Roman Republican Coins

Lot # 374 - Anonymous series. AE Quadrans, c. 91 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, three pellets. Rev. ROMA. Prow right; below, three pellets. Cr. 339/4a. AE. 3.23 g. 17.00 mm. Green patina with earthy hues. VF.
Lot # 373 - Anonymous series. AE Quadrans, c. 91 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow right; before, three pellets. Cr. 339/4B. AE. 1.95 g. 17.00 mm. Choice example, with light brown patina. Good VF/About EF. Classification of lightweight quadrantes of the first century BC is especially difficult, because they are the same weight as the lightweight quadrantes of the late third century BC and often found overstruck on Carthaginian types in Sardinia.
Lot # 372 - D. Junius Silanus L.f. AR Denarius, 91 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, B. Rev. Victory in biga right; above, II; in exergue, D·SILANVS·L·F / ROMA. Cr. 337/3; B. (Junia) 15-16 ; RRSC D 135.3. AR. 3.73 g. 17.00 mm. Brilliant example with good details, lightly toned. Reverse slightly off centre. Good EF/EF.
Lot # 371 - 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 (sometimes AL ligate). Cr. 335/9; B. (Postumia) 4; RRSC D 133.4. AR. 3.92 g. 18.00 mm. About EF.
Lot # 370 - C. Poblicius Malleolus, A. Postumius Sp. f. Albinus and L. Metellus. AE Triens, 96 BC (?). Obv. Helmeted head of Minerva right; above, four pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, hammer/ROMA; below, four pellets. Cr. 335/6; B. -. AE. 7.06 g. 23.50 mm. RR. Very rare. Lovely dark patina with minor green and reddish deposits. VF.
Lot # 369 - L. Pomponius Molo. AE Semis, 97 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; S before (?). Rev. Prow of galley right; L. POMP above, S before, ROMA below. Cr. 334/3b. AE. 12.28 g. 26.00 mm. Scarce. Well centred. Intense dark patina with minor earthy deposits. About VF.
Lot # 368 - L. Calpurnius Piso Caesoninus and Q. Servilius Caepio, quaestors. AR Denarius, 100 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, harpa; around, C·PISO·CAEPIO·Q; above, crescent. Rev. Two males figures seated on subsellium side by side; on either side, corn-ear; in exergue, AD·FRV·EMV/ EX·S·C. Cr. 330/1b; B. (Calpurnia) 5; RRSC D 128b. AR. 3.91 g. 18.00 mm. Lightly toned. Minor scratches on obverse. VF.
Lot # 367 - P. Servilius M.f. Rullus. AR Denarius, 100 BC. Obv. Bust of Minerva left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet and aegis; behind RVLLI. Rev. Victory in biga right, holding palm-branch and reins; below, P; in exergue, P. SERVILI M.F. Cr. 328/1; RRSC D 126. AR. 3.83 g. 19.80 mm. VF.
Lot # 366 - M. Servilius C.f. AR Denarius, 100 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, control-mark. Rev. Two soldiers fighting on foot, their horses in the background; in exergue, M·SERVEILI·C·F; below, B. Cr. 327/1; B. (Servilia) 13; RRSC D 125a. AR. 3.92 g. 21.00 mm. About VF.
Lot # 365 - Mn. Lucilius M.f. AR Denarius, 101 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, PV; around, laurel-wreath. Rev. Victory in biga right; above, RVF; in exergue, M·LVCILI. Cr. 324/1; B. 1 (Lucilia); RRSC D 122. AR. 3.91 g. 26.50 mm. Areas of flat strike. VF.
Lot # 364 - L. Julius. AR Denarius, 101 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, corn-ear. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, L·IVLI. Cr. 323/1; B. (Julia) 3; RRSC D 121. AR. 3.12 g. 20.00 mm. About VF.
Lot # 363 - C. Fabius C. f. Hadrianus. AR Denarius, 102 BC. Obv. Veiled and turreted head of Cybele right; behind, EX·A·PV. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, bird; on left, control-mark; in exergue, C·FABI·C·F. Cr. 322/1b; B. (Fabia) 14; RRSC D 120b. AR. 3.91 g. 20.50 mm. Nice example, struck on broad flan. Lightly toned, with golden hues. Areas of flat strike, minor scratch on obverse. VF.
