The Roman Republic (Page: 4)

Lot # 426 - P. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 60 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Leuconoe right; before, P. YPSAE. S.C.; behind, dolphin. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga left; in exergue, C. YPSAE. COS/PRIV; on right, CEPIT. Cr. 420/2a; B. 12; RRSC D212.2a. AR. 3.86 g. 19 mm. Good example, with pleasant tone and underlying luster. Metal flaw on reverse, slightly off-center. EF. Ex Gorny & Mosch 220, 2014, 1552.

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Lot # 427 - 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. Cr. 421/1; B. (Nonia) 1; RRSC D213. AR. 3.88 g. 20 mm. Brilliant and choice. EF.

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Lot # 428 - 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. Cr. 424/1; B. (Considia) 1; RRSC D216. AR. 3.87 g. 18.5 mm. R. Excellent and rare example, of incredible freshness. Delicate tone, over underlying luster. EF/Good EF. Ex Triton XXIV, 2021, 952. Describing Mt. Eryx and its temple complex, the Greek historian Polybius of Megalopolis writes: On its summit, which is flat, stands the temple of Venus Erycina, which is indisputably the first in wealth and general magnificence of all the Sicilian holy places. The city extends along the hill under the actual summit, the ascent to it being very long and steep on all sides. (World History, 1.55).

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Lot # 429 - L. Marcius Philippus. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Ancus Marcius right; behind, lituus; below, ANCVS. Rev. PHILIPPVS. Equestrian statue right, on arcade of five arches within which AQVA MARC, flower below horse. Cr. 425/1; B. 28; RRSC D217a. AR. 4.07 g. 19 mm. Full weight and superb example with enchanting portrait. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. Banker's mark (?) on obverse. Good EF.

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Lot # 430 - Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Diana right; above, crescent; behind, lituus and FAVSTVS before. Rev. FELIX. Sulla seated left between on left, Bocchus king of Mauritania, and on right, Jugurtha king of Numidia, both kneeling. Cr. 426/1; B. 59; RRSC D218.1. AR. 3.9 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare and good example of this difficult but fascinating issue. Areas of weak strike, minor marks, otherwise. EF. From the Karl Sifferman Collection. Ex CNG 171, 2007, 220. From the Anthony DiDonato Collection. Ex CNG 430, 2018, 322.

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Lot # 431 - Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Laureate, diademed and draped bust of Venus right; behind, sceptre; above, S-C. Rev. Three trophies; on either side, jug and lituus; in exergue, monogram of FAVSTVS. Cr. 426/3; B. 59; RRSC D218.3. AR. 3.52 g. 19 mm. Scarce. Choice example of this scarce issue. Brilliant. About EF/EF.

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Lot # 432 - Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Head of young Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, SC. Rev. Globe between four wreaths, the lower one flanked by aplustre and ear of corn, the upper jewelled and tied with fillet. Cr. 426/4b; Chim. 62 (Cornelia); RRSC D 218.4b. AR. 3.79 g. 21.5 mm. R. Rare and choice, struck on broad flan. Delicate tone with iridescent hues. Marks and areas of weak strike. About EF.

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Lot # 433 - C. Memmius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 56 BC. Obv. Head of Ceres right; on the right, C·MEMMI·C·F. Rev. Trophy; in the foreground, kneeling captive with hands tied behind his back; on the left, IMPERATOR; on the right, C·MEMMIVS. Cr. 427/1; B. 10 (Memmia); RRSC D219.1. AR. 3.82 g. 20 mm. Scarce. Perfectly centred obverse. Enchanting tone. Minor deposits. Good VF. Ex InAsta 62, 2015, 44.

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Lot # 434 - C. Memmius. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Laureate and bearded head of Quirinus right; before, C·ME[MMI·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; RRSC D219.2a. AR. 4.02 g. 19 mm. Scarce. Full weight and good. Lightly toned, with iridescent hues. Slightly off-center, minor metal flaw on obverse. Good VF.

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Lot # 435 - 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; RRSC D220.3. AR. 4.09 g. 17.5 mm. Full weight and choice. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. About EF/EF.

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Lot # 436 - 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; RRSC D221.1. AR. 4 g. 19 mm. Full weight and well centred, with pleasant tone. Minor marks. About EF/Good VF. From a note of the collector ex Vinchon, Paris, 1956.

