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Lot # 349 - Q. Fufius Calenus and Mucius Cordus. AR Denarius serratus, 70 BC. Obv. Jugate heads of Honos and Virtus right; on left, HO; on right, VIRT (RT ligate); below, KALENI. Rev. Italia, holding cornucopiae and Roma, holding fasces and placing right foot on globe, clasping their hands; at sides, winged caduceus/ITAL (TAL ligate)-RO; in exergue, CORDI. Cr. 403/1; B. (Fufia) 1, (Mucia) 1. AR. 3.86 g. 20.00 mm. Scarce. A choice example, perfectly centred on a broad flan and prettily toned, with iridescent hues. Scratch on obverse, otherwise. good EF/EF.
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Lot # 350 - P. Sulpicius Galba. AR Denarius, 69 BC. Obv. Veiled bust of Vesta right; behind, S·C. Rev. Knife, culullus and ornamented axe; on left, AED (AE ligate) or AE; on right, CVR; in exergue, P·GALB. Cr. 406/1; B. (Sulpicia) 6-7. AR. 3.85 g. 17.50 mm. Sharply struck, well centred and superb, with underlying luster. Lovely light golden tone. EF.
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Lot # 351 - C. Hosidius C. f. Geta. AR Denarius serratus, 68 BC. Obv. GETA-III·VIR. Draped bust of Diana right, with bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev. Boar right, wounded by spear and attacked by hound; in exergue, C·HOSIDI·C·F. Cr. 407/1; B. (Hosidia) 2. AR. 4.01 g. 19.00 mm. Scratch on obverse. Sound metal and full weight. Brilliant and superb. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 61.
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Lot # 352 - C. Hosidius C. f. Geta. AR Denarius, 68 BC. Obv. GETA-III·VIR. 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. (Hosidia)1. AR. 4.15 g. 17.00 mm. Great metal and full weight. An almost uncirculated example, with underlying luster and lovely golden hues. A little off centre, otherwise. about FDC.
Exceptional Piso Frugi Denarius
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Lot # 353 - C. Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 67 BC. Obv. Laureate head or of Apollo right; behind, snake on staff. Rev. Horseman galloping right, holding palm; Π above; C·PISO·L·F·FRVG below. Cr. 408/1a (cf. p. 422, pl. XLII); B. 24; Syd. 851b; Banti 259/1. AR. 4.01 g. 17.50 mm. R. Great metal and full weight. An outstanding example, sharply struck in high relief , perfectly centred and brilliant, with underlying luster. Virtually uncirculated. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 64.
Outstanding Piso Frugi Denarius
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Lot # 354 - C. Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 67 BC. Obv. Laureate head or of Apollo right; behind, Π. Rev. Horseman galloping right, holding palm; barred X above; C·PISO·L·F·FRVG below. Cr. 408/1a (obverse dies 6); B. 24; Syd. 850 f; Banti 253 (Rarità 8/9). AR. 4.05 g. 17.50 mm. RR. Very rare variety. Sound metal and full weight. A superb and sharp example, perfectly centred and brilliant, with underlying luster and golden hues. Virtually as struck. About FDC.
Outstanding Plaetorius Cestianus
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Lot # 355 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Draped bust right with attributes of Isis, Minerva, Apollo, Diana and Victory; before, cornucopiae and S·C; behind, CESTIANVS. Rev. M·PLAETORIVS·M·F·AED·CVR. Eagle on thunderbolt. Bead-and-reel border. Cr. 409/1; B. (Plaetoria) 4. AR. 4.07 g. 18.00 mm. Great metal and full weught. Sharply struck and perfectly centred, brilliant and superb. EF.
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Lot # 356 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Bust of Cybele right; behind, forepart of lion and CESTIANVS (AN ligate or not); before, globe. Bead-and-reel border. Rev. M·PLAETORIVS·AED·CVR·EX·S·C. Curule chair; on left, control-mark (fish). Cr. 409/2; B. (Plaetoria) 3. AR. 3.77 g. 19.00 mm. Sharply struck, from masterly engraved dies, brilliant with underlying luster and superb. EF.
