Roman Republican Coins

Lot # 76 - C. Vibius C. f. C. n. Pansa Caetronianus. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Mask of bearded Pan right, hair decorated with three rows of berries; behind, pedum; below, PANSA. Rev. Jupiter laureate, seated left, holding patera and scepter; on right, C·VIBIVS·C·F·C·N; on left, IOVI·SAXVR (legend in straight line). Cr. 449/1b; B. (Vibia) 19; RRSC D 241.1B. AR. 3.38 g. 19 mm. Brilliant example, sound metal. Minor minting flaws on obverse, otherwise. About EF.
Lot # 75 - M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 58 BC. Obv. M SCAVR / AED CVR. Camel right; before, king Aretas kneeling right, holding reins in left hand and olive-branch tied with fillet in right hand; on left, EX; on right, SC; REX ARETAS in exergue. Rev. HYPSAEVS/AED CVR. Jupiter in quadriga left, CAPTV on right; scorpion below horses; C. HYPSAE COS/PREIV in exergue. Cr. 422/1b; B. 8; RRSC D 214B. AR. 3.53 g. 18.5 mm. Choice example, well centred and lightly toned. Bright fields. EF.
Lot # 74 - 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 D 208A. AR. 3.9 g. 19 mm. Superb example, with bright fields. Minor sign on obverse. EF.
Lot # 73 - Cn. Lentulus. AR Denarius (fourrée?), 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; RRSC D 186B. AR. 3.67 g. 18 mm. R. Rare and good, nicely toned. Testing marks. VF.
Lot # 72 - 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, control-mark. Cr. 344/3; B. (Tituria) 6; RRSC D 140.3A. AR. 3.73 g. 19 mm. Well centred and good example. Traces of weak strike. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 71 - 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, VICTRIX (TR ligate). Cr. 343/2b; B. (Porcia) 7; RRSC D 139.2B. AR. 2.01 g. 14 mm. Nice cabinet tone. Flan crack. VF.
Lot # 70 - Q. Titius. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Head of Mutinus Titinus-Priapus right, wearing winged diadem. Rev. Pegasus prancing right; below, Q.TITI in linear frame. Cr. 341/1; B. (Titia) 1; RRSC D 137.1. AR. 3.71 g. 19 mm. Brilliant, sound metal. Light graffiti on obverse, pitted surface on reverse,. About EF/VF.
Lot # 69 - L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, Axe; below chin, S. Rev. Horseman galloping right, holding palm; above, tibiae (flute); below, L PISO FRVGI/R. Cr. 340/1; Banti 120/28; RRSC D 136.1L. AG. 3.83 g. 19 mm. Superb example, well centred, with bright fields. EF.
Lot # 68 - 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, CILO. Cr. 302/1; B. (Flaminia) 1; RRSC D 101. AR. 3.82 g. 20 mm. Well centred and good. Nicely toned. Two minor scratches on obverse. Good VF.
Lot # 67 - 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. 3.8 g. 18 mm. Good example, well centred and nicely toned. Good VF.
Lot # 66 - M. Calidius, Q. Metellus and Cn. Fulvius. AR Denarius, 117 or 116 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA; below chin, barred X. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, M·CALID; in exergue, Q·MET·CNFL (MET and NF ligate). Cr. 284/1a; B. (Calidia) 1; RRSC D 83A. AR. 3.84 g. 19 mm. R. Rare and lightly toned. VF.
Lot # 65 - C. Servilius Vatia. AR Denarius, 127 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, lituus; below, ROMA; below chin, barred X. Rev. Battle on horseback between two warriors; the shield of horseman on right inscribed M; in exergue, C·SERVEIL (VE ligate). Cr. 264/1; B. (Servilia) 6; RRSC D 64. AR. 3.87 g. 17 mm. Choice example, with enchanting tone. Slightly off center and minting flaw on obverse, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 64 - Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus. AR Denarius, 128 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, corn-ear; below chin, barred X. Rev. Victory in biga right; above, ROMA; below, man fighting lion; in exergue, CN·DOM. Cr. 261/1; B. (Domitia) 14; RRSC D 61. AR. 3.81 g. 18 mm. Well centred and lightly toned. VF.
Lot # 63 - Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus. AR Denarius, 128 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, corn-ear; below chin, barred X. Rev. Victory in biga right; above, ROMA; below, man fighting lion; in exergue, CN·DOM. Cr. 261/1; B. (Domitia) 14; RRSC D 61. AR. 3.31 g. 18 mm. An attractive example, superb and prettily toned. EF.