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Lot # 437 - P. Fonteius Capito. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. P·FONTEIVS·P·F·CAPITO·III·VIR·CONCORDIA. Diademed and veiled head of Concordia right. Rev. Villa Publica; on left, T·DIDI; on right, VIL·PVB; below, IMP. Cr. 429/2a; B. (Didia) 1, (Fonteia) 18; RRSC D221.2a. AR. 3.95 g. 18.5 mm. Brilliant and choice, full weight. EF. The Villa Publica depicted on the reverse of this denarius was the place where the victorious commanders were stationed awaiting the triumph, given that access to the city pomerium was forbidden to them as they were at the head of an armed army. After the fire of 80 AD, Domitian had the Porticus Divorum built there.

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Lot # 438 - 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; RRSC D223. AR. 3.51 g. 18 mm. Scarce. Superb example, with great details. Pleasant tone. EF. Bacchius, unknown to history under that name at least, might be Aristobulos II of Jerusalem (who submitted to Pompey) or Dionysios of Tripolis.

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Lot # 439 - 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. Cr. 432/1; B. (Plancia) 1; RRSC D224. AR. 3.76 g. 19 mm. Choice example with delicate tone and enchanting golden hues. Minor marks. About EF.

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Lot # 440 - 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; RRSC D225.1. AR. 3.9 g. 20 mm. Well centred and superb, with pleasant light tone. Minor roughness on obverse. A nice and well-defined depiction of the Littorii. EF.

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Lot # 441 - 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; RRSC D225.2. AR. 3.96 g. 18.5 mm. Well centred and choice example, with pleasant tone. Two magnificent republican portraits. About 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 # 442 - L. Vinicius. AR Denarius, 52 BC. Obv. CONCORDIAE. Laureate head of Concordia right. Rev. L. VINICI. Victory flying right, carrying palm branch decorated with four wreaths. Cr. 436/1; B. 1; RRSC D228b. AR. 3.97 g. 17.5 mm. RR. Very rare and unusually well centred, pleasant light tone. Good VF.

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Lot # 443 - C. Coelius Caldus. AR Denarius, 51 BC. Obv. C COEL CALDVS. Bare head of C. Coelius Caldus right; below, COS and behind, tablet inscribed L.D. Rev. CALDVS III VIR. Radiate head of Sol right; behind head, oval shield surmounted by S; before head, Macedonian shield. Cr. 437/1b; B. 4; RRSC D229.1b. AR. 3.99 g. 19 mm. R. Rare and full weight example. Well centred, with delicate tone. Slightly porous surfaces. About EF.

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Lot # 444 - C. Coelius Caldus. AR Denarius, 51 BC. Obv. Bare head of C. Coelius Caldus right; before, C·COEL·CALDVS; below, COS; behind, carnyx and spear; before, standard inscribed HIS. Rev. Tablet inscribed L·CALDVS / VII VIR·EPVL (VIR and VL ligate), behind which figure preparing epulum; on left, trophy with Macedonian shield; on right, trophy with carnyx and oval shield decorated with thunderbolt; in outer left field, [C/ C/ A/ L/ D/ V/ S]; in outer right field, I/ MP/ A (or AV ligate)/ X; in exergue, CALDVS·III VIR (ALD ligate). Cr. 437/4a; B. (Coelia) 11; RRSC D 229.4a. AR. 4.1 g. 17.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and full weight example. Lighlty toned, with underlying luster. Banker's mark on obverse. EF.

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Lot # 445 - Servius Sulpicius. Fourrèe Denarius, 51 BC. Obv. Laureate male head (Triumphus?) right; behind, SER; before, SVLP (VL ligate). Rev. Naval trophy; on left, clothed figure; on right, naked bound captive. Cr. 438/1; B. (Sulpicia) 8; RRSC D230. AR/AE. 3.7 g. 21 mm. RR. Very rare and good example. Well centred and lightly toned. Areas of weak strike. Good VF.

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Lot # 446 - Q. Sicinius. AR Denarius, 49 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Fortuna Populi Romani right; behind, P·R; before, FORT. Rev. Palm-branch tied with fillet and winged caduceus, in saltire; above, wreath; below, Q·SICINIVS; on either side, III-VIR. Cr. 440/1; B. (Sicinia) 5; RRSC D232. AR. 3.9 g. 19 mm. Perfectly centred and superb, with pleasant tone. Minor metal flaw on obverse and light deposits. EF. Ex Astarte 6, 2000, 391.

