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obverse: L. Sentius C.f. AR Denarius, 101 BC reverse: L. Sentius C.f. AR Denarius, 101 BC
Lot # 406 - L. Sentius C.f. AR Denarius, 101 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ARG·PVB (AR ligate). Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right; above, control-mark; in exergue, L·SENTI·C·F. Cr. 325/1a; B. (Sentia) 1. AR. 3.85 g. 20.50 mm. Superb example, with lovely iridescent cabinet tone. EF.
Marius Triumphator
obverse: C. Fundanius. . AR Denarius, 101 BC reverse: C. Fundanius. . AR Denarius, 101 BC
Lot # 407 - C. Fundanius. AR Denarius, 101 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, control letter. Rev. Male figure (Marius?) in walking quadriga right, youth on nearest horse; above, Q; in exergue, C. FVNDAN. Cr. 326/1; B. 1. AR. 3.79 g. 18.00 mm. Perfectly centred, brilliant with underlying luster and lightly toned, with a hint of iridescence. Insignificant area of flatness on reverse, otherwise. EF. The reverse probably refers to the expedition of Marius against the Cimbri and the Teutones.
obverse: L. Pomponius Molo. Denarius, 97(?) BC reverse: L. Pomponius Molo. Denarius, 97(?) BC
Lot # 408 - L. Pomponius Molo. Denarius, 97(?) BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; around L·POMPON·MOLO. Rev. Numa Pompilius standing right, holding lituus before lighted altar to which victimarius leads goat; in exergue, NVMA·POMPIL (MP ligate). Cr. 334/1; B. (Pomponia) 6. AR. 3.87 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. A nice example with a light golden tone. Good VF.
Detailed Reverse Die.
obverse: C. Publicius Malleolus, A. Postumius Sp. f. Albinus and L. Metellus . AR Denarius, late 90s BC reverse: C. Publicius Malleolus, A. Postumius Sp. f. Albinus and L. Metellus . AR Denarius, late 90s BC
Lot # 409 - C. Publicius Malleolus, A. Postumius Sp. f. Albinus and L. Metellus. AR Denarius, late 90s BC. Obv. Draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver over shoulder; below,[ROMA]. Rev. Three horsemen galloping left; before, two standards and fallen warrior; in exergue, [A]·ALBIN[VS·S·F] (AL ligate). Cr. 335/9; B. (Postumia) 4. AR. 3.68 g. 18.50 mm. Brilliant and superb. Insignificant minor areas of weakness beside the border, otherwise. good EF.
obverse: C. Allius Bala. AR Denarius, 92 BC reverse: C. Allius Bala. AR Denarius, 92 BC
Lot # 410 - C. Allius Bala. AR Denarius, 92 BC. Obv. Diademed female head right; behind, BALA; below chin, control-letter F. Rev. Diana in biga of stags right; below, turtle; in exergue, C·ALLI; around, laurel-wreath. Cr. 336/1c; B. (Aelia) 4. AR. 4.00 g. 17.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Sharply struck, perfectly centred and superb. EF.
obverse: D. Silanus L.f.. AE As, 91 BC reverse: D. Silanus L.f.. AE As, 91 BC
Lot # 411 - D. Silanus L.f. AE As, 91 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow right; above, D.SILANVS L [F]. Cr. 337/5; RBW 1235. AE. 8.60 g. 27.00 mm. A superb example, in excellent condition for issue. Lovely even deep green patina. EF/About EF.
obverse: C. Vibius Pansa. AR Denarius, 90 BC reverse: C. Vibius Pansa. AR Denarius, 90 BC
Lot # 412 - C. Vibius Pansa. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, PANSA; below chin, control-numeral XXI. Rev. Minerva in quadriga right; in exergue, C·VIBIVS·C·F. Cr. 342/5b; B. (Vibia) 1-2. AR. 3.98 g. 18.50 mm. An outstanding superb example, sharply struck, perfectly centred and brilliant. EF/Good EF.
The Marsic Confederation
obverse: The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC.. AR Denarius, Corfinium mint, c. 90 BC reverse: The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC.. AR Denarius, Corfinium mint, c. 90 BC
Lot # 413 - The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC. AR Denarius, Corfinium mint, c. 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Italia left, wearing earring and necklace; behind, ITALIA upward. Rev. Oath-taking scene: youth kneeling at the foot of a standard and holding pig, at which eight soldiers (four each side) point their swords; in exergue, II and dot. Campana 38; HN Italy 415/c. AR. 3.54 g. 20.00 mm. RR. Very rare and choice for issue. Sound metal, broad flan and lovely even grey toning, with golden hues. Good VF. Marcus Livius Drusus, who was Tribune of the Plebeians in 91 BC, attempted to bring Roman citizenship to the Italian allies. This, along with his land reform proposals, proved unpopular with the Senate and Roman landowners and he was assassinated before his plans were brought to fuition. With the promise of citizenship rights removed, a rebellion of the Italic allies began which came to be known as the Social War (cf. Livy, Periochae 71), from the Latin ‘socii’ (allies), thus in Latin: Bellum Sociale - the War of the Allies. During this conflict, the allies of the Marsic confederation (the Marsi, Peligni, Piceni, Vestini, Samnites, Frentani, Marrucini, and Lucani) struck coins which were often inspired by the types found on Roman denarii, with some detailing the names of the rebel generals. This was to be the last struggle of the Italic allies for independence against the dominant leadership of Rome; the coins not only helped pay for the troops, but were also used as propaganda against Roman overlordship. The circulation of these coins continued even after the conflict ended, and were used alongside their republican models. (Roma Numismatics XVIII, 2019, lot 842 note).
