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Lot # 376 - C. Hosidius C.f. Geta. AR Denarius, 68 BC. Obv. III VIR-GETA. Diademed and 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. 407/2; B. 1. AR. 4.05 g. 17.00 mm. Great metal and full weight. A sharply struck, brilliant and superb example, with underlying luster and a hint of iridescence. EF.
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Lot # 377 - C. Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 67 BC. Obv. Laureate head or bust of Apollo right; behind, P. Rev. Horseman galloping right, holding palm; C·PISO·L·F·FR[ ] /A below. Cr. 408/1; B. 24. AR. 3.95 g. 18.00 mm. R. Great metal and full weight. A superb example, with underlying luster and enchanting iridescent tone. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 378 - M. Plaetorius Cestianus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 67 BC. Obv. Draped female bust right, with the attributes of Isis, Minerva, Apollo, Diana and Victory; on the left, CESTIANVS; on the right, cornucopiae and S·C. Rev. Eagle on thunderbolt right, head left; around, M·PLAETORIVS·M·F·AED·CVR. Cr. 409/1; B. 4 (Plaetoria). AR. 3.95 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. Some minor weakness beside the edges, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 379 - M. Plaetorius Cestianus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 67 BC. Obv. Turreted head of Cybele right; on the left, forepart of lion and CESTIANVS; on the right, globe. Rev. Curule chair; on the left, control-symbol; around, M·PLAETORIVS·AED·CVR·EX·S·C. Cr. 409/2; B. 3 (Plaetoria). AR. 3.94 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. An outstanding example, brilliant, superb and lightly toned. EF.
Unpublished Control Symbol
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Lot # 380 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. CESTIANVS. Turreted bust of Cybele right; behind, forepart of lion; before chin, globe. Bead and reel border. Rev. M PLAETORIVS AED CVR EX SC. Curule chair; to left, pump drill. Bead and reel border. Cr. 409/2 ; B. 3; Banti 5/9 (stilo). AR. 3.92 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. A superb example, sharply struck on a broad flan. Extremely rare control symbol. Enchanting iridescent old cabinet tone, with reddish hues. EF. The symbol 'pump drill' in this issue is unlisted by Babelon, Crawford and Banti and apparently unpublished. About the same symbol in L.Papius (Cr.384/1, symbol pair 204) cf. CNG 436,2019,  470 and the Andrew McCabe note: ' The symbol on the reverse is a pump drill composed of a drill shaft, a narrow board with a hole through the center, a weight (usually a heavy disc) acting as a flywheel, and a length of cord. The weight is attached near the bottom of the shaft and the hole board is slipped over the top. The cordage is run through a hole near the top of the shaft and affixed to either end of the hole board so that it hangs just above the weight. To use, one hand is placed on the hole board while the other turns the shaft to wind the cord around its length, thus raising the hole board to near the top where the cord becomes taut. Placing the tip against the material to be drilled and held upright, a smooth downward pressure is exerted on the board, causing the drill to rapidly spin. Once the bottom is reached, the weight is relieved, and the drill allowed to rebound, rewinding the cord around the shaft and the process is repeated. [...].' (Andrew McCabe).
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Lot # 381 - M. Plaetorius Cestianus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 67 BC. Obv. Turreted head of Cybele right; on the left, forepart of lion and CESTIANVS ; on the right, globe. Rev. Curule chair; on the left, snake; around, M·PLAETORIVS·AED·CVR·EX·S·C. Cr. 409/2; B. 3 (Plaetoria). AR. 3.81 g. 18.50 mm. Brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. EF.
Outstanding Apollo
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Lot # 382 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, tortoise. Rev. Terpsichore standing right, holding lyre and plectrum; before, Q. POMPONI; behind, MVSA. Cr. 410/7a; B. 18. AR. 3.79 g. 17.50 mm. R. Rare. Brilliant, with underlying luster, and superb. Reverse slightly off centre, otherwise. good EF/EF. Terpsichore was the Muse of Dancing.