Hercules Musagetes
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Lot # 357 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Apollo right; behind, Q·POMPONI; before, MVSA. Rev. HERCVLES MVSARVM. Hercules Musagetes standing right, playing lyre; at his feet, club. Cr. 410/1; B. (Pomponia) 8. AR. 4.05 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. Great metal and full weight. A superb example, brilliant with underlying luster, and lightly toned. Insignificant flatness spots, otherwise. EF.
Exceptional Melpomene
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Lot # 358 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, sceptre. Rev. Melpomene standing facing, head right, holding club and mask; on right, Q. POM-PONI; on left, MVSA. Cr. 410/4 var.(PO-MPONI); B. 14 var. (same); Banti 25. AR. 3.94 g. 18.50 mm. R. Very rare variety, unlisted in Crawford, Babelon and Sydenham. Great metal and full weight. An outstanding example, brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. Good EF. Melpomene was the Muse of Tragedy.
Outstanding Terpsichore
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Lot # 359 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, tortoise. Rev. Terpsichore right, holding lyre (sometimes kithara) and plectrum with right hand lowered; on left, Q·POMPONI; on right, MVSA. Cr. 410/7c; B. (Pomponia) 18. AR. 3.81 g. 17.50 mm. R. Rare and superb. An enchanting example,. Good EF.
Outstanding Urania
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Lot # 360 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, star. Rev. Urania standing left, pointing with wand to a globe on a tripod; on right, Q. POMPONI; on left, MVSA. Cr. 410/8; B. 22. AR. 3.52 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. A superb example, brilliant, with underlying luster and light golden hues. EF. Urania was the Muse of Astronomy.
Exceptional Vesta Denarius
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Lot # 361 - L. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. Obv. Veiled and draped bust of Vesta left; behind, kylix; before, I. Rev. Male figure left, dropping tablet inscribed V (Vti rogas) into a cista; behind, LONGIN III V. Cr. 413/1; B. 10. AR. 3.95 g. 21.00 mm. Great metal and full weight. An outstanding example, perfectly centred on a broad flan, brilliant with iridescent hues and superb Enchanting light iridescent cabinet tone. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 64.
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Lot # 362 - 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. 3.93 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. A superb example, well centred on a broad flan, brilliant and lightly toned. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 363 - L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 62 BC. 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. Sound metal and full weight. A brilliant and superb example, with underlying luster. EF.
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Lot # 364 - L. Scribonius Libo. AR Denarius, 62 BC. Obv. LIBO BON·EVENT. Diademed head of Bonus Eventus right. Rev. Puteal Scribonianum decorated with garland and two lyres; at base, hammer; above, PVTEAL; below, SCRIBON. Cr. 416/1a; B. (Scribonia) 8. AR. 4.05 g. 19.50 mm. Great metal, full weight and broad flan. A superb example, well centred and brilliant, with underlying luster. EF.
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Lot # 365 - P. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 60 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Leuconoe right; behind, dolphin; before, P·YPSAE·S·C. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga left, holding reins and hurling thunderbolt; behind, CEPIT; below horses, scorpion; below, C·YPSAE·COS / PRIV. Cr. 420/2b; B. (Plautia) 12. AR. 3.86 g. 17.50 mm. Lustrous and superb. Enchanting golden tone. EF.
Wonderful Crowning Victory
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Lot # 366 - M. Nonius Sufenas. AR Denarius, 59 BC. Obv. Head of Saturn right; before, SVFENAS; behind, harpa, conical stone and S·C. Rev. Roma seated left on pile of armour, being crowned by Victory who stands behind her; around, PR·L·V·P·F; in exergue, [SE]X·NONI. Cr. 421/1; B. (Nonia) 1. AR. 3.93 g. 17.00 mm. Sharply struck, lustrous and virtually uncirculated. Good EF/ About FDC.
Wonderful Crowning Victory
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Lot # 367 - M. Nonius Sufenas. AR Denarius, 59 BC. Obv. Head of Saturn right; before, SVFENAS; behind, harpa, conical stone and S·C. Rev. Roma seated left on pile of armour, being crowned by Victory who stands behind her; around, PR·L·V·P·F; in exergue, SEX·NONI. Cr. 421/1; B. (Nonia) 1. AR. 3.90 g. 18.00 mm. Well centred on a broad flan, bright and superb. EF.
