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Lot # 362 - L. Julius Bursio. AR Denarius, 85 BC. Obv. Male head right, with the attributes of Apollo, Mercury and Neptune; behind, knobbed club. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; above, XXII; in exergue, L·IVLI·BVRSIO. Cr. 352/1c; B. (Julia) 5. AR. 3.65 g. 20.00 mm. Unusual and fascinating symbol. Nice and lightly toned. Good VF.
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Lot # 363 - 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, monogram (of ROMA?). Rev. Cupid seated on goat right; above, pilei; in exergue, thyrsus; around, laurel-wreath. Cr. 353/1a; B. (Fonteia) 9. AR. 4.21 g. 20.00 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. A superb example, brilliant, with iridescent hues. EF.
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Lot # 364 - Mn. Fonteius C.f. AR Denarius, 85 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; below, thunderbolt; behind, MN·FON[TEI] (MN and NT ligate); before, [C·F]. Rev. Cupid seated on goat right; pilei on either sides of goat; in exergue, thyrsus; around, laurel-wreath. Cr. 353/1d; B. (Fonteia) 11. AR. 3.81 g. 19.50 mm. Engraved sign 'V' on the obverse. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 365 - C. Cassius and L. Julius Salinator. AE As, c. 84 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, crescent. Rev. Prow right, inscribed D·S·S·; above, C·CASSI / L SALIN. Cr. 355/1c; B. (Cassia) 5, (Julia) 8. AE. 11.60 g. 27.50 mm. Scarce. Nice earthy pale green patina. irregular flan. VF.
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Lot # 366 - C. Norbanus. AR Denarius, 83 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right; behind, control-mark; below, C·NORBANVS. Rev. Corn-ear, fasces with axe and caduceus. Cr. 357/1b; B. (Norbana) 2. AR. 3.94 g. 18.00 mm. A choice example, lightly toned. Metal flaw on obverse. Good VF.
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Lot # 367 - Pub. Crepusius. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, sceptre; before, poppy head; behind, S:. Rev. Horseman galloping right; behind, CCXXXXII; in exergue, P·CREPVSI. Cr. 361/1c; B. (Crepusia) 1. AR. 3.90 g. 18.00 mm. Choice example, light warm tone over brilliant surfaces. About EF.
Odysseus Recognized By His Dog Argus
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Lot # 368 - C. Mamilius Limetanus. AR Denarius serratus, 82 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus, caduceus over left shoulder; behind, A. Rev. C·MAMIL-LIMETAN (TA ligate). Ulysses standing right, holding staff and extending his right hand to his dog Argus. Cr. 362/1; B. (Mamilia) 6. AR. 3.70 g. 19.50 mm. VF.
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Lot # 369 - Q. Antonius Balbus. AR Denarius serratus, 83-82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right; behind, S·C. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; below, Β; in exergue, Q·ANTO·BALB / PR (ANT and AL ligate). Cr. 364/1d; B. (Antonia) 1. AR. 4.04 g. 19.00 mm. Superb example, virtually as struck. Bright grounds. Full weight. Good EF.
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Lot # 370 - C. Annius with C. Tarquitius. AR Denarius, 82-81 BC. Obv. C. ANNIVS T.F.T.N. PRO COS EX S.C. Diademed head of Anna Perenna right; beneath chin, scales. Rev. Victory in galloping biga right; above XIII; below horses, Q; in exergue , [C. T]ARQVITI P. F. Cr. 366/4. AR. 3.96 g. 19.00 mm. Nice style. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 371 - L. Manlius Torquatus. AR Denarius, mint moving with Sulla, 82 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; before, L·MANLI·T (T set horizontally); behind, PRO Q. Rev. Triumphator in quadriga right, crowned by flying Victory; in exergue, L·SVLLA·IM(P). Cr. 367/3; B. (Manlia) 7 and 8, (Cornelia) 42 and 43. AR. 3.86 g. 18.00 mm. Well centred and choice example with bright surfaces. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 372 - A. Postumius Albinus. AR Denarius serratus, 81 BC. Obv. HISPAN. Veiled head of Hispania right, with dishevelled hair. Rev. A·POST·A·F·S·N·ALBIN (AL ligate). Togate figure standing left, raising right hand; on left, legionary eagle; on right, fasces with axe. Cr. 372/2; B. (Postumia) 8. AR. 3.91 g. 18.50 mm. A superb example, well centred and nicely toned. EF.
