Roman Republican Coins

Lot # 605 - Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Head of young Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, S·C. Rev. Globe surrounded by four wreaths; the lower one flanked by aplustre and ear of corn; the upper one jewelled and tied with fillet. RRSC D218.4b; Cr. 426/4b; B. (Cornelia) 62. AR. 3.64 g. 19 mm. R. Rare. Dark patina. Chipped edge and rough surfaces, otherwise. VF.
Lot # 604 - Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Laureate, diademed and draped bust of Venus right; behind, sceptre and S·C. Rev. Three trophies; on left, jug; on right, lituus; in exergue, FAVSTVS (in monogram). RRSC D218.3; Cr. 426/3; B. (Cornelia) 63. AR. 4.01 g. 21 mm. Slightly off centre. EF. Ex Stack's Bowers April 2010 Coin Galleries, lot 355.
Lot # 603 - Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 56 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Diana right; above, crescent; behind, lituus; before, FAVSTVS. Rev. FELIX. Sulla seated left between, on left, Bocchus King of Mauritania, and on right, Jugurtha King of Numidia, both kneeling. RRSC D218.1; Cr. 426/1; B. (Cornelia) 59. AR. 3.88 g. 18 mm. R. Toned, area of flatness. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 602 - L. Marcius Philippus. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Ancus Marcius right; behind, lituus; below, ANCVS. Rev. PHILIPPVS. Equestrian statue right, on aqueduct with 5 arches; at horse's feet, flower; below, AQVAMARC within the arches of an aqueduct. RRSC D217a; Cr. 425/1; B. (Marcia) 28. AR. 3.55 g. 19 mm. Toned; minor roughness and light scratch on reverse, otherwise. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 601 - 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. RRSC D216; Cr. 424/1; B. (Considia) 1. AR. 3.84 g. 17.5 mm. RR. Very rare and fascinating reverse type. Cabinet tone with golden hues. Good VF/VF. Ex Art Coins 5, 2012, lot 461.
Lot # 600 - M. Aemilius Scaurus with Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 58 BC. Obv. Camel right; before, King Aretas kneeling right, holding reins in left hand and olive-branch tied with fillet in right hand; above, M·SCAVR/ AED·CVR; on either side, EX-S·C; in exergue, REX·ARETAS. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga left; below horses, scorpion; above, P·HYPSAE / AED·CVR; on right, CAPTV; in exergue, C·HYPSAE·COS / PREIVE. RRSC D214b; Cr. 422/1b; B. (Aemilia) 8. AR. 3.8 g. 18.5 mm. Choice example with lovely tone. EF.
Lot # 599 - M. Aemilius Scaurus with Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR/AE Fourreè Denarius, 58 BC. Obv. Camel right; before, King Aretas kneeling right, holding reins in left hand and olive-branch tied with fillet in right hand; above, M·SCAVR; on either side, EX-S·C; in exergue, AED·CVR. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga left; above, P·HYPSAEVS / AED·CVR; on right, CAPTVM; in exergue, C·HYPSAE·COS / PREIVER. RRSC D214a; Cr. 422/1a; B. (Aemilia) 9. AR/AE. 3.16 g. 19 mm. R. Bronze core exposed in several places. VF.
Lot # 598 - P. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 60 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Leuconoe right; behind, dolphin; before, P·YPSAE·S·C. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga left, holding reins and hurling thunderbolt; behind, CEPIT; below, C·YPSAE·COS / PRIV. RRSC D212.2a; Cr. 420/2a; B. (Plautia) 12. AR. 3.64 g. 19 mm. Well centred. Slightly rough surfaces with spots of striking weakness. Good VF.
Lot # 597 - M. Aemilius Lepidus. Denarius, 61 BC. Obv. Laureate and diademed female head right; behind, wreath; before, dish. Rev. Horseman right, carrying trophy over shoulder; in exergue, M·LEPIDVS; AN·XV·PR·H·O·C·S. RRSC D211.1e; Cr. 419/1e; B. (Aemilia) -. AR. 3.61 g. 18.5 mm. RRRR. Extremely rare type. Blackish tone and well centred. Scratches and some porosity, otherwise. VF.