Lot # 62 - T. Cloelius. AR Denarius, 128 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, wreath; below, ROMA. Rev. Victory in biga right; below horses, ear of corn; in exergue, T. CLOVLI. Cr. 260/1; B. 1; RRSC D 60. AR. 3.83 g. 21 mm. Exceptionally broad flan. Brilliant, superb and perfecly toned. Minor insignificant areas of flatness, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 61 - Q. Marcius Philippus. AR Denarius, 129 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, barred X. Rev. Horseman galloping right; behind, helmet with goat's horn; below, Q·PILIPVS; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 259/1; B. (Marcia) 11; RRSC D 59. AR. 3.86 g. 18 mm. Nicely toned, minor metal flaw on obverse. Good VF.
Lot # 60 - C. Aburius Geminus. AR Denarius, 134 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, GEM; on the right, barred X. Rev. Mars in quadriga right; below, C·ABVRI (AB and VRI ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 244/1; B. (Aburia) 1; RRSC D 45. AR. 3.88 g. 18.5 mm. Well centred and good example. Slightly porous surfaces. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 59 - L. Trebanius. AR Denarius, 135 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; on the left, X. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right; below, L·TREBANI (TR and AN ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 241/1a; B. (Trebania) 1; RRSC D 42A. AR. 3.64 g. 19 mm. R. Rare and nicely toned. Slightly rough surfaces. Good VF.
Lot # 58 - L. Antestius Gragulus. AR Denarius, 136 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; below chin, X; behind, GRAG. Rev. Jupiter in fast quadriga right, hurling thunderbolt and holding sceptre; below horses, L. ANTES. In exergue, ROMA. Cr. 238/1; B. 9; RRSC D 39. AR. 3.93 g. 19 mm. Well centred on broad flan. Toned. Good VF.
Lot # 57 - M. Baebius Q. f. Tampilus. AR Denarius, 137 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma left, wearing necklace of beads; below chin, X; behind, TAMPIL. Rev. Apollo in prancing quadriga right, holding bow and arrow with reins in left hand and branch in right; below, ROMA; in exergue, M·BAEBI·Q·F. Cr. 236/1c; B. 12; RRSC D 37C. AR. 3.94 g. 18.5 mm. Well centred and good example, lightly toned. About EF.
Lot # 56 - M. Baebius Q. f. Tampilus. AR Denarius, 137 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma left, wearing necklace of beads; below chin, X; behind, TAMPIL. Rev. Apollo in prancing quadriga right, holding bow and arrow with reins in left hand and branch in right; below, ROMA; in exergue, M·BAEBI·Q·F. Cr. 236/1c; B. 12; RRSC D 37C. AR. 3.92 g. 17.5 mm. Great metal. An outstanding example, well centred, brilliant and virtually as struck. FDC.
Lot # 55 - C. Renius. AR Denarius, 138 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Juno in biga of goats right; below, C·RENI; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 231/1; B. (Renia) 1; RRSC D 32. AR. 3.88 g. 16 mm. Choice example, well centred and toned. About EF.
Lot # 54 - Furius Purpurio. AR Denarius, 169-158 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Luna in biga right; murex shell above, PVR below; in exergue, ROMA in linear frame. Cr. 187/1; B. 13; RRSC B 136A. AR. 4.11 g. 18 mm. R. Rare, full weight and nicely toned. VF.
Lot # 53 - Anonymous Sextantal series. AE Quadrans, after 211 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA; below, three pellets. Cr. 56/5. AE. 5.9 g. 21 mm. Deep green patina with earthy deposits. Good F/VF.
Lot # 52 - Anonymous Sextantal series. AE Quadrans, after 211 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA; below, three pellets. Cr. 56/5. AE. 8.45 g. 23 mm. Lovely green patina with minor earthy deposits. VF.
Lot # 51 - Anonymous Sextantal series. AE As, after 211 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow of galley right; above, I; below, ROMA. Cr. 56/2. AE. 30.87 g. 32 mm. Lightly toned. Rough surfaces. About VF.
Lot # 50 - VB series. AR Victoriatus, uncertain Samnite mint (Beneventum?), 212 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; between, VB monogram; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. Cr. 95/1a; RRSC V 16A. AR. 3.02 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare and good, toned. Interesting traces of ancient setting on edge. About VF/VF.
