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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Apparently unpublished and superb.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Unpublished C. Censorinus Quadrans
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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 Unpublished denomination of C. Marcius Censorinus.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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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).
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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
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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.
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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
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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 (?)
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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).
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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.
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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.

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