obverse: The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC.. AR Denarius, Corfinium mint, c. 90 BC reverse: The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC.. AR Denarius, Corfinium mint, c. 90 BC
Lot # 414 - The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC. AR Denarius, Corfinium mint, c. 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Italia rught, wearing earring and necklace; behind, ITALIA downwards. Rev. Oath-taking scene: youth kneeling at the foot of a standard and holding pig, at which eight soldiers (four each side) point their swords; in exergue, I and dot. Campana 56 (this coin); HN Italy 423. AR. 3.94 g. 18.50 mm. RR. Very rare, perfectly centred and superb. Sound metal, broad flan and lovely bright tonng with golden hues. Minor flatness areas, otherwise. good VF/About EF. Ex NAC F, 1996, 1356 (misdescribed as Campana 55). Published in Campana, La monetazione degli insorti Italici durante la Guerra Sociale (91-87a.C), 1987, 56. Marcus Livius Drusus, who was Tribune of the Plebeians in 91 BC, attempted to bring Roman citizenship to the Italian allies. This, along with his land reform proposals, proved unpopular with the Senate and Roman landowners and he was assassinated before his plans were brought to fuition. With the promise of citizenship rights removed, a rebellion of the Italic allies began which came to be known as the Social War (cf. Livy, Periochae 71), from the Latin ‘socii’ (allies), thus in Latin: Bellum Sociale - the War of the Allies. During this conflict, the allies of the Marsic confederation (the Marsi, Peligni, Piceni, Vestini, Samnites, Frentani, Marrucini, and Lucani) struck coins which were often inspired by the types found on Roman denarii, with some detailing the names of the rebel generals. This was to be the last struggle of the Italic allies for independence against the dominant leadership of Rome; the coins not only helped pay for the troops, but were also used as propaganda against Roman overlordship. The circulation of these coins continued even after the conflict ended, and were used alongside their republican models. (Roma Numismatics XVIII, 2019, lot 842 note).
obverse: The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC.. AR Denarius, mint moving with C. Paapius (in Campania?) c. 90 BC reverse: The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC.. AR Denarius, mint moving with C. Paapius (in Campania?) c. 90 BC
Lot # 415 - The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC. AR Denarius, mint moving with C. Paapius (in Campania?) c. 90 BC. Obv. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right, bowl decorated with plume; behind, viteliú in Oscan characters. Rev. Oath-taking scene: four soldiers, two on each side, pointing their swords at pig held by kneeling youth; in exergue, c . paapii.c retrograde in Oscan characters. Campana 83; HN Italy 425. AR. 3.77 g. 18.50 mm. RR. Very rare and superb. Lovely glossy grey cabinet tone. About EF/Good VF.
obverse: The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC.. AR Denarius, mint moving with C. Papius, 90 BC reverse: The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC.. AR Denarius, mint moving with C. Papius, 90 BC
Lot # 416 - The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC. AR Denarius, mint moving with C. Papius, 90 BC. Obv. MVTIL EMPRATVR in Oscan characters. Helmeted head of Italia left. Rev. Oath taking scene with two warriors standing facing each other, holding spears and touching with their swords a pig held by a figure kneeling between them. In exergue, C PAAPI in Oscan characters. Campana 94; HN Italy 428. AR. 3.66 g. 18.50 mm. RR. Very rare and choice for issue. Sound metal, well centred, brilliant and nicely toned, with golden hues. Some flatness, otherwise. good VF.
Extremely Rare Campana 98
obverse: The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC.. AR Denarius, mint moving with C. Paapius (in Campania?) c. 90 BC reverse: The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC.. AR Denarius, mint moving with C. Paapius (in Campania?) c. 90 BC
Lot # 417 - The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC. AR Denarius, mint moving with C. Paapius (in Campania?) c. 90 BC. Obv. Ivy-wreathed head of Bacchus right; before, mútil. – embratur retrograde in Oscan characters. Rev. Bull right trampling on she-wolf; in exergue, c. paapi retrograde in Oscan characters. Campana 98; HN Italy 427. AR. 3.49 g. 19.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, only 22 specimens recorded, of wich 14 from these dies. Rough surfaces and cleaning marks. A superb example, of outstanding quality for issue, perfectly centred on a very broad flan, brilliant and prettily toned. About EF.