Lot # 49 - Anonymous semilibral series. AE Semuncia, Campanian mint (Capua/Cales), 217-216 BC. Obv. Bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasos. Rev. Prow of galley right; above, ROMA. Cr. 38/7; Syd. 87; RBW 100-2. AE. 7.57 g. 20.5 mm. Enchanting bluish patina. Minor corrosions spots and slightly rough surfaces. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 48 - Anonymous semilibral series. AE Sextans, Campanian mint (Capua/Cales), 217-216 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right; above, two pellets. Rev. ROMA. Prow right; below, two pellets. Cr. 38/5. AE. 19.94 g. 30 mm. Greenish brown patina with light earthy deposits. Rough surfaces. About VF.
Lot # 4455 - THORIA (105 avant J.-C.) Lucius Thorius Balbus Denier fourrèe Diamètre : 18,9 x 18,2 mm Poids : 2,64g. avers : Tête de Junon Sospita à droite, coiffée d’une peau de chèvre. revers : L. THORIVS/ BALBVS/ P. Taureau chargeant à droite.
Lot # 23 - LUCILIA. M. Lucilius Rufus (101 a. C.) Denario. Testa di Roma elmata a ds. R/ Vittoria in biga verso ds. (g. 3,73). B. 1; Syd. 599; Cr. 324/1. AR raro +BB
Lot # 11069 - NB Roman Republic. Anonymous Quadrans Ae g 3.29 mm 18.2 x 17.9. VF+. Intact green brown patina
Extremely Rare
Lot # 3935 - NB The Roman Republic Wolf and twins series Semis ca 169-158 BC. Æ 17.81 g. 27.08 x 26.68 mm. d/ Laureate head of Saturn r. behind S. r/ Prow r. above wolf and twins and before S. Below ROMA. Sydenham 297a. Crawford 183/2. Extremely rare.
Lot # 257 - C. Caesar Octavianus, 32-29 BC. Denarius (Silver 19.40 mm, 3.75 g) Brundisium or Rome. Bare head of Octavianus left. Rev. CAESAR - DIVI F, Victory standing left on globe, holding wreath and palm branch. Cohen 64. RIC² 254b. BMC 603. Babelon (Julia) 110. CBN 36. Sear, Imperators 407. Toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 256 - C. Caesar Octavianus, 32-29 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19.20 mm, 3.48 g) Brundisium or Rome. Diademed head of Venus right. Rev. CAESAR - DIVI F, Octavianus in military dress standing left, holding spear. Babelon (Julia) 105. RIC I², 251. Cohen I, 70. CBN 1. Toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 255 - M. Antonius, 32-31 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.16 mm, 3.60 g) Military mint moving with Antonius. ANT AVG / III VIR R P C, ship right, with sceptre tied fillet on prow. Rev. LEG - XII, eagle between two standards. Crawford 544/26. Sydenham 1230. Babelon (Antonia) 119. Toned. About Extremely Fine.
Lot # 254 - C. Cassius Longinus and Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, 43-42 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.69 mm, 3.60 g). Military mint moving with Brutus and Cassius (Smyrna ?) early 42 BC. C CASSI IMP - LEIBERTAS, diademed bust of Libertas right. Rev. LENTVLVS / SPINT, jug and lituus. Crawford 500/3. Sydenham 1307. Babelon (Cassia) 16 and (Cornelia) 75. BMCRR East 77. Deeply toned. Extremely Fine. Rare.
Lot # 253 - T. Carisius, 46 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.34 mm, 3.87 g). Rome. Head of the sibyl Herophile right, curly hair tied in band. Rev. T CARISIVS / III VIR Sphynx seated right, on exergual line. Crawford 464/1. Sydenham 983a. Babelon (Carisia) 11. BMCRR Rome 4061. Old cabinet tone. Banker's mark on obverse. About Extremely Fine.
Lot # 252 - M. Porcius Cato, 47-46 BC. Denarius (Silver, 17.54 mm, 4.09 g). Africa, 47-46 BC. M CATO PRO PR - ROMA, draped and diademed female bust right. Rev. VICTRIX, Victory seated right, holding palm branch and patera. Babelon (Porcia) 9. BMCRR Africa 15. Crawford 462/1a. Sydenham 1053. Toned. About FDC. Scarce variant.