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Lot # 383 - L. Roscius Fabatus. AR Denarius serratus, 64 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, two undeciphered control-symbols; below neck truncation, L ROSCI. Rev. Female standing right, feeding serpent erect before her; behind, undeciphered control-symbol; in exergue, FABATI. Cr. 412/1 (symbol pair 150); B. 3 (symbol pair 74) ; Banti 1/165. AR. 3.89 g. 18.00 mm. A superb example, brilliant with underlying luster and iridescent golden highlights. Banker's mark on obverse, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 384 - 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]·ROSC[I]. Rev. Female figure standing right, facing snake; between, 'compass dot'; on the left, cup; in exergue, FABAT[I]. Cr. 412/1 (symbol pair 229); B. 3 (Roscia). AR. 3.93 g. 17.50 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Slightly compact flan. Nice and brilliant. About EF/ Good VF.
Enchanting Vesta
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Lot # 385 - L. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. Obv. Veiled and draped bust of Vesta left; behind, kylix; before, S retrograde. Rev. Male figure left, dropping tablet inscribed V (Vti rogas) into a cista; behind, LONGIN III V. Cr. 413/1; B. 10. AR. 4.03 g. 20.50 mm. Good metal and full weight. Perfectly centred on a broad flan. superb and prettily toned, with iridescent bluish hues. EF.
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Lot # 386 - L. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 63 BC. Obv. Veiled and draped bust of Vesta left; on the left, I ; on the right, kylix. Rev. Voter left, dropping tablet inscribed V into cista; on the right, LONGIN·III·V. Cr. 413/1; B. 10 (Cassia). AR. 3.84 g. 20.00 mm. A superb example, well centred on a broad flan and lustrous. Minor areas of very slight weakness, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 387 - L. Furius Brocchus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 63 B.C. Obv. Bust of Ceres r.; on the left, III and corn-ear; on the right, VIR and barley-grain; below, BROCCHI. Rev. Curule chair; on either side, fasces; above, L·FVRI / CN·F. Cr. 414/1; B. 23 (Furia). AR. 3.83 g. 18.00 mm. A choice example, well centred and brilliant, with underlying luster,. EF.
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Lot # 388 - L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus. AD Denarius, Rome mint, 62 BC. Obv. Veiled and diademed head of Concordia right; around PAVLLVS·LEPIDVS·CONCORDIA. Rev. Trophy; above, TER; on the left, Perseus King of Macedonia and his two sons as prisoners; on the right L. Aemilius Paullus; in exergue, PAVLLVS. Cr. 415/1; B. 10 (Aemilia). AR. 4.13 g. 18.00 mm. Great metal and full weight. Die break on reverse, A superb example, prettily toned with iridescent highlights. A little off centre, otherwise. good EF/EF.
Spectacular Puteal Scribonianum
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Lot # 389 - L. Scribonius Libo. AR Denarius, 62 BC. Obv. BON EVENT before diademed head of Bonus Eventus right; LIBO behind. Rev. PVTEAL. Puteal Scribonianum decorated with garland and two lyres; at base, hammer; in exergue, SCRIBON. Cr. 416/1a; B. 8. AR. 3.91 g. 20.00 mm. Outstanding puteal, centred on oval flan. Sound metal and full weight. A superb example. Enchanting even iridescent tone. EF.
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Lot # 390 - L. Scribonius Libo. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 62 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Bonus Eventus right; on the left, LIBO; on the right, BON·EVENT. Rev. Puteal Scribonianum decorated with garland and two lyres; at base, hammer; above, PVTEAL; in exergue, SCRIBON. Cr. 416/1a; B. 8 (Scribonia). AR. 3.84 g. 20.00 mm. Brilliant and superb. Reverse slightly of centre, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 391 - M. Aemilius Lepidus. AR Denarius, 61 BC. Obv. Laureate and diademed female head right. Rev. AN. XV. PR. H. O. C. S. (Annorum quindecem progressus, hostem occidit, civem seravit). Horseman right, carrying trophy over shoulder; in exergue, M. LEPIDVS. Cr. 419/1a; B. 22. AR. 3.91 g. 19.00 mm. R. Rare, superb and brilliant, with underlying luster. Minor areas of weakness and almost invisible graffiti on obverse, otherwise. good EF.
