Roman Republican Coins

Lot # 377 - P. Crepusius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; on the left, sceptre and I. Rev. Horseman galloping right; on the left, control-numeral CCC; in exergue, P·CREPVSI. Cr. 361/1c; B. -; Syd. -. AR. 3.69 g. 17.00 mm. Sound metal, perfectly centred, brilliant and superb. Lovely light iridescent tone. EF.
Lot # 376 - L. Censorinus, P. Crepusius and C. Limetanus. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. Diademed and veiled head of Venus right; behind, L·CENSORIN. Rev. Venus in biga right; above, numeral; below, C·LIMETA (TA ligate); in exergue, P·CREPVSI. Cr. 360/1b; B. (Marcia) 27, (Crepusia) 3, (Mamilia) 9; Lincoln. AR. 3.98 g. 17.50 mm. A choice example. Well centred and lightly toned. EF/About EF.
Lot # 375 - 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. AR. 3.57 g. 19.50 mm. Nice for issue. Delicate patina with underlying luster. Good VF.
Lot # 374 - C. Norbanus. AR Denarius, 83 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right; behind, control-mark CXXXVI; below, C·NORBANVS. Rev. Corn-ear, fasces with axe and caduceus. Cr. 357/1b; B. (Norbana) 2. AR. 3.84 g. 19.00 mm. A choice example, perfectly centred, brilliant and lightly toned. Insignificant flatness on high points, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 373 - C. Licinius L. f. Macer. AR Denarius, 84 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Vejovis left turned from spectator, hurling thunderbolt. Rev. Minerva in quadriga right; in exergue, C·LICINIVS·L·F / MACER. Cr. 354/1; B. (Licinia) 16. AR. 3.97 g. 20.00 mm. Great metal, full weight and broad flan. Lovely dark patina over bright surfaces; minor areas of flat strike. Good VF.
Lot # 372 - Mn. Fonteius C.f. AR Denarius, 85 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Vejovis right, thunderbolt below, EX A.P behind. Rev. Cupid on goat right, on either side, pilei; in exergue, thyrsus. All within laurel wreath. Cr. 353/2. AR. 3.83 g. 18.00 mm. Rare. Rare, well centred and choice example. Adjustment marks (cf. C. Stannard 'The adjustment al marco of the weight of Roman Republican denarii blanks by gouging' in 'Metallurgy in numismatics vol 3' Royal Numismatic Society, 1993). About EF.
Lot # 371 - Mn. Fonteius C.f. AR Denarius, 85 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; below, thunderbolt; behind, MN·FONTEI·C·F (MN and NT ligate); before, ROMA in monogram. Rev. Cupid seated on goat right; above, pilei; in exergue, thyrsus; around, laurel-wreath. Cr. 353/1a; B. (Fonteia) 9. AR. 3.84 g. 19.00 mm. A choice example, well centred. Lightly toned with underlying luster. Insignificant scratch on obverse. Good VF.
Lot # 370 - L. Julius Bursio. AR Denarius, 85 BC. Obv. Male head right, with the attributes of Apollo, Mercury and Neptune; behind, control-mark. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; above, control-mark; in exergue, [L·IVL]I·BV[RSIO]. Cr. 352/1a; B. (Julia) 5. AR. 3.93 g. 19.50 mm. A choice example. Lovely light tone with reddish hues. Slightly off centre. About EF/Good VF.
Lot # 369 - M. Fannius and L. Critonius. AR Denarius, 86 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Ceres right; behind, AED·PL. Rev. Two male figures seated left on subsellium; on left, P·A; on right, corn-ear; in exergue, M·FAN·L·CRIT (IT ligate). Cr. 351/1; B. (Critonia) 1. AR. 3.94 g. 19.50 mm. Scarce. Lovely delicate warm tone over brilliant surfaces, minor areas of flat strike. Good VF.
Lot # 368 - Gargilius, Ogulnius and Vergilius. AE As, c. 86 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus, above mark of value I. Rev. Prow left; above GAR VER OGVL, below, [ROMA]. Cr. 350A/3b. AE. 13.21 g. 2700.00 mm. Scarce. Earthen emerald green patina, with reddish spots on reverse. VF.
