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Exceptionally Overweight Denarius
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Lot # 421 - L. Julius Bursio. AR Denarius, 85 BC. Obv. Male head right, with the attributes of Apollo, Mercury and Neptune; behind, control-symbol. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; above, numeral; in exergue, L. IVLI. BVRSIO. Cr. 352/1c; B. 5. AR. 4.48 g. 19.00 mm. An exceptionally overweight example, brilliant and superb. About EF.
Outstanding Vejovis
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Lot # 422 - C. Licinius L.f. Macer. AR Denarius, 84 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Vejovis left turned from spectator, hurling thunderbolt. Rev. Minerva in quadriga right, C. LICINIVS L.F/MACER in exergue. Cr. 354/1; B. 16. AR. 4.02 g. 21.00 mm. Full weight and broad flan. A superb example, well centred and complete. Lovely even warm grey tone, with iridescent hues . Rare as such. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise. about EF.
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Lot # 423 - C. Licinius L.f. Macer. AR Denarius, 84 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Vejovis left turned from spectator, hurling thunderbolt; tiny uncertain letter or symbol (?) above. Rev. Minerva in quadriga right, [C. L]ICINIVS L.F/[M]ACER in exergue. Cr. 354/1; B. 16. AR. 3.79 g. 23.00 mm. Very broad flan and lovely iridescent cabinet tone. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise. about EF/ Good VF.
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Lot # 424 - C. Licinius L. f. Macer. AE As, c. 84 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, mark of value I. Rev. Prow right; above, male figure holding staff between EX-S.C. Cr. 354/3a; B. 17 var. AE. 10.60 g. 26.00 mm. Olive green patina, with brown spots. Some weakness. VF.
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Lot # 425 - C. Norbanus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 83 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right; in the field, control-numeral; below, C·NORBANVS. Rev. Ear of corn, fasces and caduceus. Cr. 357/1b; B. 2 (Norbana). AR. 3.85 g. 17.50 mm. Choice, brilliant and lightly toned, with iridescent hues. Reverse slightly off centre. About EF.
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Lot # 426 - C. Norbanus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 83 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right; in the field, control-numeral; below, C·NORBANVS. Rev. Ear of corn, fasces and caduceus. Cr. 357/1b; B. 2 (Norbana). AR. 3.74 g. 19.00 mm. Choice, brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. Good VF.
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Lot # 427 - Pub. Crepusius. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right, sceptre over shoulder; behind, F; below chin, human ear. Rev. Horseman galloping right hurling spear; above, numeral; in exergue, P. CREPVSI. Cr. 361/1c; B. 1. AR. 3.77 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal. Well centred, bright and superb. About EF.
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Lot # 428 - Pub. Crepusius. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right, sceptre over shoulder; behind, letter; below chin, symbol. Rev. Horseman galloping right hurling spear; above, numeral; in exergue, P. CREPVSI. Cr. 361/1c; B. 1. AR. 3.86 g. 16.00 mm. Brilliant and nicely toned, with golden hues. From slightly worn dies, otherwise. about EF.
Ulysses Recognized by His Dog Argus
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Lot # 429 - C. Mamilius Limetanus. AR Denarius serratus, Rome mint, 82 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Mercury right; on the left, caduceus and I (control-letter). Rev. Ulysses standing right, holding staff in left hand and extending his right hand to his dog Argus; on the left, C·MAMIL; on the right, LIMETAN (TA ligate). Cr. 362/1; B. 6 (Mamilia). AR. 3.97 g. 20.00 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. A very attractive example, well centred, brilliant and superb. EF.
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Lot # 430 - L. Censorinus. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. L. CENSOR. The satyr Marsyas, standing left, with right arm raised and holding wine-skin over shoulder; behind, column bearing statue on top. Cr. 363/1d; B. (Marcia) 24.. AR. 3.68 g. 17.50 mm. Sound metal. Choice and brilliant. About EF.
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Lot # 431 - L. Censorinus. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. L. CENSOR. The satyr Marsyas, standing left, with right arm raised and holding wine-skin over shoulder; behind, column bearing statue on top. Cr. 363/1d; B. (Marcia) 24.. AR. 3.87 g. 17.00 mm. Good metal. Bright and superb. EF.
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Lot # 432 - Q. Antonius Balbus. AR Denarius serratus, 83-82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right, O and dot below chin. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; below horses. Cr. 364/1c; B. 1. AR. 3.98 g. 18.50 mm. Good metal and full weight. A superb example, well centred and brilliant, with underlying luster and golden hues. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 433 - Q. Antonius Balbus. AR Denarius serratus, 83-82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right, S.C behind. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; below horses, E; in exergue, Q. ANTO. BALB/ PR. Cr. 364/1d. AR. 3.85 g. 18.00 mm. Brilliant and superb. Lovely old cabinet tone. About EF.
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Lot # 434 - C. Valerius Flaccus. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. Bust of Victory right; [symbol or letter behind]. Rev. C. VAL. F[LA] IMP[ERAT] Legionary eagle between two standards inscribed H (Hastati) and P (Principes); , EX. S.C. between them. Cr. 365/1a-b; B. 12. AR. 4.00 g. 19.00 mm. R. Rare. Great metal and full weight. A handsome example, brilliant and lightly toned, with a hint of iridescence. A little of centre, otherwise. good VF. Minted in Massalia for payment of troops moving against Q. Sertorius in Spain. The first of a series of coinages in Roman numismatics showing a pure military connotation. Rare. Perfectly centred, lustrous and superb.
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Lot # 435 - C. Annius and L. Fabius Hispaniensis. AR Denarius, mint moving between North Italy and Spain, 82-81 BC. Obv. C·ANNI·T·F·T·N·PRO·COS·EX·S·C. Draped and diademed female head right; on the left, winged caduceus; on the right, scales; below, L between two dots. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; above, Q; in exergue L·FABI·L·F·HISP. Cr. 366/1b; B. 2 (Annia). AR. 3.93 g. 20.00 mm. Scarce. Good metal, full weight and broad flan. Well centred, brilliant and superb. Some very light insignificant weaknes, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 436 - L. Manlius Torquatus. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. L. MANLI PRO. Q. Helmeted head of Roma right. Rev. Sulla in walking quadriga right, crowned by Victory who flies above; in exergue, L. SVLLA I[M or MP]. Cr. 367/5; B. 4 or 5. AR. 3.83 g. 16.50 mm. Sharply struck and well centred on a slightly compact flan, brilliant and superb. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 437 - Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. AR Denarius, 81 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Pietas right; before, stork. Rev. Elephant walking left; in exergue, Q.C.M.P.I. Cr. 374/1; B. 43. AR. 3.88 g. 18.00 mm. Good VF.
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Lot # 438 - L. Procilius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 80 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right; on the left, S·C. Rev. Juno Sospita standing right, holding shield and hurling spear; at her feet, snake; on the left, L·PROCILI / F. Cr. 379/1; B. 1 (Procilia). AR. 3.98 g. 17.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Brilliant, choice and lightly toned. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 439 - C. Naevius Balbus. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right; behind SC. Rev. Victory in triga right; above, numeral; in exergue, C. NAE BALB. Cr. 382/1b; B. 6. AR. 3.75 g. 19.00 mm. A choice example, perfectly centred, brilliant and lightly toned. About EF.
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Lot # 440 - M. Volteius M.f. AR Denarius, 78 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin. Rev. Erymanthian boar right; in exergue, M. VOLTEI M.F. (partly off flan). Cr. 385/2; B. 2. AR. 4.05 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. A choice example, brilliant and lightly toned. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 441 - L. Cassius Q. f. Longinus. AR Denarius, 78 BC. Obv. Ivy-wreathed head of Liber right, with thyrsus over shoulder. Rev. L. CASSI. Q.F. Vine-wreathed head of Liber left. Cr. 386/1; B. 6. AR. 3.63 g. 19.50 mm. A choice example, well centred on a broad flan and nicely toned, with iridescent hues. Slightly rough obverse surfaces. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 442 - P. Satrienus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 77 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; on the left, control-numeral XXXII. Rev. She-wolf left, right forepaw raised; above, ROMA; in exergue, P·SATRIE / NVS. Cr. 388/1; B. 1. AR. 4.03 g. 17.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight A choice example, perfectly centred and nicely toned. Insignificant banker's mark on obverse, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 443 - L. Rustius. AR Denarius, 76 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of young Mars right; behind, SC; below chin, barred X. Rev. Ram standing right; in exergue, L. RVSTI. Cr. 389/1; B. 1. AR. 3.59 g. 19.00 mm. Pleasant and nicely toned. Some pitting on obverse right field, otherwise. good VF.
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Lot # 444 - L. Farsuleius Mensor. AR Denarius, 75 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Liberty right; behind, numeral/pileus; before, MENSOR; below chin, SC. Rev. Warrior holding spear and reins in biga right, assists togate figure to mount into the chariot; below horses, scorpion. In exergue, L. FARSVLEI. Cr. 392/1a; B. 1. AR. 3.89 g. 20.00 mm. A superb example, sharply struck and perfectly centred on a broad flan, brilliant with underlying luster. EF.
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Lot # 445 - Cn. Cornelius Lentulus. AR Denarius, 76-75 BC. Spain (?). Obv. Draped bust of the Genius Populi Romani right, hair tied with band and sceptre over shoulder; above, G.P.R. Rev. Sceptre with wreath, globe and rudder; at sides, EX-SC; below, LENT CVR barred X FL. Cr. 393/1b; B. 55. AR. 3.84 g. 17.50 mm. A choice example, well centred and prettily toned, with iridescent hues. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise. about EF.
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Lot # 446 - Q. Fufius Calenus and Mucius Cordus. AR Denarius serratus, 70 BC. Obv. Jugate heads of Honos and Virtus right; in left field, HO and in right field, VIRT; below, KALENI. Rev. Italia, holding cornucopiae and Roma, holding fasces and placing right foot on globe, clasping their hands; at sides, winged caduceus/ITAL-RO. In exergue, CORDI. Cr. 403/1; B. 1. AR. 3.73 g. 20.50 mm. Scarce. A pleasant example of this fascinating issue, struck on a full flan and nicely toned. Minor scratch on obverse and some pitting on reverse, otherwise. about EF. 'This is an allusion to the recent pacification of Italy after the Social War, and conveys the intimation that in future this alliance would be under the special care of the divinities Honos and Virtus' (D. R. Sear RSC I, p. 49).
From Masterly Engraved Dies.
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Lot # 447 - 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. 3.77 g. 16.50 mm. A superb, perfectly centred and brilliant example, with underlying luster and iridescent hues. about EF.
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Lot # 448 - 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. 18.50 mm. Great metal and full weight. A choice and brilliant example, with underlying luster and a hint of iridescence. From a slightly worn dies, otherwise. about EF.
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Lot # 449 - 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·PLAET[ORIVS·M·F·AED]CVR. Cr. 409/1; B. 4 (Plaetoria). AR. 3.72 g. 18.00 mm. Choice and brilliant. Reverse slightly off centre and minor areas of striking weakness, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 450 - 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. 3.58 g. 18.00 mm. Well centred, choice and nicely toned. Slightly rough surfaces, otherwise. about EF.
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Lot # 451 - L. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. Obv. Veiled and draped bust of Vesta left; before, A ; behind, kylix. Rev. Voter left, dropping tablet inscribed V into cista; to right, LONGIN·III·V. Cr. 413/1; B. 10 (Cassia). AR. 3.87 g. 18.00 mm. Delicate patina with warm hues. Underlying luster. About EF.
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Lot # 452 - L. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. Obv. Veiled and draped bust of Vesta left; before, A ; behind, kylix. Rev. Voter left, dropping tablet inscribed V into cista; to right, LONGIN·III·V. Cr. 413/1; B. 10 (Cassia). AR. 3.94 g. 20.50 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. A brilliant and superb example, with slight traces of double striking on reverse. About EF.
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Lot # 453 - L. Furius Cn. f. Brocchus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. Obv. Head of Ceres right; across field, III-VIR; at sides, corn-ear and barley-grain; below, BROCCHI. Rev. L.FVRI/CN. F. Curule chair; on either side, fasces. Cr. 414/1; B. 23. AR. 3.88 g. 9.00 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned. Minor areas of weakness beside edge, otherwise. about EF.
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Lot # 454 - L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 62 BC. Obv: Rev: TCr. 415/1; B. 10 (Aemilia). Obv. PAVLLVS·LEPIDVS·CONCORDIA. Veiled and diademed head of Concordia right. 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. (Aemilia) 10. AR. 3.91 g. 18.00 mm. Choice and prettily toned, with iridescent hues. EF/About EF.
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Lot # 455 - L. Scribonius Libo. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 62 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Bonus Eventus right; on the left, LIB[O]; 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. 3.93 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Superb iridescent tone. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 456 - L. Scribonius Libo. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 62 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Bonus Eventus right; on the left, LIB[O]; 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. 3.86 g. 18.00 mm. Perfectly centred and choice. Old cabinet tone. Scratch on obverse, otherwise. about EF.
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Lot # 457 - M. Aemilius Lepidus. AR Denarius, 61 BC. Obv. Laureate and diademed female head right; palm behind. Rev. AN. XV. PR. H. O. C. S. (Annorum quindecem progressus, hostem occidit, civem servavit). Horseman right, carrying trophy over shoulder; in exergue, M. LEPIDVS. Cr. 419/1c; B. 22. AR. 3.80 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare. Great metal. A choice, well centred and brilliant example, with underlying luster. Lovely iridescent cabinet tone. About EF.
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Lot # 458 - 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, [E]X; on right, SC; [RE]X ARETAS in exergue. Rev. HYPSAE[VS]/AED CVR. Jupiter in quadriga left, [CAPTV] on right; scorpion below horses; C. HYPSAE C[OS]/PRE[IV] in exergue. Cr. 422/1b; B. 8. AR. 4.06 g. 17.50 mm. Great metal and full weight. Sharply struck on a slightly compact flan, reverse a bit of flan. EF/Good EF.
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Lot # 459 - 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 on aqueduct AQVAMAR (MAR ligate). Cr. 425/1; B. 28 (Marcia). AR. 3.96 g. 17.50 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Reverse slightly off centre. Old cabinet tone, with iridescent hues. Good VF.
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Lot # 460 - 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. 3.99 g. 18.50 mm. Scarce. Great metal and full weight. A superb example, from masterly engraved and detailed dies. Lovely iridescent tone. Minor delamination spot behind Ceres' neck, otherwise. about EF/EF.
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Lot # 461 - 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. 3.31 g. 19.50 mm. Sound metal and broad flan. A choice and brilliant example. Reverse slightly off centre, with some minor weakness, otherwise. about EF.
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Lot # 462 - 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. 3.93 g. 18.50 mm. Scarce. Sound metal and full weight. Choice and brilliant. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise. 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.
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Lot # 463 - 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. 4.09 g. 18.00 mm. Great metal and full weight. A very attractive example, brilliant, with underlying luster and lightly toned, with iridescent tone. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 464 - 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,[S]VLLA. CO[S]; below, Q. POMPEI. RVF on raised tablet. Cr. 434/2; B. 5. AR. 3.97 g. 17.00 mm. A choice example of full weight, well centred on a slightly compact flan. Lovely bright iridescent tone. About EF.
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Lot # 465 - Man. Acilius Glabrio. AR Denarius, 49 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Salus right; behind, SALVTIS downwards. Rev. MN ACILIVS III VIR VALETV. Valetudo standing left, leaning against column and holding serpent. Cr. 442/1b. B.8. AR. 3.59 g. 17.50 mm. Sound metal. Brilliant and lightly toned, with a hint of iridescence. About EF.
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Lot # 466 - 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. 3.65 g. 18.00 mm. Handsome, well centred and complete. Some marks on edge, minor scratches and slightly light surfaces. Warm grey tone, with golden hues. Good VF.
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Lot # 467 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 49-48 BC. Obv. Elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent; in exergue, CAE[SAR]. Rev. Pontifical emblems: simpulum, aspergillum, axe and apex. C. 443/1; B. (Julia) 9. AR. 3.94 g. 19.00 mm. Great metal and full weight, unusual for issue. Brilliant and lightly toned. Significant areas of flatness, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 468 - 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]. C. 443/1; B. (Julia) 9. AR. 3.89 g. 18.00 mm. Great metal. Brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. Dramatic reverse die shift, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 469 - C. Vibius C. f. Pansa Caetronianus. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Mask of bearded Pan right; below, PANSA. Rev. VIBIVS C.F. C.N. - IOVIS AXVR. Jupiter, laureate, seated left, holding patera and sceptre. Cr. 449/1a; B. 18. AR. 4.05 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. An attractive example, lightly toned, with golden hues. Good VF.
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Lot # 470 - 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. 3.81 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. A choice example, sharply struck on a broad flan, from masterly engraved and detailed dies, bright and lightly toned. EF.
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Lot # 471 - C. Vibius C. f. C. n. Pansa Caetronianus. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. PANSA. Ivy-wreathed head of Liber right. Rev. C VIBIVS CF CN. Ceres walking right with torch in each hand; before, plough. Cr. 449/2; B. 17. AR. 3.83 g. 17.50 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned. Reverse a bit of centre, otherwise. about EF.
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Lot # 472 - 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-e; B. 14 (Plautia). AR. 4.26 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal and overweight flan. Brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. Areas of striking weakness, otherwise. about EF.
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Lot # 473 - Mn. Cordius Rufus. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. RVFVS. III. VIR. Conjoined heads of the Dioscuri right, each wearing pileus laureate surmounted by star. Rev. MN CORDIVS. Venus Verticordia standing left, holding scales and sceptre, Cupid on her shoulder. Cr. 463/1a. AR. 4.01 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Brilliant and lightly toned. Good VF. Venus Verticordia ('the changer of hearts') was an epithet of the Roman goddess Venus, alluding to the goddess' ability to change hearts from lust to chastity. On April 1st the festival of Venus Verticordia known as the Veneralia celebrates the chaste Goddess Venus who changes the human heart. On this day Roman women asked Mater Venus Verticordia for assistance in affairs of the heart, sex, betrothal and marriage.
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Lot # 474 - Mn. Cordius Rufus. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right; behind, RVFVS S.C. Rev. Cupid on dolphin right; below, MN. CORDIVS. Cr. 463/3; B. 3. AR. 3.76 g. 18.00 mm. Choice, brilliant and lightly toned. Minor hair-line flan crack, otherwise. good VF. Ex Artemide 37E, 2017, 277.
Outstanding Caesar Denarius.
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Lot # 475 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, 44 BC. Obv. CAESAR - DICT PE[RPETVO] Wreathed head of Caesar right. Rev. [L] BVCA. Venus standing left, holding Victory and sceptre. Cr. 480/8; B. (Julia) 35.. AR. 4.09 g. 17.50 mm. RR. Very rare. Great metal and full weight, exceptional for issue. An impressive spectacular portrait. Minor area of weakness on obverse, otherwise. about EF.
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Lot # 476 - Fulvia, first wife of M. Antony (died 40 BC). AR Quinarius, Lugdunum mint, 43 BC. Obv. III VIR [R P]C. Bust of Victory right, with the likeness of Fulvia. Rev. Lion right between A and [XLI]; above, ANT[ONI]; in exergue, IMP. Cr. 489/6; B. (Antonia) 32.. AR. 1.30 g. 14.50 mm. R. Rare, lovely old cabinet tone. Some weakness, otherwise. VF.
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Lot # 477 - P. Clodius M.f. Turrinus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, lyre. Rev. [P.CLODIVS] - M.F. Diana standing right, with bow and quiver over shoulder, holding lighted torch in each hand. Cr. 494/23; B. 15. AR. 3.88 g. 18.00 mm. Enchanting iridescent cabinet tone, with golden highlights. Slightly off centre on obverse, significantly on reverse, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 478 - Octavian. AE 'Quadrans'. Cabellio mint, Gaul, c. 40-30 BC. Obv. Helmeted male head right; COL before. Rev. Head of Apollo right within myrtle wreath; CABE before. RPC I 529; SNG Cop. 685-6. AE. 1.67 g. 13.50 mm. R. Rare and choice. Dark green patina. About EF.
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Lot # 479 - Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint, 15 BC. Obv. AVGVSTVS DIVI F. Bare head right. Rev. Bull butting right; in exergue, IMP•X. RIC I (2nd ed.) 167a. AR. 3.18 g. 19.00 mm. Choice, irregular flan. About EF.
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Lot # 480 - Augustus (27 BC. - 14 AD.). AR Denarius, 2 BC-2 AD. Obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. Laureate head right. Rev. C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT. Gaius and Lucius Caesar, on left and right, standing facing, each togate and resting a hand on one of two shields set on ground between them; behind the shields, two crossed spears; above, on left, simpulum right, and on right, lituus left. RIC I (2nd ed.) 207. AR. 3.95 g. 20.00 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan, unusual for issue. Slightly irregular flan. Brilliant and nicely toned, with golden hues. VF.

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