Roman Republican Coins

Lot # 705 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG.III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG XIX. Legionary eagle between two standards. CRI 378; RSC 55; RRSC D319.cc; Cr. 544/35. AR. 3.44 g. 20.5 mm. Area of flatness, some deposits. About VF.
Lot # 704 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG.III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG XVIII. Legionary eagle between two standards. CRI 376; RSC 51; RRSC D319.aa; Cr. 544/33. AR. 3.08 g. 19 mm. RR. Bankers' marks and scratches. About VF/Good F.
Lot # 703 - Mark Antony. AR Denarius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG.III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG XVII. Legionary eagle between two standards. CRI 374; RSC 49; RRSC D319.z; Cr. 544/32. AR. 3.32 g. 19 mm. R. Small metal-flaw and few scratches, otherwise. VF.
Lot # 702 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG. III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG XVI. Legionary eagle between two standards. CRI 372; RSC 48; RRSC D319.y; Cr. 544/31. AR. 3.06 g. 19 mm. R. Good F.
Lot # 701 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG. III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG XV. Legionary eagle between two standards. CRI 371; RSC 47; RRSC D319.x; Cr. 544/30. AR. 3.51 g. 19.5 mm. About VF.
Lot # 700 - Mark Antony. AR Denarius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG. III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG XIV. Legionary eagle between two standards. CRI 369; RSC 44; RRSC D319.w; Cr. 544/29. AR. 3.58 g. 19 mm. R. Banker's marks. Lightly toned. VF.
Lot # 699 - Mark Antony. AR Denarius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG. III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG XIIII. Legionary eagle between two standards. CRI 370; RSC 43; RRSC D319.v; Cr. 544/28. AR. 3.7 g. 19.5 mm. RRR. Interesting variant with numeral XIIII instead of of XIV. Nice iridescent patina. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 698 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG. III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG XIII. Legionary eagle between two standards. CRI 367; RSC 42; RRSC D319.u; Cr. 544/27. AR. 2.96 g. 20 mm. R. Several scratches and marks. F.
Lot # 697 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG. III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG XII. Legionary eagle between two standards. CRI 365; RSC 41; RRSC D319.t; Cr. 544/26. AR. 3.65 g. 17 mm. Dark tone; banker's mark on obverse. VF.
Lot # 696 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG. III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG XI. Legionary eagle between two standards. CRI 362; RSC 39; RRSC D319.s; Cr. 544/25. AR. 3.71 g. 17.5 mm. Bankers' marks on both sides. About VF.
Lot # 695 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, 32-31 BC, mint moving with M. Antony. Obv. ANT. AVG. III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG X. Legionary eagle between two standards. CRI 361; RSC 38; RRSC D319.r; Cr. 544/24. AR. 3.67 g. 19 mm. Dark tone; slightly rough surfaces. Good VF.
Lot # 694 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG.III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG IX. Legionary eagle between two standards. CRI 359; RSC 37; RRSC D319.q; Cr. 544/23. AR. 4.01 g. 18.5 mm. R. Full weight. About VF/VF.
Lot # 693 - Mark Antony. AR Denarius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG.III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG IX. Legionary eagle between two standards. CRI 359; RSC 37; RRSC D319.q; Cr. 544/23. AR. 3.34 g. 20 mm. R. Overstruck on same type. A very intriguing and interesting striking error. About VF.
Lot # 692 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG.III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG VIIII. Legionary eagle between two standards. CRI 360; RSC 36; RRSC D319.p; Cr. 544/22. AR. 3.21 g. 19 mm. RR. Rare variant with VIIII instead of IX. Good F.
Lot # 691 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG.III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG VIII. Legionary eagle between two standards. CRI 358; RSC 35; RRSC D319.n; Cr. 544/21. AR. 3.47 g. 18 mm. Bankers' marks. Slightly rough surfaces. VF/About VF.
Lot # 690 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG.III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG VII. Legionary eagle between two standards. CRI 357; RSC 34; RRSC D319.m; Cr. 544/20. AR. 3.08 g. 20 mm. VF.
Lot # 689 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG.III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG VI. Legionary eagle between two standards. CRI 356; RSC 33; RRSC D319.l; Cr. 544/19. AR. 3.1 g. 18 mm. Uneven toning. VF.
Lot # 688 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG.III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG V. Legionary eagle between two standards. CRI 354; RSC 32; RRSC D319.k; Cr. 544/18. AR. 3.6 g. 19 mm. Bankers' marks. About VF.
