Roman Republican Coins

Lot # 334 - 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 D 216. AR. 4.02 g. 17.5 mm. R. Great metal and full weight. A superb and perfectly centred example, from masterly engraved and detailed dies, brilliant with underlying luster. Very rare as such. EF/Good EF. Sold but not paid in our Auction LX. 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 # 333 - 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 D 213. AR. 3.58 g. 19 mm. Superb example, sharply struck from fresh dies. Bright surfaces and minor deposits. EF.

Lot # 332 - 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 D 212.1a. AR. 3.98 g. 18 mm. R. Rare. Sound metal and full weight. Brilliant and superb with a light golden tone. Well centred. Light gash on obverse. About EF.

Lot # 331 - 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. 3.94 g. 21 mm. Sound metal, full weight and very broad flan. An outstanding example, brilliant with underlying luster and iridescent hues. Good EF. Sold but not paid in our Auction LX.

Lot # 330 - 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 D 207. AR. 3.85 g. 19.5 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. Good EF/About FDC.

Lot # 329 - 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 D 206. AR. 3.97 g. 20 mm. Choice example with bold portrait. Nicely toned, with underlying luster. EF.

Lot # 328 - L. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. Obv. Veiled and draped bust of Vesta left; on right, dish; on left, L. Rev. Voter standing left, dropping tablet inscribed V into a cista; on right, LONGIN·III·V. Cr. 413/1; B. (Cassia) 10; RRSC D 205a. AR. 3.97 g. 20.5 mm. Nice cabinet tone. EF/About EF.

Lot # 327 - L. Roscius Fabatus. AR Denarius serratus, 64 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, armilla; below, L·ROSCI. Rev. Female figure standing right, facing erect serpent; behind, helmet; in exergue, FABATI. Cr. 412/1 (pair of symbols 192); B. (Roscia) 3; RRSC D 204. AR. 3.9 g. 17.1 mm. A superb example, boldly stuck and full of details. Minor contact marks on reverse. Cabinet tone. Good EF/EF.

Lot # 326 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, sandal. Rev. Thalia standing left, resting left elbow on column and holding mask; behind, Q. POMPONI; before, MVSA. Cr. 410/9b; B. (Pomponia) 19; RRSC D 202.9b. AR. 3.78 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare. Well centred on a large flan. Good VF.

Lot # 325 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, plectrum. Rev. Erato standing right, right arm lowered, holding lyre and plectrum; Q. POMPONI on left, MVSA on right. Cr. 410/7d (as Terpsichore); B. 17 (as Terpsichore); Banti Pomponia 20; RRSC D 202.6c; Phillip Davis, p. 395, fig. 11.. AR. 3.75 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare, lustrous and superb. Some surfaces bums on obverse and minor flatness on reverse, both insignificant and beside the border, otherwise. good EF/EF. Sold but not paid in our auction LX. Is our opinion – according to Banti, pace Babelon and Crawford – that in this series the obverse symbol plectrum (often interpreted, in error, as “a flower”) identifies in any case the Musa Erato, while only the symbol tortoise identifies the Musa Terpsichore. Inexplicably this type, correctly interpreted by Admiral William Smith already in 19th century (Descriptive Catalogue of a Cabinet of Roman Family Coins Belonging to the Duke of Northumberland, London 1856) was misdescribed (as representing Terpsichore) by Babelon and by later numismatic autorities, Crawford included. In 1980 A. Banti (CNR, vol. 7, pp. 187-210) was the first author – since W. Smith – to assign all the “plectrum coins” to Erato and only the “tortoise coins” to Terpsichore. For a more detailed explanation of the question, see the excellent essay of Phillip Davis “Erato or Terpsichore; A Reassessment” in Fides, The American Numismatic Society, New York 2015. Davis admirably says : “The muddle of Erato and Terpsichore dies very hard. No pun intended.” Erato was the Muse of Erotic Poetry.