Lot # 596 - M. Piso M.f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 61 BC. Obv. Terminal bust of Mercury right, wearing winged diadem; on left, wreath and star; on right, dish. Rev. M·PISO·M·F / FRVGI. Sacrificial knife and patera. Laurel wreath as border. RRSC D210.2b; Cr. 418/2b; B. (Calpurnia) 23. AR. 3.52 g. 18.5 mm. RR. Banker's mark on obverse. Metal flaw on reverse. Good F/About VF.
Lot # 595 - L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus with L. Scribonius Libo. Denarius, 62 BC. Obv. PAVLLVS·LEPIDVS-CONCORDIA. Diademed and veiled bust of Concordia right. Rev. Puteal Scribonianum decorated with garland and two lyres; at base, hammer; above, PVTEAL·SCRIBON; below, LIBO. RRSC D209a; Cr. 417/1a; B. (Aemilia) 11, (Scribonia) 9. AR. 3.84 g. 20 mm. R. Well centred and toned. Minor cleaning marks. VF. Ex Aureo & Calicò 224, 2010, lot 2061.
Lot # 594 - 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, tongs; above, PVTEAL; below, SCRIBON. RRSC D208b; Cr. 416/1b; B. (Scribonia) 8. AR. 3.77 g. 20 mm. R. Iridescent tone; banker's mark on obverse. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 593 - 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. RRSC D208a; Cr. 416/1a; B. (Scribonia) 8. AR. 3.61 g. 20 mm. Mark on obverse. Well centred and complete. Lightly toned with blackish spots. About EF/EF.
Lot # 592 - 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. RRSC D207; Cr. 415/1; B. (Aemilia) 10. AR. 3.74 g. 19 mm. Nicely toned. Good VF.
Lot # 591 - L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus. AR Denarius, 62 BC. Obv. PAVLLS (sic!)·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. RRSC D207; Cr. 415/1; B. (Aemilia) 10. AR. 3.95 g. 19 mm. RR. Interesting error in the legend on obverse. 'L - S' graffiti on reverse. Choice example, sound metal. Good EF. Ex Asta del Titano 44, 1991, 101.
Lot # 590 - 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. RRSC D205a; Cr. 413/1; B. (Cassia) 10. AR. 3.88 g. 19 mm. Choice example with attractive tone. EF.
Lot # 589 - L. Roscius Fabatus. AR Denarius serratus, 64 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; on the left, curry-comb; below, L·ROSCI. Rev. Female figure standing right, facing snake; between, 'compass dot'; on the left, horse's foot; in exergue, FABATI. RRSC D204; Cr. 412/1 (symbol pair 31); B. 3 (Roscia). AR. 4.04 g. 18 mm. Full weight and choice example, sound metal. Minor marks on obverse. About EF/EF.
Lot # 588 - L. Roscius Fabatus. AR Denarius Serratus, 64 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, cornucopiae. Rev. Girl standing right; before, snake coiling; L-shaped symbol behind. RRSC D204; Cr. 412/1. AR. 3.67 g. 18.5 mm. Nice example with bright fields. EF.
Lot # 587 - Q. Pomponius Musa. Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, sandal. Rev. Thalia left, resting left elbow on column and holding comic mask; on right, Q·POMPONI; on left, MVSA. RRSC D202.9b; Cr. 410/9b; B. (Pomponia) 19. AR. 3.91 g. 18 mm. R. Faint mark on obverse. EF.
Lot # 586 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, star. Rev. Urania left, holding rod in right hand and pointing to globe resting on tripod; on right, Q·POMPONI; on left, MVSA. RRSC D202.8; Cr. 410/8; B. (Pomponia) 22. AR. 3.95 g. 18.5 mm. Toned; porous surfaces. VF/Good VF. Ex Ira & Larry Goldberg 69, 2012, lot 3342.