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Lot # 373 - Anonymous. AR Quinarius, uncertain mint, 81 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; between, dot over A; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 373/1a-b. AR. 1.78 g. 14.00 mm. Lightly toned. Good VF.
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Lot # 374 - Anonymous. AR Quinarius, uncertain mint, 81 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; between, dot above F; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 373/1b. AR. 1.90 g. 14.00 mm. Nice example, well centred and lightly toned. Graffiti on the reverse. VF.
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Lot # 375 - C. Marius C.f. Capito. AR Denarius serratus, 81 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Ceres right; below chin, control-mark; around, CAPIT and CXXXXI. Rev. Ploughman with a yoke of oxen left; above, CXXXXI; in exergue, C·MARI·C·F/ S·C. Cr. 378/1c; B. (Maria) 9. AR. 3.83 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. Superb example, well centred and with light patina. Minor deposits. EF.
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Lot # 376 - C. Naevius Balbus. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right; behind, S·C. Rev. Victory in triga right; above, CXXX; in exergue, C·NAE·BALB (AE and AL ligate). Cr. 382/1b; B. (Naevia) 6. AR. 3.96 g. 19.00 mm. Nice and lightly toned with golden hues; minor deposits. About EF.
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Lot # 377 - L. Papius. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, knife. Bead and reel border. Rev. Gryphon leaping right; below, block; in exergue, L·PAPI. Cr. 384/1 (pair of symbols 67); B. (Papia) 1; Banti 1/92. AR. 3.97 g. 19.00 mm. Light delicate tone, with warm hues. Hairline flan crack. Good VF.
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Lot # 378 - L. Papius. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, writing tablet. Bead and reel border. Rev. Gryphon leaping right; below, stilus; in exergue, L·PAPI. Cr. 384/1 (pair of symbols 112); B. (Papia) 1; Banti 1/92. AR. 3.87 g. 18.50 mm. Light delicate tone. Good VF.
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Lot # 379 - L. Rutilius Flaccus. AR Denarius, 77 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, FLAC. Rev. Victory in biga right; in exergue, L·RVTILI. Cr. 387/1; B. (Rutilia) 1. AR. 4.02 g. 18.50 mm. Full weight. Charming dark tone with lustrous surfaces. Good VF.
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Lot # 380 - 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. Cr. 389/1; B. (Rustia) 1. AR. 3.90 g. 18.00 mm. Delicate warm patina over brilliant surfaces. Good VF.
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Lot # 381 - Cn. Lucretius Trio. AR Denarius, 76 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Neptune right, trident over shoulder; behind, LXI. Rev. Winged boy on dolphin swimming right; below, L·LVCRETI/ TRIO. Cr. 390/2; B. (Lucretia) 3. AR. 3.91 g. 17.50 mm. Well centred and choice example. Scratches on the reverse. About EF.
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Lot # 382 - L. Farsuleius Mensor. AR Denarius, 75 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Libertas right; behind, pileus and S·C; before, MENSOR. Bead and reel border. Rev. Warrior in biga right, holding spear and reins, assists togate figure to mount into the chariot; below, control-mark; in exergue, L·FARSVLEI. Cr. 392/1b; B. (Farsuleia) 2. AR. 3.93 g. 18.00 mm. Well centred and choice example with bright grounds. About EF.
