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Unique (?) Ram Sextans
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Lot # 362 - Ram series. AE Sextans, 206-195 BC. Obv. Head of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus; above, two pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, ram; before, two pellets; below, ROMA. Cr. -; cf. series 123. AE. 5.48 g. 19.50 mm. Unique (?). Excessively rare. Apparently the only specimen known; it belongs to Ram Series (Cr. 123) which is composed by only three nominals: Denarius, As (2 specimens known) and Semis (1 specimen known). Rough surfaces. About VF.
The Prawn Semis
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Lot # 363 - Prawn series. AE Semis, c. 179-170 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S. Rev. Prow right; above, prawn; before, S and below, ROMA. Cr. -; cf. series 156; D'Ailly, p. 781 and pl. CXII, 13=Santini 1940, pp. 161-2 and pl. LXXI, 360. AE. 20.74 g. 28.00 mm. RRRR. Exceedingly rare denomination of this very rare issue, this is the second specimen known, not listed by Crawford and McCabe. The first and the only other example is that which was published by D'Ailly and Santini (20.25 g.). Both our and D'Ailly specimen are very heavy for a series which has an As of about 31.5 g. Brown patina, metal flaws. VF.
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Lot # 364 - Anonymous. AR Victoriatus, uncertain mint (Roma?), 203-202 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right (patchy style, unkempt hair). Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 166/1. AR. 2.80 g. 16.50 mm. Coarse style. Darkly toned, underlying luster. Good VF.
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Lot # 365 - MA series. AR Denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, 207 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, MA (ligate); in linear frame, ROMA. Cr. 172/1. AR. 3.81 g. 21.00 mm. RR. Very rare. An oustanding example, sharply struck, superb and prettily toned, with golden highlights. EF.
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Lot # 366 - PAE series. AE Quadrans, 169-158 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion skin; behind, three pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, PAE in monogram; before, three pellets; below, ROMA. Cr. 176/4. AE. 4.88 g. 20.50 mm. RRR. Very rare. Nice earthy olive green patina. Good VF.
Unknown P. MI Quadrans
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Lot # 367 - P. MI Series. AE Quadrans, 2nd-1st centuries BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right, wearing lion skin; [behind, three pellets]. Rev. Prow right; above, P MI; [before, three pellets]; below, ROMA. Cr. -. AE. 2.83 g. 17.00 mm. RRRR. Extremely rare, unlisted in the standard references. Possibly unique or at least never offered in public sale. Dark green patina, porous surfaces. About VF/VF.
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Lot # 368 - C. Titinius. AR Denarius, 14 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, XVI. Rev. Victory in biga right; below horses, C. TITINI; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 226/1; B. 7. AR. 3.95 g. 17.00 mm. R. Rare. Great metal and full weight. A brilliant and superb example. Lovely iridescent old cabinet tone. Good EF.
Superb Sacrificial Scene
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Lot # 369 - Ti. Veturius. AR Denarius, 137 BC. Obv. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right; behind, X and TI·VET (VET ligate). Rev. Sacerdos fecialis kneeling left, between two warriors who touch with their swords a pig which he holds; above, ROMA. Cr. 234/1; B. (Veturia) 1. AR. 4.00 g. 20.00 mm. Great metal, full weight and broad flan. An outstanding example, brilliant, from masterly engraved dies. Good EF.
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Lot # 370 - Sex. Pompeius Fostlus. 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. 4.04 g. 19.50 mm. Choice example, lustrous and lightly toned with golden hues. Reverse perfectly centred, light metal flaw on obverse. EF/Good EF.
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Lot # 371 - L. Antestius Gragulus. AR Denarius, 136 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; below chin, barred X; behind, GRAG. Rev. Jupiter in fast quadriga right, hurling thunderbolt and holding sceptre; below horses, L. ANTES. In exergue, ROMA. Cr. 238/1; B. 9. AR. 3.87 g. 20.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. A superb example, well centred on a broad flan and lightly toned . EF.
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Lot # 372 - L. Trebanius. AR Denarius, 135 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; on the left, X. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right; below, L·TREBANI (TR and AN ligate); in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 241/1a; B. (Trebania) 1. AR. 3.56 g. 18.00 mm. Choice and brilliant. Lovely iridescent old cabinet tone. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 373 - M. Vargunteius. AR Denarius, 130 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, M. VARG behind, barred X below chin. Rev. Jupiter in walking quadriga right; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 257/1; B. 1. AR. 3.90 g. 20.00 mm. A very attractive example, perfectly centred on a broad flan. Superb iridescent old cabinet tone, with blue and reddish highlights. About EF/ Good VF.
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Lot # 374 - Anonymous. AR Denarius, 115-114 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, wearing winged Corinthian helmet; behind, X and below, ROMA. Rev. Roma seated right on pile of shields, holding spear in left hand; at her feet, helmet; before, she-wolf suckling twins; on either side, bird flying. Cr. 287/1. AR. 3.86 g. 19.00 mm. Very attractive example, from masterly engraved dies, well centred and unusually complete. Lovely light cabinet tone. Good VF.
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Lot # 375 - T. Didius. AR Denarius, 113 or 112 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA in monogram; below, barred X. Rev. Battle between two gladiators; in exergue, T·DEIDI. Cr. 294/1; B. (Didia) 2. AR. 3.75 g. 20.50 mm. An exceptional coin, charming and delightful. Perfectly centred, in the finest republican style. Even warm grey tone, underlying luster. Good EF.
Virtually as Struck
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Lot # 376 - Appius Claudius Pulcher, T. Manlius Mancinus and Q. Urbinius. AR Denarius, 111 or 110 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, quadrangular device. Rev. Victory in triga right; in exergue, AP·CL·T·MANL·Q·VR (MANL and VR ligate). Cr. 299/1a; B. (Claudia) 2 and (Mallia) 1. AR. 3.92 g. 18.50 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Brilliant and superb, with underlying luster and golden highlights. Almost uncirculated. EF/Good EF.
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Lot # 377 - C. Claudius Pulcher. AR Denarius, 110 or 109 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right. Rev. Victory in biga right; in exergue, C·PVLCHER. Cr. 300/1; B. 1 (Claudia). AR. 3.91 g. 18.00 mm. Superb example with an attractive old cabinet tone, untouched with a hint of iridescence. EF.
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Lot # 378 - A. Manlius Q.f. Sergianus. AR Denarius, 118-107 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, SER; before, ROMA. Rev. Sol in quadriga facing, rising from the waves of the sea; on either side, star; above, X and crescent; in exergue, [A·MANLI·Q·F]. Cr. 309/1; B. (Manlia) 1. AR. RR. Choice example of this rare issue, handsome reverse, perfectly detailed. Enchanting patina with a hint of iridescence. Obverse struck from worn dies, peripheral areas of flat strike. Good VF/EF.
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Lot # 379 - L. Scipio Asiagenus. AR Denarius serratus, 106 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter left. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga right; in exergue, L·SCIP·ASIAG and dot and N (control-mark). Cr. 311/1e; B. (Cornelia) 24. AR. 3.81 g. 18.50 mm. Sound metal. A brilliant and choice example. Superb old cabinet tone, with blue highlights. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 380 - C. Sulpicius C.f. Galba. AE As, c. 106 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow right; above, C·SVLPI; before, [palm-branch]; below, [ROMA]. Cr. 312/2. AE. 28.13 g. 31.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, possibly the finest specimen offered in public sale; nice earthy green brown patina. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 381 - L. Memmius Galeria. AR Denarius serratus, 106 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn left; behind, harpa and ROMA. Rev. Venus in biga right; above, flying Cupid with wreath; below, N above dot; in exergue, L·MEMMI/ GAL (ME ligate). Cr. 313/1c; B. (Memmia) 2. AR. 3.84 g. 17.00 mm. An outstanding example. Enchanting iridescent tone, with blue and reddish highlights. Good EF/EF.
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Lot # 382 - L. Thorius Balbus. AR Denarius, 105 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat-skin; behind, I·S·M·R. Rev. Bull charging right; above, L; below, L·THORIVS; in exergue, BALBVS. Cr. 316/1; B. (Thoria) 1. AR. 3.98 g. 20.50 mm. Exceptional coin bearing an impressive portrait of Juno Caprotina, with an enchanting iridescent patina over lustrous surfaces. EF.
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Lot # 383 - L. Thorius Balbus. AR Denarius, 105 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat-skin; behind, I·S·M·R. Rev. Bull charging right; above, P; below, L·THORIVS; in exergue, BALBVS. Cr. 316/1; B. (Thoria) 1. AR. 3.98 g. 20.00 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned, dark spots. EF.
Very Rare Cr. 317/2
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Lot # 384 - L. Appuleius Saturninus. AR Denarius, 104 BC. Obv. Saturn in quadriga right, holding reins and harpa; in exergue, ROMA. Rev. Saturn in quadriga right, holding reins and harpa; below horses, Q; in exergue, L. SATV[RN]. Cr. 317/2; B. 3. AR. 3.86 g. 18.50 mm. RR. Very rare and choice. Lovely old cabinet tone, with iridescent hues. Good VF.
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Lot # 385 - C. Poblicius Malleolus, A. Postumius Sp. f. Albinus and L. Metellus. AR Denarius, 96 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Mars right; above, hammer and below chin, barred X. Rev. C. MAL. Naked warrior standing left, holding spear and placing right foot on cuirass; on left trophy and on right, prow. Cr. 335/3b; B. (Poblicia) 6. AR. 3.90 g. 17.50 mm. R. Rare and choice example, well detailed and nicely toned. EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 386 - D. Junius Silanus L.f. AR Denarius, 91 BC. Obv. Mask of bearded Silenus right; below, ROMA; behind, A; torque as border. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, carnyx; in exergue, D·SILANVS[·L·F]. Cr. 337/1b; B. (Junia) 20. AR. 3.92 g. 17.00 mm. R. Rare and choice example. Minor areas of flat strike. About EF.
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Lot # 387 - L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, LXXVII. Rev. Horseman galloping right holding palm; above, XCIV; below, L. PISO FRVG/ ROMA in monogram. Cr. 340/1; B. 11; Banti - cf. 44/39 (LXXVII/XCIV). AR. 3.94 g. 19.00 mm. Brilliant and choice, with delicate lovely light patina, golden hues. Good EF.
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Lot # 388 - L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, horse's head. Rev. Horseman galloping right holding palm; below, L. PISO FRVGI/ LVII. Cr. 340/1; B. 11; Banti 50/35. AR. 4.09 g. 17.00 mm. Compact flan of full weight. Delicate old cabinet tone with warm hues. EF.
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Lot # 389 - L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, five dots. Rev. Horseman galloping right holding palm; above, L and dot; below, L. PISO FRVGI. Cr. 340/1; B. 11; Banti 72/3. AR. 4.09 g. 17.00 mm. Compact overweight flan. Brilliant and lightly toned with golden hues. Good EF.
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Lot # 390 - L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, trident; below chin, III. Rev. Horseman galloping right, holding palm; below, L PISO FRVGI/A and E. Cr. 340/1. AR. 4.04 g. 20.00 mm. Full weight and broad flan. A choice example, lightly toned with golden hues. Good VF.
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Lot # 391 - L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; N before; border of dots. Rev. Horseman galloping right, holding whip; fly above; below, L•PISO•FRVGI/ROMA. Cr. 340/1; B. (Calpurnia) 6-12. AR. 3.88 g. 19.00 mm. A choice example, attractive iridescent patina. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 392 - L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. AR Quinarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, prow. Rev. Victory standing right; before, L·PISO upwards; behind, FRVGI downwards. Cr. 340/2b; B. (Calpurnia) 13. AR. 2.12 g. 13.50 mm. Scarce. Superb and well centred example. Scarce issue with rare control-mark. EF.
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Lot # 393 - M. Cato. AR Quinarius, 89 BC. Obv. Head of Liber right, wearing ivy-wreath; behind, M·CATO (AT ligate); below, control-mark (scorpion). Rev. Victory seated right, holding patera and palm branch; in exergue, [VI]CTRIX (TR ligate). Cr. 343/2b; B. (Porcia) 7; Banti 21/20. AR. 2.15 g. 14.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Well centred, superb and nicely toned, with golden hues. EF.
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Lot # 394 - L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus. AR Denarius, 89 BC. Obv. Bearded head of King Tatius right; behind, SABIN; before, TA (ligate). Rev. The Rape of the Sabine women; in exergue, L·TITVRI. Cr. 344/1a; B. (Tituria) 1. AR. 3.74 g. 19.50 mm. Choice for issue, old iridescent tone. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 395 - L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus. AR Denarius, 89 BC. Obv. Bearded head of King Tatius right; behind, SABIN. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, L·TITVRI; in exergue, trident. Cr. 344/3; B. (Tituria) 6. AR. 3.80 g. 19.00 mm. Choice for issue, brilliant and lightly toned. About EF.
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Lot # 396 - L. Titurius L. f. Sabinus. AE As, 89 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Rev. Prow of galley right; above, L. TITVRI. L. F above; before, Victory holding wreath to right; below, SABINVS. Cr. 344/4a. AE. 8.70 g. 25.00 mm. Earthen ochre and olive green patina; Area of flat strike. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 397 - Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Clodianus. AR Denarius, 88 BC. Obv. Helmeted bust of Mars right, seen from behind. Rev. Victory in biga right; in exergue, CN·LENTVL. Cr. 345/1; B. (Cornelia) 50. AR. 3.67 g. 18.50 mm. Sound metal and broad flan for type. Brilliant and nicely toned, with iridescent hues. Area of flatness on reverse, otherwise. about EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 398 - C. Marcius Censorinus. AR Denarius, 88 BC. Obv. Jugate heads of Numa Pompilius, bearded, and Ancus Marcius, not bearded, right. Rev. Desultor right, wearing conical cap and holding whip; below, branch; in exergue, C·CENSO. Cr. 346/1d; B. (Marcia) 18. AR. 3.91 g. 18.00 mm. Choice example with delicate dark tone over brilliant surfaces. Almost imperceptible peripheral weakness. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 399 - Gargilius, Ogulnius and Vergilius. AR Denarius, 86 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. Jupiter driving quadriga right, holding reins and preparing to hurl thunderbolt. Cr. 350A/2. AR. 3.86 g. 19.00 mm. Superb example. Light tone with golden hues. Minor scratches on obverse. EF.
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Lot # 400 - L. Julius Bursio. AR Denarius, 85 BC. Obv. Male head right, with the attributes of Apollo, Mercury and Neptune; behind, wheel. Rev. Victory in quadriga right; in exergue, L·IVLI·BVRSIO. Cr. 352/1a; B. (Julia) 5. AR. 3.85 g. 19.00 mm. A choice example with good details. Sound metal. Peripheral area of flat strike, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 401 - 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, ROMA in monogram. Rev. Cupid seated on goat right; above, pilei; in exergue, thyrsus; around, laurel-wreath. Cr. 353/1a; B. (Fonteia) 9. AR. 4.04 g. 21.00 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. A superb example, perfectly centred, brilliant and lightly toned. Good VF.
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Lot # 402 - Mn. Fonteius C.f. AR Denarius, 85 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; below, thunderbolt; behind, MN·FONTEI (MN and NT ligate); before, C·F. Rev. Cupid seated on goat right; above, pilei; in exergue, thyrsus; around, laurel-wreath. Cr. 353/1c; B. (Fonteia) 10. AR. 3.89 g. 19.00 mm. Choice and well centred; lovely warm and delicate tone over brilliant surfaces. EF.
Enchanting C. Norbanus
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Lot # 403 - C. Norbanus. AR Denarius, 83 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right; behind,CCXIII; below, C·NORBANVS. Rev. Corn-ear, fasces with axe and caduceus. Cr. 357/1b; B. (Norbana) 2. AR. 3.89 g. 19.50 mm. An outstanding example, perfectly centred on a broad flan, brilliant with golden hues and virtually as struck. About FDC.
Exceptional L. SVLLA
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Lot # 404 - L. Sulla. AR Denarius, mint moving with Sulla, 84-83 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right; on right, Cupid holding palm branch; below, L·SVLLA. Rev. Jug and lituus between two trophies; above, IMPER; below, ITERVM. Cr. 359/2; B. (Cornelia) 29-30. AR. 4.15 g. 17.00 mm. Great metal and full weight. An outstanding example, perfectly centred on reverse, brilliant with underlying luster and virtually as struck. About FDC.
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Lot # 405 - C. Mamilius Limetanus. AR Denarius serratus, 82 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus, caduceus over left shoulder; behind, F (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. 3.89 g. 18.50 mm. Superb, brilliant with underlying luster and prettily toned, with golden highlights. Good EF.
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Lot # 406 - L. Marcius Censorinus. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. The satyr Marsyas standing left, with right arm raised and holding wine-skin over left shoulder; behind, column bearing statue (Minerva or Venus?) on top; on left, L·CENSOR. Cr. 363/1d; B. (Marcia) 24. AR. 3.78 g. 18.00 mm. A brilliant and superb example. Good EF/EF.
The Massalia's Military Issue
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Lot # 407 - C. Valerius Flaccus. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. Bust of Victory right; behind, O. Rev. C. VAL. FLA. IMPERAT. Legionary eagle between two standards inscribed H (Hastati) and P (Principes), EX. S.C. between them. Cr. 365/1b; B. 12. AR. 3.87 g. 19.00 mm. R. Rare. Sharply struck, from masterly engraved dies, brilliant with underlying luster and in exceptional condition for issue. Light graffiti in obverse field, otherwise. good EF. Minted in Massalia for payment of troops moving against Q. Sertorius in Spain. The first of a series of coinages in Roman numismatic showing a pure military connotation. See the close relationship to the legionary denarii of Mark Antony some 50 years later.
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Lot # 408 - C. Marius C.f. Capito. AR Denarius serratus, 81 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Ceres right; around, C·MARI·C·F·CAPIT and control-numeral. Rev. Ploughman with a yoke of oxen left; above, control-numeral. Cr. 378/1a; B. (Maria) 7. AR. 3.23 g. 20.00 mm. Scarce. A superb charming coin, perfectly centred and of fine classical style; attractive old cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence. EF.
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Lot # 409 - C. Marius C.f. Capito. AR Denarius serratus, 81 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Ceres right; below chin, bipennis; around, CAPIT and LXVIIII. Rev. Ploughman with a yoke of oxen left; above, LXVIIII; in exergue, C·MARI·C·F/ S·C. Cr. 378/1c; B. (Maria) 9. AR. 3.86 g. 20.00 mm. Superb example, well centred and attractive; enchanting dark old cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence. EF.
Among the Most Beautiful Republican Denarii
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Lot # 410 - L. Lucretius Trio. AR Denarius, 76 BC. Obv. Radiate head of Sol right. Rev. TRIO within crescent moon and seven stars; below, L. LVCRETI. Cr. 390/1; B. 2. AR. 4.29 g. 19.50 mm. Sound metal and broad overweight flan. Insignificant X graffito on obverse. An outstanding example, brilliant with underlying luster and a hint of a golden iridescence. EF/Good EF. The 'compass dot' over the crescent moon, maybe intentionally not fully dissimulated by the engraver, seems a distant planet in the firmament.
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Lot # 411 - C. Egnatius Cn. f. Cn. n. Maxsumus. AR Denarius serratus, c. 75 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Venus right, with Cupid perched on shoulder; behind, MAXSVMVS. Rev. Libertas in slow biga left, crowned by Victory flying right; in right field, pileus. In exergue, C·EGNATIVS·CN·F/CN·N. Cr. 391/1a; B. 1. AR. 3.86 g. 19.50 mm. RR. Very rare and choice for issue. Gash on reverse (an 'adjustment al marco') , otherwise. good VF. Cf C. Stannard 'The adjustment al marco of the weight of Roman Republican denarii blanks by gouging' in 'Metallurgy in numismatics vol 3' Royal Numismatic Society, 1993.
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Lot # 412 - Cn. Egnatius Cn. f. Cn. n. Maxsumus. AR Denarius, 75 BC. Obv. MAXSVMVS. Winged bust of Cupid right, bow and quiver of arrows over shoulder. Rev. Distyle temple, within which stand Jupiter and Libertas facing; to left, numeral L and to right, CN. N. In exergue, C. EGNATIVS CN[F]. Cr. 391/2; B. 3. AR. 3.93 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare. Sound metal and full weight. A very attractive example, well centred and in excellent condition for issue. