Roman Republican Coins

Lot # 455 - Lucius Aurelius Cotta. AR Denarius serratus, 105 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Vulcan right wearing laureate pileus; behind, tongs and barred X; all within myrtle-wreath. Rev. Eagle on thunderbolt right; below, L·COT; on right, D; all in laurel-wreath. RRSC D113c; Cr. 314/1c; B. (Aurelia) 21. AR. 4.01 g. 20.5 mm. RR. Peripheral striking weakness. About EF.
Lot # 454 - L. Memmius Galeria. AR Denarius serratus, 106 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn left; before, control-mark Q; behind, harpa and ROMA. Rev. Venus in biga right; above, flying Cupid with wreath; in exergue, L·MEMMI/ GAL (ME ligate). RRSC D112b; Cr. 313/1b; B. (Memmia) 2. AR. 3.92 g. 20 mm. Blackish spot on reverse. Good VF.
Lot # 453 - L. Scipio Asiagenus. AR Denarius serratus, 106 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter left. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right; in exergue, L·SCIP·ASIAG and dot N. RRSC D110e; Cr. 311/1e; B. (Cornelia) 24. AR. 3.99 g. 19 mm. RRR. Very rare issue with control mark in exergue at reverse. Cabinet tone. Good VF. Crawford suggests that the moneyer was L. Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus.
Lot # 452 - L. Scipio Asiagenus. AR Brockage Denarius serratus, 106 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter left; before, •M. Rev. Incuse of obverse. RRSC D110b; Cr. 311/1b; B. (Cornelia) 24. AR. 4.01 g. 18.5 mm. R. Nicely toned. Fascinating minting error. Good VF.
Lot # 451 - L. Scipio Asiagenus. AR Denarius serratus, 106 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter left; before, F and dot. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right; in exergue, L·SCIP·ASIAG. RRSC D110b; Cr. 311/1b; B. (Cornelia) 24. AR. 3.95 g. 20.5 mm. R. Good VF.
Lot # 450 - M. Herennius. AR Denarius, 108 or 107 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Pietas right; behind, PIETAS (TA ligate); before, L. Rev. One of the Catanean brothers running right, carrying his father on his shoulder; on left, M·HERENNI (HE ligate). RRSC D107a; Cr. 308/1a; B. (Herennia) 1. AR. 3.95 g. 19 mm. Cabinet patina. Good VF.
Lot # 449 - Mn. Fonteius. AR Denarius, 108-107 BC. Obv. Jugate and laureate heads of Dioscuri right; below their chins, monogram. Rev. Ship right; above, MN FONTEI; below, three dots and Q. RRSC D106d; Cr. 307/1d; B. (Fonteia) 7. AR. 3.7 g. 20.5 mm. Iridescent tone. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 448 - L. Valerius Flaccus. 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. RRSC D105; Cr. 306/1; B. (Valeria) 11. AR. 3.58 g. 20.5 mm. Choice example. About EF.
Lot # 447 - 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. RRSC D104; Cr. 305/1; B. (Lutatia) 2. AR. 3.82 g. 21 mm. Golden tone. Nice example. Good VF.
Lot # 446 - 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. RRSC D103; Cr. 304/1; B. (Memmia) 1. AR. 3.77 g. 20.5 mm. Two faint marks (test cut (?)) on obverse. Deposits. VF.
Lot # 445 - 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. RRSC D102; Cr. 303/1; B. (Aquillia) 1. AR. 3.75 g. 20 mm. R. Two faint marks (test cut (?)) on obverse. Uneven toning. VF.
Lot # 444 - 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. RRSC D101; Cr. 302/1; B. (Flaminia) 1. AR. 3.91 g. 20 mm. Cabinet tone with golden hues. VF.
Lot # 443 - 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. RRSC D100; Cr. 301/1; B. (Porcia) 4. AR. 3.84 g. 19 mm. Golden tone. Striking weakness. Good VF.
Lot # 442 - C. Claudius Pulcher. AR Denarius, 110 or 109 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right. Rev. Victory in biga right; in exergue, C·PVLCHER. RRSC D99; Cr. 300/1; B. 1 (Claudia). AR. 4.02 g. 18 mm. Lovely toned with iridescent hues. Edge chipped. Good VF.
Lot # 441 - Appius Claudius Pulcher, T. Manlius Mancinus and Q. Urbinius. 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). RRSC D98b; Cr. 299/1b; B. (Mallia) 2 and (Claudia) 3. AR. 3.8 g. 18.5 mm. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 440 - Lucius Caesius. AR Denarius, 112 or 111 BC. Obv. Youthful bust of Vejovis left, seen from behind, holding thunderbolt in upraised right hand; in right field, ROMA in monogram. Rev. Lares Praestites seated right, each holding staff in left hand; between them, dog; above, bust of Vulcan with tongues over shoulder; on left, LA (ligate); on right, ER (ligate); in exergue, L. CAESI (AE ligate). RRSC D97; Cr. 298/1; B. (Caesia) 1. AR. 3.89 g. 20 mm. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 439 - Ti. Quinctius. Denarius, 112 or 111 BC. Obv. Bust of Hercules left, seen from behind. Rev. Desultor galloping left; below, rat left between TI and Q; on right, control-mark; in exergue, D·S·S incuse on tablet. RRSC D96a; Cr. 297/1a; B. (Quinctia) 6. AR. 3.9 g. 19 mm. R. Nice example; well centred and almost complete. Good VF.
