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obverse: L. Roscius Fabatus.. AR Denarius serratus, 64 BC reverse: L. Roscius Fabatus.. AR Denarius serratus, 64 BC
Lot # 466 - L. Roscius Fabatus. AR Denarius serratus, 64 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, stag's head; below neck truncation, L RO[SCI]. Rev. Female standing right, feeding serpent erect before her; behind, stag's head; in exergue, FABATI. Cr. 412/1 (symbol pair84). AR. 3.85 g. 17.50 mm. Great metal. Superb and brilliant, with underlying luster. Obverse slightly off centre and insignificant area of weakness beside the border on reverse, otherwise. good EF.
obverse: L. Cassius Longinus.. AR Denarius, 63 BC reverse: L. Cassius Longinus.. AR Denarius, 63 BC
Lot # 467 - L. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. Obv. Veiled and draped bust of Vesta left; behind, kylix; before, C. Rev. Male figure left, dropping tablet inscribed V (Vti rogas) into a cista; behind, LONGIN III V. Cr. 413/1; B. 10. AR. 3.85 g. 20.00 mm. Great metal and broad flan. A brilliant and superb example. Insignificant traces of slight die shift on reverse, otherwise. EF.
The Submission of Perseus
obverse: L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus. AR Denarius, 62 BC reverse: L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus. AR Denarius, 62 BC
Lot # 468 - L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus. AR Denarius, 62 BC. Obv. PAVLLVS·LEPIDVS-CONCORDIA. Diademed and veiled bust of Concordia right. Rev. Trophy; on right, togate figure (L. Aemilius Paullus) and on left, three captives (King Perseus of Macedon and his sons); above, TER; in exergue, PAVLLVS. Cr. 415/1; B. (Aemilia) 10. AR. 3.86 g. 19.00 mm. An amazing example, brilliant, with underlying luster and virtually as struck. The fascinating scene of reverse unusually well centred and complete. Rare as such. Good EF.
Alexandria's Depiction
obverse: M. Aemilius Lepidus.. AR Denarius, 61 BC reverse: M. Aemilius Lepidus.. AR Denarius, 61 BC
Lot # 469 - M. Aemilius Lepidus. AR Denarius, 61 BC. Obv. ALEXANDREA. Turreted head of Alexandria right. Rev. M LEPIDVS/TVTOR REG/SC/PONTIF MAX. M. Lepidus crowning the young Ptolemy V. Cr. 419/2; B. 23. AR. 3.46 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare and seldom offered. A choice example, perfectly centred and superb. Brilliant and lightly toned, with a hint of iridescence. About EF. The type refers to a moneyer's ancestor, with the same name, who was one of the three ambassadors sent to the Egyptian court in BC 201, to administer the affairs of the kingdom for the infant king.
The Basilica Aemilia
obverse: M. Aemilius Lepidus. AR Denarius, 61 BC reverse: M. Aemilius Lepidus. AR Denarius, 61 BC
Lot # 470 - Repubblica Romana. M. Aemilius Lepidus. AR Denarius, 61 BC. Obv. Laureate and veiled female bust right. Rev. Basilica Aemilia; above, AIMILIA; on left, REF; on right, S·C; below, M·LEPIDVS. Cr. 419/3a; B. (Aemilia) 25. AR. 3.66 g. 18.50 mm. RR. Very rare. Sound metal. Perfectly centred, brilliant and superb. About EF. The reverse records the restoration of the Basilica Aemilia by the moneyer's father during his consulship in 78 BC, at which time he embellished it by adding clipei (shields). Erected in 179 BC by the censors Marcus Aemilius Lepidus (after whom the basilica is named) and Marcus Fulvius Nobilior, completely rebuilt over two decades and dedicated in 34 BC, restored after a fire by Augustus in 14 BC, and then again in AD 22 on its two-hundredth anniversary, the Basilica Aemilia was considered by Pliny to be one of the most beautiful buildings in Rome. It was a place for business and, in the porticus of Gaius and Lucius (the grandsons of Augustus) fronting the Forum, there were the Tabernae Novae (New Shops).
