C. Turreted head of Cybele right. Rev. Bacchius kneels right, with camel at his side, extending olive branch; in exergue, BACCHIVS; on right, IVDAEVS. Cr. 431/1; B. 13; RRSC D223. AR. 3.51 g. 18 mm. Scarce. Superb example, with great details. Pleasant tone. EF. Bacchius, unknown to history under that name at least, might be Aristobulos II of Jerusalem (who submitted to Pompey) or Dionysios of Tripolis.
Lot # 437 - 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. 3.95 g. 18.5 mm. Brilliant and choice, full weight. 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 # 436 - 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 D221.1. AR. 4 g. 19 mm. Full weight and well centred, with pleasant tone. Minor marks. About EF/Good VF. From a note of the collector ex Vinchon, Paris, 1956.
Lot # 435 - 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. 4.09 g. 17.5 mm. Full weight and choice. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. About EF/EF.
Lot # 434 - C. Memmius. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Laureate and bearded head of Quirinus right; before, C·ME[MMI·C·F]; behind, QVIRINVS. Rev. MEMMIVS·AED·CERIALIA·PREIMVS·FECIT. Ceres seated right, holding torch and corn ear; at her feet, snake. Cr. 427/2; B. (Memmia) 9; RRSC D219.2a. AR. 4.02 g. 19 mm. Scarce. Full weight and good. Lightly toned, with iridescent hues. Slightly off-center, minor metal flaw on obverse. Good VF.
Lot # 433 - C. Memmius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 56 BC. Obv. Head of Ceres right; on the right, C·MEMMI·C·F. Rev. Trophy; in the foreground, kneeling captive with hands tied behind his back; on the left, IMPERATOR; on the right, C·MEMMIVS. Cr. 427/1; B. 10 (Memmia); RRSC D219.1. AR. 3.82 g. 20 mm. Scarce. Perfectly centred obverse. Enchanting tone. Minor deposits. Good VF. Ex InAsta 62, 2015, 44.
Lot # 432 - 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. 3.79 g. 21.5 mm. R. Rare and choice, struck on broad flan. Delicate tone with iridescent hues. Marks and areas of weak strike. About EF.
Lot # 431 - Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Laureate, diademed and draped bust of Venus right; behind, sceptre; above, S-C. Rev. Three trophies; on either side, jug and lituus; in exergue, monogram of FAVSTVS. Cr. 426/3; B. 59; RRSC D218.3. AR. 3.52 g. 19 mm. Scarce. Choice example of this scarce issue. Brilliant. About EF/EF.
Lot # 430 - Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Diana right; above, crescent; behind, lituus and FAVSTVS before. Rev. FELIX. Sulla seated left between on left, Bocchus king of Mauritania, and on right, Jugurtha king of Numidia, both kneeling. Cr. 426/1; B. 59; RRSC D218.1. AR. 3.9 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare and good example of this difficult but fascinating issue. Areas of weak strike, minor marks, otherwise. EF. From the Karl Sifferman Collection. Ex CNG 171, 2007, 220. From the Anthony DiDonato Collection. Ex CNG 430, 2018, 322.
Lot # 429 - 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. 4.07 g. 19 mm. Full weight and superb example with enchanting portrait. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. Banker's mark (?) on obverse. Good EF.
Lot # 428 - C. Considius Nonianus. AR Denarius, 57 BC. Obv. Laureate and diademed bust of Venus Erycina right; behind, C·CONSIDI·NONIANI; before, S·C. Rev. Mountain, on which stands temple, surrounded by wall with gate; above gate, ERVC. Cr. 424/1; B. (Considia) 1; RRSC D216. AR. 3.87 g. 18.5 mm. R. Excellent and rare example, of incredible freshness. Delicate tone, over underlying luster. EF/Good EF. Ex Triton XXIV, 2021, 952. Describing Mt. Eryx and its temple complex, the Greek historian Polybius of Megalopolis writes: On its summit, which is flat, stands the temple of Venus Erycina, which is indisputably the first in wealth and general magnificence of all the Sicilian holy places. The city extends along the hill under the actual summit, the ascent to it being very long and steep on all sides. (World History, 1.55).