Rare variant with IIII instead of IV
Lot # 687 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG.III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG IIII. Legionary eagle between two standards. CRI 353; RSC 29; RRSC D319.i; Cr. 544/16. AR. 3.01 g. 18 mm. RRRR. Rare variant with IIII instead of IV. Good F.
Lot # 686 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG.III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG III. Legionary eagle between two standards. CRI 350; RSC 28; RRSC D319.h; Cr. 544/15. AR. 3.54 g. 19 mm. Bankers' marks, some deposits. Good VF.
Lot # 685 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG.III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG II. Legionary eagle between two standards. CRI 349; RSC 27; RRSC D319.g; Cr. 544/14. AR. 3.54 g. 19.5 mm. Choice example. Good VF.
Lot # 684 - Mark Antony. AR Denarius, autumn 32-spring 31 BC. Legionary issue. Patrae(?) mint. Obv. ANT AVG III VIR R P C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. CHORTIS SPECVLATORVM. Three signa decorated with wreaths and rostra. CRI 386; RSC 6; RRSC D319.e; Cr. 544/12. AR. 3.38 g. 18 mm. R. Toned; area of flat strike, light scratches. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 683 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; around, LEG·XVIII·LYBICAE. CRI 375; RSC 53; RRSC D319.d; Cr. 544/11. AR. 3.43 g. 19 mm. RR. Bankers' marks; several scratches, otherwise. VF.
Lot # 682 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; around, LEG·XVII·CLASSICAE. CRI 373; RSC 50; RRSC D319.c; Cr. 544/10. AR. 3.33 g. 18.5 mm. R. Good F.
Lot # 681 - Mark Antony. AR Denarius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT AVG - III VIR R P C. Galley right with sceptre tied with fillet on prow. Rev. LEG XII ANTIQUAE. Eagle between two standards. CRI 363; RSC 40; RRSC D319.b; Cr. 544/9. AR. 3.39 g. 19 mm. R. Area of flat strike; scratches, otherwise. About VF.
Lot # 680 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG III VIR. R. P. C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. CHORTIVM • PRAETORIARVM. Legionary eagle between two standards. CRI 385; RSC 7; RRSC D319.a; Cr. 544/8. AR. 3.4 g. 19 mm. RR. Bankers' marks. About VF.
Lot # 679 - Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus. AR Denarius, mint moving with Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus, 41 BC. Obv. Male head right, bearded; before, AHENOBAR. Rev. Prow right, on which stands trophy with two spears and shield; around, CN·DOMITIVS·IMP. RRSC D298; Cr. 519/2; B. (Domitia) 21. AR. 3.71 g. 20 mm. Banker's mark on obverse. Attractive cabinet patina; light scratches, otherwise. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 678 - Octavianus with L. Cornelius Balbus. Denarius, mint moving with Octavianus, 41 BC. Obv. Head of Octavianus right, shaved; around, C·CAESAR·III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Club pointing left; above, BALBVS; below, PRO·PR. RRSC D297.1a; Cr. 518/1; B. (Antonia) 91, (Cornelia) 78. AR. 3.78 g. 19 mm. RR. Toned; banker's mark. VF. Ex CGB Live Auction December 2024, lot 967414.
Lot # 677 - Mark Antony and Octavian, with M. Barbatius. AR Denarius, 41 BC. Obv. M. ANT. IMP. AVG. III. VIR. R.P.C. BARBAT. Q. P. Head of Mark Antony right. Rev. CAESAR IMP. PONT. III. VIR. R.P.C. Head of Octavian right. RRSC D296.1; Cr. 517/2. AR. 3.43 g. 19.5 mm. Toned. Good VF.
Lot # 676 - C. Numonius Vaala. AR Denarius, 41 BC. Obv. C. NVMONIVS VAALA. Bare head of Numonius Vaala (or Julius Caesar ?) right. Rev. A warrior left, armed with a shield and sword attacking wall (vallum), which is defended by two soldiers; in exergue, VAALA. RRSC D293; Cr. 514/2; B. 2. AR. 3.39 g. 20 mm. RR. Very rare. Bankers' marks. Good F. Ex Gerhard Hirsch 284, 2012, lot 2581. The reverse presumably portraits an act of bravery by an ancestor, not known to history, whence the cognomen Vaala (from vallum).