Lot # 367 - Gargilius, Ogulnius and Vergilius. AR Denarius, 86 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. Jupiter driving quadriga right, holding reins and preparing to hurl thunderbolt. Cr. 350A/2. AR. 4.02 g. 18.50 mm. Sound metal and full weight. A superb example, brilliant and prettily toned, with golden hues. EF/ About EF.
Lot # 366 - C. Censorinus. AR Denarius, 88 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Apollo right. Rev. Horse galloping right; above, wheel and two stars; below, C CENSORI; in exergue, palm branch. Cr. 346/2b; B. (Marcia)19. AR. 3.56 g. 16.50 mm. A choice example, lightly toned. Good VF.
Lot # 365 - L.Titurius L.f. Sabinus. AE As, 89 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus. Rev. Prow right; above, L TITVRI L(?); below, [SABINVS?]. Cr. 344/4 (c?). AE. 12.69 g. 28.00 mm. In very good condition for issue. Nice bright olive green patina., emerald green beside the border and on edge. Good VF.
Lot # 364 - L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus. AE halved As, 89 BC. Obv. Laureate head di Janus, above mark of value I. Rev. Prow right; above, [L.TIT]VRI LF; before, Victory holding wreath; below, SABINVS. Cr. 344/4a; B. 7. AE. 4.75 g. 26.00 mm. Attractive earthy light green patina. Good VF.
Lot # 363 - L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus. AR Denarius, 89 BC. Obv. Bearded head of King Tatius right; behind, SABIN; before, TA (ligate). Rev. Rape of the Sabine women; in exergue, L·TITVRI. Cr. 344/1a; B. (Tituria) 1. AR. 4.03 g. 18.00 mm. Nice example, in fine style, with detailed reverse. Full weight, brilliant and lightly toned with golden hues. Gashes on reverse field, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 362 - C. Vibius C. f. Pansa. AE As, c. 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus. Rev. Three prows right; above, ROMA; below, C VIBI[ ]. Cr. 342/7f; B. 11. AE. 10.91 g. 30.00 mm. An attractive example. Lovely bright dark green green patina. Good VF.
Lot # 361 - Q. Titius. AE As, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus. Rev. Prow right; above, Q. TITI; before, star. Cr. 341/4d. AE. 9.02 g. 28.00 mm. R. Rare, nice emerald green patina. VF.
Lot # 360 - 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. AR. 4.11 g. 18.00 mm. A choice example. Full weight and sound metal. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 359 - L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, XIII. Rev. Horseman galloping right, holding palm, above, XVI; below, L. PISO FRVGI/ROMA monogram. Cr. 340/1; B. 12. AR. 3.90 g. 18.00 mm. Sharply struck, superb and prettily toned, with lovely golden hues. EF. Ex Nomos, with tag.
Lot # 358 - Anonymous. AE As, c. 91 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA. Cr. 339/1a. AE. 13.34 g. 28.00 mm. R. Rare and in excellent condition for issue. Enchanting deep emerald green patina. Good VF.
Lot # 357 - D. Junius Silanus L.f. AR Denarius, 91 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, P. Rev. Victory in biga right; above, I [-]; in exergue, D·SILANVS·L·F / ROM[A]. Cr. 337/3; B. (Junia) 15-16. AR. 3.72 g. 17.00 mm. Nice example with light patina and underlying luster. Nick on the edge. Good VF.
Lot # 356 - C. Allius Bala. AR Denarius, 92 BC. Obv. Diademed female head right; behind, BALA; below chin, E. Rev. Diana in biga of stags right; below, turtle; in exergue, C·ALLI; around, laurel-wreath. Cr. 336/1c; B. (Aelia) 4. AR. 4.01 g. 17.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Sharply struck, perfectly centred and superb, lovely even grey tone over lustrous surfaces. Minor marks on reverse. Good EF/EF.
Lot # 355 - 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. AR. 4.03 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. A superb example, brilliant and nicely toned, with golden hues. About EF.
Lot # 354 - C. Poblicius Malleolus, A. Postumius Sp. f. Albinus and L. Metellus. AE As, 96 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow of galley right; above, hammer; [before, I]; below, ROMA. Cr. 335/4. AE. 25.06 g. 31.50 mm. RR. Very rare. Mottled green brown patina; rough surfaces. F.