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Lot # 392 - P. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 60 BC. Obv. Head of Neptune right; on the left, trident; on the right, P·YPSAE·S·C. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga left; on the right, CEPIT; in exergue, C·YPSAE·COS / PRIV. Cr. 420/1a; B. 11 (Plautia). AR. 4.14 g. 17.50 mm. Sound metal and full weight. An outstanding example, perfectly centred, lustrous and virtually as struck. Good EF.
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Lot # 393 - P. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 60 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Leuconoe right; before, [P. YPSAE]; S.C. and dolphin behind. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga left; below horses, scorpion; in exergue, C. YPSAE. COS/PRIV; on right, CEP[IT]. Cr. 420/2d; B. 12. AR. 3.65 g. 19.50 mm. Great metal and broad flan. A superb example, sharply struck and brilliant, with underlying luster. EF/Good EF.
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Lot # 394 - M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 58 BC. Obv. M. SCAVR. Camel right; before, king Aretas kneeling right, holding reins in left hand and olive-branch tied with fillet in right hand; on left, EX; on right, S[C]; [AED CVR] in exergue. Rev. HYPSAEVS/AED CVR. Jupiter in quadriga left, [CAPTV] on right; C. HYPSAE C[OS]/PRE[IV] in exergue. Cr. 422/1a; B. 8. AR. 4.14 g. 16.50 mm. Sharply struck on a slightly compact and overweight flan. Brilliant, superb and lightly toned, with iridescent hues. EF.
Engraver's mistake HYPAEVS
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Lot # 395 - M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 58 BC. Obv. M SCAVR / AED CVR. Camel right; before, king Aretas kneeling right, holding reins in left hand and olive-branch tied with fillet in right hand; on left, EX; on right, SC; REX ARETAS in exergue. Rev. HYPAEVS/AED CVR. Jupiter in quadriga left, CAPTV on right; scorpion below horses; C. HYPSAE COS/PREIV in exergue. Cr. 422/1b; B. 8. AR. 3.81 g. 18.50 mm. Sharply struck, brilliant and almost uncirculated. Rare as such. Curious engraver's legend mistake reporting HYPAEVS instead of HYPSAEVS. Good EF.
Exceptional AQUA MAR Denarius
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Lot # 396 - 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 MAR, flower below horse. Cr. 425/1; B. 28. AR. 3.78 g. 20.00 mm. Great metal and full flan. An otstanding superb example, sharply struck, from a masterly engraved dies. Enchanting portrait, lovely light iridescent tone. Two insignificant almost invisible test cuts on edge, otherwise. good EF.
Beautifully Detailed Reverse Die
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Lot # 397 - L. Marcius Philippus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 56 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Ancus Marcius right; on the left, lituus; below, ANCVS. Rev. Equestrian statue right, on aqueduct; at horse's feet, flower; on the left, PHILIPPVS; within arches of aqueduct, AQVAMAR (MAR ligate). Cr. 425/1; B. 28-29 (Marcia). AR. 3.98 g. 18.50 mm. An outstanding example of full weight, from masterfully engraved dies, with an impressive portrait and a marvellously detailed and perfectly centred reverse.Brilliant with underlying luster. Rare as such. Good EF.
Outstanding Sulla's Son Denarius
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Lot # 398 - 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. AR. 3.95 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. Great metal and full weight. Perfectly centred and superb. Enchanting cabinet tone with underlying luster. Exceptional and virtually as struck. Good EF.
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Lot # 399 - Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 56 BC. Obv. Laureate, diademed and draped bust of Venus right; on the left, sceptre and S·C. Rev. Three trophies; on the left, jug; on the right, lituus; in exergue, [FAVST]VS (ligate). Cr. 426/3; B. 63 (Cornelia). AR. 3.72 g. 18.50 mm. Scarce. A brilliant example, with underlying luster and almost as struck. Areas of weakness, otherwise. good EF.