Lot # 585 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 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. Babelon, Pomponia 17 (as Terpsichore. A. Banti, Pomponia 20. Phillip Davis, p. 395, fig. 11; RRSC D202.6/c; Cr. 410/7d (as Terpsichore). 3.8 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rough area on obverse. Good VF.
Lot # 584 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, two flutes crossed. Rev. Euterpe right, resting left elbow on column and holding two flutes; on left, Q·POMPONI; on right, MVSA. RRSC D202.5; Cr. 410/5; B. (Pomponia) 13. AR. 3.96 g. 18 mm. Pleasant delicate tone. Good VF.
Lot # 583 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, rolled up scroll tied with cord. Rev. Clio left, holding scroll and resting left elbow on column; on right, Q·POMPONI; on left, MVSA. RRSC D202.3; Cr. 410/3; B. (Pomponia) 11. AR. 3.93 g. 18.5 mm. Lightly toned, boldly struck. X graffito on both sides, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 582 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Bust of Cybele right; behind, forepart of lion and CESTIANVS; before, globe. Bead-and-reel border. Rev. M·PLAETORIVS·AED·CVR·EX·S·C. Curule chair; on left, wing. RRSC D201.2; Cr. 409/2; B. (Plaetoria) 3. AR. 3.7 g. 19 mm. Two faint scratches on obverse. About EF.
Lot # 581 - C. Piso L. f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo left with hair tied with band; behind, control-mark. Rev. Horseman right, with conical hat, holding palm; below horse, C·PISO·L·F·FRVG. Hersh 457 (O809/R2083); RRSC D200.5d; Cr. 408/1b; B. (Calpurnia) 24-29. AR. 3.88 g. 19 mm. RRRR. Extremely rare and very seldom offered. Nicely toned. EF.
Lot # 580 - C. Piso L. f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right with hair tied with band; behind, control-mark. Rev. Horseman right, bareheaded, holding nothing; below horse, C·PISO·L·F·FR(VGI); below, control-mark. RRSC D200.2d; Cr. 408/1b; B. (Calpurnia) 24. AR. 3.94 g. 18 mm. R. Toned. Good VF.
Lot # 579 - C. Piso L. f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right, hair tied with band; behind, control-mark. Rev. Horseman galloping right; below, C. PISO L. F. FRV; above, retrograde V. RRSC D200.2a; Cr. 408/1 a-b; B. (Calpurnia) 24. AR. 3.75 g. 18 mm. Attractive toning. About EF.
Lot # 578 - C. Piso L. f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right, hair tied band; behind, LXXI. Rev. Horseman galloping right; below, C. PISO L. F. FRV; below, A. RRSC D200.2a; Cr. 408/1a; B. (Calpurnia) 24. AR. 3.9 g. 18.5 mm. Good example with pleasant tone. Minor blackish deposits. Scratch and banker's marks on obverse. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 577 - C. Piso L. f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, caduceus. Rev. Horseman galloping right, holding whip; below, C. PISO L. F. FRV; above, reversed S. RRSC D200.1b; Cr. 408/1a; B. (Calpurnia) 24. AR. 4.01 g. 18 mm. R. Pleasant old cabinet tone. Some minor rusty encrustations. Test cut (?) on the edge. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 576 - C. Hosidius C. f. Geta. AR Denarius, 68 BC. Obv. GETA-III·VIR. Diademed and draped bust of Diana right (smaller head), with bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev. Boar right, wounded by spear and attacked by hound; in exergue, C·HOSIDI·C·F. RRSC D199.2a; Cr. 407/2; B. (Hosidia)1. AR. 4.02 g. 18 mm. Full weight and good example; delicate tone. About EF.
Lot # 575 - P. Sulpicius Galba. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 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. RRSC D198; Cr. 406/1; B. (Sulpicia) 6-7. AR. 3.68 g. 17 mm. About EF.
Lot # 574 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC. Obv. Male head right, with flowing hair; behind, A. Rev. Winged caduceus; on right, M·PLAETORI; on left, CEST·EX·S·C. RRSC D197.5; Cr. 405/5; B. (Plaetoria) 5. AR. 3.85 g. 19 mm. Choice example, sound metal. Scratches on obverse. About EF.
