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Lot # 363 - Staff series. AE As, 206-195 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; I above. Rev. Prow right; above, staff; before, I; below [ROMA]. Cr. 112/3. AE. 18.71 g. 32.00 mm. R. Deep green patina with earthen deposits. VF.
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Lot # 364 - Star series. AR Denarius, uncertain mint (Capua or Roma), 204 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, star; in three sided frame, ROMA. Cr. 113/1. AR. 3.77 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare. A brilliant and superb example. Lovely light toning, with golden hues. Insignificant areas of weakness, otherwise. EF.
Spectacular Rostrum As
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Lot # 365 - Rostrum tridens series. AE As, c. 206-195 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, mark of value I. Rev. Prow right; above, rostrum tridens left and mark of value I; below, ROMA. Cr. 117/2. AE. 34.48 g. 35.00 mm. An outstanding example of enchanting beauty. Lovely untouched earthen olive green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 366 - Sow series. AE As, c. 206-195 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow right; above, sow; before, I; below, ROMA. Cr. 121/3. AE. 37.83 g. 34.00 mm. R. Choice for issue. Good VF.
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Lot # 367 - Sow series. AE Triens, c. 206-195 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Minerva right; above, four pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, sow and ROMA; below, four pellets. Cr. 121/5. AE. 12.26 g. 24.00 mm. RR. Very rare and very seldom offered., for another specimen see NAC 61, lot 552. Probably the finest specimen known. Good VF.
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Lot # 368 - P·MAE series. AR Denarius, Roma mint, 204 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, P·MAE (MAE ligate); in three sided frame, ROMA. Cr. 138/1; B. 1 (Maenia). AR. 4.03 g. 19.00 mm. Sharply struck, from masterly engraved and detailed dies, brilliant, superb and lightly toned. Insignificant metal flaw on reverse, otherwise. EF.
Superb SX.Q Denarius
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Lot # 369 - SX·Q series. AR Denarius, Roma mint, 203 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right (curl on left shoulder); behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, SX·Q; in frame, ROMA. Cr. 152/1b; B. 1 (Quintilia). AR. 4.11 g. 19.00 mm. Delicate old cabinet toe with golden hues, underlying luster. EF.
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Lot # 370 - Cornucopiae series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 205 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, cornucopiae; in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 157/1. AR. 3.68 g. 19.50 mm. RR. Very rare. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 371 - Fly series. AE Quadrans, c. 179-170 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion skin; behind, four pellets. Rev. Prow of galley right; fly to right; below, four pellets. Cr. 159/6. AE. 7.59 g. 22.00 mm. R. Rare. Green patina, rough surfaces. VF.
Fly Series Sextans
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Lot # 372 - Fly series. AE Sextans, c. 179-170 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus; two pellets above. Rev. Prow of galley right; fly to right; below, two pellets. Cr. 159/7. AE. 4.05 g. 21.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. Mottled emerald green patina. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 373 - P. Iuventius Thalna. AE Sextans, c. 195-190 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right; above, two pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, ROMA; before, TAL; below; two pellets. Cr. 161/6. AE. 6.66 g. 20.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare; nice for issue. Deep green patina. VF.
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Lot # 374 - Anonymous. Denarius, Rome mint, 202 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Rome right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right (small horses rearing up, wide-brimmed pilei); in two sided frame, ROMA. Cr. 167/1. AR. 3.23 g. 19.00 mm. Brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. EF.
The Ear Denarius
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Lot # 375 - Ear series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint (Tarraco?), 207 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, ear; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 170/1. AR. 4.11 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare and nice. Brilliant and lightly toned. VF.
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Lot # 376 - A. Caecilius. AE Semis, 169-158 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S. Rev. Prow right; above, A. CAE; before, S; below, ROMA. Cr. 174/2. AE. 17.43 g. 27.00 mm. Scarce. Choice for issue. Attractive deep olive green patina with lighter deposits and red spots. VF.
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Lot # 377 - C. Scribonius. AR Denarius, 154 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, C·SCR; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 201/1; B. (Scribonia) 1. AR. 4.12 g. 20.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Sharply struck, brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. EF.
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Lot # 378 - L. Saufeius. Denarius, 152 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, L·SAVF (VF ligate); in exergue or in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 204/1; B. (Saufeia) 1. AR. 3.75 g. 17.00 mm. Superb example with light golden tone. About EF.
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Lot # 379 - Pinarius Natta. AR Denarius, 149 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, NATTA (TA ligate); in exergue or in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 208/1; B. (Pinaria) 1. AR. 3.64 g. 18.50 mm. Nice example. Lightly toned, underlying luster. About EF.
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Lot # 380 - Q. Marcius Libo. AE As, 148 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, mark of value I. Rev. Prow right; above, [Q] MARC; before, LIBO; below, ROMA. Cr. 215/2a; B. 2. AE. 23.68 g. 34.00 mm. Slightly rough earthen emerald green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 381 - L. Sempronius Pitio. AR Denarius, 148 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, PITIO; below chin, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, L·SEMP (MP ligate); in exergue or in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 216/1; B. 2 (Sempronia). AR. 3.44 g. 19.50 mm. Sharply struck and well centred on a broad flan, brilliant and superb. EF.