Lot # 362 - L. Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, 103 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Mars left; above, control-mark; behind, CAESAR. Rev. Venus in biga of Cupids left; above, retrograde P between dots; below, lyre; in exergue, L·IVLI·L·F. Cr. 320/1; B. (Julia) 4; RRSC D 118. AR. 3.70 g. 15.50 mm. Lightly toned. VF.
Lot # 361 - Q. Thermus M.f. AR Denarius, 103 BC. Obv. Helmeted bust of Mars left. Rev. Roman soldier fighting enemy in protection of fallen comrade; in exergue, Q·THERM·MF (THE and MF ligate). Cr. 319/1; RRSC D 117. AR. 3.77 g. 19.00 mm. Good VF.
Lot # 360 - Q. Thermus M.f. AR Denarius, 103 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Mars left. Rev. Roman soldier fighting enemy in protection of fallen comrade; in exergue, Q·THERM·MF (THE and MF ligate). Cr. 319/1; RRSC D 117. AR. 3.88 g. 19.50 mm. Well centred and choice. Nicely toned. Good VF.
Lot # 359 - L. Appuleius Saturninus. AR Denarius, 104 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma left. Rev. Saturn in quadriga right; above, N over dot; in exergue, L·SATVRN. Cr. 317/3a; B. (Appuleia) 1; RRSC D 115.3a. AR. 3.90 g. 18.50 mm. Lightly toned. Scratches. Some areas of striking weakness, otherwise. VF.
Lot # 358 - C. Sulpicius C.f. Galba. AR Denarius serratus, 106 BC. Obv. Jugate and laureate heads of Dei Penates left; before, D·P·P. Rev. Two male figures standing facing each other, each holding spear and pointing at saw which lies between them; [above, control-mark]; in exergue C·SVLPICI·C·F (LP ligate). Cr. 312/1; B. (Sulpicia) 1; RRSC D 111. AR. 4.01 g. 19.00 mm. Full weight. Light and uneven toning. VF.
Lot # 357 - Q. Lutatius Cerco. AR Denarius, 109 or 108 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; above, ROMA; behind, barred X; below chin, CERCO. Rev. Ship right; above Q·LVTATI/Q (LVT ligate); around oak-wreath. Cr. 305/1; B. (Lutatia) 2; RRSC D 104. AR. 3.90 g. 18.00 mm. Pleasant old cabinet tone. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 356 - 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; RRSC D 103. AR. 3.86 g. 20.00 mm. Scarce. A choice example of this fascinating issue. Slightly rough surfaces, otherwise. about EF.
Lot # 355 - 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. 3.92 g. 19.00 mm. Uneven old cabinet tone. Minor marks on obverse. VF.
Lot # 354 - 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. 3.86 g. 19.00 mm. Lightly toned, with golden hues. VF.
Lot # 353 - P. Laeca. AR Denarius, 110 or 109 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; above, [ROMA]; behind, P·LAECA; below chin, X. Rev. Roman warrior standing left; placing his hand on the head of a citizen; behind, attendant standing left and holding rods; in exergue, PROVOCO. Cr. 301/1; B. (Porcia) 4; RRSC D 100. AR. 3.89 g. 19.00 mm. Good example, lightly toned. Nicks. VF. The peculiar reverse of this denarius shows one of the oldest Roman law institutions. The provocatio was a guarantee recognized to the citizen who, condemned by the magistrate to the death penalty or to pay a fine exceeding a certain amount, could appeal to the people (provocare ad populum) so that they could pass the sentence definitive, which could be of condemnation or acquittal.
Lot # 352 - Appius Claudius Pulcher, T. Manlius Mancinus and Q. Urbinius. AR Denarius, 111 or 110 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, quadrangular device. Rev. Victory in triga right; in exergue, T·MANL·AP·CL·Q·VR (MANL and VR ligate). Cr. 299/1b; B. (Mallia) 2 and (Claudia) 3; RRSC D 98b. AR. 3.67 g. 18.00 mm. Lightly toned. VF/About VF.
Lot # 351 - Appius Claudius Pulcher, T. Manlius Mancinus and Q. Urbinius. AR Denarius, 111 or 110 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, quadrangular device. Rev. Victory in triga right; in exergue, AP·CL·T·MANL·Q·VR (MANL and VR ligate). Cr. 299/1a; B. (Claudia) 2 and (Mallia) 1; RRSC D 98a. AR. 3.82 g. 18.00 mm. VF.