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Lot # 447 - Cn. Nerius. AR Denarius, 49 BC. Obv. Head of Saturn right, with harpa over shoulder; before, NERI·Q·VRB (VR ligate). Rev. Legionary eagle between two standards inscribed H(astati) and P(rincipes); on left, L·LENT (NT ligate); on right, C·MARC (MA ligate); below, COS. Cr. 441/1; B. (Claudia) 7, (Cornelia) 68, (Neria) 1; RRSC D233. AR. 3.67 g. 19 mm. R. Rare and good example. Well centred for the issue, with lovely tone. Hairline flancrack, peripheral areas of weak strike. Good VF.

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Lot # 448 - Man. Acilius Glabrio. AR Denarius, 49 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Salus right; behind, SALVTIS upwards. Rev. MN ACILIVS III VIR VALETV. Valetudo standing left, leaning against column and holding serpent. Cr. 442/1a; B. 8; RRSC D234a. AR. 3.76 g. 18.5 mm. Superb example, with bright fields. Virtually as struck. About FDC. Ex CNG 465, 2020, 311.

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Lot # 449 - Caius Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 49-48 BC. Obv. Fine style elephant advancing right, Λ shaped foreleges, trampling on horned snake; in exergue, CAESAR. Rev. Pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, axe and apex. Cr. 443/1; B. (Julia) 9; RRSC D235a. AR. 3.99 g. 20 mm. Superb example, well centred and full weight. Pleasant delicate tone. MInor areas of weak strike, otherwise. EF.

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Lot # 450 - C. Antius Restio. AR Denarius, 47 BC. Obv. Jugate heads of Dei Penates right; around, [DEI·PENA]TES. Rev. Hercules walking right, holding trophy and club; on right, C·ANTIVS·C·F. Cr. 455/2b; B. (Antia) 2; RRSC D247.2b. AR. 3.98 g. 19 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and choice. Well centred and nicely toned. Peripheral areas of weak strike. Good VF/EF. Ex CNG 468, 2020, 312.

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Lot # 451 - 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. Cr. 444/1a; B. (Coponia) 1, (Sicinia) 1; RRSC D236a. AR. 3.83 g. 19 mm. Enchanting example, with bright fields and light golden hues. Virtually as struck. About FDC.

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Lot # 452 - L. Cornelius Lentulus e C. Claudius Marcellus. AR Denarius, 49 BC. Military mint in the East, moving with Pompey. Obv. Triskeles with winged head of Medusa in centre and corn ears between legs. Rev. LENT-MAR/COS. Jupiter standing facing, holding thunderbolt and eagle; harpa to right. Cr. 445/1a; B. 64; RRSC D237.1a. AR. 3.77 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare and choice example of this difficult issue. Enchanting tone. Minor deposits, hairline flancrack. Good VF. Ex CNG 481, 2020, 500. From the Raintree Collection. Ex Dr. R. Alexander Collection (The New York Sale V, 16 January 2003), lot 199.

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Lot # 453 - Pompey the Great. AR Denarius, mint moving with Pompey, 49 BC. Obv. CN. PISO PRO - Q Bearded head of Numa Pompilius right, wearing diadem inscribed NVMA. Rev. MAGN. Prow right; below, PRO. COS. Cr. 446/1; B. (Pompeia) 8; RRSC D238. AR. 4.11 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare and superb example. Full weight, with lovely iridescent tone. Good EF.

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Lot # 454 - L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Female head right, with long and dishevelled hair; behind, carnyx. Rev. Artemis facing, holding spear and placing right hand on head of prancing stag; on right, L·HOSTILIVS; on left, SASERNA. Cr. 448/3; B. (Hostilia) 4; RRSC D240.3. AR. 3.89 g. 18.5 mm. Scarce. Perfectly centred and choice example of this fascinating issue. Enchanting bright dark tone. Light marks. Good EF. Ex Aes Rude 11, 1982, 82.

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Lot # 455 - C. Vibius C. f. C. n. Pansa Caetronianus. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Head of Liber right, wearing ivy-wreath; behind, PANSA. Rev. Ceres walking right, with torch in each hand; before, plough; on left, C·VIBIVS·C·F·C·N. Cr. 449/2; B. (Vibia) 16; RRSC D241.2. AR. 3.76 g. 21 mm. Nicely toned, with underlying luster. Peripheral areas of weak strike, otherwise. EF.

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Lot # 456 - C. Vibius Pansa Caetronianus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 48 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Libertas right; behind, LIBERTATIS. Rev. C·PANSA C·F·C·N. Rome seated right on pile of arms, placing left foot on globe, crowned by flying Victory. Cr. 449/4; B. 20 (Vibia); RRSC D241.4. AR. 3.66 g. 19 mm. R. Rare and unusually well centred, lightly toned. Good VF.