Choice Plautius Hypsaeus
obverse: P. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 60 BC reverse: P. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 60 BC
Lot # 471 - P. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 60 BC. Obv. Head of Neptune right; behind, trident; before, P·YPSAE·S·C. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga left, holding reins and hurling thunderbolt; behind, CEPIT; below, C·YPSAE·COS / PRIV. Cr. 420/1a; B. (Plautia) 11. AR. 3.96 g. 18.50 mm. Great metal and full weight. Of exceptional quality. Good EF.
Choice Plautius Hypsaeus
obverse: P. Plautius Hypsaeus.. AR Denarius, 60 BC reverse: P. Plautius Hypsaeus.. AR Denarius, 60 BC
Lot # 472 - P. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 60 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Leuconoe right; before, P. YPSAE. S.C.; behind, dolphin. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga left; in exergue, C. YPSAE. COS/PRIV; on right, CEPIT. Cr. 420/2a; B. 12. AR. 3.84 g. 18.50 mm. Sound metal and from perfectly detailed dies. Brilliant, with underlying luster and superb. EF. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 61.
obverse: L. Marcius Philippus. AR Denarius, 56 BC reverse: L. Marcius Philippus. AR Denarius, 56 BC
Lot # 473 - L. Marcius Philippus. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Ancus Marcius right; behind, lituus; below, ANCVS. Rev. PHILIPPVS. Equestrian statue right, on aqueduct; at horse's feet, flower; below, AQVAMARC within the arches. Cr. 425/1; B. (Marcia) 28-29. AR. 3.65 g. 18.00 mm. A wonderful portrait. Brilliant, with underlying luster and superb. Good EF/EF.
Rare Sulla Denarius
obverse: Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC reverse: Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC
Lot # 474 - Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Diademed bust of Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, FELIX. Rev. Diana in prancing biga right; above head, crescent; above and below, stars; below, FAVSTVS. Cr. 426/2; B. (Cornelia) 60. AR. 4.03 g. 19.50 mm. RR. Very rare. Sound metal, broad flan and full weight. Brilliant and superb. Slight metal flaw on reverse border, otherwise. EF/About EF.
Impressive Romulus Quirinus
obverse: C. Memmius. AR Denarius, 56 BC reverse: C. Memmius. AR Denarius, 56 BC
Lot # 475 - C. Memmius. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Laureate and bearded head of Romulus 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. 3.77 g. 19.00 mm. Great metal and broad flan. A superb example, perfectly centred and detailed, brilliant with underlying luster and golden hues. Good EF. 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).
obverse: Q. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 55 BC reverse: Q. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 55 BC
Lot # 476 - 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. 4.18 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Perfectly centred, superb and brilliant, with underlying luster. Good EF.
The Villa Publica
obverse: P. Fonteius Capito. AR Denarius, 55 BC reverse: P. Fonteius Capito. AR Denarius, 55 BC
Lot # 477 - 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.
obverse: M. Junius Brutus.. AR Denarius, 54 BC reverse: M. Junius Brutus.. AR Denarius, 54 BC
Lot # 478 - 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. 3.78 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. An outstanding example of this celebrated prophetic issue, perfectly centred, brilliant and superb. 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.
Enchanting Valetudo
obverse: Mn. Acilius Glabrio. AR Denarius, 49 BC reverse: Mn. Acilius Glabrio. AR Denarius, 49 BC
Lot # 479 - 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. 3.98 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. An outstanding example, brilliant with underlying luster, well centred and superb. EF/Good EF.
From Este Collection (?)