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Lot # 383 - Cn. Lentulus. AR Denarius, uncertain mint, pernhaps Spain, 76-75 BC. Obv. Draped male bust of Genius Populi Romani right, hair tied with band and sceptre over shoulder; above, G·P·R. Rev. EX-S.C. Terrestrial globe between sceptre with wreath and rudder; below, LENT·CVR·X·FL (NT ligate, X with central bar). Cr. 393/1b; B. (Cornelia) 55. AR. 3.85 g. 18.00 mm. Brilliant example with underlying luster and good details. EF/About EF.
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Lot # 384 - Mn. Aquillius. AR Denarius serratus, Rome mint, 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. Cr. 401/1; B. 2 (Aquillia). AR. 3.94 g. 18.50 mm. Banker's mark on obverse. A nice example of full weight and brilliant metal. EF.
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Lot # 385 - Q. Fufius Calenus and Mucius Cordus. AR Denarius serratus, 70 BC. Obv. Jugate heads of Honos and Virtus right; on left, HO; on right, VIRT (RT ligate); below, KALENI. Rev. Italia, holding cornucopiae and Roma, holding fasces and placing right foot on globe, clasping their hands; at sides, winged caduceus/ITAL (TAL ligate)-RO; in exergue, CORDI. Cr. 403/1; B. (Fufia) 1, (Mucia) 1. AR. 3.92 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. Well centred, bright grounds. Minor scratch on reverse. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 386 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC. Obv. Male head right, with flowing hair; behind, star. Rev. Winged caduceus; on right, M·PLAETORI; on left, [C]EST·EX·S·C. Cr. 405/5; B. (Plaetoria) 5. AR. 3.74 g. 20.00 mm. Superb example with bright grounds, lightly toned. Peripheral areas of flat strike. EF.
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Lot # 387 - C. Hosidius C. f. Geta. AR Denarius serratus, 68 BC. Obv. GETA-III·VIR. Draped bust of Diana right, with bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev. Boar right, wounded by spear and attacked by hound; in exergue, C·HOSIDI·C·F. Cr. 407/1; B. (Hosidia) 2 ; AAA D 198.1. AR. 3.84 g. 18.50 mm. Superb example, brilliant and lightly toned. Good EF.
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Lot # 388 - 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. Cr. 407/2; B. (Hosidia)1. AR. 4.02 g. 17.50 mm. Amazing example with bright grounds on the reverse. EF.
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Lot # 389 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Draped bust right with attributes of Isis, Minerva, Apollo, Diana and Victory; before, cornucopiae and S·C; behind, CESTIANVS. Rev. M·PLAETORIVS·M·F·AED·CVR. Eagle on thunderbolt. Bead-and-reel border. Cr. 409/1; B. (Plaetoria) 4. AR. 3.68 g. 19.00 mm. Lightly toned, underlying luster; minor areas of flat strike. About EF.
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Lot # 390 - 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. Cr. 410/8; B. (Pomponia) 22. AR. 3.68 g. 18.50 mm. R. Lightly toned, underlying luster; slightly rough obverse surfaces. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 391 - L. Roscius Fabatus. AR Denarius serratus, 64 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, goat's head; below neck truncation, L ROSC[I]. Rev. Female standing right, feeding serpent erect before her; behind, duck on column; in exergue, FABAT[I]. Cr. 412/1 (symbol pair38). AR. 3.98 g. 17.00 mm. Great metal and full weight. Superb and brilliant, with underlying luster. Obverse slightly off centre, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 392 - L. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. Obv. Veiled and draped bust of Vesta left; on right, dish; on left, control-letter. Rev. Voter standing left, dropping tablet inscribed V into a cista; on right, LONGIN·III·V. Cr. 413/1; B. (Cassia) 10. AR. 3.83 g. 19.00 mm. A choice example, with light patina and golden hues. About EF. Gaius Cassius Longinus was a very important Roman politician. He was one of the promoters of the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 AD. and died in Philippi two years later, defeated by the troops of Marcus Antonius.