obverse: The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC.. AR Denarius, Corfinium mint, c. 89 BC reverse: The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC.. AR Denarius, Corfinium mint, c. 89 BC
Lot # 418 - The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC. AR Denarius, Corfinium mint, c. 89 BC. Obv. Laureate and draped bust of Italia right; ITALIA downwards behind, XVI upwards before. Rev. Victory standing left, crowning Italia seated to left on three stacked shields, holding spear and sword; [Latin letter in exergue]. Campana 115; HN Italy 414. AR. 3.69 g. 17.00 mm. RR. Very rare and choice for issue. Lovely bright old cabinet tone. VF. Ex NAC Autumn Sale 95, 1995, 321. The question of the aims and motives of the Italian states who rebelled against Roman rule in the Social War of 91-87 BC has been a subject of much debate in historical discourse, which coalesced into two polarised arguments, which assert that either they were motivated by a desire for citizenship and inclusion within the Roman state, or, alternatively, it was a desire for independence from, and ultimate destruction of, that state. Scholars have often viewed the ultimate enfranchisement of the rebel Italian states as indication that the rebels sought only Roman citizenship, an interpretation reinforced by the Romano-centric commentary of ancient historians such as Diodorus Siculus, Velleius Paterculus, Appian and Cicero. However, the formation of an Italian league and the construction of a new political centre at Corfinium, dubbed 'Italica', with its own senate, suggests a genuine and long-standing desire for independence, despite the fact that it was conceived with an almost identical political structure to Rome. Numismatic evidence supports this idea: while minting a substantial new coinage was a firm assertion of authority, it was still minted along Roman models, denominations and types, often, as in this case, simply replacing a personification of Rome with that of Italy, and the minting authority 'ROMA' with a Latin inscription 'ITALIA' proclaiming the new state. The reverse type of Victory crowning Italia emphatically demonstrates opposition to Rome, yet however revolutionary, these coins were compatible with and intended for use within the Roman system. Pobjoy has remarked upon the use of different languages on rebel coinage, interpreting the use of Latin script as another demonstration of the reliance on Roman models due to the fact that, ironically, Latin was the principle language of the Italian rebel states. It was often combined with Oscan (such as on lot 734), the language of the states who had historically formed the core of resistance against Rome since the fourth century BC, the use of which is 'best seen as a direct assertion of non-Roman identity', since it held resonant associations of independence after its appearance on the coinage of the rebel Italian states who joined Hannibal in the Punic wars (Pobjoy 2000, p.200).
obverse: The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC.. Denarius, Bovianum(?) mint, struck 89 BC reverse: The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC.. Denarius, Bovianum(?) mint, struck 89 BC
Lot # 419 - The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC. Denarius, Bovianum(?) mint, struck 89 BC. Obv. VITELIV (in Oscan, retrograde). Laureate head of Italia left, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. Helmeted soldier standing front, head right, holding spear, left foot on standard (?) recumbent bull to right, Oscan 'H'(Θ) in exergue. Campana 134; HN Italy 407; Campana 138. AR. 3.34 g. 18.50 mm. RR. Very rare and pleasant. Attractive old cabinet tone. Good VF. Ex listino Ratto, marzo 1996.
obverse: The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC.. Denarius, Bovianum(?) mint, struck 89 BC reverse: The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC.. Denarius, Bovianum(?) mint, struck 89 BC
Lot # 420 - The Bellum Sociale, 90-88 BC. Denarius, Bovianum(?) mint, struck 89 BC. Obv. VITELIV (in Oscan, retrograde). Laureate head of Italia left, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. Helmeted soldier standing front, head right, holding spear, left foot on standard (?) recumbent bull to right, Oscan 'A' (I) in exergue. Campana 138; HN Italy 407; Campana 138. AR. 3.68 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Very rare and choice. Sound metal, brilliant and prettily toned. Good VF. Ex Asta Grigoli 5, 1990, 165.
obverse: L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi.. AR Denarius, 90 BC reverse: L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi.. AR Denarius, 90 BC
Lot # 421 - L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureare head of Apollo right; behind, control-symbol. Rev. Horseman galloping right, holding palm-branch; above numeral and below, L. PISO FRVGI/ROMA in monogram. Cr. 340/1; B. 12. AR. 3.96 g. 19.00 mm. Great metal, full weight and broad flan. Perfectly centred, brilliant with underlying luster and virtually as struck. Lovely light iridescent tone, with golden hues. About FDC.
obverse: L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi.. AR Denarius, 90 BC reverse: L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi.. AR Denarius, 90 BC
Lot # 422 - L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, S; below chin, S. Rev. Horseman galloping right holding palm; below, L. PISO FRVGI/XCVI. Cr. 340/1; B. 11; Syd. 66/3e. AR. 3.74 g. 17.00 mm. Brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. Obverse slightly off centre. Amazing iridescent tone, with blue and reddish highlights. EF/Good EF.
obverse: L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi.. AR Denarius, 90 BC reverse: L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi.. AR Denarius, 90 BC
Lot # 423 - L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, N; below chin, N. Rev. Horseman galloping right holding palm; below, L. PISO FRVGI/XXXII. Cr. 340/1; B. 11; Syd. 66/3e; Banti 57. AR. 3.88 g. 17.50 mm. Perfectly centred, brilliant and superb. Rare as such. EF/Good EF.
Piso Frugi Quadrans
obverse: L. Piso Frugi. AE Quadrans, 90 BC reverse: L. Piso Frugi. AE Quadrans, 90 BC
Lot # 424 - L. Piso Frugi. AE Quadrans, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, three pellets. Rev. [L PISO] Crossed anchor and rudder. Cr. 340/6c; B. (Calpurnia) 20. AE. 2.98 g. 17.00 mm. RRRR. Excessively rare and in exceptional condition for issue, possibly among the finest known. VF/ Good VF.
A Spectacular Mis-strike
obverse: C. Vibius Pansa. AR Denarius, 90 BC reverse: C. Vibius Pansa. AR Denarius, 90 BC
Lot # 425 - C. Vibius Pansa. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, PANSA; below chin, control-symbol. Rev. Minerva in quadriga right; in exergue, C·VIBIVS·C·F. Cr. 342/5b; B. (Vibia) 2. AR. 3.93 g. 21.00 mm. RR. Broad flan and full weight. Dramatic rotated double strike on the obverse. Very rare as such. VF.
Masterpiece in Miniature
obverse: M. Cato. AR Quinarius, 89 BC reverse: M. Cato. AR Quinarius, 89 BC
Lot # 426 - M. Cato. AR Quinarius, 89 BC. Obv. Head of Liber right, wearing ivy-wreath; behind, M·CATO (AT ligate); below, uncertain control-symbol. (thyrsus?). Rev. Victory seated right, holding patera and palm branch; in exergue, VICTRIX (TR ligate). Cr. 343/2b; B. (Porcia) 7. AR. 2.12 g. 14.50 mm. From masterly engraved dies and superb. Enchanting light iridescent cabinet tone. EF.
Hitherto Unknown
obverse: L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus.. AE As, 89 BC reverse: L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus.. AE As, 89 BC
Lot # 427 - L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus. AE As, 89 BC. Obv. Laureate head di Janus, above mark of value I. Rev. Prow right; above, T (sic) TITVRI; before, uncertain symbol (anchor?); below, SABINVS. Cr. -(cf. 344/4a); B. - (cf.7). AE. 11.77 g. 28.00 mm. RRRR. Apparently unpublished and superb. Enchanting earthen emerald green patina. Almost invisible mark on Janus' cheek, otherwise. EF.
Unpublished C. Censorinus Quadrans
obverse: C. Marcius Censorinus.. AE Quadrans, c. 88 BC reverse: C. Marcius Censorinus.. AE Quadrans, c. 88 BC
Lot # 428 - C. Marcius Censorinus. AE Quadrans, c. 88 BC. Obv. Head of Heracles right, wearing lion skin headdress; behind, three pellets. Rev. C. CENSOR. Nude figure of an athlet standing facing, head right; holding strigil and balsamarium. Cr. -. AE. 3.04 g. 18.50 mm. RRRR. Unlisted in the standard references. Unpublished denomination of C. Marcius Censorinus. delicate brown patina, minor metal flaw on obverse. About EF. Intriguing type, not easily intelligible. The figure appears peculiar, with unusual attributes in his hands. This reverse probably refers to an episode or anecdote linked to the historical character of the moneyer or to his family which is no longer understandable today.
obverse: Mn. Fonteius C.f.. AR Denarius, 85 BC reverse: Mn. Fonteius C.f.. AR Denarius, 85 BC
Lot # 429 - Mn. Fonteius C.f. AR Denarius, 85 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; below, thunderbolt; behind, MN·FONTEI·C·F (MN and NT ligate); before, monogram (of ROMA?). Rev. Cupid seated on goat right; above, pilei; in exergue, thyrsus; around, laurel-wreath. Cr. 353/1a; B. (Fonteia) 9. AR. 4.21 g. 20.00 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. A superb example, brilliant, with iridescent hues. EF.
obverse: C. Licinius L. f. Macer. AR Denarius, 84 BC reverse: C. Licinius L. f. Macer. AR Denarius, 84 BC
Lot # 430 - 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; in exergue, C·LICINIVS·L·F / MACER. Cr. 354/1; B. (Licinia) 16. AR. 4.15 g. 21.00 mm. Great metal, full weight and broad flan. Superb. Enchanting iridescent tone, with blue highlights. EF.
obverse: C. Licinius L. f. Macer. AE As. Rome, 84 BC reverse: C. Licinius L. f. Macer. AE As. Rome, 84 BC
Lot # 431 - C. Licinius L. f. Macer. AE As. Rome, 84 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow right, male figure holding staff above, EX-SC across fields; control mark(?) on acrostolium. Cr. 354/3b. AE. 12.51 g. 28.50 mm. Superb coin, brown patina, with dark spots. About EF.