obverse: Man. Acilius Glabrio.. AR Denarius, 49 BC reverse: Man. Acilius Glabrio.. AR Denarius, 49 BC
Lot # 480 - Man. Acilius Glabrio. AR Denarius, 49 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Salus right; behind, SALVTIS upwards; before neck, oval shallow impression where - very probably -Este countermark (eagle) was previously inlaid. Rev. MN ACILIVS III VIR VALETV. Valetudo standing left, leaning against column and holding serpent. Cr. 442/1a; B. 8. AR. 4.02 g. 19.00 mm. Outstanding state of preservation, with underlying luster. Intriguing circular space for inlay (?). This round fits with the prestigious eagle collector's mark of the Este Family, probably lost in antique. We are certain that the mark on the obverse field is not compatible with a banker's mark. Some weakness and light graffiti on obverse right field, otherwise. good EF. The silver eagle collector's mark previously inlaid 'on the obverse of this and a number of other Roman imperial coins has generated much speculation regarding its owner. Originating with Cavedoni (Atti e Memorie Accademia di Scienze, Lettere, ed Arti [1825]), who based his assumptions on an earlier statement of Maffei and the vague assertion of Eckhel, this mark was assigned to the d'Este family, a wealthy and powerful Renaissance family from the Emilia-Romana region of Italy, whose badge included an eagle. Such an attribution contradicted earlier numismatists, including Spanheim (Dissertationes de praestantia et usu Numismatum antiquorum [1717]), who asserted it was the mark of the Gonzagas, the rulers of Mantua, a city with an important ancient Roman connection (it had been the poet Vergil's birthplace). In 1433, the Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund granted Gian Francesco Gonzaga (1395-1444), the first Marquis, with the privilege of new coat-of-arms, which contained an imperial eagle badge. This device was included on the town's silver coinage for the next two centuries. Simonetta and Riva (QT VIII [1979]) revisited the controversy, concluding the mark was that of the Gonzaga family. Such a mark served to inventory the piece to their collection, which, from the extant inventory, included a number of important Roman coins. Beginning in 1628, these coins were dispersed in order to fund the family's political and territorial ambitions. In their follow-up article (QT XII [1983]), Simonetta and Riva presented a heretofore unknown 1653-1654 French narrative (Voyage d'Italie curieux et nouveau [Lyons, 1681]), as further evidence of the Gonzaga connection. Writing of his visit to Mantua, the author, Jean Huguetan, speaks of the coin collection having already been dispersed; these coins, however, can be recognized 'by a small eagle with which they have been stamped (à une petite aigle dont on les avoit marquées). This statement supports Spanheim's later one regarding similar coins (ex insculpta in iis, Gonzagarum insigni, Aquila) in the possession of the d'Este dukes of Modena. While the d'Este had since married into the Gonzaga and had acquired specimens in early dispersal of the Mantuan collection, they have no more specific association with this collector's mark.' (CNG 69, 2005, 1543 note).
obverse: Julius Caesar.. AR Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 49-48 BC reverse: Julius Caesar.. AR Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 49-48 BC
Lot # 481 - 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. 3.92 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. A superb example, perfectly centred and complete, brilliant with underlying luster and lightly toned, with golden hues. EF. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 64.
obverse: Julius Caesar.. AR Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 49-48 BC reverse: Julius Caesar.. AR Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 49-48 BC
Lot # 482 - 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. 3.68 g. 18.00 mm. Choice example, darkly toned with a hint of iridescence, underlying luster. Minor peripheral weakness, otherwise. About EF.
The Gallic Chieftain Vercingetorix
obverse: L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC reverse: L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC
Lot # 483 - L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Bearded bust of Gallic enemy with flowing hair ('Vercingetorix'); Gaulish shield behind. Rev. L HOSTILIVS / SASERN. Biga driven right by charioteer, warrior facing backward holding shield and hurling spear. Cr. 448/2a; B. 2. AR. 3.97 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Sound metal and full weight. A choice example of this very rare and fascinating issue, brilliant and lightly toned, with a bold portrait of fine style. Minor area of striking weakness on reverse, otherwise. about EF.
Spectacular "Wild Gallia's" Portrait
obverse: L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC reverse: L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC
Lot # 484 - L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Female head right, with long and dishevelled hair; behind, carnyx. Rev. Artemis facing, holding spear and placing right hand on head of prancing stag; on right, L·HOSTILIVS; on left, SASERNA. Cr. 448/3; B. (Hostilia) 4. AR. 4.27 g. 20.00 mm. Scarce. Great metal. Sharply struck on a very broad and overweight flan and virtually as struck. Exceptional. About FDC.
Stunning Jupiter Axurus
obverse: C. Vibius C. f. Pansa Caetronianus.. AR Denarius, 48 BC reverse: C. Vibius C. f. Pansa Caetronianus.. AR Denarius, 48 BC
Lot # 485 - C. Vibius C. f. Pansa Caetronianus. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Mask of bearded Pan right; behind, pedum; below, PANSA. Rev. C. VIBIVS C.F. C.N. - IOVIS AXVR. Jupiter, laureate, seated left, holding patera and sceptre. Cr. 449/1b; B. 18. AR. 3.75 g. 17.50 mm. An outstanding example, from masterly engraved dies, perfectly centred and unusually complete. Brilliant, with underkying luster and virtually as struck. Good VF.
Bold Postumius Albinus Portrait
obverse: Albinus Bruti f.. AR Denarius, 48 BC reverse: Albinus Bruti f.. AR Denarius, 48 BC
Lot # 486 - Albinus Bruti f. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. A·POSTVMIVS·[COS] Head of the consul A. Postumius right. Rev. Wreath of corn-ears, within which, ALBINVS/ BRVTI·F. Cr. 450/3a; B. (Postumia) 13. AR. 3.88 g. 17.00 mm. Scarce. Sound metal. A choice example, perfectly centred, with a superb portrait. Lovely light iridescent old cabinet tone, with underlying luster. Slightly broken edge on obverse at 4-5 o' clock, otherwise. EF.
Outstanding Venus
obverse: Julius Caesar.. AR Denarius, 48-47 BC, mint moving with Caesar reverse: Julius Caesar.. AR Denarius, 48-47 BC, mint moving with Caesar
Lot # 487 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, 48-47 BC, mint moving with Caesar. Obv. Female head right (Pietas or Venus) wearing diadem and oak wreath; behind, [LII]. Rev. Trophy of Gallic arms; on right, axe surmounted by an animal's head; below, CAE-SAR. Cr. 452/2; B. (Julia) 26. AR. 4.12 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. Hair-line flan crack. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. A superb example, of great beauty. EF.
obverse: L. Plautius Plancus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 47 BC reverse: L. Plautius Plancus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 47 BC
Lot # 488 - L. Plautius Plancus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 47 BC. Obv. Head of Medusa facing, with coiled snake on either side; below,L·PLAVTIVS. Rev. Aurora flying right, conducting the four horses of the Sun; below, PLANCVS. Cr. 453/1a; B. 14 (Plautia). AR. 3.71 g. 18.00 mm. An unusually well centred and complete example, from masterly engraved dies, brilliant and lightly toned, with reddish golden spots. Some minor weakness, otherwise. about EF.
Centred Licinius Nerva
obverse: A. Licinius Nerva. AR Denarius, 47 BC reverse: A. Licinius Nerva. AR Denarius, 47 BC
Lot # 489 - A. Licinius Nerva. AR Denarius, 47 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Fides right; behind, NERVA; before, FIDES. Rev. Horseman galloping right, dragging naked warrior by the hair; below, A·LICINIVS or A·LICINIV or A·LICINI or A·LICIN; on left, III; on right, VIR. Cr. 454/1; B. (Licinia) 24. AR. 3.85 g. 18.00 mm. R. Superb and brilliant, lightly toned. EF.
obverse: C. Antius Restio. AR Denarius, 47 BC reverse: C. Antius Restio. AR Denarius, 47 BC
Lot # 490 - C. Antius Restio. AR Denarius, 47 BC. Obv. Head of C. Antius Restius right; behind, RESTIO. Rev. Hercules walking right, with cloak over left arm, holding trophy and club; on right, C·ANTIVS·C·F. Cr. 455/1a; B. (Antia) 1. AR. 4.02 g. 19.50 mm. R. Choice, brilliant and lightly toned with warm hues. ABout EF.
obverse: C. Antius Restio. AR Denarius, 47 BC reverse: C. Antius Restio. AR Denarius, 47 BC
Lot # 491 - C. Antius Restio. AR Denarius, 47 BC. Obv. Jugate heads of Dei Penates right; around, DEI·PENATES. Rev. Hercules walking right, with cloak over left arm, holding trophy and club; on right, C·ANTIVS·C·F. Cr. 455/2a; B. (Antia) 2. AR. 3.74 g. 17.00 mm. R. A choice example, from slightly worn dies, otherwise. about EF.
Aeneas Carrying Anchises.
obverse: Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC reverse: Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC
Lot # 492 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC. Obv. Head of Venus right, wearing diadem. Rev. Aeneas left, carrying palladium in right hand and Anchises on left shoulder; on right, CAESAR. Cr. 458/1; B. (Julia) 10. AR. 3.81 g. 17.50 mm. Great metal. An outstanding example, sharply struck from masterly engraved and detailed dies, perfectly centred and virtually uncirculated. Good EF. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 64.