Lot # 251 - L. Plautius Plancus, 47 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19.10 mm, 4.01 g) Rome. L. PLAVTIVS in exergue. Head of Medusa facing, with flowing hair and coiled snake on either side. Rev. PLANCVS in exergue. Aurora draped wearing flowing dress, flying on four horses, facing slightly three-quarter right, partially bare chest, with open wings, outstretching the right leg nude transversal to left, holding palm branch in the left hand and leading horses, galloping right loose reins, holding the one on the foreground to left prancing right with the right hand. Crawford 453/1c var. (obv. legend); Sydenham 959b. Cabinet tone. Some flattening, otherwise, Good Extremely Fine. Ex Roma Numismatics XXX, 21 March 2024, lot 393 (hammer: GBP 1,500) and XXVII, 22 March 2023, lot 596. Áureo & Calicó, Auction 319, 7 November 2018, lot 576. Sotheby's - Numismatic Fine Arts, 27 October 1993, lot 1364.
Lot # 250 - C. Julius Caesar, Denarius (Silver, 18.51 mm, 3.79 g) Military mint moving with Caesar, 13 July 48-47 BC. LII, female head r., wearing diadem and oak wreath. Rev. CAE - SAR, trophy of Gallic arms and armor, with horned helmet, chainmail shirt, oval shield and carnyx; axe surmounted by a wolf's head on the right. Crawford 452/2. Sydenham 1009. Babelon (Julia) 26. Cabinet tone. Extremely Fine.
Lot # 249 - D. Junius Brutus Albinus, 48 BC. Denarius (Silver, 16.87 mm, 3.98 g) Rome. PIETAS, head of Pietas right. Rev. ALBINVS BRVTI F, two hands clasped and holding winged caduceus. Crawford 450/2. Sydenham 942. Babelon (Junia) 25. Toned. Extremely Fine.
Lot # 248 - D. Junius Brutus Albinus, 48 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.64 mm, 3.72 g), Rome. PIETAS, head of Pietas right. Rev. ALBINVS BRVTI F, two hands clasped and holding winged caduceus. Crawford 450/2. Babelon (Junia) 25. Sydenham 942. Toned. About Extremely Fine.
Lot # 247 - L. Hostilius Saserna, 48 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20,24 mm, 3.80 g). Rome. Bare head of Gallia to right, wearing long hair; behind, carnyx. Rev. L HOSTILIVS - SASERNA, Diana (Artemis) of Ephesus standing facing, holding spear and stag. Crawford 448/3. Sydenham 953. Babelon (Hostilia), 553, 4. BMCRR Rome 3996. Toned. Minor graffiti. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 246 - L. Hostilius Saserna. 48 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.85 mm, 4.05 g). Rome. Diademed female head to right, wearing oak wreath. Rev. L HOSTILIVS - SASERNA, Victory walking right, holding trophy, palm branch and caduceus. Crawford 448/1a. Babelon (Hostilia) 5. BMCRR Rome 3989; Sydenham 951. Cabinet tone. Good Extremely Fine. Ex Sotheby's Zurich, 28 October 1993, lot 1342.
Lot # 245 - C. Julius Caesar, April-August 49 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18,76 mm, 3.79 g). Military mint moving with Caesar in Gallia or Italy. CAESAR in exergue. Elephant trampling dragon right. Rev. Pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex. Crawford 443/1. Sydenham 1006. Babelon (Julia) 9. BMCRR Gaul 27-30. Cohen I, 49. Toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 244 - Q. Sicinius, 49 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.10 mm, 3.82 g). Rome. FORT - P R Diademed head of Fortuna Populi Romani right. Rev. III VIR Q SICINIVS Palm branch tied with fillet and winged caduceus, in saltire; above, wreath. Crawford 440/1. Sydenham 938. Babelon (Sicinia) 5. BMCRR Rome 3947-9. Toned. Good Very Fine.
Lot # 243 - Q. Cassius Longinus, 55 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.19 mm, 3.53 g). Rome. Q CASSIVS - VEST Veiled head of Vesta right. Rev. Temple of Vesta in Roman Forum; within, curule chair; on left, urn; on right, tablet inscribed A C (absolve/condemno). . Crawford 428/1. Sydenham 917. Babelon (Cassia) 9. BMCRR Rome 3871. Old cabinet tone. Extremely Fine. Ex Monimat und Rauch, 22. November 1989, lot 144.
Lot # 242 - L. Marcius Philippus, 56 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.51 mm, 3.94 g) Rome. ANCVS, diademed head of Ancus Marcius right; behind, lituus. Rev. PHILIPPVS, aqueduct, on wich stands equestrian statue with floral support; within arches of aqueduct, A Q V A MA R C. Crawford 425/1 var. (different number of arches). Sydenham 919a var. (same). Babelon (Marcia) 29. Cabinet tone. Good Very Fine. Rare variety. Ex Naville 85, 19 November 2023, lot 384 (privately purchased from Ratto in 1972).