obverse: C. Norbanus. Denarius, 83 BC reverse: C. Norbanus. Denarius, 83 BC
Lot # 432 - C. Norbanus. Denarius, 83 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right; behind, control-mark; below, C·NORBANVS. Rev. Corn-ear, fasces with axe and caduceus. Cr. 357/1b; B. (Norbana) 2. AR. 3.80 g. 18.50 mm. Good VF.
obverse: P. Crepusius.. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 82 BC reverse: P. Crepusius.. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 82 BC
Lot # 433 - P. Crepusius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; on the left, sceptre. Rev. Horseman galloping right; on the left, control-numeral CCC; in exergue, P·CREPVSI. Cr. 361/1a; B. -; Syd. -; BMCRR I/340 note; Bahrf. I/99/49. AR. 3.69 g. 17.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and unlisted in Babelon and Sydenham, very few specimens known. Sound metal, perfectly centred, brilliant and superb. Lovely light iridescent tone. EF.
Ulysses and Argus
obverse: C. Mamilius Limetanus. AR Denarius serratus, 82 BC reverse: C. Mamilius Limetanus. AR Denarius serratus, 82 BC
Lot # 434 - C. Mamilius Limetanus. AR Denarius serratus, 82 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus, caduceus over left shoulder; behind, control-letter. Rev. C·MAMIL-LIMETAN (TA ligate). Ulysses standing right, holding staff and extending his right hand to his dog Argus. Cr. 362/1; B. (Mamilia) 6. AR. 3.82 g. 20.00 mm. Sound metal and broad flan. Brilliant, superb and lightly toned, with iridescent hues. Insignificant graffiti on obverse and minor area of flatness on reverse, otherwise. EF.
obverse: Q. Antonius Balbus. AR Denarius serratus, 83-82 BC reverse: Q. Antonius Balbus. AR Denarius serratus, 83-82 BC
Lot # 435 - Q. Antonius Balbus. AR Denarius serratus, 83-82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right; behind, S·C. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; below, control-letter C; in exergue, Q·ANTO·BALB / PR (ANT and AL ligate). Cr. 364/1d; B. (Antonia) 1. AR. 4.02 g. 20.00 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. An outstanding example, superb iridescent old cabinet tone. EF.
The only Perenna's Portrait from Ancient World.
obverse: C. Annius with L. Fabius L. f. Hispaniensis.. AR Denarius, 82-81 BC reverse: C. Annius with L. Fabius L. f. Hispaniensis.. AR Denarius, 82-81 BC
Lot # 436 - C. Annius with L. Fabius L. f. Hispaniensis. AR Denarius, 82-81 BC. Obv. C. ANNI. T. F. T. N. PRO. COS. EX. S.C. Diademed and draped bust of Anna Perenna right; behind, caduceus; below chin, scales; below bust, uncertain symbol. Rev. Victoria in galloping quadriga right; above, Q; in exergue, L. FABI. L. F. HISP. Cr. 366/1a; B. 2. AR. 3.92 g. 18.00 mm. An outstanding example, well centred on a broad flan and complete. Brilliant, superb and lightly toned. Very rare as such. Good EF. Anna Perenna was a Roman divinity, the legends about whom are related by Ovid and Virgil. According to them she was a daughter of Belus and sister of Dido. After the death of the latter, she fled front Carthage to Italy, where she was kindly received by Aeneas. Here her jealousy of Lavinia was roused, and being warned in a dream by the spirit of Dido, she fled and threw herself into the river Numicius. Henceforth she was worshiped as the nymph of that river under the name of Perenna, for previously her name had simply been Anna. A second story related by Ovid states, that when the plebs had seceded to the mons sacer and were in want of food, there came from the neighboring Bovillae an aged woman of the name of Anna, who distributed cakes among the hungry multitude, and after their return to the city the grateful people built a temple to her. A third story, likewise related by Ovid, tells us that, when Mars was in love with Minerva, he applied to the aged Anna to lend him her assistance. She appeared before him herself in the disguise of Minerva, and when the god took hold of her veil and wanted to kiss her, she laughed him to scorn. Ovid remarks that Anna Perenna was considered by some as Luna, by others as Themis, and by others again as Io, the daughter of Inachus, or as one of the nymphs who brought up the infant Jove. Now as Macrobius states, that at her festival, which fell on the 15th of March, and was celebrated by the Romans with great joy and merriment, the people prayed ut annare perennareque commode liceat, it seems clear that Anna Perenna was originally an Italian divinity, who was regarded as the giver of life, health, and plenty, as the goddess whose powers were most manifest at the return of spring when her festival was celebrated. The identification of this goddess with Anna, the sister of Dido, is undoubtedly of late origin. (Encyclopedia Mythica).
obverse: A. Postumius Albinus. AR Denarius serratus, 81 BC reverse: A. Postumius Albinus. AR Denarius serratus, 81 BC
Lot # 437 - A. Postumius Albinus. AR Denarius serratus, 81 BC. Obv. HISPAN.Veiled head of Hispania right, with dishevelled hair. Rev. A·POST·A·F·S·N·ALBIN (AL ligate). Togate figure standing left, raising right hand; on left, legionary eagle; on right, fasces with axe. Cr. 372/2; B. (Postumia) 8. AR. 3.88 g. 19.00 mm. An outstanding example. Lovely old cabinet tone, with iridescent hues. EF.