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Lot # 393 - 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. Cr. 414/1; B. (Furia) 23. AR. 3.81 g. 18.50 mm. Nicely toned. Good VF.
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Lot # 394 - 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. Cr. 415/1; B. (Aemilia) 10. AR. 3.90 g. 18.00 mm. A choice example with a fascinating portrait. Peripheral areas of flat strike, minor scratch on obverse. EF/About EF.
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Lot # 395 - 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. Cr. 416/1a; B. (Scribonia) 8. AR. 3.79 g. 20.00 mm. Choice, brilliant and lightly toned with warm hues. EF/About EF.
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Lot # 396 - P. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 60 BC. Obv. Head of Neptune right; behind, trident; before, P·YPSAE·S·C. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga left, holding reins and hurling thunderbolt; behind, CEPIT; below, C·YPSAE·COS / PRIV. Cr. 420/1a; B. (Plautia) 11; AAA D 211.1a. AR. 3.80 g. 19.00 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned, minor area of flat strike. EF.
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Lot # 397 - 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. Cr. 422/1b; B. (Aemilia) 8. AR. 3.84 g. 17.00 mm. Brilliant and sharply struck. About EF.
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Lot # 398 - 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. Cr. 422/1b; B. (Aemilia) 8. AR. 3.91 g. 18.00 mm. Brilliant, superb and lightly toned. EF.
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Lot # 399 - 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·SER[VEIL] (RVE ligate). Cr. 423/1; B. (Servilia) 15. AR. 4.16 g. 18.00 mm. Good VF.
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Lot # 400 - 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; at horse's feet, flower; below, AQVAMARC within the arches of an aqueduct. Cr. 425/1; B. (Marcia) 28-29. AR. 3.84 g. 18.00 mm. Super example with an expressive portrait. Small gash on obverse and minor area of flat strike on reverse. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 401 - 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. Cr. 426/4b; B. (Cornelia) 62. AR. 3.64 g. 22.00 mm. R. Lustrous and lightly toned; peripheral areas of flat strike; Graffito on obverse and minor scratch on reverse. EF.
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Lot # 402 - C. Memmius. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Laureate and bearded head of Quirinus right; before, [C·MEMMI·C·F]; behind, QVIRINVS. Rev. MEMMIVS·AED·CERIALIA·PREIMVS·FECIT. Ceres seated right, holding torch and corn ear; at her feet, snake. Cr. 427/2; B. (Memmia) 9. AR. 3.63 g. 19.50 mm. Scarce. A choice example with bright grounds and an intense portrait. Banker's mark on obverse. Good VF/About EF. The obverse relates to the claimed origin of the gens Memmia from the Trojan Menestheus, through Romulus. The reverse (as well the previous obverse) refers to the Institution at Rome of the Ludi Cereales, festivals celebrated at Rome in honour of Ceres. 'In B.C. 493 the worship of Demeter (under the name of the old Italian goddess Ceres) was introduced at Rome by the direction of the keepers of the Sibylline books, and a temple was built in her honour (aedes Cereris Liberi Liberaeque, usually called aedes Cereris) near the Circus Maximus. The ritual was entirely Greek, the priestesses were Greeks, and the prayers offered were in Greek . In connexion with this worship, games were instituted under the direction of the plebeian aediles. The festival was properly a plebeian one, but the patricians were invited to take part in it . At first the games were held only on extraordinary occasions , but afterwards they were celebrated annually from the 12th to the 19th of April, the last day being called especially the Cerialia. This spring festival was intended to commemorate the return of Proserpine to earth; hence all who took part in it were dressed in white. No bloody sacrifice was permitted, except that of a sow; the offerings consisted of cakes, honey, and incense. It was celebrated with games in the circus, but with no scenic representations before the time of Augustus. On the last day there was in the country a procession round the fields , in the town a procession to the circus'. (A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities. William Smith, LLD. William Wayte. G. E. Marindin. Albemarle Street, London. John Murray. 1890).