Lot # 324 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, rolled up scroll tied with cord. Rev. Clio standing left, resting left elbow on column, holds open scroll; behind, Q. POMPONI; before, MVSA. Cr. 410/3; B. 11; RRSC D 202.3. AR. 3.88 g. 18 mm. Brilliant and superb, lightly toned. Reverse slightly off centre, otherwise. EF/Good EF. Clio was the Muse of History.

Lot # 323 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, lyre-key. Rev. Calliope standing right, playing lyre resting on a column; behind, Q. POMPONI; before, MVSA. Cr. 410/2b; B. 10; RRSC D 202.2b. AR. 3.93 g. 18 mm. R. Rare. Sound metal and full weight. From masterly engraved dies and brilliant with underlying luster. Insignificant minor areas of flatness, otherwise virtually as struck. About FDC. Sold but not paid in Auction LX. Calliope was the Muse of Epic Poetry.

Lot # 322 - 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 D 201.2. AR. 4.06 g. 19 mm. A superb and full weight example. Sound metal with bright fields. Peripheral areas of flat strike, otherwise. good EF.

Lot # 321 - C. Piso L. f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right with hair tied with band; behind, eagle's head right. Rev. Horseman right; below horse, C·PISO·L·F·FR(VGI); below, control-marks. Cr. 408/1b; B. (Calpurnia) 24-29; RRSC D 200.1. AR. 3.74 g. 19 mm. R. Rare and superb, with very high reliefs. Nicely toned, with underlying luster. EF/Good EF.

Lot # 320 - C. Hosidius C.f. Geta. AR Denarius, 68 BC. Obv. III VIR-GETA. Diademed and draped bust of Diana right, 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. 1; RRSC D 199.2a. AR. 3.93 g. 17.3 mm. Great metal and full weight. Well centred and detailed. EF.

Lot # 319 - C. Hosidius C. f. Geta. AR Denarius serratus, 68 BC. Obv. GETA-III·VIR. Draped bust of Diana right, with bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev. Boar right, wounded by spear and attacked by hound; in exergue, C·HOSIDI·C·F. Cr. 407/1; B. (Hosidia) 2 ; RRSC D 199.1. AR. 3.95 g. 20 mm. Superb example, virtually as struck. Lightly toned, with iridescent hues. About FDC/Good EF.

Lot # 318 - 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) ; on right, CVR; in exergue, P·GALB. Cr. 406/1; B. (Sulpicia) 6; RRSC D 198. AR. 3.85 g. 19 mm. A choice example, well centred. Bright fields. EF. Sold but not paid in our Auction LX.

Lot # 317 - 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 D 195. AR. 3.94 g. 19.5 mm. Scarce. Great metal, full weight and broad flan. A superb example of this historically significant issue. Brilliant with underlying luster and lovely light iridescent tone. EF. Sold but not paid our in auction LX. The types are an allusion to the recent pacification of Italy after the Social War.

Lot # 316 - Mn. Aquillius Mn. f. Mn. n. AR Denarius serratus, 71 BC. Obv. VIRTVS-III·VIR. Helmeted and draped bust of Virtus right. Rev. MN·AQVIL-MN·F·MN·N (MN ligate). The Consul Man. Aquillius raising up fallen Sicilia; in exergue, SICIL. Cr. 401/1; B. (Aquillia) 2; RRSC D 194. AR. 3.97 g. 19.5 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. Brilliant and superb, with underlying luster and golden hues. EF/ About EF. Sold but not paid in our auction LX. The Consul Manlius Aquillius was in charge of taming the Servile War in Sicily (104-100 BC), caused by the slave revolt led by the Cilician Athenion: having completely subdued the insurgents, he returned to Rome in 100 BC, celebrating a triumph. Was captured and brutally murdered (by pouring molten gold into his mouth) during his campaign against Mithridates VI of Pontus.

Lot # 315 - 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, control-mark; in exergue, L·AXSIVS·L·F. Cr. 400/1b; B. (Axia) 2; RRSC D 193b. AR. 3.71 g. 19 mm. RR. Very rare, choice and well centred. Pleasant tone. Blackish deposits, otherwise. EF.