Enchanting Ceres
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Lot # 400 - 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). AR. 3.97 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. Great metal, full weight and broad flan. A superb example, with underlying luster. From a slightly worn reverse die, otherwise. EF.
Impressive Romulus Quirinus.
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Lot # 401 - C. Memmius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 56 BC. Obv. Laureate and bearded head of Romulus Quirinus right; on the left, QVIRINVS; on the right, C·MEMMI·C·F. Rev. Ceres seated right, holding torch and corn ear; on the rightt, snake; around, MEMMIVS·AED·CERIALIA·PREIMVS·FECIT. Cr. 427/2; B. 9 (Memmia). AR. 3.91 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. Great metal and full weight. A superb example, well centred on a broad flan and brilliant, with underlying luster. Very minor areas of weakness, otherwise. 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).
Lovely Offended Vesta Portrait
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Lot # 402 - 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. 3.69 g. 18.50 mm. A superb example, well centred, brilliant with underlying luster and lightly toned with golden hues. Insignificant weakness on curule chair, otherwise. EF. The moneyer's ancestor, L. Cassius Longinus Ravilla, proposed a new method of jury voting, a form of 'secret ballot', in 137 BC. Known as the Lex Cassia Tabellaria, it provided that in most court cases tried by jury, jurors could mark their verdict on a small tablet and drop it into a basket to be counted by a court official. The exception was cases of treason, where a voice vote or show of hands was required. The practice also extended to voting on laws proposed in the Comitia Tributa and Concilium Plebis, the people's assemblies. Combined with the obverse, this reverse alludes to the Trial of the Vestal Virgins of 113 which set up the special commission, presided over by Ravilla, of two of the three delinquent Virgins - Licinia and Marcia (Aemilia was found guilty during the first trial in 115 BC). (Heritage 61241,2021,97044 note).
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Lot # 403 - Q. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 55 BC. Obv. Head of Libertas right; on the left, LIBERT; on the right, Q·CASSIVS. Rev. Temple of Vesta, within curule chair; on the left, urn; on the right, tablet inscribed AC (= Absolvo Condemno). Cr. 428/2; B. 8 (Cassia). AR. 3.98 g. 19.00 mm. Great metal, full weight and broad flan. Superb and brilliant, with underlying luster. EF/About EF.
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Lot # 404 - Q. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 55 BC. Obv. Head of Libertas right; on the left, LIBERT; on the right, Q·CASSIVS. Rev. Temple of Vesta, within curule chair; on the left, urn; on the right, tablet inscribed AC (= Absolvo Condemno). Cr. 428/2; B. 8 (Cassia). AR. 4.09 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Superb, brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. Obverse perfectly centred, reverse slightly off centre, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 405 - Q. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 55 BC. Obv. Head of Genius of Roman People right, with sceptre over shoulder. Rev. Eagle with thunderbolt right; on the left, lituus; on the right, jug; below, Q·CASSIVS. Cr. 428/3; B. 7 (Cassia). AR. 4.10 g. 17.50 mm. Great metal and full weight. Superb and brilliant. EF/About EF.
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Lot # 406 - P. Fonteius Capito. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 55 BC. Obv. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right, with trophy over shoulder; around P·FONTEIVS·P·F·CAPITO·III·VIR. Rev. MN·FONT·TR·MIL (MN ligate).Horseman right, thrusting spear at enemy who is about to slay unarmed captive; on the right, Gallic helmet [and oval shield]. Cr. 429/1; B. 17 (Fonteia). AR. 3.93 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Choice and brilliant, with underlying luster. Minor areas of weakness and reverse slightly off centre, otherwise. about EF/EF.