Amazing Metellus Pio Scipio
obverse: Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio. AR Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC reverse: Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio. AR Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC
Lot # 493 - Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio. AR Denarius, Africa, 47-46 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right; before, Q·METEL; below, PIVS. Rev. Elephant right; above, SCIPIO; below, IMP. Cr. 459/1; B. (Caecilia) 47. AR. 3.74 g. 17.00 mm. Scarce. An outstanding example, perfectly centred, complete and superb. Enchanting light iridescent old cabinet tone. Very rare as such. EF. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 63.
obverse: T. Carisius. AR Denarius, 46 BC reverse: T. Carisius. AR Denarius, 46 BC
Lot # 494 - T. Carisius. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. Head of Sibyl right. Rev. Sphinx right; above and before, [T·C]ARISIVS; in exergue, III·VIR. Cr. 464/1; B. (Carisia) 10. AR. 3.80 g. 18.00 mm. Great metal. An outstanding example, brilliant, with underlying luster. Reverse slightly off centre and insignificant flatness on sphinx, otherwise. EF.
obverse: Pompeius Magnus. AE Unit. Tarraconensis, c. 46-45 BC reverse: Pompeius Magnus. AE Unit. Tarraconensis, c. 46-45 BC
Lot # 495 - Pompeius Magnus. AE Unit. Tarraconensis, c. 46-45 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow right; above, CN. MAG; before, I; below, IMP. RPC I 486; Cr. 471/1; B. (Pompeia) 15. AE. 14.34 g. 30.50 mm. R. Earthen green brown patina; chipped flan. Good VF.
obverse: L. Papius Celsus.. AR Denarius, 45 BC reverse: L. Papius Celsus.. AR Denarius, 45 BC
Lot # 496 - L. Papius Celsus. AR Denarius, 45 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin. Rev. CELSVS III VIR. She-wolf right, placing stick on fire; on right, eagle fanning flames with its wings; in exergue, L. PAPIVS. Cr. 472/1; B. 2. AR. 3.81 g. 18.50 mm. Scarce. A very attractive example of this scarce and fascinating issue, with the reverse scene unusually complete. Brilliant, with underlying luster and lightly toned, with golden hues. EF. The reverse alludes to the legendary foundation of Lanuvium. Whilst Aeneas and his Trojan companions were engaged in building the city, they noticed a fire in an adjoining wood. This was caused by a she-wolf placin pieces of wood on a brazier, fanned by an eagle with its wings. A fox (missing from the scene)(editor's note) seeing the fire vaintly tried to extinguish it by dipping its tail into a neighbouring stream, but was driven off by the wolf and eagle. Aeneas deduced from this that the new colony would become famous, but would have to contend against the jealousy of its neighbours, yet in the end would prevail. (RSC I, p.71, 3a note).
The Rostra in the Forum
obverse: Lollius Palicanus. AR Denarius, 45 BC reverse: Lollius Palicanus. AR Denarius, 45 BC
Lot # 497 - Lollius Palicanus. AR Denarius, 45 BC. Obv. Head of Liberty right; behind, LIBERTATIS. Rev. View of the Rostra in the Forum surmounted by a sella; above, PALIKANVS. Cr. 473/1; B. 2. AR. 3.90 g. 18.00 mm. R. A choice example of this rare and very interesting issue, sharply struck, brilliant and superb. About EF/EF. The Rostra is the name of the great speaker's platform in the Forum, from which speakers addressed crowds, and from this platform many of the great and famous speeches in Roman history were delivered. Initially, it was constructed as a flat-topped platform (suggestus) forming part of the large, round Comitium (an area in front of the Curia where speakers would address the whoever was assembled). Typically, a speaker's platform is called a tribunal, but after Duilius won Rome's first major naval victory against Antium in 338 BCE, six bronze prows of enemy ships were attached to the front of the speaker's platform as trophies; the Latin for prows is rostra, and the name became used for the entire structure. In 260 BCE, C. Duilius Nepos defeated the Carthagians at Mylae, and replaced or supplemented the original prows with new ones from ships captured in that battle. Eventually, decorative prows that were not from actual ships were specially constructed for the platform itself. In his plans to rebuild the Curia, which burned down in 52 BCE, Caesar planned to detach the Rostra from the Comitium and reconstruct the platform along the main axis of the Forum. This project was eventually carried out under Augustus. This new orientation turned the Rostra into the northwest border of the Forum Romanum, from which one would see a panorama of the Forum toward the eastern border, formed by the Temple of Caesar, the Temple of Vesta and the Palatine, and the Temple of Castor. At the back of the Rostra, curved steps led up to the top; the top became so cluttered with statues and memorials, that the Senate several times declared that the owners had to remove them or they would be hauled away! The sides were topped by balustrades with some interesting reliefs, but the front was mostly open. There is a famous relief showing the Rostra with the emperor Trajan participating in a public ceremony. Pliny tells of a crow that used to sit on the Rostra and greet the Emperor Tiberius by name.
Europa
obverse: L. Valerius Acisculus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 45 BC reverse: L. Valerius Acisculus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 45 BC
Lot # 498 - L. Valerius Acisculus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 45 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right, hair tied with band; above, star; on the left, acisculus and ACISCVLVS; around, laurel-wreath. Rev. Europa seated on bull walking right, holding veil; in exergue, L·VALERIVS. Cr. 474/1a-b; B. 16-17 (Valeria). AR. 3.93 g. 19.00 mm. R. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. A brilliant and superb example, with underlying luster. Insignificant area of flatness on reverse, otherwise. EF. Europa, in Greek mythology, was the daughter either of Phoenix or of Agenor, king of Phoenicia. The beauty of Europa inspired the love of Zeus, who approached her in the form of a white bull and carried her away from Phoenicia to Crete. There she bore Zeus three sons: Minos, ruler of Crete; Rhadamanthys, ruler of the Cyclades Islands; and, according to some legends, Sarpedon, ruler of Lycia. She later married Asterius, the king of Crete, who adopted her sons, and she was worshipped under the name of Hellotis in Crete, where the festival Hellotia was held in her honour. (Encyclopaedia Britannica). It is said that when Europa died, Zeus transformed her into a star complex and he himself took again the shape of the white bull to merge in the complex. The Taurus Constellation is believed to be the form of Zeus. Today the name Europa has been given to one of Jupiter's 16 moons and in fact this moon is very special, as it is believed to have water on its surface. (Greek/miths).
Munatius Plancus Aureus
obverse: Julius Caesar. . AV Aureus, Rome mint, late 46-early 45 BC. L. Munatius Plancus, praefectus Urbi reverse: Julius Caesar. . AV Aureus, Rome mint, late 46-early 45 BC. L. Munatius Plancus, praefectus Urbi
Lot # 499 - Julius Caesar. AV Aureus, Rome mint, late 46-early 45 BC. L. Munatius Plancus, praefectus Urbi. Obv. C • CAES DICT • TER. Draped and winged bust of Victory right. Rev. L • PLANC up left, PR • VRB down right. Praefericulum. Cr. 475/1b; Syd. 1019b. ; Calicó 44. AV. 7.99 g. 21.00 mm. RR. Very rare and sharply struck on an amazing broad flan. Hair-line scratch on reverse down right legend, otherwise superb. Good VF. The aurei of L. Munatius Plancus were distributed during Caesar's triumph of October 45 BC, celebrating his final defeat of the Pompeians at Munda the previous year. This triumph raised some concerns in Rome, as it marked a victory over fellow Romans, an event never before deserving a triumph. Such actions only heightened the fears in some quarters over Caesar's intentions, fears which lead to his assassination six months later. Before his murder Caesar appointed Plancus governor of Transalpine Gaul, where he founded the colony of Lugdunum. (CNG 93,2013,1122 note). Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading AU 58.