Lot # 314 - 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. Brockage of obverse. Cr. 393/1a; B. (Cornelia) 54; RRSC D 186a. AR. 3.89 g. 18.5 mm. R. Brockage denarius, rare as such. Brilliant and nicely toned, virtually as struck. Blackish deposits. Good EF.

Lot # 313 - 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 D 186a. AR. 3.86 g. 18 mm. Brilliant and choice. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. Good EF.

Lot # 312 - L. Farsuleius Mensor. AR Denarius, 75 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Libertas right; behind, pileus and S·C; before, MENSOR. Bead and reel border. Rev. Warrior in biga right, holding spear and reins, assists togate figure to mount into the chariot; below, LXVI; in exergue, L·FARSVLEI. Cr. 392/1b; B. (Farsuleia) 2; RRSC D 185b. AR. 3.93 g. 19.5 mm. Well centred and choice, lightly toned with bright fields. Peripheral area of weak strike on reverse, otherwise. EF.

Lot # 311 - 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; RRSC D 183.1. AR. 3.85 g. 20 mm. R. Rare and superb. Sharply struck from masterfully engraved dies. About EF/EF. The 'compass dot' over the crescent moon, maybe intentionally not fully dissimulated by the engraver, seems a distant planet in the firmament.

Lot # 310 - 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; RRSC D 180. AR. 3.84 g. 19 mm. Well centred and superb example. Virtually as struck. Oxidation and minor scratch on obverse. Good EF.

Lot # 309 - C. Postumius. AR Denarius, 74 BC. Obv. Bust of Diana right, wearing hair tied into knot; bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev. Hound running right; hunting spear below, C. POSTUMI/TA in exergue. Cr. 394/1a; B. 9; RRSC D 187a. AR. 3.62 g. 18 mm. Superb example, well centred and sharply struck from fresh dies. About FDC/Good EF.

Lot # 308 - M. Volteius M.f. AR Denarius, 78 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus; in exergue, M. VOLTE[I. M. F]. Cr. 385/1; B. 1; RRSC D 178.1. AR. 3.95 g. 18 mm. Brilliant and superb, sharply struck from detailed dies. EF.

Lot # 307 - L. Papius. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, wing. Bead and reel border. Rev. Gryphon leaping right; below, sandal; in exergue, L·PAPI. Cr. 384/1 (symbol 84); B. (Papia) 1; RRSC D 177; Banti -. AR. 3.77 g. 20 mm. Choice example with pleasant tone and minor blackish deposits. Light graffiti on obverse. About EF.

Lot # 306 - Ti. Claudius Nero. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver on shoulder; before, S·C. Rev. Victory in prancing biga right; below, CXXXVIII; in exergue, TI·CLAVD·TI·F/ AP·N. Cr. 383/1; B. (Claudia) 6; RRSC D 176; RBW 1411. AR. 4.25 g. 18 mm. Iridescently toned. Perfectly centred. EF.

Lot # 305 - L. Procilius. AR Denarius serratus, 80 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, S·C. Rev. Juno Sospita in prancing biga right, holding shield and hurling spear; below, snake; in exergue, L·PROCILI·F. Cr. 379/2; B. (Procilia) 2; RRSC D 173.2. AR. 3.89 g. 20.5 mm. Superb example, sharply struck from fresh dies. Nicely toned. EF.

Lot # 304 - Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. AR Denarius, 81 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Pietas right; before, stork. Rev. Jug and lituus; in exergue, IMPER; all within wreath. Cr. 374/2; B. 44; RRSC D 168.2. AR. 3.79 g. 19.7 mm. Well centred and superb example. Lightly toned with underlying luster. EF.

Lot # 303 - C. Valerius Flaccus. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. Bust of Victory right; behind, O. Rev. C. VAL. FLA. IMPERAT. Legionary eagle between two standards inscribed H (Hastati) and P (Principes), EX. S.C. between them. Cr. 365/1b; B. 12; RRSC D 159b. AR. 3.87 g. 19 mm. R. Rare. Sharply struck, from masterly engraved dies, brilliant with underlying luster and in exceptional condition for issue. Light graffiti in obverse field, otherwise. good EF. Minted in Massalia for payment of troops moving against Q. Sertorius in Spain. The first of a series of coinages in Roman numismatic showing a pure military connotation. See the close relationship to the legionary denarii of Marcus Antonius some 50 years later.

Lot # 302 - L. Sulla. AR Denarius, mint moving with Sulla, 84-83 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right; on right, Cupid holding palm branch; below, L·SVLLA. Rev. Jug and lituus between two trophies; above, IMPER; below, ITERVM. Cr. 359/2; B. (Cornelia) 29-30 ; RRSC D 153. AR. 4.15 g. 17 mm. Great metal and full weight. An outstanding example, perfectly centred on reverse, brilliant with underlying luster and virtually as struck. About FDC. Sold but not paid in our Auction LX.

Lot # 301 - C. Licinius L.f. Macer. AR Sestertius, 84 BC. Obv. Male head right, bearded, with disheveled hair, pierced by an arrow (or 'pilum'). Rev. Boar standard; to right, IIS with a horizontal bar through the centre; below, C. LIC-INI• L F/ MA-CER. Cr. 354/-; RRSC D149.2; B. -; Syd. -. AR. 0.88 g. 11 mm. Unique. Die Axis 11h. Superb and prettily toned. About EF. Ex Artemide LII, 2019, lot 212. Ex Roma Numismatics XX, 2020, lot 416. Ex Roma Numismatics XXVIII, 2023, lot 494 This coin was unjustly condemned by NGC without basis, despite many scholars having examined it and judged it to be authentic, supported by the data obtained from XRF testing. Accompanied by all the documentation related to its study, including exchanges of opinions and hypotheses, the NGC label, and the results of the XRF test. This unique and highly interesting coin is quite puzzling and raises various questions. C.LICINI L.F.MACER C. Licinius Macer, moneyer in 84 BC, is to be identified with the historian and annalist frequently mentioned by Livius, people's tribune in 73 BC and praetor in 68. Impeached for extorsion by Cicero in 66, he took his own life to avoid the disgrace of a public condamnation. Before this previously unknown example, were attributed to Licinius Macer just the denarius RRC 354/1 (bust of Apollo/Minerva in quadriga) and the AE asses RRC 354/2-3. METUS GALLICUS The types (pierced head bearded,with disheveled hair/Boar standard) are at all Gallic. The obverse, while being quite amazing for rawness and bloodiness, has an undeniable precedent in the issue of Sergius Silus (RRC 286/1, 116-115 BC) which shows, on the reverse, a soldier on horseback holding a severed head of barbarian (cf. lot 185 ). Since the sack of Rome by the Senones of Brenno in 387, the national Roman self-consciousness had been built upon the metus Gallicus. During the 2nd century BC the Arverni and the Allobroges, powerful and warlike Gaulish tribes, continually broke their treaties and attacked Roman territory. In 121 BC they were once more engaged and finally defeated by the proconsul Domitius Ahenobarbus and the consul Q. Fabius Maximus. The king of Arverni Bituitus was captured and sent to Rome for Q. Fabius' triumph. The series of denarii RRC 282 issued in 118 BC at Narbo by L. Licinius Crassus (the great orator, belonging to the same family of Licinius Macer) and by his mintmasters colleagues, shows Bituitus on his war chariot (said of silver) brandishing spear and holding shield and carnyx. The last king of Arverni Vercingetorix will be portrayed by the Caesarian Hostilius Saserna in BC 48 (RRC 448/2). THE MARK OF VALUE Since their introduction in 216 BC circa, a denarius had been reckoned at ten asses (hence the X on most) and a quinarius at five asses (mark of value V); while the sestertius, introduced as ¼ of denarius, had a nominal value of two and half asses, hence its mark IIS. Circa 140 BC, for the gradual reduction in the size of bronze denominations, the denarius was retariffed to sixteen asses. The new mark of value XVI, first appeared in BC 141 on the denarius of L.Julius (RRC 224/1) (cf. lot 160), was soon replaced by another mark of value, first appeared on the denarius of L. Antestius Gragulus in BC 136 (RRC 238/1) (cf. lot 174). This new mark, an X now with a horizontal bar through the centre, is sometimes read as a monogram of XVI. As a consequence, the quinarius was obviously worth eight asses and the sestertius, very sporadically produced, four asses. However, after the retariffing of denarius, the rare sestertii hitherto known (D. Silanus of BC 91, L. Piso Frugi of 90 and the issues from 48 to 44 BC) all are devoid of mark of value. This sestertius, instead, shows an inequivocal retariffed mark of value, exactly like as a retariffed denarius: the early mark of value now with a horizontal bar through the centre. THE COMPASS DOT Below the boar, on the reverse, is clearly visible the compass dot : the centering point made by the compass in the die, for describing the linear border or the circle used to align the border dots (cf. also lot 281). MICRO XRF We have subjected this coin to micro X ray fluorescence spectrometry (micro XRF). The analysis reveals a metal perfectly fitting with ancient metallurgy (see e.g. W. Hollstein: Metallanalytische Untersuchungenan Münzen de Römischen Republik, Berlin, 2000), with spots of strong mineralization. You can see the results at the following link: https://www.artemideaste.com/blog/view/12. For a further discussion on the coin see the article: https://www.cronacanumismatica.com/storia-e-simboli-di-un-sesterzio-dargento-unico-nella-storia-di-roma/ The attribution of this coin to C. Licinius L. f. Macer, and its dating, is based on the reverse legend. However, some scholars propose placing the coin at the time of Caesar's return from his Gallic campaign. The name of the moneyer itself could, in fact, refer to a grandson of the same family, as nearly 40 years had passed between C. Licinius L. f. Macer's first denarius and this sestertius. An interesting clue is the presence of the boar-tipped standard, which also appears in the denarius of Saserna D229.2.