Lot # 438 - Cn. Blasio Cn.f. AR Denarius, 112-111 BC. Obv. Helmeted head right (Scipio Africanus the Elder or Blasio?); above, barred X; behind, star; before, CN·BLASIO·CN·F. Rev. Jupiter standing facing between Juno and Minerva; in field, crescent; in exergue, ROMA. RRSC D95b; Cr. 296/1b; B. (Cornelia) 19. AR. 3.41 g. 19 mm. RR. Choice example. Minor metal flaws. EF.
Lot # 437 - L. Torquatus. AR Denarius, 113 or 112 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA (MA ligate); below chin, X; torque as border. Rev. Warrior galloping left; behind, Q; below, L·TORQVA; in exergue, EX·S·C. RRSC D94; Cr. 295/1; B. (Manlia) 2. AR. 3.86 g. 19.5 mm. R. Cabinet tone. Minor pitting. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 436 - L. Philippus. AR Denarius, 113 or 112 BC. Obv. Head of Philip V of Macedonia right, wearing helmet with goat's horns; behind, ROMA in monogram; below chin, Φ. Rev. Equestrian statue right; base inscribed L·PHILIPPVS; below horse, flower (?); in exergue, barred X. RRSC D92; Cr. 293/1; B. (Marcia) 12. AR. 3.78 g. 20 mm. Warm toning; light scratches and baker's marks on obverse. VF.
Lot # 435 - C. Fonteius. Denarius, 114 or 113 BC. Obv. Laureate Janiform head of Dioscuri; on left, T; on right, barred X. Rev. Galley with pilot and rowers left; above, C·FONT; below, ROMA. RRSC D89; Cr. 290/1; B. (Fonteia) 1. AR. 3.96 g. 19 mm. Cabinet tone. Choice example. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 434 - 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. RRSC D88; Cr. 289/1; B. (Cipia) 1. AR. 3.92 g. 17 mm. Toned. Good VF.
Lot # 433 - 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. RRSC D85; Cr. 286/1; B. (Sergia) 1. AR. 4.01 g. 18 mm. Well centred. Minor marks. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 432 - Q. Curtius and M. Silanus. AR Denarius, 116 or 115 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X; before, Q·CVRT. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right; above, lituus; below, M·SILA (LA ligate); in exergue, ROMA. RRSC D84.2; Cr. 285/2; B. (Curtia) 2. AR. 3.89 g. 19.5 mm. From the reverse side, it is possible to conceive the engraver’s preparatory die model. VF.
Lot # 431 - Q. Curtius and M. Silanus. AR Denarius, 116 or 115 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X; before, Q·CVRT. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right; above, lituus; below, M·SILA (LA ligate); in exergue, ROMA. RRSC D84.2; Cr. 285/2; B. (Curtia) 2. AR. 3.85 g. 20.5 mm. Nicely toned. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 430 - Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus. AR Denarius, 116 or 115 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X; before, ROMA. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right; in exergue, CN·DOMI. RRSC D84.1; Cr. 285/1; B. (Domitia) 7. AR. 3.83 g. 20 mm. Cabinet tone; faint marks. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 429 - M. Calidius, Q. Metellus and Cn. Fulvius. AR Denarius, 117 or 116 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA; below chin, barred X. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, CNFOVL (NF and VL ligate); in exergue, M·CAL·Q·MET (AL and MET ligate). RRSC D83b; Cr. 284/1b; B. (Fulvia) 1. AR. 3.8 g. 19 mm. R. Toned. VF/Good VF. Ex Artemide Aste 7E, 2011, lot 7210.
Lot # 428 - Q. Marcius, C. Fabius, L. Roscius. AR Denarius, 118 or 117 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, barred X. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; below, ROMA; in exergue, C·F·L·R·Q·M. RRSC D82b; Cr. 283/1b; B. (Fabia) 13. AR. 3.82 g. 20 mm. RRR. Extremely rare issue. VF.
Lot # 427 - Q. Marcius, C. Fabius, L. Roscius. AR Denarius, 118 or 117 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, barred X. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; below, ROMA; in exergue, Q·MAR·C·F·L·R (MAR ligate). RRSC D82a; Cr. 283/1a; B. (Marcia) 16. AR. 3.81 g. 20.5 mm. RR. Very rare. VF/About VF.