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Lot # 403 - Q. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 55 BC. Obv. Veiled head of Libertas right; on the right, VEST ; on the left, Q·CASSIVS. Rev. Temple of Vesta, within curule chair; on the left, urn; on the right, tablet inscribed AC (= Absolvo/Condemno). Cr. 428/1; B. 9 (Cassia). AR. 3.64 g. 19.50 mm. Light scratch on obverse. A choice example. Nicely toned. VF.
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Lot # 404 - Q. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. Head of Libertas right; behind, LIBERT; before, Q·CASSIVS. Rev. Temple of Vesta, within curule chair; on left, urn; on right, tablet inscribed AC (Absolvo/Condemno). Cr. 428/2; B. (Cassia) 8. AR. 4.05 g. 18.50 mm. A choice example, with bright grounds. Good VF/EF.
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Lot # 405 - 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. Cr. 428/3; B. (Cassia) 7. AR. 4.12 g. 18.50 mm. Superb example, lightly toned. EF.
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Lot # 406 - 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. Cr. 429/1; B. (Fonteia) 17. AR. 4.25 g. 18.00 mm. Very heavy example with bright grounds and good details. EF.
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Lot # 407 - P. Licinius Crassus. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. Laureate, diademed and draped bust of Venus right; behind, S·C. Rev. P·CRASS[VS]·M·F. Female figure standing before her horse which she holds by bridle; at her feet, shield and cuirass. Cr. 430/1; B. (Licinia) 18. AR. 3.84 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare and choice example. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 408 - A. Plautius. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. A. PLAVTIVS [AED. CVR.] S.C. Turreted head of Cybele right. Rev. Bacchius kneels right, with camel at his side, extending olive branch; in exergue, BACCHIVS; on right, IVDAEVS. Cr. 431/1; B. 13. AR. 3.77 g. 17.50 mm. Scarce. Choice and brilliant. Slightly decentred. Metal test on the edge (?). About EF.
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Lot # 409 - M. Iunius Brutus. AR Denarius, 54 BC. Obv. Head of Libertas right; behind, LIBERTAS. Rev. The consul L. Iunius Brutus walking left between two lictors preceded by an accensus; in exergue, BRVTVS. Cr. 433/1; B. (Junia) 31. AR. 3.79 g. 19.00 mm. A superb example of this fascinating issue, brilliant and lightly toned. EF.
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Lot # 410 - M. Junius Brutus. AR Denarius, 54 BC. Obv. BRVTVS Head of L. Junius Brutus the Ancient right. Rev. AHALA. Head of C. Servilius Ahala right. Cr. 433/2; B. 30. AR. 3.87 g. 17.50 mm. Scarce. A choice example of this fascinating issue. Lovely bright grounds. Slightly decentred. EF. Denarius struck in 54 BC by Caepio Brutus, better known as M. Junius Brutus, one of the leaders in the conspiracy that assassinated Julius Caesar in 44 BC. The types are records of his ancestry. Lucius Junius Brutus was a semilegendary figure, held to have ousted the despotic Etruscan king Lucius Tarquinius Superbus from Rome in 509 BC and then to have founded the Roman Republic. Gaius Servilius Ahala was celebrated in Roman tradition as a hero who freed his country from the threat of tyranny by killing Sp. Maelius in 439 BC.
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Lot # 411 - 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. Cr. 442/1a; B. (Acilia) 8. AR. 3.98 g. 19.00 mm. Enchanting example. Usual flat strike areas, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 412 - 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. Cr. 448/1a; B. (Hostilia) 5. AR. 3.89 g. 18.00 mm. Choice example, attractive even dark grey tone, underlying luster. EF.
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Lot # 413 - 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·CORDIVS (MN ligate). Cr. 463/1b; B. (Cordia) 1. AR. 4.03 g. 19.00 mm. Superb example, with delicate golden tone over lustrous surfaces. EF.