Lot # 300 - L. Rubrius Dossenus. AR Quinarius, 87 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Neptune right, trident over shoulder; behind, DOSSEN. Rev. Victory standing right; before, garlanded altar with snake coiled round top; behind, L·RVBRI. Cr. 348/4; B. (Rubria) 4; RRSC D 143/4. AR. 1.6 g. 15.5 mm. R. Rare. Nice example, well centred. Toned. Minor scratches. Good VF.

Lot # 299 - L. Titurius L. f. Sabinus. AR Denarius, 89 BC. Obv. SABIN. Head of King Tatius right; below chin, palm. Rev. Tarpeia stands facing between to soldiers, who are about to kill her; in upper central field, star and crescent. In exergue, L. TITVRI. Cr. 344/2b; B. 4; RRSC D 140.2b. AR. 4 g. 19.5 mm. Full weight and well centred, with pleasant tone. Insignificant hairline flan crack. Blackish deposits. EF.

Lot # 298 - L. Titurius L. f. Sabinus. AR Denarius, 89 BC. Obv. Bearded head of King Tatius right; before, TA legate; behind, SABIN. Rev. Rape of the Sabine women; in exergue, L. TITVRI. Cr. 344/1a; B. 1; RRSC D 140.1a. AR. 4 g. 18.5 mm. Full weight and oustanding style for issue. Sound metal, light golden tone. Minor metal exceed on reverse, otherwise. EF.

Lot # 297 - M. Cato. AR Quinarius, 89 BC. Obv. Head of Liber right, wearing ivy-wreath; behind, M·CATO (AT ligate); below, control-mark (scorpion). Rev. Victory seated right, holding patera and palm branch; in exergue, [VI]CTRIX (TR ligate). Cr. 343/2b; B. (Porcia) 7; Banti 21/20; RRSC D 139.2b. AR. 2.15 g. 14 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Well centred, superb and nicely toned, with golden hues. EF.

Lot # 296 - M. Cato. AR Denarius, 89 BC. Obv. Female draped bust right; behind, ROMA (MA ligate); below, M·CATO (AT ligate). Rev. Victory seated right, holding patera and palm branch; in exergue, VICTRIX (TR ligate). Cr. 343/1b; B. (Porcia) 6; RRSC D 139.1b. AR. 3.78 g. 19 mm. Well centred and choice. Intense dark tone. EF.