Lot # 350 - Appius Claudius Pulcher, T. Manlius Mancinus and Q. Urbinius. AR Denarius, 111 or 110 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, quadrangular device. Rev. Victory in triga right; in exergue, AP·CL·T·MANL·Q·VR (MANL and VR ligate). Cr. 299/1a; B. (Claudia) 2 and (Mallia) 1; RRSC D 98a. AR. 3.91 g. 17.00 mm. Nice example, sound metal. About EF.
Lot # 349 - Cn. Blasio Cn.f. AR Denarius, 112-111 BC. Obv. Helmeted head right (Scipio Africanus the Elder or Blasio?); above, barred X; behind, bucranium; before, CN·BLASIO·CN·F. Rev. Jupiter standing facing between Juno and Minerva; in field, Θ; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 296/1c; B. (Cornelia) 19; RRSC D 95c. AR. 3.71 g. 18.00 mm. Lightly toned with some iridescent hues. VF.
Lot # 348 - P. Nerva. AE Quadrans, 113-112 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right wearing lion's skin; behind, three pellets; before, P NERVA. Rev. Prow right; above, horse standing right; before, three pellets; below, ROMA. Cr. 292/4a. AE. 2.59 g. 15.00 mm. Scarce. Choice example with delicate brown patina. EF/About EF.
Lot # 347 - Mn. Aemilius Lepidus. AR Brockage Denarius, 114 or 113 BC. Obv. Laureate, diademed and draped head of Roma(?) right; on the left, barred X; on right, ROMA. Rev. Incuse of the obverse. Cr. 291/1; B. (Aemilia) 7; RRSC D 90. AR. 3.86 g. 19.00 mm. Good VF.
Lot # 346 - M. Cipius M.f. AR Denarius, 115 or 114 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X; on right, M·CIPI·M·F. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, rudder; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 289/1; B. (Cipia) 1; RRSC D 88. AR. 3.85 g. 17.00 mm. Choice example, lightly toned. Slightly porous surface on obverse. Good VF.
Lot # 345 - M. Cipius M.f. AR Denarius, 115 or 114 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X; on right, M·CIPI·M·F. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, rudder; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 289/1; B. (Cipia) 1; RRSC D 88. AR. 3.91 g. 16.00 mm. Lightly toned. Metal flaw on obverse. VF.
Lot # 344 - 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. 3.81 g. 17.50 mm. Lightly toned. Some scratches on the obverse, otherwise. VF/About VF.
Lot # 343 - L. Licinius Crassus, Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus and C. Malleolus. AR Denarius serratus, Narbo mint, 118 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X; around C·MALLE·C·F. Rev. Warrior in biga right; in exergue, L·LIC·CN·DOM. Cr. 282/3; B. (Poblicia) 1; RRSC D 81.3. AR. 3.80 g. 19.50 mm. Lightly toned. Slightly porous surface on obverse. About VF. L. Licinius and Cn. Domitius should be regarded as II viri col. deduc. (Narbo), M. Aurelius Scaurus, L. Cosconius, C. Malleolus, L. Pomponius and L. Porcius Licinius as Curatores denariorum flandorum.
Lot # 342 - 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; RRSC D 79. AR. 3.80 g. 20.50 mm. Well centred and lightly toned. Minor scratch on obverse and sligtly porous areas on reverse. Good VF.
Lot # 341 - C. Porcius Cato. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 123 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, barred X. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, C·CATO; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 274/1; B. (Porcia) 1; RRSC D 73. AR. 3.76 g. 17.50 mm. Toned. Light scratch on obverse. VF.
Lot # 340 - C. Porcius Cato. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 123 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, barred X. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, C·CATO; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 274/1; B. (Porcia) 1; RRSC D 73. AR. 3.95 g. 19.00 mm. Enchanting toning, with golden hues. EF.
Lot # 339 - Q. Fabius Labeo. AR Brockage Denarius, circa 124 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA downwards; before, X and LABEO upwards. Rev. Incuse of obverse. Cr. 273/1; B. 1; RRSC D 72. AR. 3.87 g. 18.00 mm. Fascinating brockage. Nicely toned. Good VF.