Lot # 426 - L. Licinius Crassus, Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus and Porcius Licinius. Denarius serratus, Narbo mint, 118 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, barred X; around L·PORCI·LICI. Rev. Warrior in biga right; in exergue, L·LIC·CN·DOM. RRSC D81.5; Cr. 282/5; B. (Porcia) 8. AR. 3.3 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare. Porous, scratches on rev., otherwise. VF/Good 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 # 425 - L. Licinius Crassus, Cn. Domitius Aenobarbus 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. RRSC D81.3; Cr. 282/3; B. (Poblicia) 1. AR. 3.8 g. 19.5 mm. R. 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 # 424 - L. Licinius Crassus, Cn. Domitius Aenobarbus and M. Aurelius Scaurus. AR Denarius serratus, 118 BC. Obv. Head of Roma right, wearing Phrygian helmet; before, [M. AVRELI]; behind, ROMA and X. Rev. Bituitus in biga right; below horses, SCAVRI; in exergue, L. LIC. CN. DOM. RRSC D81.1; Cr. 282/1. AR. 3.8 g. 20 mm. R. Cabinet tone. 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 # 423 - C. Plutius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 121 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, C·PLVTI; in exergue, ROMA. RRSC D77; Cr. 278/1; B. (Plutia) 1. AR. 3.92 g. 18 mm. Warm tone. Good VF.
Lot # 422 - Q. Minucius Rufus. AR Denarius, 122 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, RVF; below chin, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, Q·MINV; in exergue, ROMA. RRSC D76; Cr. 277/1; B. (Minucia) 1. AR. 3.89 g. 18 mm. Warm tone. About EF/EF.
Lot # 421 - C. Porcius Cato. 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. RRSC D73; Cr. 274/1; B. (Porcia) 1. AR. 3.84 g. 19.5 mm. VF/Good VF.
Lot # 420 - 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 horses' front leg, rostrum; in exergue, Q·FABI. RRSC D72b; Cr. 273/1; B. (Fabia) 1. AR. 3.86 g. 20 mm. R. Dark tone. VF.
Lot # 419 - 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. RRSC D72a; Cr. 273/1; B. (Fabia) 1. AR. 3.82 g. 19.5 mm. Lovely toned with iridescent hues. irregular flan. Good VF.
Lot # 418 - Anonymous. AE Semis, Rome mint, 135-125 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S (mark of value). Rev. Prow right; before, S (mark of value); below, ROMA. Cf. RBW 1090; Cr. 272/1. AE. 11.23 g. 27 mm. About VF.
Lot # 417 - Mn. Acilius Balbus. Denarius, 125 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, BALBVS (AL ligate); below chin, barred X; below, ROMA, all in laurel-wreath. Rev. Jupiter and Victory in quadriga right; below, Macedonian shield; in exergue, MN·ACILI (MN ligate). RRSC D71; Cr. 271/1; B. (Acilia) 1. AR. 3.88 g. 19 mm. R. Good VF/VF.
Lot # 416 - M. Porcius Laeca. 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. RRSC D70a; Cr. 270/1; B. (Porcia) 3. AR. 3.83 g. 18 mm. Iridescent hues. Good VF.
Lot # 415 - C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius. AR Denarius, 125 BC. Obv. Head of Roma right, wearing Phrygian helmet; behind, ROMA; below chin, barred X. Rev. Jupiter in biga of elephants left, crowned by flying Victory; in exergue, C·METELLVS (ME ligate). RRSC D69; Cr. 269/1; B. (Caecilia) 14. AR. 3.77 g. 17.5 mm. Toned; nicks on both sides, otherwise. good VF.
Lot # 414 - Q. Fabius Pictor. AR Denarius, 126 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, barred X; before, B. 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. RRSC D68b; Cr. 268/1b; B. (Fabia) 11. AR. 3.91 g. 18 mm. R. Lightly toned. Nice example for issue. About EF.
Lot # 413 - T. Quinctius Flamininus. Denarius, 126 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, apex; below chin, barred X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, Macedonian shield between T and Q; in exergue, ROMA. RRSC D67; Cr. 267/1; B. (Quinctia) 2. AR. 3.77 g. 18.5 mm. Slightly rough surfaces, otherwise. good VF.
Lot # 412 - 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. RRSC D66; Cr. 266/1; B. (Cassia) 1. AR. 3.84 g. 19 mm. Attractive cabinet patina. Good VF.
Lot # 411 - 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. RRSC D65; Cr. 265/1; B. (Fabia) 5. AR. 3.88 g. 18 mm. Choice example. Good VF.
Lot # 410 - 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. RRSC D63a; Cr. 263/1a; B. (Caecilia) 29. AR. 3.85 g. 18.5 mm. R. VF.
Lot # 409 - L. Caecilius Metellus. AE Semis, 128 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right. Rev. Prow right; above, elephant's head; to right, S. Cr. 262/2. AE. 6.69 g. 24 mm. Green patina. Good VF.
Lot # 408 - Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus. AE Quadrans, c. 128 B.C. Obv. Head of Hercules right; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow right; before, three pellets; above, CN.DOMI; below, ROMA. Cr. 261/4; B. 5. AE. 6.48 g. 20 mm. Green patina. VF.
Lot # 407 - 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. RRSC D61; Cr. 261/1; B. (Domitia) 14. AR. 3.85 g. 18.5 mm. Slightly pitted surfaces. VF.
Lot # 406 - 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. RRSC D60; Cr. 260/1; B. (Cloulia) 1. AR. 3.91 g. 21 mm. Lightly toned. About EF.