Lot # 675 - M. Arrius Secundus. Denarius, 41 BC. Obv. Male head right (Q. Arrius?), bearded; behind, M·ARRIVS; before, SECVNDVS. Rev. Wreath, hasta pura and phalerae. RRSC D292.1; Cr. 513/2; B. (Arria) 2. AR. 3.89 g. 20.5 mm. RR. Countermark and graffito on obverse; metal flaw on reverse. About VF. Ex NAC Numismatica Ars Classica 72, 2013, lot 1367; Ex Naville 8, 2014, lot 115.
Lot # 674 - C. Clodius Vestalis. AR Denarius, 41 BC. Obv. Head of Flora right; behind, flower and C·F; before, C·CLODIVS. Rev. Female figure seated left, holding culullus; behind, VESTALIS. RRSC D291; Cr. 512/2; B. (Clodia) 13. AR. 3.64 g. 21 mm. R. Deeply toned; bankers' marks. About VF/VF.
The Pharos Of Messana
Lot # 673 - Sextus Pompeius. AR Denarius, 37-36 BC, Sicily. Obv. MAG PIVS IMP ITER. The Pharos of Messana surmounted by figure of Neptune; before, galley with Aquila on prow and sceptre tied with fillet on stern. Rev. PRAEF. CLAS.ET.ORAE.MARIT.EX.S.C. The monster Scylla wielding rudder with both hands. RRSC D290.3a; Cr. 511/4; B. (Pompeia) 22. AR. 3.76 g. 18.5 mm. RR. Light scratches and oxidation spots. About VF. This AR Denarius, minted during 37-36 BC under Sextus Pompeius, offers a captivating narrative deeply intertwined with the historical and mythological fabric of ancient Sicily. On the obverse, the Pharos of Messana dominates, a testament to the island's pivotal maritime position. This iconic lighthouse, surmounted by Neptune, underscores Messana's role as a beacon for sailors navigating the Mediterranean's perilous waters, while also symbolizing prosperity and guidance. Conversely, the reverse presents the formidable figure of Scylla, a mythical sea monster deeply ingrained in Sicilian lore. With a rudder firmly grasped in both hands, Scylla serves as a poignant reminder of the maritime hazards faced by ancient seafarers, embodying the dangers lurking in Sicily's coastal waters.
Lot # 672 - Octavianus. AR Denarius, mint moving with Octavianus, 42 BC. Obv. Helmeted bust of Mars right, draped and with spear over shoulder; behind, CAESAR; before, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila surmounted by trophy and flanked by two standards; on either side, S·C. CRI 138; RRSC D278.2; Cr. 497/3. AR. 3.86 g. 20 mm. R. Rare. About VF.
Lot # 671 - L. Mussidius Longus. Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Radiate bust of Sol facing, draped. Rev. Shrine of Venus Cloacina, inscribed CLOACIN; above, L·MVSSIDIVS·LONGVS. RRSC D275.23a; Cr. 494/43a; B. (Mussidia) 7. AR. 3.73 g. 18 mm. R. Surfaces lightly crystallized. Well centred. Dark tone; some scratches, otherwise. VF.
Lot # 670 - L. Mussidius Longus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Head of Concordia right, wearing veil; behind, CONCORDIA. Rev. Two hands clasped round caduceus; below, L·MVSSIDIVS·LONGVS. RRSC D275.21; Cr. 494/41; B. (Mussidia) 5. AR. 3.45 g. 19.5 mm. RR. Irregular flan. Scratches and minor metal-flaws. VF.
Lot # 669 - C. Vibius Varus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 42 BC. Obv. Bust of Minerva right, helmeted, wearing aegis. Rev. C. VIBIVS VARVS. Hercules standing left, leaning on club and holding lion's skin. RRSC D275.18; Cr. 494/38; B. (Vibia) 26. AR. 3.56 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare. Bankers' marks, otherwise. about VF/VF.
Lot # 668 - C. Vibius Varus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 42 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, bearded and wearing laureate diadem. Rev. Minerva standing right, holding Victory and spear; behind, shield; on right, C·VIBIVS; on left, VARVS. RRSC D275.17; Cr. 494/37; B. (Vibia) 23. AR. 3.9 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare. Toned; minor scratches and marks. Die compression. About VF.
Lot # 667 - L. Livineius Regulus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Head of Livineius Regulus right; behind, L·REGVLVS; before, PR. Rev. Curule chair; on either side, fasces; above, REGVLVS·F; in exergue, PRAEF·VR. RRSC D275.13; Cr. 494/31; B. (Livineia) 8. AR. 3.62 g. 19 mm. RR. Very rare. Metal flaws. VF.
