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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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Lot # 409 - Aristo Mutumbal Ricoce, suffetes. AE 31.5 mm. Sardinia, Caralis. Circa 40 BC. Obv. ARISTO MVTVMBAL RICOCE SVF. Jugate heads right. Rev. VE-N-E[RIS]. Tetrastyle temple with closed doors, eagle in pediment and row of antefixes along roofline; KAR in exergue. RPC I 624. AE. 32.28 g. 31.50 mm. RR. Very rare. VF/Good VF. The identification of the conjoined heads on the obverse of this coin remains uncertain. They have been variously identified as Octavian and Agrippa, Octavian and M. Aemilius Lepidus, and Octavian and Caesar. RPC states that 'the portraits are completely unlike those of Octavian and....are probably those of municipal officials.' In the case of provincial coinage, it is difficult to use style as a criterion in identification as portraits were often either the work of inferior engravers or engravers without access to the Imperial imago. Without any epigraphic evidence the exact identity of these individuals will have to remain uncertain.
Choice Sardus Pater
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Lot # 410 - M. Atius Balbus. AE 25.5 mm. Sardinia. Uselis? Circa 38-31 BC. Obv. M ATIVS BALBVS PR. Head of Balbus left. Rev. SARD P[ATER]. Head of Sardus Pater right; spear behind. RPC I 625. AE. 7.75 g. 25.50 mm. RR. Very rare. Exceptional for issue. Brown patina with few green spots. EF.
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Lot # 411 - Julius Caesar. AV Aureus, 46 BC. Rome mint; Aulus Hirtius, praetor. Obv. C. CAESAR COS. TER. Veiled female head (Vesta or Pietas?) right. Rev. Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: lituus, guttus and securis; A HIRTIVS P R around. Cr. 466/1; RBW 1636; Calicó 36. AV. 8.00 g. 19.50 mm. A choise example, sharply struck on a broad flan. Scratch on obverse, otherwise. about EF. Aulus Hirtius, praetor at the time this coin was struck, was a close friend of both Cicero and Caesar, and had served as the latter’s legate in Gaul. He was consul in 43 BC, having been nominated by Caesar, and was sent along with Octavian and Pansa against Antony, who was besieging Decimus Brutus at Mutina. Hirtius defeated Antony but fell while leading the assault on his camp. Hirtius is credited with completing Caesar’s commentaries on the Gallic, Alexandrine, African, and Spanish wars. (Triton XXI, 661 note).
Superb Pompeius Magnus Denarius
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Lot # 412 - Cn. Pompeius Magnus with M. Poblicius. AR Denarius, Spain, 46-45 BC. Obv. Head of Roma right, wearing Corinthian helmet; before, M·POBLICI·LEG·PRO; behind PR. Rev. Female figure standing right, with shield slung on back, holding two spears and giving palm-branch with long stem to soldier standing left on prow of ship; on right, CN·MAGNVS·IMP. Cr. 469/1c; B. (Poblicia) 10, (Pompeia) 9. AR. 3.74 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare and in excellent condition for issue. Lovely blackish old cabinet tone. Slightly compact flan, as usual, and somewhat pitted fields, otherwise. about EF/EF.
Outstanding Europa
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Lot # 413 - 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, border of dots. Rev. Europa seated on bull walking right, holding veil; in exergue, L·VALERIVS. Cr. 474/1b; B. 17 (Valeria). AR. 4.13 g. 19.00 mm. R. Rare. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. A superb example, brilliant, with underlying luster. Insignificant flatness spots. otherwise. EF/Good 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).
Spectacular Caesar Portrait
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Lot # 414 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, 44 BC, P. Sepullius Macer moneyer. Obv. CAESAR DICT PERPETVO. Laureate and veiled head of Caesar right. Rev. SEPVLLIVS MACER. Venus standing left, holding Victory and sceptre resting on shield. Cr. 480/13; B. (Sepullia) 5. AR. 3.82 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Great metal for this very rare issue. An outstanding example, sharply struck, with a superb veiled portrait. Lovely light golden toning. EF.
Spectacular Caesar Portrait
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Lot # 415 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, 44 BC, P. Sepullius Macer moneyer. Obv. CAESAR DICT PERPETVO. Laureate and veiled head of Caesar right. Rev. SEPVLLIVS MACER. Venus standing left, holding Victory and sceptre resting on shield. Cr. 480/13; B. (Sepullia) 5. AR. 4.16 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Full weight and good metal. Superb veiled portrait. About EF.
Mettius' Quinarius
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Lot # 416 - M. Mettius. AR Quinarius, 44 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right; behind, coiled snake. Rev. Victory in prancing biga right, holding reins and whip; in exergue, M·METTI. Cr. 480/23; B. 1. AR. 1.57 g. 14.00 mm. RR. Very rare, very seldom offered and in excellent condition for issue. Minor delamination spot on obverse and slightly porous, otherwise. VF.
The Capitoline Temple of Jupiter
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Lot # 417 - Petillius Capitolinus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 43 B.C. Obv. Head of Jupiter right; on the left, CAPITOLINVS. Rev. Hexastyle Capitoline Temple of Jupiter, elaborately decorated; below, PETILLIVS. Cr. 487/1; B. 1 (Petilia). AR. 3.86 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. Great metal. Lustrous and virtually as struck. Minor area of flatness on obverse, insignificant on reverse, otherwise. about FDC.
Cestius and Norbanus Aureus
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Lot # 418 - L. Cestius and C. Norbanus. AV Aureus. Rome mint, January-April 43 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Africa right, wearing elephant skin headdress. Rev. Corinthian helmet set atop curule chair, legs decorated with eagles; CESTIVS above, C•NORBA below, S•C - PR across fields. Cr. 491/1a; B. Cestia 1 and Norbana 3; Bahrfeldt 24; Calicó 3a. AV. 8.01 g. 19.50 mm. RR. Very rare. Perfectly centred on a broad flan. Rough surface with marks. About VF/VF. Dating and interpreting this aureus has proved troublesome in part due to its imagery. It is the second aureus type in a series which complicates more than it enlightens, and the lack of information regarding Cestius and Norbanus themselves hinders us considerably. The most likely explanation according to Sear (The History and Coinage of the Roman Imperators) is that this aureus was an emergency issue of the Senate in 43 BC, in response to Antony having marched his legions towards Cisalpine Gaul which he had demanded be given to himself despite it already being governed by Decimus Brutus. Antony's actions were condemned by the Senate which, swayed by Cicero, allied itself with Octavian thus legalising any military action he and his troops might take against Antony, who was promptly declared a public enemy. If indeed this aureus was thus minted to pay for the Senate's legions, then it is suggested by Sear and Crawford that the elephant skin headdress should be assumed to be a reference to the troops themselves, possibly being units hastily withdrawn from the province of Africa. The presence of the Corinthian helmet on the reverse of our current coin has not yet been fully explained. Sear has suggested it is symbolic of Minerva, goddess of war, particularly since CRI 195a replaces the helmet with snakes, also a symbol of Minerva. It is tempting however to see in the reverse image a powerful symbol of the times – by March of 43 BC both consuls had marched north with their legions, leaving the consuls' chairs in Rome empty, replaced on these coins by symbols of war. Indeed both consuls, Hirtius and Pansa, would be mortally wounded in battle against Antony, leaving the consulship vacant for nearly four full months from April 21 until Octavian was sworn in on August 19. This coin is paired with an aureus also issued by Cestius and Norbanus which depicts the bust of Sibyl(?) on the obverse and a cart driven by Cybele on the reverse (Crawford 491/2, CRI 196). The iconography of that type is perhaps even less well understood than that of the present, and further complicates an already difficult interpretation. As for the moneyers themselves, Appian mentions a Cestius who was proscribed following the foundation of the first triumvirate (Civil War 4.26) and, like Cicero, came to a sudden end; C. Norbanus may have survived his colleague and may be the same C. Norbanus C. f. Flaccus who held the consulship in 38 BC. (Roma Numismatics 16, 2018, lot 619 note).
Enchanting Clodius Turrinus
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Lot # 419 - P. Clodius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 42 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; on the left, lyre. Rev. Diana standing right, with bow and quiver over shoulder, holding lighted torch in each hand; on the right, P·CLODIVS·M·F. Cr. 494/23; B. 15 (Clodia). AR. 4.11 g. 17.50 mm. Great metal and full weight. An outstanding example, sharply struck and perfectly centred. Underlying luster and superb light iridescent toning. EF.
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Lot # 420 - Octavian with L. Livineius Regulus. AR Denarius 42 BC, Rome. Obv. Head of Octavian to right. Rev. Victory standing to right, palm branch over left shoulder, wreath in right hand. Cr. 494/25. AR. 4.05 g. 17.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Compact flan, full weight and sound metal. Minor porosity, otherwise. good VF.

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