The Villa Publica
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Lot # 407 - P. Fonteius Capito. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 55 BC. Obv. Diademed and veiled head of Concordia right; around, [P·FONTEIVS·P·F·]CAPITO·III·VIR·CONCORDIA. Rev. Villa Publica with gates attached to columns; on the left, [T·DIDI]; on the right, VIL·PVB; below, [I]MP. Cr. 429/2a-b; B. 1 (Didia), 18 (Fonteia). AR. 4.03 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. Slightly off centre. Brilliant and superb. EF/Good EF.
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Lot # 408 - P. Licinius Crassus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 55 BC. Obv. Laureate, diademed and draped bust of Venus right; on the left, S·C. Rev. Female figure standing before her horse which she holds by bridle; at her feet, shield and cuirass; around, P·CRASSVS·M·F. Cr. 430/1; B. 18 (Licinia). AR. 3.96 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare. Sound metal and full weight. Well centred, choice and brilliant. EF/ About EF.
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Lot # 409 - 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. 3.78 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. A choice example, perfectly centred and complete. Handsome light cabinet tone. About EF. Bacchius, unknown to history under that name at least, might be Aristobulos II of Jerusalem (who submitted to Pompey) or Dionysios of Tripolis.
Overweight Denarius
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Lot # 410 - Cn. Plancius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 55 BC. Obv. Female head right, wearing causia; on the left, AED·CVR·S·C; on the right, CN·PLANCIVS. Rev. Cretan goat right; on the left, bow and quiver. Cr. 432/1; B. 1 (Plancia). AR. 4.30 g. 17.50 mm. Great metal. Light graffito on reverse An exceptionally overweight example, brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. About EF.
Enchanting Melancholy Libertas
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Lot # 411 - M. Iunius Brutus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 54 BC. Obv. Head of Libertas right; on the left, LIBERTAS. Rev. The consul L. Iunius Brutus walking left between two lictors preceded by an accensus; in exergue, BRVTVS. Cr. 433/1; B. 31 (Junia). AR. 3.70 g. 19.50 mm. A superb example of this fascinating issue, from masterly engraved dies, well centred on a broad flan. Brilliant, with underlying luster. EF.
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Lot # 412 - M. Iunius Brutus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 54 BC. Obv. Head of L. Iunius Brutus right; on the left, BRVTVS. Rev. Head of C. Servilius Ahala right; on the left, AHALA. Cr. 433/2; B. 30 (Junia). AR. 4.00 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. A choice example,brilliant and superb. Lovely iridescent tone. About EF.
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Lot # 413 - Q. Pompeius Rufus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 54 BC. Obv. Head of Sulla right; on the right, SVLLA·COS. Rev. Head of Quintus Pompeius Rufus right; on the left, RVFVS·COS; on the right, Q·POM·RVFI. Cr. 434/1; B. 48 (Cornelia), 4 (Pompeia). AR. 3.84 g. 18.50 mm. RR. Very rare. Impressive portraits. Obverse slightly off centre, minor oxidation spot beside edge and crescent-shaped banker's mark on reverse. Good VF. This coin issue bears the only portrait of the dictator Sulla. The moneyer was the grandson of Sulla and his home would likely have had portraits of their famous ancestor. Thus, although posthumously struck, the portrait on these coins is probably an accurate representation. (Triton VI, 2003, 744 note). The concave appearance of the side with Sulla’s portrait suggests it is the coin’s reverse and that with Rufus’ portrait the obverse. (See Triton IX, 2006, 1309 note).
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Lot # 414 - Q. Pompeius Rufus. AR Denarius, 54 BC. Obv. Curule chair flanked by arrow and laurel-branch; above, Q. POMPEI. Q. F RVFVS; below, COS on raised tablet. Rev. Curule chair flanked by lituus and wreath; above, SVLLA. COS; below, Q. POMPEI. RVF on raised tablet. Cr. 434/2; B. 5. AR. 4.07 g. 18.00 mm. A charming example, of full weight, bright and prettily toned, with iridescent hues. About EF.
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Lot # 415 - Q. Pompeius Rufus. AR Denarius, 54 BC. Obv. Curule chair flanked by arrow and laurel-branch; above, Q. POMPEI. Q. F RVFVS; below, [COS on raised tablet]. Rev. Curule chair flanked by lituus and wreath; above, SVLLA. COS; below, Q. POMPEI. RVF on raised tablet. Cr. 434/2; B. 5. AR. 3.92 g. 18.00 mm. A choice example of full weight, brilliant and superb. Obverse slightly off centre. About EF/EF.
Impressive Coelius Caldus
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Lot # 416 - C. Coelius Caldus. AR Denarius, 51 BC. Obv. C. COEL. CALDVS. Bare head of C. Coelius Caldus right; in left field, [standard inscribed HIS]; in right field, [standard in the form of a boar]. Rev. Tablet inscribed L. CALDVS/VII VIR. EPVL, behind which figure preparing epulum; on either side of table, a trophy. On outer left field, CALDVS; on outer right field, IMP.A.X. In exergue, CALDVS. III VIR. Cr. 437/2a; B. 7. AR. 3.76 g. 17.50 mm. R. Rare. Obverse slightly off flan. An oustanding example with a superb portrait, brilliant with underlying luster and virtually as struck. About FDC.
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Lot # 417 - C. Coelius Caldus. AR Denarius, 51 BC. Obv. C. COEL. CALDVS. Bare head of C. Coelius Caldus right; in left field, standard inscribed HIS; in right field, standard in the form of a boar; below, [COS[. Rev. Tablet inscribed L. CALDVS/VII VIR. EPVL, behind which figure preparing epulum; on either side of table, a trophy. On outer left field, [IMP.A.X]; on outer right, C. CALDVS. In exergue, CALDVS (ALD ligate) III VIR. Cr. 437/2b; B. 9. AR. 3.96 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. Sound metal and full weight. A sharply struck and superb example with a lovely portrait, brilliant and lightly toned. Banker's mark on obverse and reverse a bit off centre, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 418 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 49-48 BC. Obv. Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent; in exergue, CAESAR. Rev. Pontifical emblems: simpulum, aspergillum, axe and apex. Cr. 443/1. AR. 3.84 g. 16.00 mm. Great metal. Sharply struck, brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. . EF. Grading CCG AU 58.
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Lot # 419 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 49-48 BC. Obv. Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent; in exergue, CAESAR. Rev. Pontifical emblems: simpulum, aspergillum, axe and apex. Cr. 443/1. AR. 3.98 g. 17.50 mm. Great metal and full weight, unusual for issue, A well centred and brilliant example, with underlying luster. Some peripheral weakness, otherwise . EF.
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Lot # 420 - L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Female head right, wearing oak-wreath and diadem. Rev. L·HOSTILIVS SASERNA. Victory advancing right, holding trophy over left shoulder and caduceus in right hand. Cr. 448/1a; B. 5. AR. 3.89 g. 18.00 mm. An outstanding example, sharply struck, brilliant and superb. Enchanting iridescent tone, with red and blue highlights. FDC. Grading CCG MS 63.
The Gallic Chieftain Vercingetorix
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Lot # 421 - L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Bearded bust of Gallic enemy with flowing hair ('Vercingetorix'); Gaulish shield behind. Rev. L HOSTILIVS / SASERN. Biga driven right by charioteer, warrior facing backward holding shield and hurling spear. Cr. 448/2a; B. 2. AR. 3.87 g. 18.50 mm. RR. A choice example of this very rare and fascinating issue, well centred, brilliant and lightly toned. Tiny test cuts on obverse, with corresponding minor bump on reverse, struck from a little rusty die, otherwise. EF/ About EF.
Superb Sad Gallia
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Lot # 422 - L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 48 BC. Obv. Female head (Gallia) right , with long and dishevelled hair; on the left, carnyx. Rev. Artemis standing facing, holding spear and placing right hand on head of prancing stag; on the left, SASERNA; on the right, L·HOSTILIVS. Cr. 448/3; B. 4 (Hostilia). AR. 3.84 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. A choice example, well centred and brilliant. Slight weakness on the reverse right legend, otherwise. EF.
Impressive Pan
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Lot # 423 - C. Vibius C. f. Pansa Caetronianus. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Mask of bearded Pan right; behind, sirinx (Pan-pipe); below, [P]ANSA. Rev. C. VIBIVS C.F. C.N. - IOVIS AXVR. Jupiter, laureate, seated left, holding patera and sceptre. Cr. 449/1c; B. 19. AR. 4.00 g. 17.50 mm. R. Rare and very seldom offered. Great metal and full weight. A choice example, from masterly engraved dies. Lovely iridescent tone. Reverse slightly off centre, otherwise. EF. Missing from the RBW Collection.
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Lot # 424 - Julius Caesar. AR Quinarius, mint moving with Caesar, 48-47, BC. Obv. Veiled female bust right.; behind, ⊥II. Rev. [C]AE – SAR. Trophy between wreath and ancile. Cr. 452/3; B. Julia 19; RBW 1580. AR. 1.88 g. 13.50 mm. RR. Very rare. Banker's mark on obverse and reverse slightly off centre, otherwise. VF.
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Lot # 425 - L. Plautius Plancus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 47 BC. Obv. Head of Medusa facing, with coiled snake on either side; below,[L·PLAVT]IVS. Rev. Aurora flying right, conducting the four horses of the Sun; below, PLANCVS. Cr. 453/1a; B. 14 (Plautia). AR. 3.95 g. 20.00 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. An unusually well centred and complete example, from masterly engraved dies, brilliant and lightly toned. Some weakness, otherwise. about EF.
Realistic Antius Restio portrait,
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Lot # 426 - C. Antius Restio. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 47 BC. Obv. Head of C. Antius Restius right; on the left, RESTIO. Rev. Hercules walking right, with cloak over left arm, holding trophy and club; on the right, C·ANTIVS·C·F. Cr. 455/1a-b; B. 1 (Antia). AR. 4.01 g. 17.50 mm. R. Rare. Good metal and full weight. Banker's mark on obverse, Nice old cabinet tone, with iridescent hues. Good VF.
Aeneas and Anchises escape from Troy
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Lot # 427 - 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. AR. 3.83 g. 18.50 mm. Sharply struck in high relief, from masterly engraved dies. Brilliant and superb. Enchanting iridescent old cabinet tone. EF.
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Lot # 428 - 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. AR. 3.72 g. 19.00 mm. Struck on a broad flan, brilliant and superb. Lovely even grey tone, with light iridescent hues. EF. Grading CCG AU 58.
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Lot # 429 - 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. AR. 3.74 g. 17.50 mm. Scarce. A very attractive example, well centred and prettily toned. Good VF.
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Lot # 430 - Juba I, king of Numidia. AR 'Denarius', c. 46 BC. Utica mint. Obv. REX IVBA. Diademed and cuirassed bust of Juba I right; sceptre on the shoulder. Rev. IOBAI HMMLKT in neo-Punic. Octastyle temple on podium; in the middle, a globule (the 'compass dot'). RPC I 717; SNG Cop. 523. AR. 3.57 g. 18.00 mm. A choice example, sharply struck, brilliant and prettily toned. About EF. Juba I (born c. 85 BC-died 46 BC, near Thapsus) king of Numidia, sided with the followers of Pompey and the Roman Senate in their war against Julius Caesar in North Africa (49–45 BC). 'During the civil war [...] Utica was perhaps operating for Juba. His silver coinage was struck at Roman weight standards in three denominations: denarii, quinarii and sestertii whose interchangeability with Romans coins can be seen from their widespread circulation in hoards of late Republican and early imperial times. This coinage seems to have been minted at the very end of his reign on the basis of the stylistic similarity of his denarii with those of Cato and Metellus Pius.' (RPC I, p.190).
Tools for Striking Coinage
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Lot # 431 - T. Carisius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 46 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Moneta right; on the left, MONETA. Rev. Anvil die with garlanded punch die above; on the right, hammer; above, T·CARISIVS; on the left, tongs. Cr. 464/2; B. 1 (Carisia). AR. 4.06 g. 20.00 mm. Scarce. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. A choice example of this very interesting type. Lovely golden toning. About EF.
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Lot # 432 - Pompey the Great. AR Denarius, Spain, 46-45 BC. Obv. M POBLICI LEG. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, PRO PR. Rev. Female figure standing right, with shield slung on back, holding two spears and presenting palm branch to soldier standing left on prow. Cr. 469/1; B. (Pompeia) 9. AR. 3.78 g. 19.00 mm. R. Rare. An attractive example. Banker's mark on obverse, some pitting in the reverse right field and light graffito in the left, otherwise. good EF.
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Lot # 433 - Lollius Palicanus. AR Denarius, 45 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Honos right; HONORIS downwards behind. Rev. Curule chair between two stalks of grain; PALIKANVS above. Cr. 473/2a; B. 1. AR. 3.89 g. 19.50 mm. R. Rare. Sound metal and broad flan. A superb example, brilliant and lightly toned. EF. Ex NAC 11, 1998, 306.
The aureus distributed during Caesar's triumph of October 45 BC
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Lot # 434 - Julius Caesar. AV Aureus, Rome mint, late 46-early 45 BC. L. Munatius Plancus, praefectus Urbi. Obv. C • CAES DICT • TER. Draped and winged bust of Victory right. Rev. L • PLANC up left, PR • VRB down right. Praefericulum. Cr. 475/1b; Syd. 1019b. ; Calicó 44. AV. 8.14 g. 22.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Sharply struck on an amazing broad flan and superb. Good VF. The aurei of L. Munatius Plancus were distributed during Caesar's triumph of October 45 BC, celebrating his final defeat of the Pompeians at Munda the previous year. This triumph raised some concerns in Rome, as it marked a victory over fellow Romans, an event never before deserving a triumph. Such actions only heightened the fears in some quarters over Caesar's intentions, fears which lead to his assassination six months later. Before his murder Caesar appointed Plancus governor of Transalpine Gaul, where he founded the colony of Lugdunum. (CNG 93,2013,1122 note).
Sulla's Dream
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Lot # 435 - L. Aemilius Buca. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 44 BC (before 15 March, Caesar death). Obv. Diademed head of Venus right; on the left, L·BVCA. Rev. Sulla reclining right on rock; Selene descending left from mountain; Victory standing facing between, holding palm and branch. Cr. 480/1; B. 12 (Aemilia). AR. 3.62 g. 19.50 mm. RRR. An attractive example of this very rare and fascinating issue. Sound metal and broad flan. Minor areas of weakness and tiny scratch on obverse, otherwise. good VF. Plutarch relates that while Sulla was marching on Rome in 82 BC, “It is said, also, that there appeared to Sulla himself, in a dream, a certain goddess, whom the Romans learnt to worship from the Cappadocians, whether it be the Moon, or Pallas, or Bellona. This same goddess, to his thinking, stood by him, and put into his hand thunder and lightning, then naming his enemies one by one, bade him strike them.” The lack of any warlike thunderbolts and the improbability that Luna was the goddess involved, would seem to indicate that the reverse scene of this coin is not a representation of such an insignificant event as the vaguely reported dream of Sulla. It is also much more likely that the protagonist goddess of the reputed dream was the early Roma war goddess Bellona, identified with Ma the Mother Goddess of Cappadocia. The earlier suggestion by Babelon and Oman that the reverse scene represents the myth of Selene, who fell in love with the handsome shepherd Endymion and caused her father Zeus to cast him into eternal sleep in a cave on Mount Latmos, does not explain the presence of Victory in the background. An alternative interpretation for this scene is that it is a very early Caesarian posthumous issue portraying the apotheosis of Julius Caesar. A victorious and heroic figure reclining on a bier greeted by Luna, patroness of Caesar’s great public spectacles, with the upright torch of immortality, may be seen as indicating the Divus Julius. (Italo Vecchi, CNG 66, 2004, 1321).

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