Aufidius Rusticus' Denarius
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Lot # 382 - M. Aufidius Rusticus. AR Denarius, 140 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, XVI downwards; below chin, RVS. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right; below, M·AVF (VF ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 227/1a; B. 1 (Aufidia). AR. 3.81 g. 20.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Bright old cabinet tone. Good VF/VF. Ex Stack's 1978, Knobloch, 131. Ex NAC 78, 2014, 409.
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Lot # 383 - C. Valerius Flaccus. AR Denarius, 140 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Victory in biga right; above, FLAC; below, C·VAL·C·F (VAL ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 228/2; B. (Valeria) 7. AR. 3.82 g. 18.50 mm. Perfectly centred on a slightly ragged flan, lustrous and superb. Good EF.
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Lot # 384 - C. Renius. AR Denarius, 138 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Juno in biga of goats right; below, C·RENI; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 231/1; B. (Renia) 1. AR. 3.93 g. 16.50 mm. Superb and brilliant, virtually as struck. FDC.
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Lot # 385 - Sex. Pompeius Fostlus. AR Denarius, 137 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, jug; below chin, X. Rev. She-wolf suckling twins; behind, ficus Ruminalis; on left, the shepherd Faustulus leaning on staff; around SEX·POM FOSTLVS; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 235/1a; B. (Pompeia) 1. AR. 4.06 g. 19.00 mm. Superb example, full weight. Lightly toned with exceptional underlying luster. Minor nick on obverse, otherwise. About FDC.
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Lot # 386 - L. Antestius Gragulus. Denarius, 136 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, GRAG; below chin, barred X. Rev. Jupiter in biga right; below, L·ANTES (ANTE ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 238/1; B. (Antestia) 9. AR. 3.86 g. 20.00 mm. A superb example, virtually as struck. About FDC/FDC.
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Lot # 387 - L. Antestius Gragulus. AR Denarius, 136 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, GRAG; below chin, barred X. Rev. Jupiter in biga right; below, L·ANTES (ANTE ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 238/1; B. (Antestia) 9. AR. 3.93 g. 18.50 mm. A choice example, sharply struck and perfectly centred. Superb iridescent old cabinet tone, with red and bluish highlights. EF.
Spectacular Dioscuri Riding
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Lot # 388 - C. Servilius M.f. AR Denarius, 136 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, wreath; below, barred X and ROMA. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping in opposite directions; in exergue, C. SERVEILI. M.F. Cr. 239/1; B. 1. AR. 3.92 g. 22.50 mm. Sound metal, full weight and very broad flan. An outstanding example. from masterly engraved dies, brilliant with underkying luster and lightly toned. Edge broken at three o' clock and minor area of flatness on reverse, otherwise. good EF.
Stunning Saturn
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Lot # 389 - C. Curiatius Trigeminus with Victory. AE Semis, c. 135 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S. Rev. Prow right; above, C.CVR. F and Victory holding wreath; before, S and below, ROMA. Cr. 240/2a; B. 7. AE. 9.42 g. 23.00 mm. R. Superb coin, struck from fresh dies. EF.
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Lot # 390 - Ti. Minucius Augurinus. AR Denarius, 134 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, barred X. Rev. Spiral column surmounted by statue holding staff in right hand; on either side, togate figure and corn-ear; above RO-MA; on left, TI·MINVCI·C·F; on right, AVGVRINI. Cr. 243/1; B. (Minucia) 9-10. AR. 3.80 g. 19.00 mm. Slightly ragged flan. Choice for issue, bright and superb. About EF.
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Lot # 391 - P. Maenius M.f. Antiaticus. AR Denarius, 130 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, barred X. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; below, P·MAE ANT (MAE and ANT ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 249/1; B. (Maenia) 7. AR. 3.82 g. 19.00 mm. Sharply struck and superb. Enchanting iridescent cabinet tone, with golden hues. Good EF.
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Lot # 392 - M. Fabrinius. AE Sextans, 132 BC. Obv. Bust of Mercury right, caduceus over shoulder; behind, two pellets. Rev. M·FABRI/NI. Prow right; before, two pellets; below, ROMA. Cr. 251/4; B. 4. AE. 3.17 g. 18.50 mm. RR. Extremely rare, only very few specimens known. Earthy deep green patina. About EF.
Exceptional Elephant's Head
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Lot # 393 - Elephant's head series. AE Quadrans, c. 128 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, elephant's head right and before three pellets; below, ROMA. Cr. 262/4. AE. 4.47 g. 19.00 mm. Of superb style and in very good condition for issue. Deep dark green patina. EF.
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Lot # 394 - T. Quinctius Flamininus. AR Denarius, 126 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, apex; below chin, barred X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, Macedonian shield between T and Q; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 267/1; B. (Quinctia) 2. AR. 3.89 g. 19.00 mm. Perfectly centred, superb and brilliant, with iridescent highlights. EF.
