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The Gallic Chieftain Vercingetorix
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Lot # 483 - 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. 3.97 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Sound metal and full weight. A choice example of this very rare and fascinating issue, brilliant and lightly toned, with a bold portrait of fine style. Minor area of striking weakness on reverse, otherwise. about EF.
Spectacular "Wild Gallia's" Portrait
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Lot # 484 - 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. AR. 4.27 g. 20.00 mm. Scarce. Great metal. Sharply struck on a very broad and overweight flan and virtually as struck. Exceptional. About FDC.
Stunning Jupiter Axurus
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Lot # 485 - C. Vibius C. f. Pansa Caetronianus. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Mask of bearded Pan right; behind, pedum; below, PANSA. Rev. C. VIBIVS C.F. C.N. - IOVIS AXVR. Jupiter, laureate, seated left, holding patera and sceptre. Cr. 449/1b; B. 18. AR. 3.75 g. 17.50 mm. An outstanding example, from masterly engraved dies, perfectly centred and unusually complete. Brilliant, with underkying luster and virtually as struck. Good VF.
Bold Postumius Albinus Portrait
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Lot # 486 - 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, ALBINVS/ BRVTI·F. Cr. 450/3a; B. (Postumia) 13. AR. 3.88 g. 17.00 mm. Scarce. Sound metal. A choice example, perfectly centred, with a superb portrait. Lovely light iridescent old cabinet tone, with underlying luster. Slightly broken edge on obverse at 4-5 o' clock, otherwise. EF.
Outstanding Venus
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Lot # 487 - 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. AR. 4.12 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. Hair-line flan crack. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. A superb example, of great beauty. EF.
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Lot # 488 - L. Plautius Plancus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 47 BC. Obv. Head of Medusa facing, with coiled snake on either side; below,L·PLAVTIVS. Rev. Aurora flying right, conducting the four horses of the Sun; below, PLANCVS. Cr. 453/1a; B. 14 (Plautia). AR. 3.71 g. 18.00 mm. An unusually well centred and complete example, from masterly engraved dies, brilliant and lightly toned, with reddish golden spots. Some minor weakness, otherwise. about EF.
Centred Licinius Nerva
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Lot # 489 - 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. AR. 3.85 g. 18.00 mm. R. Superb and brilliant, lightly toned. EF.
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Lot # 490 - C. Antius Restio. AR Denarius, 47 BC. Obv. Head of C. Antius Restius right; behind, RESTIO. Rev. Hercules walking right, with cloak over left arm, holding trophy and club; on right, C·ANTIVS·C·F. Cr. 455/1a; B. (Antia) 1. AR. 4.02 g. 19.50 mm. R. Choice, brilliant and lightly toned with warm hues. ABout EF.
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Lot # 491 - C. Antius Restio. AR Denarius, 47 BC. Obv. Jugate heads of Dei Penates right; around, DEI·PENATES. Rev. Hercules walking right, with cloak over left arm, holding trophy and club; on right, C·ANTIVS·C·F. Cr. 455/2a; B. (Antia) 2. AR. 3.74 g. 17.00 mm. R. A choice example, from slightly worn dies, otherwise. about EF.
Aeneas Carrying Anchises.
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Lot # 492 - 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. AR. 3.81 g. 17.50 mm. Great metal. An outstanding example, sharply struck from masterly engraved and detailed dies, perfectly centred and virtually uncirculated. Good EF. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 64.
Amazing Metellus Pio Scipio
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Lot # 493 - Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio. AR Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right; before, Q·METEL; below, PIVS. Rev. Elephant right; above, SCIPIO; below, IMP. Cr. 459/1; B. (Caecilia) 47. AR. 3.74 g. 17.00 mm. Scarce. An outstanding example, perfectly centred, complete and superb. Enchanting light iridescent old cabinet tone. Very rare as such. EF. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 63.
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Lot # 494 - T. Carisius. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. Head of Sibyl right. Rev. Sphinx right; above and before, [T·C]ARISIVS; in exergue, III·VIR. Cr. 464/1; B. (Carisia) 10. AR. 3.80 g. 18.00 mm. Great metal. An outstanding example, brilliant, with underlying luster. Reverse slightly off centre and insignificant flatness on sphinx, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 495 - Pompeius Magnus. AE Unit. Tarraconensis, c. 46-45 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow right; above, CN. MAG; before, I; below, IMP. RPC I 486; Cr. 471/1; B. (Pompeia) 15. AE. 14.34 g. 30.50 mm. R. Earthen green brown patina; chipped flan. Good VF.
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Lot # 496 - L. Papius Celsus. AR Denarius, 45 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin. Rev. CELSVS III VIR. She-wolf right, placing stick on fire; on right, eagle fanning flames with its wings; in exergue, L. PAPIVS. Cr. 472/1; B. 2. AR. 3.81 g. 18.50 mm. Scarce. A very attractive example of this scarce and fascinating issue, with the reverse scene unusually complete. Brilliant, with underlying luster and lightly toned, with golden hues. EF. The reverse alludes to the legendary foundation of Lanuvium. Whilst Aeneas and his Trojan companions were engaged in building the city, they noticed a fire in an adjoining wood. This was caused by a she-wolf placin pieces of wood on a brazier, fanned by an eagle with its wings. A fox (missing from the scene)(editor's note) seeing the fire vaintly tried to extinguish it by dipping its tail into a neighbouring stream, but was driven off by the wolf and eagle. Aeneas deduced from this that the new colony would become famous, but would have to contend against the jealousy of its neighbours, yet in the end would prevail. (RSC I, p.71, 3a note).
The Rostra in the Forum
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Lot # 497 - Lollius Palicanus. AR Denarius, 45 BC. Obv. Head of Liberty right; behind, LIBERTATIS. Rev. View of the Rostra in the Forum surmounted by a sella; above, PALIKANVS. Cr. 473/1; B. 2. AR. 3.90 g. 18.00 mm. R. A choice example of this rare and very interesting issue, sharply struck, brilliant and superb. About EF/EF. The Rostra is the name of the great speaker's platform in the Forum, from which speakers addressed crowds, and from this platform many of the great and famous speeches in Roman history were delivered. Initially, it was constructed as a flat-topped platform (suggestus) forming part of the large, round Comitium (an area in front of the Curia where speakers would address the whoever was assembled). Typically, a speaker's platform is called a tribunal, but after Duilius won Rome's first major naval victory against Antium in 338 BCE, six bronze prows of enemy ships were attached to the front of the speaker's platform as trophies; the Latin for prows is rostra, and the name became used for the entire structure. In 260 BCE, C. Duilius Nepos defeated the Carthagians at Mylae, and replaced or supplemented the original prows with new ones from ships captured in that battle. Eventually, decorative prows that were not from actual ships were specially constructed for the platform itself. In his plans to rebuild the Curia, which burned down in 52 BCE, Caesar planned to detach the Rostra from the Comitium and reconstruct the platform along the main axis of the Forum. This project was eventually carried out under Augustus. This new orientation turned the Rostra into the northwest border of the Forum Romanum, from which one would see a panorama of the Forum toward the eastern border, formed by the Temple of Caesar, the Temple of Vesta and the Palatine, and the Temple of Castor. At the back of the Rostra, curved steps led up to the top; the top became so cluttered with statues and memorials, that the Senate several times declared that the owners had to remove them or they would be hauled away! The sides were topped by balustrades with some interesting reliefs, but the front was mostly open. There is a famous relief showing the Rostra with the emperor Trajan participating in a public ceremony. Pliny tells of a crow that used to sit on the Rostra and greet the Emperor Tiberius by name.
Europa
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Lot # 498 - 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; around, laurel-wreath. Rev. Europa seated on bull walking right, holding veil; in exergue, L·VALERIVS. Cr. 474/1a-b; B. 16-17 (Valeria). AR. 3.93 g. 19.00 mm. R. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. A brilliant and superb example, with underlying luster. Insignificant area of flatness on reverse, otherwise. EF. Europa, in Greek mythology, was the daughter either of Phoenix or of Agenor, king of Phoenicia. The beauty of Europa inspired the love of Zeus, who approached her in the form of a white bull and carried her away from Phoenicia to Crete. There she bore Zeus three sons: Minos, ruler of Crete; Rhadamanthys, ruler of the Cyclades Islands; and, according to some legends, Sarpedon, ruler of Lycia. She later married Asterius, the king of Crete, who adopted her sons, and she was worshipped under the name of Hellotis in Crete, where the festival Hellotia was held in her honour. (Encyclopaedia Britannica). It is said that when Europa died, Zeus transformed her into a star complex and he himself took again the shape of the white bull to merge in the complex. The Taurus Constellation is believed to be the form of Zeus. Today the name Europa has been given to one of Jupiter's 16 moons and in fact this moon is very special, as it is believed to have water on its surface. (Greek/miths).
Munatius Plancus Aureus
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Lot # 499 - 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. 7.99 g. 21.00 mm. RR. Very rare and sharply struck on an amazing broad flan. Hair-line scratch on reverse down right legend, otherwise 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). Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading AU 58.
Two Impressive Pompeius' Portraits.
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Lot # 500 - Sextus Pompeius Magnus Pius. AE As, c. 42-38 BC. Sicily. Obv. [MA ligate]GNVS Laureate Janiform head of Pompey the Great. Rev. PIV[S] Prow right; below, IMP. Cr. 479/1; RPC I 671. AE. 21.46 g. 30.00 mm. A superb example. Amazing portraits, lovely deep emerald green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 501 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, 44 BC, P. Sepullius Macer moneyer. Obv. CAESAR DICT PERPETVO. Laureate head of Julius Caesar right. Rev. [P. S]EPVLLIVS MACER. Venus standing left, holding Victory and sceptre, resting on star. Cr. 480/11. AR. 3.51 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Banker's mark on obverse. Impressive portrait, bright old cabinet tone. VF.
Marcus Antonius in heavy mourning for Caesar
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Lot # 502 - P. Sepullius Macer. AR Denarius. Rome mint, 44 BC (after 15 March, Caesar death). Obv. Bearded head of Marcus Antonius right, wearing veil; before, lituus; behind, jug. Rev. Desultor right, holding reins and whip; behind, palm-branch and wreath; above, P·SEPVLLIVS; below, MACER. Cr. 480/22; B. (Antonia) 2, (Sepullia) 8. AR. 4.03 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Superb coin. Attractive delicate patina with a hint of iridescence. Exceptional portrait of veiled Marcus Antonius. Reverse slightly off flan. EF.
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Lot # 503 - Fulvia, first wife of M. Antony (died 40 BC). AR Quinarius. Obv. Bust of Victory right, with the likeness of Fulvia; before R.P.C. Rev. Lion right between [A] and XLI; above, [A]NTONI; in exergue, IMP. Cr. 489/6. AR. 1.88 g. 14.00 mm. R. In excellent condition for issue. Impressive portrait of Fulvia (?). Lovely old cabinet tone. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise. about EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 504 - 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. AR. 3.91 g. 19.00 mm. R. Superb example, brilliant and lightly toned. EF.
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Lot # 505 - C. Vibius Varus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Head of Liber right, wearing ivy-wreath. Rev. VARVS. Panther left springing up toward garlanded altar on which rests mask and against which rests thyrsus; in exergue, C. VIBIVS. Cr. 494/36; B. 24. AR. 3.68 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. Minor scratches on obverse. Sound metal. A choice example, brilliant and superb. Enchanting iridescent old cabinet tone, with reddish and blue highlights. About EF.
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Lot # 506 - C. Vibius Varus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Bust of Minerva right, helmeted, wearing aegis. Rev. C. VIBIVS VARVS. Hercules standing left, leaning on club and holding lion's skin. Cr. 494/38. AR. 3.98 g. 18.00 mm. R. Sound metal and full weight. Superb and prettily toned, with golden hues. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise. EF/About EF.
Cleopatra and Mark Antony
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Lot # 507 - Cleopatra and Mark Antony. AR Denarius, 34 BC, Alexandria mint. Obv. [CLEOPATRAE REGINAE REGVM FILIORVM REGVM] Draped and diademed bust of Cleopatra right, prow before. Rev. ANTONI. ARMENIA [DEVICTA] Bare head of Mark Antony right; behind, Armenian tiara. Cr. 543/1. AR. 3.43 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare and historically important. Bright old cabinet tone. F/VF. Through Cleopatra, Egypt became involved in the chaotic political struggles of the Roman civil war, in which Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, and Octavian sought to control Egypt’s wealth of grain and gold. Eventually this led to the end of Egypt’s existence as a sovereign nation as well as the destruction of the Ptolemaic dynasty. This coin was struckafter Antony and Cleopatra had married and joined forces to fight Octavian. A year later, in 31 BCE. Octavian would defeat the pair at the Battle of Actium, and the ruling dynasty begun by Ptolemy would end with Cleopatra’s death in 30 BCE. (ART INSTITVTE CHICAGO).
LEG VII CLASSICAE
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Lot # 508 - Mark Antony. AR Denarius, autumn 32-spring 31 BC. Legionary issue. Patrae(?) mint. Obv. ANT AVG III VIR R P C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG XVII CLASSICAE. Aquila between two signa. Cr. 544/10; RBW 1835. AR. 3.59 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare and sound metal for issue. Brilliant and prettily toned. Some minor weakness and a bit overcleaned, otherwise. about EF. An interesting variation from other legionary denarii issued under Mark Antony, the seventeenth also bore the cognomen Classicae, indicating that they held special naval duties within the military.
Superb CHORTIS SPECVLATORVM
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Lot # 509 - Mark Antony. AR Denarius, autumn 32-spring 31 BC. Legionary issue. Patrae(?) mint. Obv. ANT AVG III VIR R P C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. CHORTIS SPECVLATORVM. Three signa decorated with wreaths and rostra. Cr. 544/12. AR. 3.81 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare and in excellent condition for issue. Great metal, from masterly engraved and detailed dies, brilliant and prettily toned. About EF.
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Lot # 510 - Mark Antony. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Legionary eagle between two standards; below, LEG VI. Cr. 544/19; B. 111 (Antonia). AR. 3.69 g. 17.50 mm. Superb and prettily toned, with lovely golden hues. Blackish spots on reverse, otherwise. about EF.
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Lot # 511 - Mark Antony. AR Denarius, 32-31 BC, mint moving with M. Antony. Obv. ANT. AVG. III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG X. Legionary eagle between two standards. Cr. 544/24. AR. 3.63 g. 17.00 mm. Good metal, perfectly centred and choice for issue. Insignificant banker's mark on reverse. Nicely toned, with golden hues. From a slightly worn reverse die, otherwise. Good VF.
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Lot # 512 - Mark Antony. AR Denarius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG. III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG XIII. Legionary eagle between two standards. Cr. 544/27. AR. 3.71 g. 18.50 mm. Great metal for issue. Choice, brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. Reverse a bit off centre, otherwise. about EF.
Spectacular Legionary Eagle
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Lot # 513 - Mark Antony. AR Denarius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG.III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG XVII. Legionary eagle between two standards. Cr. 544/32. AR. 3.85 g. 18.50 mm. Sound metal and broad flan for issue. Lovely light cabinet tone. A very attractive example. Reverse a bit off centre, otherwise. about EF.
The Aedes of Jupiter Tonans
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Lot # 514 - Augustus (27 BC-14 AD). AR Denarius. Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?) c. 19 BC. Obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Bare head left. Rev. Hexastyle temple set on podium of three steps; Jupiter Tonans standing left within, holding thunderbolt and sceptre; IOV - TO[N] across field. RIC I (2nd ed.) 64 (R3). AR. 3.78 g. 20.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and superb. Lovely bright old cabinet tone, with iridescent hues. Banker's mark on obverse, skillfully camouflaged below the ear, otherwise. about EF. The Aedes of Iupiter Tonans was a temple on the Capitol, vowed by Augustus in 26 B.C. because of his narrow escape from being struck by lightning during his Cantabrian campaign, and dedicated 1st September, 22 BC The name Iupiter Tonans was a translation of Ζεὺς βροντῶν  ('Thundering Jove'). The temple was famous for its magnificence, with walls of solid marble and contained some notable works of art.  Augustus visited this temple frequently, and on one occasion is said to have dreamed that Jupiter complained that the popularity of this new temple had sensibly diminished the number of worshippers in the great temple of the god. Whereupon Augustus replied that Jupiter Tonans was only the doorkeeper of Jupiter Capitolinus, and proceeded to hang bells on the gables of the former to indicate this relationship. This shows that the temple must have stood quite close to the entrance of the area Capitolina, and therefore on the south-east edge of the hill overlooking the forum.  On this reverse it is represented as hexastyle, with a statue of the god standing erect with eftt hand supported by a sceptre, possibly a reproduction of the famous statue of Leochares (Plin. NH XXXIV.79).  (Loosely based on: S.Ball Platner - as completed and revised by T. Ashby - “A topographical Dictionary of Ancient Rome”).
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Lot # 515 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?), c. 19 BC. Obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Bare head right. Rev. OB / CIVIS / SERVATOS in three lines; all within oak wreath. RIC I (2nd ed.) 77a; C. 208 (Fr.5). AR. 3.84 g. 18.00 mm. Sharply struck and superb. Lovely old cabinet tone, with golden hues. EF.
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Lot # 516 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AV Aureus. Colonia Patricia (?), c. 18-16 BC. Obv. S P Q R CAESARI AVGVSTO. Bare head right. Rev. VOT P SVSC PRO SAL ET RED I O M SAC. Mars, helmeted and cloaked, standing left, holding verical vexillum and parazonium over shoulder. RIC I (2nd ed.) 149a. AV. 7.79 g. 21.50 mm. RRR. A choice and well centered example of this interesting and very rare issue. Brilliant and lightly toned. Two banker's marks on obverse (one of them with two coiled serpents) and a few light marks. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 517 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, 32-29 BC. Obv. Head of Venus right. Rev. CAESAR - DIVI F. Octavian in military attire advancing left, right hand extended and holding spear in left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 251. AR. 3.49 g. 19.00 mm. Bright old cabinet tone. A bit pitted, otherwise. about EF.
Amazing Anepigraphic Portrait
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Lot # 518 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 A.D.). AR Denarius, Autumn 30-summer 29 BC. Italian (Rome?) mint. Obv. Bare head right. Rev. Naval and military trophy facing, composed of helmet, cuirass, shield, and crossed spears, set on prow of galley right; crossed rudder and anchor at base. RIC I (2nd ed.) 265a. AR. 3.72 g. 22.50 mm. A wonderful portrait of elegant style, struck on a medallic flan. From masterly engraved dies and brilliant, with underlying luster and a hint of iridescence. An impressive coin in hand. About EF.
Outstanding Augustus' Portrait
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Lot # 519 - Augustus (27 BC-14 AD). AR Denarius, 29-27 BC. Obv. Bare head right. Rev. IMP CAESAR across field. Herm surmounted by triumphal terminal bust of Octavian facing; below, winged thunderbolt. RIC I (2nd ed.) 269. AR. 3.50 g. 21.00 mm. S. Great metal. A superb portrait, sharply struck on a very broad flan. Lovely light cabinet tone, with golden hues. EF.
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Lot # 520 - Augustus (27 B.C - 14 A.D.). AR Denarius, uncertain Italian mint, possibly Rome. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo of Actium right, with features resembling Octavian. Rev. IMP CAESAR. Octavian, as city founder, plowing right with yoke of oxen, holding whip and plow handle. RIC I (2nd ed.) 272. AR. 3.69 g. 20.00 mm. Sound metal and broad flan. A choice example, prettily toned, with a hint of iridescence. About EF.
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Lot # 521 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Quinarius, uncertain mint in Asia Minor, 29-26 BC. Obv. [CA]ESAR IMP VII. Bare head right. Rev. [ASIA] RECEPTA. Victory standing left on cista mystica, between two snakes erect. RIC I (2nd ed.) 276. AR. 1.73 g. 13.50 mm. Slightly off centre, virtually as struck. Lovely iridescent cabinet tone, with blue highlights. Good EF/EF.
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Lot # 522 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) with P. Licinius Stolo. AE Dupondius, 17 BC. Obv. AVGVSTVS/TRIBVNIC/POTEST within oak-wreath. Rev. P STOLO III VIR AAA FF around large S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 347. AE. 13.23 g. 27.50 mm. R. Rare and choice. Very nice dark green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 523 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Sestertius. C. Gallius Lupercus, moneyer. Struck 16 BC. Obv. OB above, CIVIS within, SERVATOS below oak-wreath flanked by laurel branches. Rev. C GALLIVS C F LVPERCVS III VIR AAA FF around large SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) 377. AE. 26.70 g. 36.00 mm. Waxed. Patina weaknesses but in general great conditions. Good VF.
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Lot # 524 - Augustus (27 BC-14 AD) . AE Dupondius, L. Naevius Surdinus moneyer. Obv. AVGVSTVS TRIBVNIC POTEST in three lines within oak wreath. Rev. L SVRDINVS III VIR A A A F F around large S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 384; C. 472. AE. 12.54 g. 29.00 mm. A choice example. Lovely toned orichalcum surfaces. About EF.
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Lot # 525 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE As. Rome mint. Struck 15 BC. L. Naevius Surdinus, moneyer. Obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS - TRIBVNIC - POTEST. Bare head right. Rev. L SVDINVS IIIVIR AAAFF. Legend around large S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 386. AE. 11.15 g. 27.50 mm. Minor green pitting at the reverse. Interesting flan shape, with squared cuts. Good VF.
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Lot # 526 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Quadrans. Struck 9 BC. Moneyers Lamia, Silius and Annius. Obv. LAMIA SILIVS ANNIVS. Simpulum to right, lituus to left. Rev. III VIR AAA F F around large S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 421. AE. 3.02 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. Untouched green olive patina. EF.
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Lot # 527 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Quadrans, Pulcher, Taurus and Regulus as III Viri Monetales, 8 BC. Obv. PVLCHER TAVRVS REGVLVS. Clasped hands holding caduceus. Rev. III VIR AAA FF around SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) 423. AE. 3.06 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. Well centred, untouched green olive patina. EF.
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Lot # 528 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Quadrans, c. 5 BC. Obv. MESSALLA GALVS IIIVIR. Flat-shaped altar. Rev. APRONIVS SISENNA AAAFF. Legend surrounding S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 455. AE. 2.36 g. 17.50 mm. EF.
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Lot # 529 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE Quadrans, c. 5 BC. Obv. SISENNA GALVS IIIVIR. Flat-shaped altar. Rev. APRONIVS MESSALLA A A A F F. Legend surrounding S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 461. AE. 3.17 g. 17.00 mm. EF.
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Lot # 530 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE As, 11-12 AD. Obv. IMP CAESAR DIVI F AVGVSTVS IMP XX. Bare head left. Rev. PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POT XXXIIII. Legend surrounding S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) 471. AE. 11.35 g. 26.00 mm. EF.
Outstanding Divus Augustus' Portrait
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Lot # 531 - Divus Augustus (died 14 AD). AE Dupondius, struck under Tiberius, 22-26 AD. Obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. Radiate head left. Rev. Large S C within oak wreath. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Tib.) 79; C. 252. AE. 14.01 g. 30.00 mm. Sharply struck, perfectly centred and superb. Lovely olive green - brown patina. About EF.
Dramatic Eagle
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Lot # 532 - Divus Augustus (died 14 AD). AE As, Rome mint, struck under Tiberius, 34-37. Obv. [DIVV]S AVGVSTVS PATER. Radiate head left. Rev. S - [C] Eagle standing, front, on globe, with open wings, head turned right. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Tib.) 82. AE. 11.96 g. 28.00 mm. A superb example, from masterly engraved dies. Impressive portrait, choice reddish brown patina with green hues. Some flatness, otherwise. about EF.
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Lot # 533 - Augustus (Divus, after 14 AD). AE Dupondius. Struck under Gaius (Caligula), 37-41 AD. Obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS SC. Radiate head of Divus Augustus left. Rev. CONSENSV SENAT ET EQ ORDIN P Q R. Augustus seated left on curule chair, holding branch. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Gaius) 56. AE. 16.65 g. 29.00 mm. Magnificent idealized portrait and lovely pale chocolat brown surfaces, with golden orichalcum highlights. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 534 - Divus Augustus (died 14 AD). AE Dupondius. Struck under Titus, 80-81 AD. Obv. DIVVS AV-GVSTVS PATER. Radiate head right. Rev. IMP T VESP AVG REST SC. Victory advancing left, holding shield inscribed S P/ Q R. RIC II 189. AE. 12.92 g. 28.00 mm. R. Patina damages at the reverse. Lovely olive patina. EF.
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Lot # 535 - Augustus (27 BC-14 AD). AR Antoninianus. Struck under Trajan Decius, 251 AD. Obv. DIVO AVGVSTO. Radiate head right. Rev. CONSECRATIO. Altar. RIC IV (Decius) 78. AR. 5.10 g. 21.25 mm. R. Rare. Choice example with delicate cabinet tone. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 536 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE 25 mm. Asia Minor uncertain mint, c. 30 BC(?). Obv. Bare head right. Rev. Fiscus, sella quaestoria [and hasta]; Q below. RPC I 5409/10. AE. 20.15 g. 25.00 mm. Enamel like dark green patina. VF. This issue has previously been attributed to a Macedonian mint with the portrait identified either as Brutus (Friedlander), Caesar (Grant), or to the governor of Syria, Gaius Sosius (in the trade). RPC presents a case for an origin in northern Turkey, supported by find data, with a suggestion that the portrait is Octavian. Issues of similar portrait style, very likely by the same engraver, include the 'Princeps Felix' coinage from Cilicia (RPC 4082-3).
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Lot # 537 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) with Agrippa. AE As, Nemausus mint, c. 10-14 AD. Obv. Heads of Agrippa, wearing combined rostral crown and laurel wreath, to left and Augustus, laureate, to right, back to back; IMP above, DIVI F below, P P across field. Rev. Crocodile right, chained to palm tree; above, wreath with long ties; COL NEM across field. RIC I (2nd ed.) 159; RPC I 525. AE. 12.75 g. 27.00 mm. A superb example. Enchanting bright olive green-brown patina. Rare as such. Usual light graffiti on obverse and reverse left fields, otherwise. EF. Ex Astarte II and III, 1999, 195. This coin type was originally minted to publicize Augustus' conferment of the colony named Colonia Augusta Nemausus, in southern Gaul, in 27 BC. This specific coin, however, is from a revival of the 'crocodile dupondius' two years after the death of Agrippa. It includes P P (Pater Patriae) on the obverse, a title Augustus only received in 2 BC, showing that it was a later issue. (Ira & Larry Goldberg 81,2014,1553).
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Lot # 538 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) with Rhoemetalces I, King of Thrace. AE 23 mm, 11 BC-12 AD. Obv. ΚΑΙΣΑΡΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΥ. Bare head of Augustus right; long-necked vase to right. Rev. ΒΑΙΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΡΟΙΜΗΤΑΛΚΟΥ. Jugate heads of Rhoemetalces and his queen Pythodoris right. RPC I 1711; SNG Cop. 1188. AE. 7.90 g. 23.00 mm. Excellent state of preservation for this issue. About EF.
Exceptional Tiberius
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Lot # 539 - Tiberius. AV Aureus. Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Group 4, AD 18-35. Obv. TI CΛESΛR DIVI ΛVG F ΛVGVSTVS. Laureate head left. Rev. PONTIF MΛXIM, Livia (as Pax), holding scepter in right hand and olive branch in left, seated right on chair, feet on footstool; ornate chair legs, single line below. RIC I (2nd ed.) 29; Calicó 305. AV. 7.74 g. 19.50 mm. Superb and enchanting aureus. Brilliant and virtually as struck. Gash on reverse. and metal flaw on chair's legs, otherwise. FDC.
Outstanding Tribute Penny Denarius
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Lot # 540 - Tiberius (14-37). AR Denarius 'Tribute Penny' type. Lugdunum mint, 36-37 AD. Obv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. Rev. PONTIF MΛXIM. Livia as Pax, seated right, holding sceptre and olive branch. RIC I (2nd ed.) 30. AR. 3.80 g. 18.00 mm. Great metal and full weight. A superb example, sharply struck, from masterly engraved and detailed dies, with a very expressive portrait. Rare as such. About EF. The tribute penny was the coin that was shown to Jesus when he made his famous speech 'Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's.' The phrase comes from the King James Version of the gospel account: Jesus is asked, 'Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?' (Mark 12:14) and he replies, 'bring me a penny, that I may see it' (Mark 12:15).
The Tribute Penny Denarius
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Lot # 541 - Tiberius (14-37). AR Denarius 'Tribute Penny' type. Lugdunum mint, 36-37 AD. Obv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS. Laureate head right. Rev. PONTIF MΛXIM. Livia as Pax, seated right, holding sceptre and olive branch. RIC I (2nd ed.) 30. AR. 3.43 g. 19.00 mm. An outstanding example. Expressive portrait, lovely iridescent tone, with blue and reddish hues. About EF. The tribute penny was the coin that was shown to Jesus when he made his famous speech 'Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's.' The phrase comes from the King James Version of the gospel account: Jesus is asked, 'Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?' (Mark 12:14) and he replies, 'bring me a penny, that I may see it' (Mark 12:15).
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Lot # 542 - Tiberius (14-37). AE As, 21-22 AD. Obv. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG G AVGVST IMP VIII. Bare head left. Rev. PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POTEST XXIIII around large SC. RIC I (2nd ed.) 44; C. 25. AE. 11.22 g. 28.00 mm. Rough surface in the right part of the reverse. Completely readeable and well centred. Good VF.

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