Lot # 666 - L. Livineius Regulus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 42 BC. Obv. Bare head of Livineius Regulus to right. Rev. Bestiarius standing left, spearing lion leaping right; behind, another man standing right, fighting with sword and shield against a panther leaping left; to upper left, bear sitting right, in exergue, L·REGVLVS. RRSC D 275.12; Cr. 494/30; B. 12 (Livineia). AR. 3.62 g. 17 mm. RR. Very rare reverse type. Small spot of chipped edge. Light rough surfaces, otherwise. good VF.
Lot # 665 - L. Livineius Regulus. Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Head of Livineius Regulus right (small head). Rev. Modius, on either side, corn-ear; above, L·LIVINEIVS; in exergue, REGVLVS. RRSC D275.11; Cr. 494/29; B. (Livineia) 13. AR. 3.95 g. 18.5 mm. Nice expressive portrait. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 664 - L. Livineius Regulus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Head of Livineius Regulus right. Rev. Curule chair; on either side, three fasces; above, L·LIVINEIVS; in exergue, REGVLVS. RRSC D275.10; Cr. 494/28. AR. 3.99 g. 18.5 mm. Cabinet tone with golden hues. Expressive portrait. Good VF.
Lot # 663 - P. Clodius M.f. Turrinus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, lyre. Rev. P. CLODIVS - M.F. Diana standing right, with bow and quiver over shoulder, holding lighted torch in each hand. RRSC D275.6a; Cr. 494/23; B. 15. AR. 3.99 g. 18.5 mm. Minor metal flaw. Lightly toned. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 662 - P. Clodius M. f. Turrinus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Radiate head of Sol right; behind, quiver. Rev. Crescent surrounded by five stars; below, P·CLODIVS/ M·F. RRSC D275.5; Cr. 494/21; B. (Clodia) 17. AR. 3.98 g. 19 mm. R. Slightly porous surfaces. Toned; nick on cheek, otherwise. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 661 - Petillius Capitolinus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 43 B.C. Obv. Head of Jupiter right; behind, CAPITOLINVS. Rev. Hexastyle temple (Capitoline Temple) with decorated roof; between central four columns, hanging decoration; below, PETILLIVS. RRSC D271.1; Cr. 487/1; B. (Petilia) 1. AR. 3.91 g. 19 mm. R. Rare. Slightly off centre. VF.
Lot # 660 - P. Accoleius Lariscolus. AR Denarius, 43 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Diana Nemorensis right; behind, P·ACCOLEIVS; before, LARISCOLVS. Rev. Triple cult statue of Diana Nemorensis (Diana-Hecate-Selene); behind, cypress grove. RRSC D270; Cr. 486/1; B. (Accoleia) 1. AR. 4.05 g. 20 mm. Traces of tooling or heavy cleaning on obverse. Lightly toned; full weight. About EF.
Lot # 659 - L. Flaminius Chilo. AR Denarius, 43 BC. Obv. Head of Venus right, wearing diadem; behind, IIII·VIR; before, PRI·FL. Rev. Victory in biga right, holding wreath and reins; below, L·FLAMIN; in exergue, CHILO. RRSC D269.2; Cr. 485/2; B. (Flaminia) 2. AR. 4.11 g. 21 mm. RR. Black oxidation spots, otherwise. Good VF/EF. Ex Martí Hervera 64, 2011, lot 2394.
Sulla's Dream
Lot # 658 - L. Aemilius Buca. Denarius, 44 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right; behind, L·BVCA. Rev. Sulla reclining on rock; on right, Luna; behind, Victory with outspread wings holding staff. RRSC D265.1; Cr. 480/1; B. (Aemilia) 12. AR. 2.94 g. 19.5 mm. RR. Very rare and fascinating reverse depiction. F. Ex Gerhard Hirsch 280, 2012, lot 4393.
Lot # 657 - Sextus Pompeius Magnus Pius. AE As, Sicily mint, c. 42-38 BC. Obv. MAGN (MA ligate). Laureate head of Janus, with features of Pompey the Great. Rev. PIVS Prow right; below, IMP. Cr. 479/1; RPC I 671. AE. 16.24 g. 32.5 mm. Interesting example, halved in antiquity. VF.
Lot # 656 - L. Valerius Acisculus. AR Denarius, 45 BC. Obv. Radiate head of Sol right; behind, acisculus and ACISCVLVS. Rev. Luna in biga right; in exergue, L·VALERIVS. RRSC D263.6; Cr. 474/5; B. (Valeria) 20. AR. 4.05 g. 19 mm. R. Full weight. Lightly toned with golden hues. Good VF.