Roman Republican Coins

Lot # 597 - C. Considius Paetus. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. Head of Venus left, laureate and wearing diadem; behind, PAETI. Rev. Victory in quadriga left, holding wreath, palm branch and reins; in exergue, C·CONSIDI. RRSC D256.4; Cr. 465/4; B. (Considia) 7. AR. 4.1 g. 19 mm. RR. Full weight example. Warm tone. Minor weakness on reverse. Good VF.

Lot # 596 - C. Considius Paetus. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. Head of Venus right, laureate and wearing diadem; behind, PAETI. Rev. Victory in quadriga left, holding wreath, palm branch and reins; in exergue, C·CONSIDI. RRSC D256.3; Cr. 465/3; B. (Considia) 6. AR. 4 g. 23 mm. R. Nicely toned. Full weight example. Die compression and metal flaw on reverse. Good VF/About EF.

Lot # 595 - C. Considius Paetus. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, A. No border. Rev. Curule chair, garlanded, on which lies wreath; above, C·CONSIDI; in exergue, PAETI. RRSC D256.2b; Cr. 465/2b; B. (Considia) 2. AR. 3.6 g. 20 mm. RR. Pleasant old cabinet tone, with warm hues. Graffito on obverse. About VF/VF.

Lot # 594 - T. Carisius. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Victory right; behind, S·C. Rev. Victory in quadriga right, holding reins and wreath; in exergue, [T]·CARISI. RRSC D255.5; Cr. 464/5; B. (Carisia) 3. AR. 3.59 g. 18 mm. Die compression. Lightly toned. VF.

Lot # 593 - T. Carisius. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. Head of Roma right, wearing Attic helmet with plume on each side; behind, ROMA. Rev. Cornucopiae on globe; on left, sceptre; on right, rudder; below, T·CARISI. Laurel-wreath as border. RRSC D255.3a; Cr. 464/3a; B. (Carisia) 4-5. AR. 3.94 g. 18 mm. R. Pleasant old cabinet tone. Good VF.

Lot # 592 - T. Carisius. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Moneta right; behind, MONETA. Rev. Anvil die with garlanded punch die above; on left, tongs; on right, hammer; above, [T]·CARISIVS. Laurel-wreath as border. RRSC D255.2; Cr. 464/2; B. (Carisia) 1. AR. 3.7 g. 18.5 mm. Nicely toned. Reverse slightly off-centre. Minor roughness. Good VF/VF.

Lot # 591 - T. Carisius. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. Head of Sibyl right. Rev. Sphinx right; above head, T·CARISIVS; in exergue, III·VIR. RRSC D255.1; Cr. 464/1; B. (Carisia) 10. AR. 3.93 g. 18 mm. Light die compression. Fascinating reverse type. VF/About EF.

Lot # 590 - Mn. Cordius Rufus. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. Head of Venus right, wearing diadem; behind, RVFVS·S·C. Rev. Cupid on dolphin right; below, MN·CORDIV[S] (MN ligate). RRSC D254.3; Cr. 463/3; B. (Cordia) 3. AR. 3.73 g. 19 mm. With lovely golden hues; die compression, otherwise. good VF.

Lot # 589 - Mn. Cordius Rufus. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. RVFVS·III·VIR. Jugate heads of the Dioscuri right, wearing pilei decorated with fillet and surmounted by star. Rev. Venus Verticordia standing left, holding scales and sceptre, with Cupid perched on shoulder; behind, MN·CORDI (MN ligate). RRSC D254.1b; Cr. 463/1b; B. (Cordia) 1. AR. 3.96 g. 19 mm. Light toning. Good VF.

Lot # 588 - Mn. Cordius Rufus. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. RVFVS·III·VIR. Jugate heads of the Dioscuri right, wearing laureate pilei surmounted by star. Rev. Venus Verticordia standing left, holding scales and sceptre, with Cupid perched on shoulder; behind, MN·CORDIVS (MN ligate). RRSC D254.1a; Cr. 463/1a; B. (Cordia) 2. AR. 4.04 g. 19 mm. Full weight. Weak strike, otherwise. good VF.