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Lot # 457 - Albinus Bruti f. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Mars right. Rev. Two carnyces in saltire; above, oval shield; below, round shield; on right, ALBINVS; on left, BRVTI·F. Cr. 450/1a; B. (Postumia) 11; RRSC D242.1a. AR. 3.22 g. 19 mm. R. Rare and well centred. Nicely toned, with underlying luster. About EF.

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Lot # 458 - Albinus Bruti f. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. A·POSTVMIVS·COS. Head of the consul A. Postumius right. Rev. Wreath of corn-ears, within which, ALBINV/ BRVTI·F. Cr. 450/3b; B. (Postumia) 14; RRSC D242.3b. AR. 3.82 g. 19 mm. Scarce. Good example, lightly toned with golden hues. Areas of weak strike, banker's marks on obverse. Good VF.

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Lot # 459 - Albinus Bruti f. with C. Vibius C. f. C. n. Pansa Caetronianus. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Mask of bearded Pan right; below, C·PANSA. Rev. Two hands clasped round caduceus; below, ALBINVS·[BRVTI·F]. Cr. 451/1; B. (Vibia) 22; RRSC D243. AR. 3.96 g. 20 mm. R. Rare and superb example, with bold portrait. Slightly off center, with peripheral areas of weak strike. About EF. Ex Artemide L, 2018, 325.

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Lot # 460 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, 48-47 BC. Mint moving with Caesar. Obv. Female head right (Pietas or Venus) wearing diadem and oak wreath; behind, LII. Rev. Trophy of Gallic arms; on right, axe surmounted by an animal's head; below, CAE-SAR. Cr. 452/2; B. (Julia) 26; RRSC D244.1. AR. 3.97 g. 18.5 mm. Scarce. Sound metal and superb example. Lightly toned with iridescent hues. Minor marks. EF. Ex Inasta 44, 2012, 142.

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Lot # 461 - L. Plautius Plancus. AR Denarius, 47 BC. Obv. Facing head of Medusa with dishevelled hair; below, L. PLAVTIVS. Rev. Aurora flying right, head facing slightly left, holding palm branch and reins in each hand and conducing four horses of the Sun; below, PLANCVS. Cr. 453/1c; B. 14; RRSC D245c. AR. 3.74 g. 19.5 mm. Well centred and superb example. Attractive cabinet tone. EF.

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Lot # 462 - 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. Cr. 454/1; B. (Licinia) 24; RRSC D246.1. AR. 3.86 g. 22 mm. R. Rare and struk on broad flan. Traces of die shift. Good VF.

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Lot # 463 - C. Antius Restio. AR Denarius, 47 BC. Obv. Jugate heads of Dei Penates right; around, DEI·PENAT[ES]. Rev. Hercules walking right, with cloak over left arm, holding trophy and club; on right, C·ANTIVS·C·F. Cr. 455/2a; B. (Antia) 2; RRSC D247.2a. AR. 3.83 g. 18 mm. RR. Very rare and good example. Pleasant tone with iridescent hues. EF/About EF.

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Lot # 464 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC. Obv. Head of Venus right, wearing diadem. Rev. Aeneas left, carrying palladium in right hand and Anchises on left shoulder; on right, CAESAR. Cr. 458/1; B. (Julia) 10; RRSC D249. AR. 3.9 g. 18.5 mm. Brilliant and well centred. Banker's mark on obverse. Enchanting cabinet tone with light golden hues. EF.

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Lot # 465 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, 47-46 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right. Rev. CAESAR. Aeneas advancing left, carrying palladium in right hand and Anchises on left shoulder. Cr. 458/1; RRSC D 249. AR. 3.94 g. 17 mm. Extraordinary example with enchanting dark tone. Good EF.

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Lot # 466 - Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio. AR Denarius, 47-46 BC. Africa. Obv. Q. METEL. Laureate heads of Jupiter right; below, PIVS. Rev. SCIPIO. Elephant right; in exergue, IMP. Cr. 459/1; B. 47; RRSC D250. AR. 4.19 g. 19 mm. Scarce. Heavy example, with enchanting cabinet tone. Peripheral areas of weak strike, otherwise. EF. Ex Artemide 39E, 2017, 190. Ex Artemide XLVI, 2016, 295.