Exceptional Pomponius Molo
Lot # 353 - 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. AR. 3.79 g. 20.00 mm. Scarce. An outstanding example, superb and perfectly centred on a broad flan. Very rare as such. Lovely light cabinet tone, with golden hues. Minor porosity otherwise. about EF.
Lot # 352 - Pub. Lentulus Marceli f. AR Denarius, 100 BC. Obv. Bust of Hercules right, seen from behind, club over far shoulder; on left, shield; on right, control-mark; below, ROMA. Rev. Roma standing facing, crowned by the Genius of Roman People; on left, control-mark; in exergue, LENT·MAR·F; around, laurel-wreath. Cr. 329/1b; B. (Cornelia) 25-26. AR. 3.79 g. 18.00 mm. Brilliant and lightly tone. VF.
Lot # 351 - 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). AR. 3.93 g. 20.50 mm. Choice example. Lovely old cabinet tone with golden hues, underlying luster. EF/About EF.
Lot # 350 - 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. AR. 4.00 g. 20.50 mm. Full weight and choice example. Well centred and toned. Blackish deposits. Good VF.
Brockage Denarius
Lot # 349 - L. Julius Caesar. AR Brockage Denarius, 103 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Mars left; above, control-letter; behind, CAESAR. Rev. Incuse of obverse. Cr. 320/1 var; B. (Julia) 4 var. AR. 3.85 g. 15.50 mm. Sound metal and compact flan. Brilliant and nicely toned, with golden hues. VF.
Lot # 348 - C. Coelius Caldus. AR Denarius, 104 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma left. Rev. Victory in biga left; above, control-mark; below, C·COIL; in exergue, CALD. Cr. 318/1a; B. (Coelia) 2. AR. 3.86 g. 19.00 mm. Well centred and choice example. Good VF.
Spectacular Valerius Flaccus
Lot # 347 - L. Valerius Flaccus. AR Denarius, 108 or 107 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Victory right; below chin, barred X. Rev. Mars walking left, holding spear and trophy; before, L·VALERI/FLACCI and apex; behind, corn-ear. Cr. 306/1; B. (Valeria) 11. AR. 3.97 g. 19.00 mm. Great metal and full weight. Reverse slightly off centre. An outstanding example of fine style, sharply struck from masterly engraved dies, brilliant and nicely toned, with golden hues. Some pitting on reverse. EF.
Lot # 346 - Q. Lutatius Cerco. AR Denarius, 109 or 108 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; above, ROMA; behind, barred X (partly off flan); below chin, CERCO. Rev. Ship right; above Q·LVTATI/Q (VT ligate); around oak-wreath. Cr. 305/1; B. (Lutatia) 2. AR. 3.71 g. 19.00 mm. Lovely bright old cabinet tone. Minor areas of flatness, otherwise. about EF. The scene depicted on the reverse of this issue shows a boat, in remembrance of the naval victory and triumph of Gaius Lutatius Catulus against the Carthaginians in 242 BC.
Lot # 345 - 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. AR. 3.86 g. 20.00 mm. Scarce. A choice example of this fascinating issue. Slightly rough surfaces, otherwise. About EF.
Lot # 344 - Mn. Aquillius. AR Denarius, 109 or 108 BC. Obv. Radiate head of Sol right; below chin, X. Rev. Luna in biga right; above, crescent and three stars; below, one star and MN·AQVIL (MN ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 303/1; B. (Aquillia) 1. AR. 3.96 g. 20.50 mm. Choice and well centred. Brilliant and lightly toned with golden hues, minor spots of oxidation on obverse. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 343 - 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, [CI]LO. Cr. 302/1; B. (Flaminia) 1. AR. 3.84 g. 20.00 mm. Brilliant, choice and nicely toned, with golden hues. From a slightly worn reverse die, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 342 - 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. AR. 4.07 g. 17.50 mm. Full weight and well centred example. Scratch on the edge. Minor cleaning marks on reverse. EF/Good VF.
Lot # 341 - Cn. Blasio Cn.f. AR Denarius, 112-111 BC. Obv. Helmeted head right (Scipio Africanus the Elder or Blasio?); above, barred X; behind, wreath; before, CN·BLASIO·CN·F. Rev. Jupiter standing facing between Juno and Minerva; in field, Y; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 296/1e; B. (Cornelia) 19. AR. 3.91 g. 19.50 mm. Minor areas of flat strike. VF.