Lot # 573 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 69 BC. Obv. Draped female bust right, hair in a net and decorated with poppy-heads; behind, lizard. Rev. Winged caduceus; on left, CEST·EX·S·C; on right, M·PLAETORI. RRSC D197.3c; Cr. 405/3b; B. (Plaetoria) 6. AR. 3.7 g. 18.5 mm. Cabinet tone with bluish hues. VF.
Lot # 572 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC. Obv. Draped female bust left, wearing winged diadem; behind, pentagram. Rev. Pediment of temple; within pediment an anguipede figure; on base, praenomen and nomen of the moneyer; below, CEST·S·C. RRSC D197.1b; Cr. 405/1b; B. (Plaetoria) 9. AR. 3.42 g. 22.5 mm. RR. Some pitting. Bankers' marks. About VF. Ex Morton & Eden 57, 2012, lot 236.
Lot # 571 - T. Vettius Sabinus. Denarius serratus, 70 BC. Obv. Bearded head of King Tatius right; behind, SABINVS; before, S·C; below chin, TA (ligate). Rev. Togate figure in biga left; above, IVDEX; behind, corn-ear; in exergue, T·VETTIVS. RRSC D196; Cr. 404/1; B. (Vettia) 2. AR. 3.92 g. 20 mm. R. Nicely toned and centered; graffito on obverse, otherwise. EF.
Lot # 570 - Mn. Aquillius. AR Denarius serratus, 71 BC. Obv. Helmeted bust of Virtus right; on the left, III·VIR; on the right, VIRTVS. Rev. Warrior, holding shield in left hand and raising up fallen female figure (the Sicily) with right hand; on the left, MN·F·MN·N (both MN ligate); on the right, MN·AQVIL (MN ligate); in exergue, SICIL. RRSC D194; Cr. 401/1; B. 2 (Aquillia). AR. 3.94 g. 20 mm. Good example with deep cabinet tone. Light gash on obverse. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 569 - Q. Crepereius M.f. Rocus. AR Denarius serratus, 72 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Amphitrite seen from behind, with head turned right; behind, control-mark; before, D. Rev. Neptune in biga of sea-horses right, holding reins and brandishing trident; above, D; below, Q·CREPEREI/ ROCVS. RRSC D192a; Cr. 399/1a; B. (Crepereia) 1. AR. 3.67 g. 19 mm. RR. Very rare. VF.
Lot # 568 - L. Plaetorius Cestianus. Denarius, Rome mint, 74 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Juno Moneta right; behind, MONETA; below chin, S·C. Rev. Victorious boxer running right, holding caestus and palm-branch; on left, L·PLAETORI; on right, L·F·Q·S·C; below, discus. RRSC D189b; Cr. 396/1b; B. (Plaetoria) 2. AR. 3.48 g. 16.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare issue. VF.
Lot # 567 - C. Cossutius C.f. Sabula. AR Denarius, 74 BC. Obv. Head of Medusa left; behind, SABVLA. Rev. Bellerophon on Pegasus right, brandishing spear with right hand; on left, XXV; below, L·COSSVTI·C·F. RRSC D188; Cr. 395/1; B. 1 (Cossutia). AR. 3.94 g. 20 mm. R. Rare and good example, lightly toned. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 566 - C. Postumius. AR Denarius, 74 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Diana right, hair tied into knot, bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev. Hound running right; below, spear; in exergue, C·POSTVMI / AT (AT ligate). RRSC D187a; Cr. 394/1a; B. (Postumia) 9. AR. 3.93 g. 18 mm. Cabinet tone. Minor marks. VF.
Lot # 565 - C. Postumius. Denarius, 74 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Diana right, hair tied into knot, bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev. Hound running right; below, spear; in exergue, C·POSTVMI / AT (AT ligate). RRSC D187a; Cr. 394/1a; B. (Postumia) 9. AR. 3.92 g. 19 mm. A choice example, perfectly centred on a broad flan, brilliant and superb. About EF. Ex Artemide Aste LVIII, 2022, lot 346.