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Lot # 368 - M. Aemilius Scaurus with Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 58 BC. Obv. Camel right; before, King Aretas kneeling right, holding reins in left hand and olive-branch tied with fillet in right hand; above, M·SCAVR/ AED·CVR; on either side, EX-S·C; in exergue, REX·ARETAS. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga left; below horses, scorpion; above, P·HYPSAE / AED·CVR; on right, CAPTV; in exergue, C·HYPSAE·COS / PREIVE. Cr. 422/1b; B. (Aemilia) 8. AR. 4.00 g. 18.50 mm. Perfectly centred and unusually complete, brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. EF.
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Lot # 369 - C. Servilius C.f. AR Denarius, 57 BC. Obv. Wreathed head of Flora right; behind, lituus; before, FLORAL·PRIMVS. Rev. Two soldiers facing each other and presenting swords; on right, C·F; in exergue, C·SERVEIL. Cr. 423/1; B. (Servilia) 15. AR. 3.78 g. 18.00 mm. Choice and brilliant, with underlying luster. Slightly off centre and very minor areas of flatness, otherwise. good EF.
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Lot # 370 - C. Considius Nonianus. AR Denarius, 57 BC. Obv. Laureate and diademed bust of Venus Erycina right; behind, C·CONSIDI·NONIANI; before, S·C. Rev. Mountain, on which stands temple, surrounded by wall with gate; above gate, ERVC. Cr. 424/1; B. (Considia) 1. AR. 3.81 g. 20.00 mm. Scarce. Choice and nicely toned, with golden hues. Areas of striking flatness, otherwise. good VF. Describing Mt. Eryx and its temple complex, the Greek historian Polybius of Megalopolis writes: On its summit, which is flat, stands the temple of Venus Erycina, which is indisputably the first in wealth and general magnificence of all the Sicilian holy places. The city extends along the hill under the actual summit, the ascent to it being very long and steep on all sides. (World History, 1.55).
Exceptional Marcius Philippus
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Lot # 371 - 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. 4.03 g. 18.00 mm. Great metal and full weight. An outstanding sharp example, from masterly engraved dies, lustrous and virtually as struck. About FDC.
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Lot # 372 - 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.
Romulus Quirinus
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Lot # 373 - C. Memmius. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Laureate and bearded head of Quirinus right; before, C·MEMMI·C·F; behind, QVIRINVS. Rev. MEMMIVS·AED·CERIALIA·PREIMVS·FECIT. Ceres seated right, holding torch and corn ear; at her feet, snake. Cr. 427/2; B. (Memmia) 9. AR. 4.09 g. 20.00 mm. Scarce. Great metal and full weight. An outstanding example, well centred on a broad flan, brilliant and superb. 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). Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 64.
Impressive Offended Vesta Portrait
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Lot # 374 - 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. 3.88 g. 18.00 mm. A superb example, brilliant with underlying luster. About EF/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 # 375 - 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 # 376 - Q. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. Head of Genius Populi Romani right, with sceptre over shoulder. Rev. Eagle on thunderbolt right; on left, lituus; on right, jug; below, Q·CASSIVS. Cr. 428/3; B. (Cassia) 7. AR. 3.61 g. 18.50 mm. A magnificent example, in excellent condition for issue, well centred and lustrous. EF.
The Villa Publica
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Lot # 377 - P. Fonteius Capito. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. P·FONTEIVS·P·F·CAPITO·III·VIR·CONCORDIA. Diademed and veiled head of Concordia right. Rev. Villa Publica; on left, T·DIDI; on right, VIL·PVB; below, IMP. Cr. 429/2a; B. (Didia) 1, (Fonteia) 18. AR. 3.97 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare and in exceptional condition for issue. Great metal and full weight. Brilliant, with underlying luster and virtually as struck. Good EF/About FDC.
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Lot # 378 - A. Plautius. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. Turreted head of Cybele right; before, A·PLAVTIVS; behind, AED·CVR·S·C. Rev. Male figure kneeling right and extending olive-branch; at his side, camel right; before, IVDAEVS; in exergue, BACCHIVS. Cr. 431/1; B. (Plautia) 13. AR. 4.10 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. Great metal and full weight. A brilliant and superb example. EF.
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Lot # 379 - Cn. Plancius. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. Head of Diana Planciana right, wearing causia; before, CN·PLANCIVS; behind, AED·[CVR·S·C]. Rev. Cretan goat right; behind, bow and quiver. Cr. 432/1; B. (Plancia) 1. AR. 4.19 g. 17.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Brilliant and superb, with underlying luster and golden hues. EF.
Exceptionally detailed Cr. 433/1
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Lot # 380 - M. Iunius Brutus. AR Denarius, 54 BC. Obv. Head of Libertas right; behind, LIBERTAS. Rev. The consul L. Iunius Brutus walking left between two lictors preceded by an accensus; in exergue, BRVTVS. Cr. 433/1; B. (Junia) 31. AR. 3.95 g. 19.50 mm. Minor roughness on obverse. Great metal, full weight and broad flan. An enchanting example, sharply struck, brilliant with underlying luster and superb. Good EF. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 63 Minor porosity.
Tremendous Prophetic Issue
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Lot # 381 - M. Junius Brutus. AR Denarius, 54 BC. Obv. BRVTVS Head of L. Junius Brutus the Ancient right. Rev. AHALA. Head of C. Servilius Ahala right. Cr. 433/2; B. 30. AR. 4.05 g. 19.50 mm. Scarce. Sound metal and full weight. An outstanding example, sharply struck and perfectly centred on a broad flan, brilliant and superb. Masterly engraved portraits, of wonderful style. Exceptional. Good EF. Denarius struck in 54 BC by Caepio Brutus, better known as M. Junius Brutus, one of the leaders in the conspiracy that assassinated Julius Caesar in 44 BC. The types are records of his ancestry. Lucius Junius Brutus was a semilegendary figure, held to have ousted the despotic Etruscan king Lucius Tarquinius Superbus from Rome in 509 BC and then to have founded the Roman Republic. Gaius Servilius Ahala was celebrated in Roman tradition as a hero who freed his country from the threat of tyranny by killing Sp. Maelius in 439 BC.
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Lot # 382 - Q. Pompeius Rufus. AR Denarius, 54 BC. Obv. Curule chair; on left, arrow; on right, laurel-branch; above, Q·POMPEI·Q·F / RVFVS; below, COS on tablet. Rev. Curule chair; on left, lituus; on right, wreath; above, SVLLA·COS; below, Q·POMPEI·RVF on tablet. Cr. 434/2; B. (Cornelia) 49, (Pompeia) 5. AR. 3.76 g. 17.50 mm. An outstanding example, sharply struck, perfectly centred, brilliant and superb, Rare as such,. EF.
Spectacular Coelius Caldus' Portrait.
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Lot # 383 - C. Coelius Caldus. AR Denarius, 51 BC. Obv. Bare head of C. Coelius Caldus right; before, C·COEL·CALDVS; below, COS; behind, tablet inscribed L·D. Rev. Head of Sol right; behind, oval shield decorated with thunderbolt and S; before, Macedonian shield and CALDVS·III VIR. Cr. 437/1b; B. (Coelia) 5. AR. 3.93 g. 19.00 mm. R. Rare. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. An outstanding example, sharply struck, from masterly engraved dies, brilliant and superb. About FDC.
Impressive Claudius Marcellus' Portrait
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Lot # 384 - P. Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus. AR Denarius, 50 BC. Obv. Bare head of consul M. Claudius Marcellus right; trisceles behind. Rev. MARCELLVS COS QVINQ. The consul carrying trophy in front of tetrastyle temple. Cr. 439/1; B. (Claudia) 11 and (Cornelia) 69. AR. 3.85 g. 17.50 mm. RR. Very rare. A choice example from masterly engraved dies, with a superb portrait. Brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. Good VF. This moneyer, presumably the quaestor of 48 BC, here honors his most famous ancestor, the holder of five consulships and one of the principal Roman heroes of the Second Punic War. The triskeles alludes to his conquest of Sicily in 212-210 BC, the spoils from which rescued the state from imminent bankruptcy. The reverse type commemorates his spolia opina, the arms won in 222 BC when, as consul, he slew an Insubrian chieftain with his own hands in the course of the Roman conquest of Cisalpine Gaul. (CNG 61, 2002, 1495 note).
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Lot # 385 - Mn. Acilius Glabrio. AR Denarius, 49 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Salus right; behind, SALVTIS upwards. Rev. Valetudo standing left, resting left arm on column and holding snake; on right, MN·ACILIVS (MN ligate); on left, III·VIR·VALETV. Cr. 442/1a; B. (Acilia) 8. AR. 3.82 g. 18.00 mm. A choice example, brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. A few insignificant oxidation spots, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 386 - 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. 3.41 g. 19.00 mm. Good VF.
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Lot # 387 - Q. Sicinius with C. Coponius. Denarius, mint moving with Pompey, 49 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right, hair tied with band; behind, III·VIR; before, Q·SICINIVS; below, star. Rev. Club upright, on which hangs lion's skin (head in profile); on left, arrow; on right, bow; on right, C·COPIONIVS; on left, PR·S·C. Cr. 444/1a; B. (Coponia) 1, (Sicinia) 1. AR. 4.04 g. 19.00 mm. About EF.
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Lot # 388 - Q. Sicinius with C. Coponius. Denarius, mint moving with Pompey, 49 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right, hair tied with band; behind, III·VIR; before, Q·SICINIVS; below, star. Rev. Club upright, on which hangs lion's skin (head in profile); on left, arrow; on right, bow; on right, C·COPIONIVS; on left, PR·S·C. Cr. 444/1a; B. (Coponia) 1, (Sicinia) 1. AR. 3.98 g. 17.50 mm. Sound metal and full weight. A choice example. Minor scratch on obverse and slightly compact flan, otherwise. EF.
Impressive Numa
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Lot # 389 - Pompey the Great. AR Denarius, mint moving with Pompey, 49 BC. Obv. [CN. PISO PRO - Q] Bearded head of Numa Pompilius right, wearing diadem inscribed NVMA. Rev. MAGN. Prow right; below, PRO. CO[S]. Cr. 446/1; B. (Pompeia) 8. AR. 3.30 g. 19.00 mm. R. Rare. Sound metal and bold portrait. Nice light golden toning. Irregular flan and insignificant (banker's?) marks in obverse right field, otherwise. about EF.
The Gallic Chieftain Vercingetorix
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Lot # 390 - 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. 3.79 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Minor porosity. Very rare and fascinating issue; lightly toned, with a bold portrait of fine style. VF.
Lovely Depiction
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Lot # 391 - L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Head of Gallia right, hair long and dishevelled; behind, carnyx. Rev. L. HOSTILIVS SASERNA. Diana of Ephesus standing facing, holding spear and placing right hand on head of prancing stag. Cr. 448/3; B. 4. AR. 3.94 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. Full weight and golden tone. A choice example, sharply struck and almost complete. Good VF.
Spectacular Pan
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Lot # 392 - C. Vibius C. f. C. n. Pansa Caetronianus. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Mask of bearded Pan right; below, [PA]NSA. Rev. Jupiter laureate, seated left, holding patera and scepter; on right, C·VIBIVS·C·F·C·N; on left, IOVI·SAXVR. Cr. 449/1a; B. (Vibia) 18. AR. 4.01 g. 17.50 mm. Sound metal and full weight. An outstanding example, from masterly engraved dies and virtually as struck. Enchanting light iridescent tone. Obverse a bit off centre, otherwise. good EF/About FDC.
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Lot # 393 - C. Vibius Pansa Caetronianus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 48 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Libertas right; behind, LIBERTATIS. Rev. C·PANSA C·F·C·N. Rome seated right on pile of arms, placing left foot on globe, crowned by flying Victory. Cr. 449/4; B. 20 (Vibia). AR. 3.94 g. 18.00 mm. R. Sound metal and full weight Rare and superb, brilliant with underlying luster and nicely toned, with golden hues. Insignificant banker's mark on obverse, otherwise. EF/ About EF.
Hybrid Cr. 449/4 and /1
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Lot # 394 - C. Vibius C. f. C. n. Pansa Caetronianus. AR Hybrid Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Libertas right; behind, LIBERTATIS. Rev. Jupiter laureate, seated left, holding patera and sceptre; on right, C·VIBIVS·C·F·C·N; on left, IOVI·SAXVR (legend curved around). Cr. 449/4 and 449/1; B. (Vibia) 20 and 18; AAA 432.4. AR. 3.96 g. 17.50 mm. RRR. Sound metal and full weight. An extremely rare and apparently unpublished hybrid example. Nice, brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. VF.
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Lot # 395 - Albinus Bruti f. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Mars right. Rev. Two carnyces in saltire; above, oval shield; below, round shield; on right, ALBINVS; on left, BRVTI·F. Cr. 450/1a; B. (Postumia) 11. AR. 3.99 g. 18.50 mm. Great metal and full weight. An outstanding example, with underlying luster and virtually as struck. Insignificant areas of striking flatness, otherwise. good EF.
Exceptional Postumius Albinus
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Lot # 396 - 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. 3.94 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. Sound metal and full weight. A superb example, with an outstanding portrait, undoubtedly among the finest known. Lovely light cabinet tone, with golden hues. About EF.
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Lot # 397 - 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. 3.73 g. 20.50 mm. Scarce. Hair-line flan crack. Large flan; minor porosity. Good VF.
Spectacular Facing Medusa
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Lot # 398 - L. Plautius Plancus. AR Denarius, 47 BC. Obv. Facing head of Medusa with dishevelled hair; below, L. PLAVTIVS. Rev. Aurora flying right, head facing slightly left, holding palm branch and reins in each hand and conducing four horses of the Sun; below, [PLANCVS]. Cr. 453/1c; B. 14. AR. 3.76 g. 18.00 mm. Great metal. An outstanding example, brilliant with underlying luster and lightly toned, with golden hues. Very minor insignificant areas of flatness, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 399 - 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. 3.93 g. 17.00 mm. A magnificent example, brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. Enchanting iridescent tone, with golden hues. From a masterly engraved but slightly worn dies, otherwise. good EF.
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Lot # 400 - 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. 3.85 g. 18.00 mm. Sharply struck, brilliant and superb. EF.
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Lot # 401 - 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. 4.01 g. 18.50 mm. Scarce. A magnificent example, brilliant and lightly toned, with iridescent hues. EF/About EF.
Outstanding Metellus Pio Scipio
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Lot # 402 - Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio with Eppius Legatus. AR Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC. Obv. Head of Africa right, laureate and wearing elephant's skin; on right, corn-ear and; below, plough; on right, Q·METELL; on left, SCIPIO·IMP. Rev. Hercules standing facing, with right hand on hip and resting left arm on club, draped with a lion's skin; on right, EPPIVS; on left, LEG·F·C. Cr. 461/1; B. (Caecilia) 50, (Eppia) 1. AR. 3.89 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. Brilliant, with underlying luster, and superb. Insignificant banker's mark on obverse, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 403 - Mn. Cordius Rufus. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. RVFVS·III·VIR. Jugate heads of the Dioscuri right, wearing laureate pileus surmounted by star. Rev. Venus Verticordia standing left, holding scales and sceptre, with Cupid perched on shoulder; behind, MN·CORDIVS (MN ligate). Cr. 463/1a; B. (Cordia) 2. AR. 3.76 g. 18.00 mm. A choice example, prettily toned, with iridescent and golden highlights. Good VF.
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Lot # 404 - 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. 463/1b; B. 1. AR. 3.87 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal and broad flan. Lovely iridescent old cabinet tone, with reddish and blue highlights. Areas of striking weakness beside the borders, otherwise. about EF. 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 # 405 - 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. 3.84 g. 18.00 mm. Choice, brilliant and prettily toned, with iridescent hues. About EF.
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Lot # 406 - T. Carisius. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. Bust of Victory right; behind, SC. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; in exergue, T. CARISI. Cr. 464/5; B. 3. AR. 3.77 g. 17.50 mm. Choice, brilliant and nicely toned, with underlying luster and iridescent hues. EF/ About EF.
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Lot # 407 - 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. 3.83 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).
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Lot # 408 - Marcus Lurius. AE 29 mm (Semiuncial As). Sardinia, Turris Libisonis(?). Circa 46-40 BC. Obv. M.L.D.C.P. Head right; below, plough. Rev. Q.A.M.P.C.II.V. Hexastyle temple. RPC I 622. AE. 16.69 g. 29.00 mm. RR. Very rare. VF.

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