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Lot # 414 - L. Valerius Acisculus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 45 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right, hair tied with band; above, star; on the left, acisculus and ACISCVLVS. Rev. Helmeted human-headed owl r., carrying shield and two spears; in exergue, L·VALERIVS. Cr. 474/2b; B. 18 (Valeria). AR. 4.05 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare and choice example. Full weight. Areas of flat strike. Good VF.
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Lot # 415 - Julius Caesar. AE Dupondius, 45 BC. Roma mint. C. Clovius, Prefect. Obv. winged and draped bust of Victory to right, around CAESAR DICTER before. Rev. Minerva advancing left, holding trophy, spear and shield decorated with gorgoneion, snake at feet, C. CLOVI PRAEF around. Cr. 476/1a. AE. 13.34 g. 27.00 mm. Scarce. Excellent conditions for the issue. Lovely dark patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 416 - Sextus Pompeius Magnus Pius. AE As, c. 42-38 BC. Sicily. Obv. [MA ligate]GNVS Laureate Janiform head of Pompey the Great. Rev. PIVS Prow right; below, IMP. Cr. 479/1; RPC I 671. AE. 19.54 g. 31.00 mm. VF.
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Lot # 417 - L. Livineius Regulus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. [L REGVL]VS – ·PR· Head of Livineius Regulus right. Rev. REGVLVS ·F. Curule chair; on either side, fasces. In exergue, PRAEF·VR. Cr. 494/31; B. 8. AR. 3.84 g. 17.00 mm. Scarce. Scarce and good example. Nice cabinet tone. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 418 - Octavian. Fourreè Denarius, 42 BC, mint moving with Octavian. Obv. CAESAR III VIR R P C. Draped and helmeted bust of Mars right, with spear over shoulder. Rev. S-C. Trophy set on Aquila flanked by two standards. Cr. 497/3; B. (Julia) 67.. AR. 2.77 g. 19.00 mm. R. Rare and nice example. VF.
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Lot # 419 - Brutus. AR Quinarius, late summer-autumn 42 BC. Military mint traveling with Brutus and Cassius in Western Asia Minor or Northern Greece. Obv. Head of Libertas right wearing diadem. Before, LEIBERTAS upwards. Border of dots. Rev. Prow-stem and anchor in saltire. Border of dots. Cr. 506/3. AR. 1.17 g. 12.50 mm. RR. Very rare and fascinating issue. Spots of light encrustations. Good VF.
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Lot # 420 - Aristo Mutumbal Ricoce, suffetes. AE 31.5 mm. Sardinia, Caralis. Circa 40 BC. Obv. ARISTO MVTVMBAL RICOCE SVF. Jugate heads right. Rev. VE-N-E[RIS]. Tetrastyle temple with closed doors, eagle in pediment and row of antefixes along roofline; KAR in exergue. RPC I 624. AE. 32.28 g. 31.50 mm. RR. Very rare. Four punches and V graffito on obverse. VF. The identification of the conjoined heads on the obverse of this coin remains uncertain. They have been variously identified as Octavian and Agrippa, Octavian and M. Aemilius Lepidus, and Octavian and Caesar. RPC states that 'the portraits are completely unlike those of Octavian and....are probably those of municipal officials.' In the case of provincial coinage, it is difficult to use style as a criterion in identification as portraits were often either the work of inferior engravers or engravers without access to the Imperial imago. Without any epigraphic evidence the exact identity of these individuals will have to remain uncertain.
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Lot # 421 - Marcus Antonius with Octavianus. AR Quinarius, mint moving with Octavianus, 39 BC. Obv. Head of Concordia right, wearing diadem and veil; around, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Two hands clasped round caduceus; around, M·ANTON·C·CAESAR. Cr. 529/4b; B. (Antonia) 42, (Julia) 68. AR. 1.67 g. 15.00 mm. R. Lightly toned; metal flaw on obverse. About VF/VF.

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