Lot # 587 - M. Porcius Cato. AR Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC. Obv. Female bust right, draped, hair tied back (Roma?); before, [M·CATO·PRO·PR]. Rev. Victory seated right, holding patera and palm-branch; in exergue, VICTRIX (TR ligate). RRSC D253c; Cr. 462/1c; B. (Porcia) 9. AR. 3.51 g. 18 mm. RR. Banker's mark on obverse. Metal flaws. About VF.

Lot # 586 - C. Antius Restio. AR Denarius, 47 BC. Obv. Jugate heads of Dei Penates right; around, DEI·PENATES. Rev. Hercules walking right, with cloak over left arm, holding trophy and club; on right, C·ANTIVS·C·F. RRSC D247.2a; Cr. 455/2a; B. (Antia) 2. AR. 3.99 g. 18 mm. RR. Rare. Uneven toning with iridescence on obverse. Banker's mark on obverse. Deposits on reverse. About VF.

Lot # 585 - C. Antius Restio. AR Denarius, 47 BC. Obv. Head of C. Antius Restius right; behind, RESTIO. Rev. Hercules walking right, with cloak over left arm, holding trophy and club; on right, C·ANTIVS·C·F. RRSC D247.1a; Cr. 455/1a; B. (Antia) 1. AR. 3.93 g. 17.5 mm. R. Toned, metal flaw on the reverse. VF.

Lot # 584 - A. Licinius Nerva. AR Denarius, 47 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Fides right; behind, NERVA; before, FIDES. Rev. Horseman galloping right, dragging naked warrior by the hair; below, A·LICINIVS or A·LICINIV or A·LICINI or A·LICIN; on left, III; on right, VIR. RRSC D246.1; Cr. 454/1; B. (Licinia) 24. AR. 4.09 g. 19 mm. Metal flaws, otherwise. VF.

Lot # 583 - L. Plautius Plancus. AR Denarius, 47 BC. Obv. Head of Medusa facing; below, L·PLAVTIV. Rev. Victory facing, holding palm-branch and leading four horses; below, PLANCVS. RRSC D245e; Cr. 453/1e; B. (Plautia) 14. AR. 4.04 g. 18 mm. RRR. Very rare with L. PLAVTUV legend. Lightly toned. Deposits and cleaning marks on reverse. VF/About VF.

Lot # 582 - Albinus Bruti f. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. A·POSTVMIVS·COS. Head of A. Postumius right. Rev. Wreath of corn-ears, within which, ALBINVS/ BRVTI·F. RRSC D242.3a; Cr. 450/3a; B. (Postumia) 13. AR. 3.63 g. 18 mm. RR. Rare. Lightly toned. Slightly porous surfaces. VF.

Lot # 581 - Albinus Bruti f. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Head of Pietas right; behind, PIETAS. Rev. Two hands clasped round caduceus; below, ALBINVS·BRVTI·F. RRSC D242.2; Cr. 450/2; B. (Postumia) 10. AR. 4.06 g. 19 mm. Lightly toned. Good VF/VF.

Lot # 580 - C. Vibius C. f. C. n. Pansa Caetronianus. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Mask of bearded Pan right; below, PANSA. Rev. Jupiter laureate, seated left, holding patera and scepter; on right, C·VIBIVS·C·F·C·N; on left, IOVI·SAXVR (legend curved around). RRSC D241.1a; Cr. 449/1a; B. (Vibia) 18. AR. 3.67 g. 19 mm. Banker's marks on both sides. Light toning with golden highlights. VF/About VF.

Lot # 579 - L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Female head right, wearing oak-wreath and diadem. Rev. Victory advancing right, holding trophy over left shoulder and caduceus; on right, L·HOSTILIVS; on left, SASERN. RRSC D240.1b; Cr. 448/1b; B. (Hostilia) 5. AR. 3.85 g. 19 mm. RRR. Very rare type with SASERN legend. Edge flattened, otherwise,. good VF.