Exceptionally Rare 267/3
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Lot # 395 - T. Quinctius Flamininus. AE Triens, c. 126 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Minerva right; behind, four pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, T. Q:; before, four pellets; below, ROMA. Cr. 267/3. AE. 4.03 g. 20.00 mm. RR. Extremely rare, only three specimen listed by Crawford. Fine style dies. Enchanting untouched emerald green patina. EF.
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Lot # 396 - C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius. AE Semis, 125 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S; before, ROMA upwards. Rev. Prow right, inscribed C·METEL; above, elephant's head; before, S; below, ROMA. Cr. 269/2; B. 17 (misdescribed). AE. 7.06 g. 23.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, only three specimen listed by McCabe. Mottled green patina. Minor areas of corrosion. VF.
Voting Scene
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Lot # 397 - P. Licinius Nerva. AR Denarius, c. 113-112 B.C. Obv. Bust of Roma left, wearing helmet, holding shield and spear over shoulder; above, crescent; before, barred X. Behind, ROMA. Rev. P·NERVA. Three citizens in the comitium, one of them placing ballot in cista; above, a tabella inscribed P. Cr. 292/1; B. 7. AR. 3.79 g. 17.00 mm. Unusually well centred and complete, despite the compact flan. From masterly engraved and detailed dies, choice and prettily toned. About EF.
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Lot # 398 - T. Didius. AR Denarius, 113-112 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA in monogram; below neck truncation, barred X. Rev. Battle between two gladiators; in exergue, T. DEIDI. Cr. 294/ 1; B. 2. AR. 3.95 g. 19.50 mm. Full weight and broad flan. A perfectly centred and superb example. Lovely black old cabinet tone. About EF.
Spectacular Vejovis
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Lot # 399 - Lucius Caesius. AR Denarius, 112 or 111 BC. Obv. Youthful bust of Vejovis left, seen from behind, holding thunderbolt in upraised right hand; in right field, ROMA in monogram. Rev. Lares Praestites seated right, each holding staff in left hand; between them, dog; above, bust of Vulcan with tongues over shoulder; on left, LA (ligate); on right, ER (ligate); in exergue, L. CAESI (AE ligate). Cr. 298/1; B. (Caesia) 1. AR. 3.82 g. 19.00 mm. An oustanding example of great beauty. Enchanting iridescent tone, with reddish and blue highlights. Virtually as struck and possibly among the finest known. Good EF. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 62.
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Lot # 400 - P. Laeca. AR Denarius, c. 110-109 B.C. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; above, ROMA; behind, P. LAECA; below chin, X. Rev. Roman warrior standing left, placing his hand on the head of a citizen; behind, attendant standing left and holding rods. In exergue, PROVOCO. Cr. 301/1; B. (Porcia) 4.. AR. 3.65 g. 18.50 mm. Handsome and unusually well centred and complete. Nice even grey old cabinet tone. EF.
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Lot # 401 - Q. Lutatius Cerco. Denarius, 109 or 108 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; above, ROMA; behind, barred X; below chin, CERCO. Rev. Ship right; above Q·LVTATI/Q (LVT ligate); around oak-wreath. Cr. 305/1; B. (Lutatia) 2. AR. 3.78 g. 19.00 mm. Lovely cabinet tone; choice example of large flan and centred. About EF.
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Lot # 402 - L. Cornelius Scipio Asiagenus. AR Denarius serratus, 106 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter left. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right; above, to right of sceptre, R; in exergue, L·SCIP·ASIAG. Cr. 311/1d. AR. 3.81 g. 20.00 mm. A superb and brilliant example, perfectly centred on a broad flan, and lightly toned, with golden hues. EF. Crawford suggests that the moneyer was L. Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus.
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Lot # 403 - Lucius Aurelius Cotta. AR Denarius serratus, 105 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Vulcan right; behind, tongs and XVI monogram; below chin, K; all within myrtle-wreath. Rev. Eagle on thunderbolt right, head left; L. COT below; all in laurel-wreath. Cr. 314/1b; B. 21. AR. 3.96 g. 19.50 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. Well centred, bright and superb. Insignificant area of weakness on eagle (from a slightly worn die) otherwise. EF/About EF.
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Lot # 404 - C. Fabius C. f. Hadrianus. AE As, 102 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow right; above, C. FABI.C.F; on rostrum, bird; below, ROMA. Cr. 322/2. AE. 25.90 g. 33.50 mm. RR. Very rare. Superb, struck from fresh dies, possibly the finest specimen known. Glossy dark greyish green patina. Good EF.
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Lot # 405 - Mn. Lucilius M.f. AR Denarius, 101 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, PV; around, laurel-wreath. Rev. Victory in biga right; above, RVF; in exergue, M·LVCILI. Cr. 324/1; B. 1 (Lucilia). AR. 326.00 g. 18.00 mm. Banker's mark on reverse. A slightly compact and light example, brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. EF.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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