Two Impressive Pompeius' Portraits.
obverse: Sextus Pompeius Magnus Pius.. AE As, c. 42-38 BC. Sicily reverse: Sextus Pompeius Magnus Pius.. AE As, c. 42-38 BC. Sicily
Lot # 500 - Sextus Pompeius Magnus Pius. AE As, c. 42-38 BC. Sicily. Obv. [MA ligate]GNVS Laureate Janiform head of Pompey the Great. Rev. PIV[S] Prow right; below, IMP. Cr. 479/1; RPC I 671. AE. 21.46 g. 30.00 mm. A superb example. Amazing portraits, lovely deep emerald green patina. Good VF.
obverse: Julius Caesar.. AR Denarius, 44 BC, P. Sepullius Macer moneyer reverse: Julius Caesar.. AR Denarius, 44 BC, P. Sepullius Macer moneyer
Lot # 501 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, 44 BC, P. Sepullius Macer moneyer. Obv. CAESAR DICT PERPETVO. Laureate head of Julius Caesar right. Rev. [P. S]EPVLLIVS MACER. Venus standing left, holding Victory and sceptre, resting on star. Cr. 480/11. AR. 3.51 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Banker's mark on obverse. Impressive portrait, bright old cabinet tone. VF.
Marcus Antonius in heavy mourning for Caesar
obverse: P. Sepullius Macer. AR Denarius. Rome mint, 44 BC (after 15 March, Caesar death) reverse: P. Sepullius Macer. AR Denarius. Rome mint, 44 BC (after 15 March, Caesar death)
Lot # 502 - P. Sepullius Macer. AR Denarius. Rome mint, 44 BC (after 15 March, Caesar death). Obv. Bearded head of Marcus Antonius right, wearing veil; before, lituus; behind, jug. Rev. Desultor right, holding reins and whip; behind, palm-branch and wreath; above, P·SEPVLLIVS; below, MACER. Cr. 480/22; B. (Antonia) 2, (Sepullia) 8. AR. 4.03 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Superb coin. Attractive delicate patina with a hint of iridescence. Exceptional portrait of veiled Marcus Antonius. Reverse slightly off flan. EF.
obverse: Fulvia, first wife of M. Antony (died 40 BC).. AR Quinarius reverse: Fulvia, first wife of M. Antony (died 40 BC).. AR Quinarius
Lot # 503 - Fulvia, first wife of M. Antony (died 40 BC). AR Quinarius. Obv. Bust of Victory right, with the likeness of Fulvia; before R.P.C. Rev. Lion right between [A] and XLI; above, [A]NTONI; in exergue, IMP. Cr. 489/6. AR. 1.88 g. 14.00 mm. R. In excellent condition for issue. Impressive portrait of Fulvia (?). Lovely old cabinet tone. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise. about EF/Good VF.
obverse: L. Livineius Regulus. AR Denarius, 42 BC reverse: L. Livineius Regulus. AR Denarius, 42 BC
Lot # 504 - L. Livineius Regulus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Head of Livineius Regulus right (small head). Rev. Modius, on either side, corn-ear; above, L·LIVINEIVS; in exergue, REGVLVS. Cr. 494/29; B. (Livineia) 13. AR. 3.91 g. 19.00 mm. R. Superb example, brilliant and lightly toned. EF.
obverse: C. Vibius Varus.. AR Denarius, 42 BC reverse: C. Vibius Varus.. AR Denarius, 42 BC
Lot # 505 - C. Vibius Varus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Head of Liber right, wearing ivy-wreath. Rev. VARVS. Panther left springing up toward garlanded altar on which rests mask and against which rests thyrsus; in exergue, C. VIBIVS. Cr. 494/36; B. 24. AR. 3.68 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. Minor scratches on obverse. Sound metal. A choice example, brilliant and superb. Enchanting iridescent old cabinet tone, with reddish and blue highlights. About EF.
obverse: C. Vibius Varus.. AR Denarius, 42 BC reverse: C. Vibius Varus.. AR Denarius, 42 BC
Lot # 506 - C. Vibius Varus. AR Denarius, 42 BC. Obv. Bust of Minerva right, helmeted, wearing aegis. Rev. C. VIBIVS VARVS. Hercules standing left, leaning on club and holding lion's skin. Cr. 494/38. AR. 3.98 g. 18.00 mm. R. Sound metal and full weight. Superb and prettily toned, with golden hues. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise. EF/About EF.