Lot # 578 - L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Female head right, wearing oak-wreath and diadem. Rev. Victory advancing right, holding trophy over left shoulder and caduceus; on right, L·HOSTILIVS; on left, SASERNA. RRSC D240.1a; Cr. 448/1a; B. (Hostilia) 5. AR. 3.65 g. 18 mm. Lightly toned. Banker's mark, graffito and scratches on obverse. About VF.

Lot # 577 - Q. Sicinius with C. Coponius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Pompey, 49 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right, hair tied with band; behind, III·VIR; before, Q·SICINIVS; below, star. Rev. Club upright, on which hangs lion's skin (head in profile); on left, arrow; on right, bow; on right, C·COPIONIVS; on left, PR·S·C. RRSC D236a; Cr. 444/1a; B. (Coponia) 1, (Sicinia) 1. AR. 3.61 g. 17.5 mm. Attractive light toning. Slightly rough surfaces on reverse. VF/About VF.

Lot # 576 - Caius Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 49-48 BC. Obv. Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned snake; in exergue, CAESAR. Rev. Pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex. RRSC D235a; Cr. 443/1; B. (Julia) 9. AR. 3.89 g. 18.5 mm. Toned. Off-centre and some scratches, otherwise. VF.

Lot # 575 - Mn. Acilius Glabrio. AR Denarius, 49 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Salus right; behind, SALVTIS downwards. Rev. Valetudo standing left, resting left arm on column and holding snake; on right, MN·ACILIVS (MN ligate); on left, III·VIR·VALETV. RRSC D234b; Cr. 442/1b; B. (Acilia) 8. AR. 3.91 g. 20 mm. R. SALVTIS downwards type. Uneven toning. Light weakness spot on reverse. About VF.

Lot # 574 - Mn. Acilius Glabrio. AR Denarius, 49 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Salus right; behind, SALVTIS upwards. Rev. Valetudo standing left, resting left arm on column and holding snake; on right, MN·ACILIVS (MN ligate); on left, III·VIR·VALETV. RRSC D234a; Cr. 442/1a; B. (Acilia) 8. AR. 3.99 g. 20 mm. SALVTIS upwards type. Attractive cabinet tone. Good VF.

Lot # 573 - Q. Pompeius Rufus. AR Denarius, 54 BC. Obv. Curule chair; on left, arrow; on right, laurel-branch; above, Q·POMPEI·Q·F / RVFVS; below, COS on tablet. Rev. Curule chair; on left, lituus; on right, wreath; above, SVLLA·COS; below, Q·POMPEI·RVF on tablet. RRSC D226.2; Cr. 434/2; B. (Cornelia) 49, (Pompeia) 5. AR. 3.81 g. 17.5 mm. Banker's marks and minor pitting. Surface residues on reverse, otherwise. VF.

Lot # 572 - Cn. Plancius. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. Head of Diana Planciana right, wearing causia; before, CN·PLANCIVS; behind, AED·CVR·S·C. Rev. Cretan goat right; behind, bow and quiver. RRSC D224; Cr. 432/1; B. (Plancia) 1. AR. 3.74 g. 20 mm. Minor marks. Light toning with golden highlights. VF.

Lot # 571 - A. Plautius. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. Turreted head of Cybele right; before, A·PLAVTIVS; behind, AED·CVR·S·C. Rev. Male figure kneeling right and extending olive-branch; at his side, camel right; before, IVDAEVS; in exergue, BACCHIVS. RRSC D223; Cr. 431/1; B. (Plautia) 13. AR. 4.07 g. 19 mm. Banker's marks, light scratches and deposits. Light tone with golden hues. About VF/VF.