Enchanting Q.C.M.P.I. Denarius
obverse: Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius.. AR Denarius, 81 BC reverse: Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius.. AR Denarius, 81 BC
Lot # 438 - 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. Scarce. An outstanding example, in exceptional condition for issue, brilliant, with iridescent hues. EF. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 63.
obverse: Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius.. AR Denarius, 81 BC reverse: Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius.. AR Denarius, 81 BC
Lot # 439 - Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. AR Denarius, 81 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Pietas right; before, stork. Rev. Jug and lituus; in exergue, IMPER; all within wreath. Cr. 374/2; B. 44. AR. 3.82 g. 18.00 mm. A choice, brilliant example, unusually well centred and complete. Lovely light cabinet tone, with golden hues. Insignificant scratch on reverse, otherwise. EF.
obverse: L. Procilius. AR Denarius, 80 BC reverse: L. Procilius. AR Denarius, 80 BC
Lot # 440 - L. Procilius. AR Denarius, 80 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right; behind, S·C. Rev. Juno Sospita standing right, holding shield and hurling spear; at her feet, snake; on left, L·PROCILI/ F. Cr. 379/1; B. (Procilia) 1. AR. 3.99 g. 18.00 mm. Soud metal and full weight. Perfectly centred, brilliant, with underlying luster and superb. EF.
obverse: L. Procilius. AR Denarius serratus, 80 BC reverse: L. Procilius. AR Denarius serratus, 80 BC
Lot # 441 - L. Procilius. AR Denarius serratus, 80 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, S·C. Rev. Juno Sospita in prancing biga right, holding shield and hurling spear; below, snake; in exergue, L·PROCILI·F. Cr. 379/2; B. (Procilia) 2. AR. 3.94 g. 19.50 mm. Sound metal and full weight, brilliant and lightly toned, with lovely golden hues. EF.
Exceptional Naevius Balbus
obverse: C. Naevius Balbus.. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC reverse: C. Naevius Balbus.. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC
Lot # 442 - C. Naevius Balbus. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right; behind SC; below E. Rev. Victory in triga right; above, control-numeral CXXVII; in exergue, C. NAE BALB. Cr. 382/1b; B. 6. AR. 4.06 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. An outstanding example, perfectly centred, prettily toned and virtually as struck. About FDC.
obverse: L. Papius. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC reverse: L. Papius. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC
Lot # 443 - L. Papius. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, spear. Bead and reel border. Rev. Gryphon leaping right; below, shield; in exergue, L·PAPI. Cr. 384/1 (not listed pair of control-marks); B. (Papia) 1; Banti 1/166. AR. 3.81 g. 19.00 mm. Superb and brilliant, lovely old cabinet tone with warm hues. Minor scratch on obverse. About EF.
obverse: M. Volteius M.f.. AR Denarius, 78 BC reverse: M. Volteius M.f.. AR Denarius, 78 BC
Lot # 444 - M. Volteius M.f. AR Denarius, 78 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus; in exergue, M·VOLTEI·M·F. Cr. 385/1; B. (Volteia) 1. AR. 3.88 g. 20.00 mm. Superb coin. Wonderful light tone with a hint of iridescence. EF.
obverse: M. Volteius M.f.. AR Denarius 78 BC reverse: M. Volteius M.f.. AR Denarius 78 BC
Lot # 445 - M. Volteius M.f. AR Denarius 78 BC. Obv. Head of Liber right, wearing ivy-wreath. Rev. Ceres in biga of snakes right, holding torch in each hand; behind, crescent; in exergue, M. VOLTEI. M.F. Cr. 385/3; B. 3. AR. 3.88 g. 18.00 mm. Brilliant, superb and lightly toned. EF.
obverse: M. Volteius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 78 BC reverse: M. Volteius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 78 BC
Lot # 446 - M. Volteius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 78 BC. Obv. Draped male bust right, wearing laureate helmet; behind, control-symbol. Rev. Cybele in biga of lions right; above, control-numeral; in exergue, M·VOLTEI·M·F. Cr. 385/4; B. (Volteia) 4. AR. 3.56 g. 17.00 mm. Scarce. A choice example. Superb iridescent old cabinet tone, with blue and reddish hues. About EF/Good VF.
obverse: P. Satrienus. AR Denarius, 77 BC reverse: P. Satrienus. AR Denarius, 77 BC
Lot # 447 - P. Satrienus. AR Denarius, 77 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, control-numeral. Rev. She-wolf left, right forepaw raised; above, ROMA; in exergue, P·SATRIE/NVS. Cr. 388/1b; B. (Satriena) 1. AR. 3.87 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal. A superb example, well centred, brilliant and prettily toned, with golden hues. Almost invisible scratch on obverse, otherwise. EF.
Medusa and Bellerophon.
obverse: C. Cossutius C.f. Sabula. . AR Denarius, 74 BC reverse: C. Cossutius C.f. Sabula. . AR Denarius, 74 BC
Lot # 448 - C. Cossutius C.f. Sabula. AR Denarius, 74 BC. Obv. Head of Medusa left; behind, [SA]BVLA. Rev. Bellerophon on Pegasus right, brandishing spear with right hand; behind, numeral; below, L. COSSVTI C F. Cr. 395/1. AR. 3.98 g. 19.50 mm. R. Rare. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. Obverse slightly off centre. Superb iridescent tone, with blue and reddish highlights. Good EF/EF. A fascinating and intriguing type, never plausibly explained.
obverse: Q. Fufius Calenus and Mucius Cordus. AR Denarius serratus, 70 BC reverse: Q. Fufius Calenus and Mucius Cordus. AR Denarius serratus, 70 BC
Lot # 449 - 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. 3.84 g. 20.50 mm. Scarce. A very attractive example, well centred on a broad flan and lightly toned, with a hint of iridescence. Minor metal flaw on edge at six o' clock, otherwise. EF.
Enchanting Sors
obverse: M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC reverse: M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC
Lot # 450 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC. Obv. Draped female bust right (Fortuna?); behind, control-symbol. Rev. M·PLAETORI·CEST·S·C. Half-lenght bust of Sors (or Jupiter Puer?) facing, holding tablet inscribed SORS. Cr. 405/2; B. (Plaetoria) 10. AR. 3.82 g. 18.50 mm. RR. Very rare. A brilliant and superb example, with a spectacular reverse, unusually perfectly centred and complete. Seldom offered as such. EF.
Amazing Cr. 405/3b
obverse: M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC reverse: M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC
Lot # 451 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC. Obv. Draped female bust right, hair in a net and decorated with poppy-heads; behind, control-symbol. Rev. Winged caduceus; on left, CEST·EX·S·C; on right, M·PLAETORI. Cr. 405/3b; B. (Plaetoria) 6. AR. 3.90 g. 17.50 mm. Scarce. Sound metal and full weight. A superb example of an issue among the most beautiful of the Roman Republican silver series. Sharply srtuck, perfectly centred and superb, with underlying luster. Good EF.
obverse: M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC reverse: M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC
Lot # 452 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC. Obv. Male head right, with flowing hair; behind, control-symbol. Rev. Winged caduceus; on right, M·PLAETORI; on left, CEST·EX·S·C. Cr. 405/5; B. (Plaetoria) 5. AR. 3.87 g. 17.50 mm. Brilliant, with underlying luster and virtually as struck. About FDC.
Delightful Vesta
obverse: P. Sulpicius Galba. AR Denarius, 69 BC reverse: P. Sulpicius Galba. AR Denarius, 69 BC
Lot # 453 - 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) ; on right, CVR; in exergue, P·GALB. Cr. 406/1; B. (Sulpicia) 6. AR. 3.80 g. 18.00 mm. Perfectly centred, brilliant with underlying luster and superb. An outstanding example. Good EF.
No Spear Cr. 407/2
obverse: C. Hosidius C. f. Geta. AR Denarius, 68 BC reverse: C. Hosidius C. f. Geta. AR Denarius, 68 BC
Lot # 454 - 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 var. (spear in boar); B. (Hosidia)1. AR. 3.92 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare variety without the spear. Sound metal and full weight. Brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. Insignificant metal flaw on obverse, beside the border, otherwise. good EF. The rare variety with no spear in the boar, listed by Crawford, p. 419.
obverse: C. Hosidius C. f. Geta. AR Denarius, 68 BC reverse: C. Hosidius C. f. Geta. AR Denarius, 68 BC
Lot # 455 - C. Hosidius C. f. Geta. AR Denarius, 68 BC. Obv. GETA-III·VIR. Diademed and draped bust of Diana right (smaller head), 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. 3.82 g. 18.50 mm. Great metal. A superb example, sharply struck from masterly engraved dies and prettily toned, with golden hues. EF.
Centred Piso Frugi Denarius
obverse: C. Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 67 BC reverse: C. Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 67 BC
Lot # 456 - 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. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 63.
obverse: C. Calpurnius L.f. Frugi.. AR Denarius, 67 BC reverse: C. Calpurnius L.f. Frugi.. AR Denarius, 67 BC
Lot # 457 - C. Calpurnius L.f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right, hair bound with fillet; behind, fractional - . Rev. Horseman galloping right,holding palm branch tied with fillet; below, C. PISO. L.F. FRV/C. Cr. 408/1; Syd. 860b; Banti 326 (R 8); Banti 312 (R 8). AR. 4.09 g. 16.50 mm. RR. A superb example of this very rare variety, sharply struck in high relief, well centred and brilliant, with underlying luster. Exceptional and virtually uncirculated. Good EF.
Spectacular Plaetorius Cestianus
obverse: M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 67 BC reverse: M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 67 BC
Lot # 458 - 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. 4.04 g. 19.50 mm. Great metal and full weight. A stunning example, sharply struck, perfectly centred on a broad flan, brilliant with underlying luster and virtually as struck. Good EF.
obverse: M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 67 BC reverse: M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 67 BC
Lot # 459 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Bust of Cybele right; behind, forepart of lion and CESTIANVS; before, globe. Bead-and-reel border. Rev. M·PLAETORIVS·AED·CVR·EX·S·C. Curule chair; on left, flower. Cr. 409/2; B. (Plaetoria) 3. AR. 3.93 g. 18.50 mm. Great metal and full weight. A choice example, sharply struck, brilliant and superb. Good EF.
obverse: M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 67 BC reverse: M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 67 BC
Lot # 460 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Bust of Cybele right; behind, forepart of lion and CESTIANVS ; before, globe. Bead-and-reel border. Rev. M·PLAETORIVS·AED·CVR·EX·S·C. Curule chair; on left, hammer. Cr. 409/2; B. (Plaetoria) 3. AR. 3.79 g. 18.00 mm. A superb example, sharply struck, brilliant and lightly toned, with a hint of iridescence. Reverse slightly off centre, otherwise. good EF.
Hercules Musagetes
obverse: Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC reverse: Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC
Lot # 461 - 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. 3.98 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare. Great metal and full weight. A choice example, well centred and lightly toned. About EF.
Charming Euterpe
obverse: Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC reverse: Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC
Lot # 462 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, two flutes crossed. Rev. Euterpe right, resting left elbow on column and holding two flutes; on left, Q·POMPONI; on right, MVSA. Cr. 410/5; B. (Pomponia) 13. AR. 3.72 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. A superb example, from masterly engraved dies, well centred and brilliant, with underlying luster. EF. Euterpe was the Muse of Lyric Poetry.
Not Intended Erato
obverse: Q. Pomponius Musa.. AR Denarius, 66 BC reverse: Q. Pomponius Musa.. AR Denarius, 66 BC
Lot # 463 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, plectrum. Rev. Erato standing right, right arm lowered, holding lyre and plectrum; Q. POMPONI on left, MVSA on right. Cr. 410/7d (as Terpsichore); B. 17 (as Terpsichore); Banti Pomponia 20; Phillip Davis, p. 395, fig. 11.. AR. 3.75 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare, lustrous and superb. Some surfaces bums on obverse and minor flatness on reverse, both insignificant and beside the border, otherwise. good EF/EF. Is our opinion – according to Banti, pace Babelon and Crawford – that in this series the obverse symbol plectrum (often interpreted, in error, as “a flower”) identifies in any case the Musa Erato, while only the symbol tortoise identifies the Musa Terpsichore. Inexplicably this type, correctly interpreted by Admiral William Smith already in 19th century (Descriptive Catalogue of a Cabinet of Roman Family Coins Belonging to the Duke of Northumberland, London 1856) was misdescribed (as representing Terpsichore) by Babelon and by later numismatic autorities, Crawford included. In 1980 A. Banti (CNR, vol. 7, pp. 187-210) was the first author – since W. Smith – to assign all the “plectrum coins” to Erato and only the “tortoise coins” to Terpsichore. For a more detailed explanation of the question, see the excellent essay of Phillip Davis “Erato or Terpsichore; A Reassessment” in Fides, The American Numismatic Society, New York 2015. Davis admirably says : “The muddle of Erato and Terpsichore dies very hard. No pun intended.” Erato was the Muse of Erotic Poetry.
Centred Urania
obverse: Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC reverse: Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC
Lot # 464 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, star. Rev. Urania left, holding rod in right hand and pointing to globe resting on tripod; on right, Q·POMPONI; on left, MVSA. Cr. 410/8; B. (Pomponia) 22. AR. 3.93 g. 19.00 mm. R. Rare. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. Brilliant, superb and lightly toned, with golden hues. Obverse a bit off centre, otherwise. EF. Urania was the Muse of Astronomy.
obverse: L. Roscius Fabatus. AR Denarius serratus, Rome mint, 64 BC reverse: L. Roscius Fabatus. AR Denarius serratus, Rome mint, 64 BC
Lot # 465 - L. Roscius Fabatus. AR Denarius serratus, Rome mint, 64 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; on the left, ???; below, [L·]RO[SCI]. Rev. Female figure standing right, facing snake; on the left,???; in exergue, FABATI. Cr. 412/1 (pair of symbol: pl. LXVIII, 38); B. 3 (Roscia); Banti 1/109 (ram's head/column). AR. 3.92 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Nice cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence. About EF/ Good VF.

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