Lot # 340 - Mn. Aemilius Lepidus. AR Denarius, 114 or 113 BC. Obv. Laureate, diademed and draped head of Roma(?) right; on the left, barred X; on right, ROM[A]. Rev. Equestrian statue on triumphal arch; between arches, L E P; around, MN·AEMILIO (MN ligate). Cr. 291/1; B. (Aemilia) 7. AR. 3.87 g. 18.00 mm. A superb example of fine style. Lovely old cabinet tone. Minor uncleaned deposits on reverse, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 339 - Anonymous. AR Denarius, 115 or 114 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X; below, ROMA. Rev. Roma seated right on pile of shields, holding spear in left hand; at her feet, helmet; before, she-wolf right suckling twins; on either side, bird flying. Cr. 287/1. AR. 3.92 g. 21.00 mm. Choice and well centred, brilliant with delicate patina. About EF.
Lot # 338 - Q. Curtius and M. Silanus. AR Denarius, 116 or 115 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X; before, Q·C[V]RT. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right; above, lituus; below, M·SILA (LA ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 285/2; B. (Curtia) 2. AR. 3.74 g. 19.00 mm. About VF.
Lot # 337 - L. Licinius Crassus, Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus and L. Cosconius M.f. AR Denarius serratus, Narbo mint, 118 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X; around, L·COSCO·M·F. Rev. Warrior in biga right; in exergue, L·LIC·CN·DOM. Cr. 282/2; B. (Cosconia) 1. AR. 3.86 g. 19.50 mm. Nice example with an attractive old cabinet tone; underlying luster. About EF/Good VF.
Lot # 336 - M. Furius Philus. AR Denarius, 119 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; around, M·FOVRI·L·F. Rev. Roma standing left, crowning trophy; above, star; on right, ROMA; in exergue, PHILI (PH ligate). Cr. 281/1; B. (Furia) 18. AR. 3.83 g. 20.00 mm. A choice and broad example of this fascinating issue, bright and lightly toned. From slightly worn reverse die, otherwise. good VF.
Lot # 335 - M. Fannius C.f. AR Denarius, 123 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA; below chin, X. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; in exergue, M·FAN·C·F (AN ligate). Cr. 275/1; B. (Fannia) 1. AR. 3.95 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. A choice example. Lovely bright cabinet tone. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 334 - Q. Fabius Labeo. AR Denarius, 124 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA; before, X and LABEO. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right; below, rostrum; in exergue, Q·FABI. Cr. 273/1; B. (Fabia) 1. AR. 3.93 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. A choice, well centred and brilliant example. About EF.
Lot # 333 - Q. Fabius Pictor. AR Denarius, 126 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, barred X. Rev. Fabius Pictor seated left, holding apex and spear; shield at side inscribed QVI/RIN; on right, N·FABI; on left, PICTOR; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 268/1a; B. (Fabia) 11. AR. 3.40 g. 18.00 mm. R. Nice example of this rare variety without control letters; brilliant and lightly toned, with a hint of iridescence. Banker's(?) mark on reverse. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 332 - T-Q series. AE Triens, 126 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Minerva right, wearing beaded necklace; behind, four pellets. Rev. Prow of galley right; above, T-Q; before, four pellets, in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 267/3. AE. 8.27 g. 21.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. A choice example, for type. Lovely untouched olive green patina, with significant earthen deposits. VF.
Lot # 331 - Q. Fabius Maximus. AR Denarius, 127 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA; before, Q·MAX (MA ligate); below chin, barred X. Rev. Cornucopiae on thunderbolt, all within wreath composed of ear of barley, ear of wheat and assorted fruits. Cr. 265/1; B. (Fabia) 5. AR. 3.89 g. 17.50 mm. Slightly porous surface, otherwise. good VF.
Lot # 330 - 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. AR. 3.96 g. 19.00 mm. Choice example, with superb and detailed reverse. Lightly toned over bright surfaces. EF/Good EF.
Lot # 329 - 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. AR. 3.87 g. 17.00 mm. A choice example, nicely toned. About EF.
Lot # 328 - 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. AR. 3.92 g. 19.50 mm. Well centred and choice example. Lightly toned. Good VF.