Lot # 570 - P. Licinius Crassus. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. Laureate, diademed and draped bust of Venus right; behind, S·C. Rev. P·CRASSVS·M·F. Female figure standing before her horse which she holds by bridle; at her feet, shield and cuirass. RRSC D222; Cr. 430/1; B. (Licinia) 18. AR. 4.13 g. 20 mm. Light die compression. Cabinet tone. About VF.

Lot # 569 - P. Fonteius Capito. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. P·FONTEIVS·P·F·CAPITO·III·VIR. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right, with trophy over shoulder. Rev. MN·FONT·TR·MIL (MN ligate). Warrior on horseback thrusting his spear at Gaulish enemy who is about to slay unarmed captive; on right, helmet and oval shield. RRSC D221.1; Cr. 429/1; B. (Fonteia) 17. AR. 3.89 g. 17.5 mm. Light gash on obverse. Bright metal and warm tone. VF/Good VF.

Lot # 568 - Q. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. Head of Genius Populi Romani right, with sceptre over shoulder. Rev. Eagle on thunderbolt right; on left, lituus; on right, jug; below, Q·CASSIVS. RRSC D220.3; Cr. 428/3; B. (Cassia) 7. AR. 3.92 g. 19 mm. Lightly toned. Shallow scratch on obverse and marks, otherwise. VF.

Lot # 567 - Q. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. Head of Libertas right; behind, LIBERT (upwards); before, Q·CASSIVS. Rev. Temple of Vesta, within curule chair; on left, urn; on right, tablet inscribed AC (Absolvo/Condemno). RRSC D220.2a; Cr. 428/2; B. (Cassia) 8. AR. 3.64 g. 19 mm. Slightly rough surfaces. Marks. Toned with bluish iridescence. VF.

Lot # 566 - C. Memmius. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Head of Ceres right, wearing barely-wreath; before, C·MEMMI·C·F. Rev. Trophy; before, kneeling captive with hands tied behind back; on right, C·MEMMIVS; on left, IMPERATOR. RRSC D219.1; Cr. 427/1; B. (Memmia) 10. AR. 3.57 g. 20 mm. Scratches and metal flaws. Good F/About VF.

Lot # 565 - 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. 3.6 g. 19.5 mm. Rough surfaces with oxidation. About VF.

Lot # 564 - Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR/AE Fourrée Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Diademed bust of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, FELIX. Rev. Diana in prancing biga right; above head, crescent; above and below, stars; below, FAVSTVS. RRSC D218.2; Cr. 426/2; B. (Cornelia) 60. AR/AE. 2.88 g. 19 mm. R. Interesting study type. Rare, AE core exposed, otherwise. About VF/VF.

Lot # 563 - 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) 28-29. AR. 3.77 g. 19 mm. Type with aqueduct with 5 arches. Light cabinet tone with some golden hues. Good VF/VF.

Lot # 562 - C. Servilius C.f. AR Denarius, 57 BC. Obv. Wreathed head of Flora right; behind, lituus; before, FLORAL·PRIMVS (MV ligate). Rev. Two soldiers facing each other and presenting swords; on right, C·F; in exergue, C·SERVEIL (RVE ligate). RRSC D215b; Cr. 423/1; B. (Servilia) 15. AR. 3.94 g. 18 mm. R. Lightly toned. Weakness on the highest points. VF.

Lot # 561 - 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; 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. 4.03 g. 18 mm. R. Weak strike. Warm tone. VF.

Lot # 560 - M. Nonius Sufenas. AR Denarius, 59 BC. Obv. Head of Saturn right; before, SVFENAS; behind, harpa, conical stone and S·C. Rev. Roma seated left on pile of armour, being crowned by Victory who stands behind her; around, PR·L·V·P·F; in exergue, SEX·NONI. RRSC D213; Cr. 421/1; B. (Nonia) 1. AR. 3.66 g. 18.5 mm. Cabinet tone. Minor weakness spot on reverse. Good VF.

Lot # 559 - M. Aemilius Lepidus. AR Denarius, 61 BC. Obv. Laureate and diademed female head right; behind, wreath; before, simpulum. Rev. Horseman right, carrying trophy over shoulder; in exergue, M·LEPIDVS; around, AN·XV·PR·H·O·C·S. RRSC D211.1d; Cr. 419/1d; B. (Aemilia) 20. AR. 3.66 g. 20 mm. RR. Rare. Slightly off-centre. Peripheral flatness, otherwise,. Good VF/VF.

Lot # 558 - L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus with L. Scribonius Libo. AR 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, tongs; above, PVTEAL·SCRIBON; below, LIBO. RRSC D209b; Cr. 417/1b; B. (Aemilia) 11, (Scribonia) 9. AR. 3.7 g. 19.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare type with tongs at base of puteal. VF/Good VF.

Lot # 557 - L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus with L. Scribonius Libo. AR 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. 4 g. 18 mm. R. Light golden tone. VF/Good VF.

Lot # 556 - 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, anvil; above, PVTEAL; below, SCRIBON. RRSC D208c; Cr. 416/1c; B. (Scribonia) 8. AR. 3.78 g. 19 mm. RR. Rare type with anvil at base of puteal. Good VF/VF.

Lot # 555 - 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. 3.76 g. 19 mm. Nicely toned. Banker's mark on obverse. Slightly off-centre. Good VF.

Lot # 554 - 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. 3.62 g. 20 mm. Obverse slightly off centre. Small weakness spot on reverse. Light tone. Good VF.

Lot # 553 - L. Furius Cn. f. Brocchus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. Obv. III-VIR. Head of Ceres right; at sides, corn-ear and barley-grain; below, BROCCHI. Rev. L·FVRI / CN·F. Curule chair; on either side, fasces. RRSC D206; Cr. 414/1; B. (Furia) 23. AR. 3.91 g. 19 mm. Peripheral weakness. Toned with blue and reddish hues. Good VF.

Lot # 552 - L. Roscius Fabatus. AR Denarius serratus, Rome mint, 64 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; on the left, wine-jar; below, L·ROSCI. Rev. Female figure standing right, facing snake; between, 'compass dot'; on the left, cup; in exergue, FABATI. RRSC D204; Cr. 412/1 (symbol pair 229); B. 3 (Roscia). AR. 3.7 g. 18 mm. Irregular flan. Bright surfaces with light tone. EF/About EF.

Lot # 551 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 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. 3.68 g. 18 mm. R. Roughness on obverse. VF/About EF.

Lot # 550 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 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). AR. 3.43 g. 18 mm. R. Rare. Light scratches and rough surfaces. Erato was the Muse of Erotic Poetry. About VF. Is our opinion – according to Banti, pace Babelon and Crawford – that in this series the obverse symbol plectrum (often interpreted, in error, as “a flower”) identifies in any case the Musa Erato, while only the symbol tortoise identifies the Musa Terpsichore. Inexplicably this type, correctly interpreted by Admiral William Smith already in 19th century (Descriptive Catalogue of a Cabinet of Roman Family Coins Belonging to the Duke of Northumberland, London 1856) was misdescribed (as representing Terpsichore) by Babelon and by later numismatic autorities, Crawford included. In 1980 A. Banti (CNR, vol. 7, pp. 187-210) was the first author – since W. Smith – to assign all the “plectrum coins” to Erato and only the “tortoise coins” to Terpsichore. For a more detailed explanation of the question, see the excellent essay of Phillip Davis “Erato or Terpsichore; A Reassessment” in Fides, The American Numismatic Society, New York 2015. Davis admirably says : “The muddle of Erato and Terpsichore dies very hard. No pun intended.”.

Lot # 549 - 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, rudder. RRSC D201.2; Cr. 409/2; B. (Plaetoria) 3. AR. 3.46 g. 20.5 mm. Broken and glued, otherwise. VF.

Lot # 548 - 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, hammer. RRSC D201.2; Cr. 409/2; B. (Plaetoria) 3. AR. 3.81 g. 19 mm. Broken and glued, otherwise. about VF.