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Lot # 467 - Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio with Eppius Legatus. AR Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC. Obv. Head of Africa right, laureate and wearing elephant's skin; on right, corn-ear and; below, plough; on right, [Q·METELL]; on left, SCIPIO·IMP. Rev. Hercules standing facing, with right hand on hip and resting left arm on club, draped with a lion's skin; on right, EPPIVS; on left, LEG·F·C. Cr. 461/1; B. (Caecilia) 50, (Eppia) 1; RRSC D252. AR. 3.92 g. 18.5 mm. R. Rare and good example, with enchanting cabinet tone. Slightly off-center, banker's mark (?) on obverse. Good VF. Ex ACR E22, 477.

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Lot # 468 - 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·CORDIVS. Cr. 463/3; B. (Cordia) 3; RRSC D254.3. AR. 3.92 g. 20 mm. Brilliant and choice. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. About EF. From the Benito Collection. Ex CNG 114, 2020, 628.

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Lot # 469 - T. Carisius. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. Head of Sibyl right. Rev. Sphinx right; above and before, T·CARISIVS; in exergue, III·VIR. Cr. 464/1; B. (Carisia) 10; RRSC D255.1. AR. 4.02 g. 18 mm. Attractive example, full weight. Lightly toned, with golden and iridescent hues. About EF.

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Lot # 470 - C. Considius Paetus. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. Laureate and diademed head of Venus left; behind, PAETI. Rev. Victory in quadriga left, holding wreath and palm branch; in exergue, C. CONSIDI. Cr. 465/4; B. 7; RRSC D256.4. AR. 3.84 g. 22 mm. RR. Very rare and struck on broad but irregular flan. Pleasant tone. Scratch on obverse. Good VF.

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Lot # 471 - Julius Caesar. AV Aureus, 46 BC. Rome mint; Aulus Hirtius, praetor. Obv. C. CAESAR COS. TER. Veiled female head (Vesta or Pietas?) right. Rev. Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: lituus, guttus and securis; A HIRTIVS P R around. Cr. 466/1; RBW 1636; Calicó 36. AV. 8.14 g. 21 mm. Well centred and detailed example. Rare as such. EF. Aulus Hirtius, praetor at the time this coin was struck, was a close friend of both Cicero and Caesar, and had served as the latter’s legate in Gaul. He was consul in 43 BC, having been nominated by Caesar, and was sent along with Octavian and Pansa against Antony, who was besieging Decimus Brutus at Mutina. Hirtius defeated Antony but fell while leading the assault on his camp. Hirtius is credited with completing Caesar’s commentaries on the Gallic, Alexandrine, African, and Spanish wars. (Triton XXI, 661 note).

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Lot # 472 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, uncertain mint, 46 BC. Obv. Head of Ceres right; behind, COS·TERT; before, DICT·ITER. Rev. Culullus, aspergillum, jug and lituus; above, AVGVR; below, PONT·MAX; on right, M. Cr. 467/1b; B. (Julia) 16; RRSC D 257b. AR. 3.53 g. 19 mm. Sound metal and well centred. Fine details. Good EF.

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Lot # 473 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, Spain, 46-45 BC. Obv. Head of Venus right, wearing diadem; Cupid on shoulder. Rev. Trophy with oval shield and carnyx in each hand; on left, seated female captive; on right, bearded captive seated with hands tied back; in exergue, CAESAR. Cr. 468/1; B. (Julia) 11; RRSC D258.1. AR. 3.97 g. 19 mm. Choice example, lightly toned with underlying luster. Slightly off-center, peripheral areas of weak strike. EF.

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Lot # 474 - Cn. Pompeius Magnus with M. Poblicius. AR Denarius, Spain, 46-45 BC. Obv. Head of Roma right, wearing Corinthian helmet; before, M·POBLICI·LEG·PRO; behind PR. Rev. Female figure standing right, with shield slung on back, holding two spears and giving palm-branch to soldier standing left on prow of ship; on right, CN·MAGNVS·IMP. Cr. 469/1a; B. (Poblicia) 10, (Pompeia) 9; RRSC D259a. AR. 3.91 g. 19.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Well centred and choice, with lovely iridescent hues. Peripheral areas of weak strike. About FDC/Good EF.

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Lot # 475 - L. Papius Celsus. AR Denarius, 45 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin. Rev. CELSVS III V[IR]. She-wolf right, placing stick on fire; on right, eagle fanning flames with its wings; in exergue, L. PAPIV[S]. Cr. 472/1; B. 2; RRSC D261.1. AR. 3.89 g. 17.5 mm. Scarce. Enchanting tone, with iridescent hues. Slightly off-center, peripheral areas of weak strike. About EF. Ex Roma Numismatics E68, 2020, 913. Ex Kunker 326, 2019, 1145.