Lot # 338 - Q. Fabius Labeo. AR Denarius, 124 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA; before, X and LABEO. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right; holding sceptre and reins in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right hand; below, rostrum; in exergue, Q. FABI. Cr. 273/1; RRSC D 72. AR. 3.84 g. 18.30 mm. Nice example, lightly toned. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 337 - Unofficial anonymous issue. AE Semis. Uncertain mint, post 82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S. Rev. Prow right; before, S; below, ROMA. Cr. 197-198/B2. AE. 7.47 g. 23.00 mm. R. Interesting unofficial issue, rare as such. Dark patina with earthy hues. VF.
Lot # 336 - M. Porcius Laeca. AR Denarius, 125 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, LAECA; below chin, barred X. Rev. Libertas in quadriga right, crowned by flying Victory; below, M·PORC; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 270/1; B. (Porcia) 3; RRSC D 70a. AR. 3.69 g. 18.00 mm. Nice example, toned. Light marks on obverse. VF.
Lot # 335 - C. Cassius. AR Denarius, 126 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, barred, X and voting-urn. Rev. Libertas in quadriga right; below, C·CASSI; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 266/1; B. (Cassia) 1; RRSC D 66. AR. 3.90 g. 17.00 mm. Lightly toned with some faint golden hues. About EF/VF.
Lot # 334 - Q. Fabius Maximus. AE Semis, 126 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S. Rev. Prow right; above, Q MAX ligate; before, S; below, ROMA. Cr. 265/2. AE. 6.97 g. 20.00 mm. R. Partly bright turquoise patina. About VF.
Lot # 333 - M. Caecilius Q.f. Q.n. Metellus. AR Denarius, 127 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA upwards; below chin, barred X. Rev. Macedonian shield decorated with elephant's head; around M·METELLVS·Q·F, all in laurel wreath. Cr. 263/1a; B. (Caecilia) 29; RRSC D 63a. AR. 3.80 g. 18.00 mm. Lightly toned, with golden hues. VF.
Lot # 332 - Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus. AE Quadrans, 128 BC. Obv. Head of hercules right; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow right; above CN. DOME; before, three pellets; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 261/4. AE. 4.65 g. 19.00 mm. Lovely dark patina with earthy hues. Good VF.
Lot # 331 - T. Cloelius. AR Denarius, 128 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, wreath; below, ROMA. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, corn-ear; in exergue, T·CLOVLI. Cr. 260/1; B. (Cloulia) 1; RRSC D 60. AR. 3.89 g. 19.00 mm. Lightly toned. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 330 - Sex. Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, 129 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, anchor; below chin, barred X. Rev. Venus Genetrix, crowned by Cupid, in biga right; above, ROMA; below horses, SEX.IVLI; in exergue, [CAISAR]. Cr. 258/1 (obv. dies < 10); B. 2; RRSC D 58. AR. 3.82 g. 17.50 mm. RR. Very rare and lightly toned. VF.
Lot # 329 - Q. Caecilius Metellus. AE Quadrans, 130 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, Q ME(ligate) TE(ligate); before, three pellets; below, ROMA. Cr. 256/4a. AE. 5.98 g. 19.00 mm. Deep green patina with earthy hues. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 328 - L. Opimius. AR Denarius, 131 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, wreath; below chin, barred X. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; below, L·OPEIMI; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 253/1; B. (Opeimia) 12; RRSC D 53. AR. 3.88 g. 17.00 mm. Choice example, lightly toned. About EF.
Lot # 327 - M. Aburius M.f. Geminus. AR Denarius, 132 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, GEM; below chin, barred X. Rev. Sol in quadriga right; below, M·ABVRI (AB and VRI ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 250/1; B. (Aburia) 6; RRSC D 51. AR. 3.90 g. 20.00 mm. Light old cabinet tone. About EF/Good VF.
Lot # 326 - P. Calpurnius. AE Quadrans, 133 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right; behind, three pellets. Rev. P. CALP. Ship right; pilot and Victory with wreath on deck; standard on the prow; on side, ROMA; before prow, three pellets; below, dolphin. Cr. 247/3. AE. 4.58 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare and fascinating issue. Dark green patina with reddish deposits. VF.
Lot # 325 - C. Aburius Geminus. AE Quadrans, 134 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right; behind, three pellets. Rev. C ABVRI/GEM. Prow right; before, three pellets; below, ROMA. Cr. 244/3; B. 3. AE. 3.18 g. 16.00 mm. Lovely leather patina. VF/Good VF.