Lot # 564 - L. Farsuleius Mensor. AR Denarius, 75 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Libertas right; behind, pileus and LXIIII; before, MENSOR; below chin, S·C. Bead and reel border. Rev. Warrior in biga right, holding spear and reins, assists togate figure to mount into the chariot; below, scorpion; in exergue, L·FARSVLEI. Cf. RBW 1430; RRSC D185a; Cr. 392/1a; B. (Farsuleia) 1. AR. 3.94 g. 19.5 mm. Nice cabinet tone. Cleaning marks on obverse. Deep cabinet tone with golden hues. Good VF/About EF.
Lot # 563 - C. Egnatius Cn. f. Cn. n. Maxumus. AR Denarius, 75 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Libertas right; behind, pileus and MAXSVMVS. Rev. Roma and Venus standing facing and both holding staff; Roma holds sword in left hand and places left foot on wolf's head; Venus has Cupid about to alight on shoulder; on either side, rudder set on prow; on left, control-mark; on right, CN·N; below C·EGNATIVS·CN·F (AT ligate). RRSC D184.3; Cr. 391/3; B. (Egnatia) 2. AR. 3.84 g. 19.5 mm. Striking weakness. VF/About VF.
Lot # 562 - C. Egnatius Cn. f. Cn. n. Maxumus. AR Denarius, 75 BC. Obv. Winged bust of Cupid right, bow and quiver over shoulder; behind, MAXSVMVS. Rev. Distyle temple, within which stand Jupiter and Libertas facing; on right, CN·N; in exergue, C·EGNATIVS·CN·F. RRSC D184.2b; Cr. -; B. (Egnatia) 3. AR. 3.86 g. 19.5 mm. RRRR. Missing in Crawford with no control number on left reverse field. Extremely rare and seldom offered. Slightly pitted surfaces. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 561 - C. Egnatius Cn. f. Cn. n. Maxumus. AR Denarius serratus, 75 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Venus right; with Cupid perched on shoulder; behind, MAXSVMVS. Rev. Libertas in biga left, crowned by flying Victory; on right, pileus; in exergue, C·EGNATIVS·CN·F/ CN·N. RRSC D184.1a; Cr. 391/1a; B. (Egnatia) 1. AR. 3.76 g. 20 mm. RRRR. Extremely Rare. Few scratches, otherwise. VF.
Lot # 560 - L. Lucretius Trio. AR Denarius, 76 BC. Rome mint. Obv. Radiate head of Sol right. Rev. TRIO within crescent moon and seven stars; below, L. LVCRETI. RRSC D183.1; Cr. 390/1; B. 2. AR. 4.02 g. 18 mm. R. Lightly toned. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 559 - L. Rustius. AR Denarius, 76 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of young Mars right; behind, S·C; below chin, barred X. Rev. Ram standing right; in exergue, L·RVSTI. RRSC D182; Cr. 389/1; B. (Rustia) 1. AR. 3.88 g. 18 mm. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 558 - L. Rutilius Flaccus. AR Denarius, 77 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, FLAC. Rev. Victory in biga right; in exergue, L·RVTILI. RRSC D180; Cr. 387/1; B. (Rutilia) 1. AR. 3.83 g. 18.5 mm. Bright surfaces and sound metal. EF.
Lot # 557 - L. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 78 BC. Obv. Ivy-wreathed head of Liber right, thyrsus over shoulder. Rev. L·CASSI·Q·F. Vine-wreathed head of Libera left. RRSC D179; Cr. 386/1; B. 6 (Cassia). AR. 3.83 g. 19 mm. Intense cabinet tone. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 556 - M. Volteius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 78 BC. Obv. Draped male bust right, wearing laureate helmet; behind, eagle right. Rev. Cybele in biga of lions right; above, control-numeral; in exergue, M·VOLTEI·M·F. RRSC D178.4; Cr. 385/4; B. (Volteia) 4. AR. 3.79 g. 18 mm. Cabinet tone. Chipped edge. About VF.