Cleopatra and Mark Antony
obverse: Cleopatra and Mark Antony. AR Denarius, 34 BC, Alexandria mint reverse: Cleopatra and Mark Antony. AR Denarius, 34 BC, Alexandria mint
Lot # 507 - Cleopatra and Mark Antony. AR Denarius, 34 BC, Alexandria mint. Obv. [CLEOPATRAE REGINAE REGVM FILIORVM REGVM] Draped and diademed bust of Cleopatra right, prow before. Rev. ANTONI. ARMENIA [DEVICTA] Bare head of Mark Antony right; behind, Armenian tiara. Cr. 543/1. AR. 3.43 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare and historically important. Bright old cabinet tone. F/VF. Through Cleopatra, Egypt became involved in the chaotic political struggles of the Roman civil war, in which Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, and Octavian sought to control Egypt’s wealth of grain and gold. Eventually this led to the end of Egypt’s existence as a sovereign nation as well as the destruction of the Ptolemaic dynasty. This coin was struckafter Antony and Cleopatra had married and joined forces to fight Octavian. A year later, in 31 BCE. Octavian would defeat the pair at the Battle of Actium, and the ruling dynasty begun by Ptolemy would end with Cleopatra’s death in 30 BCE. (ART INSTITVTE CHICAGO).
LEG VII CLASSICAE
obverse: Mark Antony. AR Denarius, autumn 32-spring 31 BC. Legionary issue. Patrae(?) mint reverse: Mark Antony. AR Denarius, autumn 32-spring 31 BC. Legionary issue. Patrae(?) mint
Lot # 508 - Mark Antony. AR Denarius, autumn 32-spring 31 BC. Legionary issue. Patrae(?) mint. Obv. ANT AVG III VIR R P C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG XVII CLASSICAE. Aquila between two signa. Cr. 544/10; RBW 1835. AR. 3.59 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare and sound metal for issue. Brilliant and prettily toned. Some minor weakness and a bit overcleaned, otherwise. about EF. An interesting variation from other legionary denarii issued under Mark Antony, the seventeenth also bore the cognomen Classicae, indicating that they held special naval duties within the military.
Superb CHORTIS SPECVLATORVM
obverse: Mark Antony.. AR Denarius, autumn 32-spring 31 BC. Legionary issue. Patrae(?) mint reverse: Mark Antony.. AR Denarius, autumn 32-spring 31 BC. Legionary issue. Patrae(?) mint
Lot # 509 - Mark Antony. AR Denarius, autumn 32-spring 31 BC. Legionary issue. Patrae(?) mint. Obv. ANT AVG III VIR R P C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. CHORTIS SPECVLATORVM. Three signa decorated with wreaths and rostra. Cr. 544/12. AR. 3.81 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare and in excellent condition for issue. Great metal, from masterly engraved and detailed dies, brilliant and prettily toned. About EF.
obverse: Mark Antony.. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC reverse: Mark Antony.. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC
Lot # 510 - Mark Antony. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Legionary eagle between two standards; below, LEG VI. Cr. 544/19; B. 111 (Antonia). AR. 3.69 g. 17.50 mm. Superb and prettily toned, with lovely golden hues. Blackish spots on reverse, otherwise. about EF.
obverse: Mark Antony.. AR Denarius, 32-31 BC, mint moving with M. Antony reverse: Mark Antony.. AR Denarius, 32-31 BC, mint moving with M. Antony
Lot # 511 - Mark Antony. AR Denarius, 32-31 BC, mint moving with M. Antony. Obv. ANT. AVG. III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG X. Legionary eagle between two standards. Cr. 544/24. AR. 3.63 g. 17.00 mm. Good metal, perfectly centred and choice for issue. Insignificant banker's mark on reverse. Nicely toned, with golden hues. From a slightly worn reverse die, otherwise. Good VF.
obverse: Mark Antony.. AR Denarius, 32-31 BC reverse: Mark Antony.. AR Denarius, 32-31 BC
Lot # 512 - Mark Antony. AR Denarius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG. III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG XIII. Legionary eagle between two standards. Cr. 544/27. AR. 3.71 g. 18.50 mm. Great metal for issue. Choice, brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. Reverse a bit off centre, otherwise. about EF.
Spectacular Legionary Eagle
obverse: Mark Antony.. AR Denarius, 32-31 BC reverse: Mark Antony.. AR Denarius, 32-31 BC
Lot # 513 - Mark Antony. AR Denarius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG.III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG XVII. Legionary eagle between two standards. Cr. 544/32. AR. 3.85 g. 18.50 mm. Sound metal and broad flan for issue. Lovely light cabinet tone. A very attractive example. Reverse a bit off centre, otherwise. about EF.

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