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Lot # 476 - L. Papius Celsus. AR Denarius, 45 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Triumphus right, with trophy over shoulder; below, TRIVMP[VS]. Rev. Wolf right, placing stick on fire; on right, eagle fanning flames; above, CELSVS·III·V[IR]; in exergue, L·PAPIVS. Cr. 472/2; B. (Papia) 3; RRSC D261.2. AR. 3.95 g. 20 mm. RR. Very rare, sharply struck and brilliant. Scratch on obverse, slightly off-center, otherwise. EF. Ex Artemide 61E, 2023, 497.

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Lot # 477 - 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. Europa seated on bull walking right, holding veil; in exergue, L·VALERIVS. Cr. 474/1a; B. 16-17 (Valeria); RRSC D263.1a. AR. 3.58 g. 21.5 mm. Scarce. Superb example. Sound metal, with bright fields. EF/Good EF. Ex Artemide XLVI, 2016, 308.

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Lot # 478 - 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 right, carrying shield and two spears; in exergue, L·VALERIVS. Cr. 474/2b; B. 18 (Valeria); RRSC D263.2b. AR. 3.9 g. 18 mm. R. Very rare. Sound metal, with bright fields and golden hues. Areas of weak strike. VF.

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Lot # 479 - 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. Cr. 474/5; B. (Valeria) 20; RRSC D263.6. AR. 3.83 g. 20 mm. R. Superb example of this rare issue, brilliant. Slightly off-center. EF.

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Lot # 480 - Julius Caesar and C. Clovius. AE 17.5 mm, 45 BC. Obv. CAESAR·DIC·TER. Bust of Victory, right, draped. Rev. C·CLOVI PRAEF. Minerva standing left, holding trophy over shoulder with right hand and with left hand holding spear and shield, decorated with gorgoneion and from which hang streamers; before, snake. Cr. 476/1a. AE. 15.64 g. 17.5 mm. Choice example with reddish-brown patina. Slightly rough surfaces. Good VF.

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Lot # 481 - P. Accoleius Lariscolus. AR Denarius, 43 BC. Obv. P. ACCOLEIVS LARISCOLVS. Draped bust of Diana Nemorensis right. Rev. Triple cult statue of Diana Nemorensis; behind, cypress grove. Cr. 486/1; B. 1; RRSC D270. AR. 3.97 g. 19 mm. Scarce. Choice example, well centred and lightly toned, with golden hues. Graffiti on obverse and traces of weak strike on highlights. EF. Ex CNG 468, 2020, 316.

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Lot # 482 - Marcus Antonius. AR Quinarius, unknown mint in Gallia Transalpina or Cisalpina, 43-42 BC. Obv. Lituus, jug and raven; above, M·ANT·IMP (ANT ligate). Rev. Victory right, crowning trophy. Cr. 489/4; B. (Antonia) 7; RRSC Dq273.2. AR. 1.86 g. 13 mm. Choice example with pleasant tone. About EF/Good VF.

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Lot # 483 - Marcus Antonius. Quinarius, Lugundum mint, 43-42 BC. Obv. Bust of Victory right. Rev. Lion walking right; below, LVGV; above, DVNI; on left, A; on right, XL. Cr. 489/5; B. (Antonia) 32 note; RRSC Dq273.3. AR. 1.85 g. 14 mm. RR. Very rare and choice, with pleasant tone. EF/About EF.

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Lot # 484 - L. Livineius Regulus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Caesar right; behind, laurel-branch; before, caduceus. Rev. Bull charging right; above, L·LIVINEIVS; below, REGVLVS. Cr. 494/24; B. (Julia) 57, (Livineia) 1; RRSC D275.7. AR. 3.47 g. 18.5 mm. Superb example, well centred. Sound metal, with bright fields. About EF.

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Lot # 485 - L. Livineius Regulus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Head of Livineius Regulus right (small head). Rev. Modius, on either side, corn-ear; above, L·LIVINEIVS; in exergue, REGVLVS. Cr. 494/29; B. (Livineia) 13; RRSC D275.11. AR. 3.88 g. 18.5 mm. R. Choice example with pleasant tone. Slightly off center,minor marks on obverse. About EF. Ex CNG 420, 2018, 436. From the Andrew McCabe Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 83, 2015, 471. From Student and His Mentor Collection Ex Spink & Son and Galerie des Monnaies February 1977, 450.

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