Lot # 295 - 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; RRSC D 138.5b. AR. 3.94 g. 19.7 mm. Well struck. Sound metal. Golden hues. Good EF.

Lot # 294 - C. Vibius Pansa. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. PANSA. Mask of Pan right. Rev. [C·VIBIVS·C·F]. Mask of bearded Silenus right. Cr. 342/2; B. (Vibia) 9; RRSC D 138.2. AR. 3.61 g. 17 mm. RRRR. Seldom offered. Extremely rare and well centred. Nicely toned with iridescent and golden hues. VF/Good VF.

Lot # 293 - Q. Titius. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Head of Liber right, wearing ivy-wreath. Rev. Pegasus prancing right; below, Q·TITI in linear frame. Cr. 341/2; B. (Titia) 2; RRSC D 137.2. AR. 3.7 g. 17.5 mm. Iridescent toning. Reverse slightly off centre. About EF.

Lot # 292 - L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; barred X below chin, jug behind; dotted border. Rev. Horseman galloping left, holding torch; lituus above; below, PISO•FRVGI/ROMA. Cr. 340/1; B. (Calpurnia) 6-12 ; RRSC D 136.5c. AR. 3.65 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare and choice. Well centred, with pleasant tone and underlying luster. Graffito K on reverse.. EF.

Lot # 291 - D. Silanus L.f. AE As, 91 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow right; above, D.SILANS (sic) L F. Cr. 337/5 var. SILANS; RBW 1235 var. AE. 10.22 g. 28.5 mm. Dark green patina. Choice for issue. EF.

Lot # 290 - D. Junius Silanus L.f. AR Denarius, 91 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, P. Rev. Victory in biga right; above, XV; in exergue, D·SILANVS·L·F / ROMA. Cr. 337/3; B. (Junia) 15-16 ; RRSC D 135.3. AR. 3.97 g. 18 mm. Well centred and choice example. Enchanting dark tone with underlying luster. Good EF.

Lot # 289 - D. Junius Silanus L.f. AR Denarius, 91 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, N. Rev. Victory in biga right; above, XX; in exergue, D·SILANVS·L·F / ROMA. Cr. 337/3; B. (Junia) 15-16 ; RRSC D 135.3. AR. 3.98 g. 18 mm. Virtually as struck. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. About FDC.

Lot # 288 - C. Publicius Malleolus, A. Postumius Sp. f. Albinus and L. Metellus. AR Denarius, late 90s BC. Obv. Draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver over shoulder; below, ROMA. Rev. Three horsemen galloping left; before, two standards (?) and fallen warrior; in exergue, A·ALBINVS·S·F (AL ligate). Cr. 335/9; B. (Postumia) 4; RRSC D 133.4. AR. 4.04 g. 19.5 mm. Well centred and full weight, sound metal. Virtually as struck. Good EF/About FDC.

Lot # 287 - 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. MAL. 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; RRSC D 133.3b. AR. 3.9 g. 17.5 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example, well detailed and nicely toned. EF/Good VF.

Lot # 286 - C. Publicius Malleolus, A. Postumius Sp. f. Albinus and L. Metellus. AR Denarius, late 90s BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, L·METEL; before, A·ALB·S·F. Rev. Roma seated left on pile of shields beeing crowned by Victory who stands behind; on left, C.MALL (AL ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 335/1a; B. (Caecilia) 45; RRSC D 133.1a. AR. 3.92 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare. EF.

Lot # 285 - L. Pomponius Molo. AR Denarius, 97(?) BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; around L·POMPON·MOLO. Rev. Numa Pompilius standing right, holding lituus before lighted altar to which victimarius leads goat; in exergue, NVMA·POMPIL (MP ligate). Cr. 334/1; B. (Pomponia) 6; RRSC D 132. AR. 3.89 g. 19 mm. An outstanding example, with great details. Sound metal, lightly toned with underlying luster. EF/Good EF. Ex Hess Divo 314, 2009, 1334.