Lot # 427 - 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 D213. AR. 3.88 g. 20 mm. Brilliant and choice. EF.
Lot # 426 - 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 D212.2a. AR. 3.86 g. 19 mm. Good example, with pleasant tone and underlying luster. Metal flaw on reverse, slightly off-center. EF. Ex Gorny & Mosch 220, 2014, 1552.
Lot # 425 - P. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 60 BC. Obv. Head of Neptune right; behind, trident; before, P YPSAE S C. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga left, holding reins and thunderbolt; behind, CEPIT; in exergue, C YPSAE COS / PRIV. Cr. 420/1a; RRSC D212.1a. AR. 3.97 g. 20.5 mm. R. Rare and choice, with an impressive portrait. Nicely toned, with light iridescent hues. Area of weak strike on reverse. About EF.
Lot # 424 - M. Aemilius Lepidus. AR Denarius, 61 BC. Obv. Diademed (and laureated?) female head right. Rev. Horseman right, carrying trophy over shoulder; in exergue, M·LEPIDVS. Cr. 419/1a-b; B. (Aemilia) -; RRSC D211.1a-b. AR. 3.54 g. 20 mm. RR. Very rare and good, with enchanting cabinet tone. About EF.
Lot # 423 - L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus with L. Scribonius Libo. AR Denarius, 62 BC. Obv. PAVLLVS LEPIDVS - CONCORD. Diademed and veiled head of Concordia right. Rev. PVTEAL SCRIBON. Puteal Scribonianum decorated with garland and two lyres; at base, hammer; in exergue, LIBO. Cr. 417/1a; RRSC D209a. AR. 3.98 g. 19 mm. R. Exceptional example with pleasant tone. Full weight. Slightly rough surface on obverse. EF.
Lot # 422 - 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, tongs; above, PVTEAL; below, SCRIBON. Cr. 416/1b; B. (Scribonia) 8; RRSC D208b. AR. 3.92 g. 20.5 mm. R. Rare and superb example, well centred and virtually as struck. About FDC.
Lot # 421 - 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 D208a. AR. 3.96 g. 19.5 mm. Enchanting light tone with iridescent hues. EF.
Lot # 420 - 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. 4.09 g. 19 mm. Full weight and superb example. Delicate tone with iridescent hues. Minor marks. About EF.
Lot # 419 - 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. 3.88 g. 20 mm. Well centred and superb. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. EF.
Lot # 418 - L. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. Obv. Veiled and draped bust of Vesta left; on right, dish; on left, A. 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. 3.95 g. 19 mm. Well centred and superb example, lightly toned with underlying luster. EF.
Lot # 417 - L. Roscius Fabatus. AR Denarius serratus, 64 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, four astragali; below neck truncation, L. ROSCI. Rev. Female standing right, feeding serpent erect before her; behind, double hook; in exergue, FABATI. Cr. 412/1 (control marks pair 6); RRSC D204; Banti 1/133. AR. 3.73 g. 17.5 mm. Superb example, lightly toned. Good EF.
Lot # 416 - 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 D203a. AR. 3.98 g. 21.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and choice, with delicate tone. Peripheral areas of weak strike, minor marks. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 415 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Apollo right; behind, Q·POMPONI; before, MVSA. Rev. HERCVLES MVSARVM. Hercules Musagetes standing right, playing lyre; at his feet, club. Cr. 410/1; B. (Pomponia) 8 ; RRSC D202.1. AR. 4.07 g. 21 mm. R. Rare and full weight, with pleasant cabinet tone. Weak strike on highlights. About EF.
Lot # 414 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Bust of Cybele right; behind, forepart of lion and CESTIANVS (AN ligate or not); before, globe. Bead-and-reel border. Rev. M·PLAETORIVS·AED·CVR·EX·S·C. Curule chair; on left, acrostolium. Cr. 409/2; B. (Plaetoria) 3 ; RRSC D201.2. AR. 3.79 g. 18 mm. Good example, nicely toned. About EF/EF.
Lot # 413 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Draped bust right with attributes of Isis, Minerva, Apollo, Diana and Victory; before, cornucopiae and S·C; behind, CESTIANVS. Rev. [M·PLAE]TORIVS·M·F·AED·CVR. Eagle on thunderbolt. Bead-and-reel border. Cr. 409/1; B. (Plaetoria) 4; RRSC D201.1. AR. 3.91 g. 19 mm. Well centred and choice. Enchanting tone with golden hues. Peripheral areas of weak strike. Good VF.
Lot # 412 - C. Piso L. f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo left; behind, .£. Rev. Horseman galloping right; below, C. PISO L. F. FRVG/ IL. Cr. 408/1b (O71/R94); B. (Calpurnia) 24; RRSC D200.5c; Banti 220/5 (R6). AR. 3.83 g. 19 mm. RR. Very rare and good example, well centred and nicely toned. About EF.
Lot # 411 - C. Piso L. f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, fractional symbol. Rev. Horseman galloping right; below, C. PISO L. F. FRV; below, fish right. Cr. 408/1a; B. (Calpurnia) 24; RRSC D 200.2d; Banti 200 (R 7/8). AR. 4.02 g. 18 mm. R. Rare symbol on obverse. Full weight and well centred, with enchanting cabinet tone. Faint marks on obverse. EF.
Lot # 410 - C. Piso L. f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, CCL. Rev. Horseman galloping right; below, C. PISO L. F. FRV; below, vine leaf. Cr. 408/1b; B. (Calpurnia) 24; RRSC D 200.2a; Banti -. AR. 3.69 g. 18 mm. R. Brilliant and superb, sound metal. EF.
Lot # 409 - C. Piso L. f. Frugi. Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right with hair tied with band; behind, control-mark. Rev. Horseman right, bareheaded, holding palm; below horse, C·PIS(O)·L·F·FR(VGI); above and/or below, control-marks. Cr. 408/1b; B. (Calpurnia) 24-29; RRSC D200.2a. AR. 3.95 g. 17 mm. About EF.
Lot # 408 - C. Piso L. f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, CCX. Rev. Horseman galloping right; below, C. PISO L. F. FRV; above, control-mark. Cr. 408/1a; B. (Calpurnia) 24; RRSC D 200.2a; Banti -. AR. 3.9 g. 19.5 mm. Brilliant and choice, sound metal. EF.
Lot # 407 - 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 D199.2a. AR. 4.05 g. 18 mm. Full weight and superb. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. EF/Good EF.
Lot # 406 - P. Sulpicius Galba. AR Denarius, 69 BC. Obv. Veiled bust of Vesta right; behind, S·C. Rev. Knife, culullus and ornamented axe; on left, AED (AE ligate) or AE; on right, CVR; in exergue, P·GALB. Cr. 406/1; B. (Sulpicia) 6-7 ; RRSC D198. AR. 4.06 g. 18.5 mm. Full weight and choice, with enchanting tone. Good VF. Ex CNG 114, 2020, 583. From the Benito Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica N, 2003, 1556.
Lot # 405 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC. Obv. Male head right, with flowing hair; behind, horse leg. Rev. Winged caduceus; on right, M·PLAETORI; on left, CEST·EX·S·C. Cr. 405/5; B. (Plaetoria) 5; RRSC D197.5. AR. 3.96 g. 18.5 mm. Superb example with enchanting tone and underlying luster. Faint marks on reverse. EF. Ex Triton VI, 2003, 721.
Lot # 404 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR 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. 405/3c; B. (Plaetoria) 6; RRSC D197.3c. AR. 3.93 g. 19 mm. Scarce. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. Slightly off-center. Good VF.
Lot # 403 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC. Obv. Draped female bust right (Fortuna?); behind, control-symbol. Rev. M·PLAE[TORI]·CEST·S·C. Half-lenght bust of Sors (or Jupiter Puer?) facing, holding tablet inscribed [SORS]. Cr. 405/2; B. (Plaetoria) 10; RRSC D197.2. AR. 3.93 g. 18 mm. RR. Very rare and lightly toned. Areas of weak strike and banker's mark on obverse. VF.
Lot # 402 - T. Vettius Sabinus. AR Denarius serratus, 70 BC. Obv. Bearded head of King Tatius right; behind, SABINVS; below chin, TA ligate; in right field, S.C. Rev. IVDEX. Togate figure in slow biga left; behind, corn-ear; in exergue, T. VETTIVS. Cr. 404/1; B. 2; RRSC D196. AR. 3.88 g. 19 mm. R. Rare and superb, with enchanting cabinet tone. Banker's marks on obverse and minor chip on edge. About EF.
Lot # 401 - 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 D195. AR. 3.9 g. 21 mm. Scarce. Superb and brilliant example of this fascinating and scarce issue. About EF. Ex NAC 52, 2009, 818.
Lot # 400 - 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 D194. AR. 3.94 g. 19.5 mm. Virtually as struck, with bright fields. About FDC. Ex CNG 115, 2020, 564.
Lot # 399 - L. Axius L.f. Nasus. AR Denarius, 71 BC. Obv. Head of Mars right, wearing crested and plumed helmet; behind, [control-mark]; before, S·C; below, [NASO]. Rev. Diana in biga of stags right; behind, two dogs; below, dog; on left, XII; in exergue, [L]·AXSIVS[·L·F]. Cr. 400/1b; B. (Axia) 2; RRSC D193b. AR. 3.8 g. 20.5 mm. RR. Very rare. Well centred and nicely toned. Areas of weak strike. Good VF/VF. Ex Gitbud & Naumann 27, 2015, 539.
Lot # 398 - C. Cossutius C.f. Sabula. AR Denarius, 74 BC. Obv. Head of Medusa left; behind, SABVL[A]. Rev. Bellerophon on Pegasus right, brandishing spear with right hand; behind, numeral; below, L. COSS[VTI C F]. Cr. 395/1; RRSC D188. AR. 3.92 g. 17.5 mm. R. Rare and good example, with delicate patina and golden hues. Faint scratch on obverse and minor marks. Good VF.
Lot # 397 - 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·POSTVMI / AT (AT ligate). Cr. 394/1a; B. (Postumia) 9; RRSC D187a. AR. 3.69 g. 18 mm. Well centred and choice. Pleasant tone. EF.
Lot # 396 - Cn. Lentulus. AR Denarius, 76-75 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of the Genius of the Roman People right, sceptre on shoulder; above, G.P.R. Rev. EX-SC. Terrestrial globe between rudder and sceptre; below, CN. LEN. Q. Cr. 393/1a; B. (Cornelia) 54; RRSC D186a. AR. 4.02 g. 19 mm. Full weight and perfectly centred. Brilliant, with pleasant tone. EF.
Lot # 395 - C. Egnatius Cn. f. Cn. n. Maxsumus. AR Denarius, 75 BC. Obv. MAXSVM[VS]. Diademed and draped bust of Libertas right; behind, pileus. Rev. Roma and Venus standing facing each holding staff in right hand; Roma holds sword in left hand and places left foot on wolf's head; Venus has Cupid about to alight on shoulder; on either side, rudder set on prow; below [C EGNATIVS CN. F.]; to left, M; to right, CN. N. Cr. 391/3; B. Egnatia 2; RRSC D184.3. AR. 3.29 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare and brilliant. Bankers' mark on obverse. About EF.
Lot # 394 - L. Lucretius Trio. AR Denarius, 76 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Neptune right, trident over shoulder; behind, XIIII. Rev. Winged boy on dolphin swimming right; below, L·LVCRETI/ TRIO. Cr. 390/2; B. (Lucretia) 3; RRSC D183.2. AR. 3.89 g. 19.5 mm. Perfectly centred and brilliant. Superb example. Hairline flancrack and minor metal flaw on reverse, faint marks. EF/About EF. Ex Vecchi 16, 1999, 342.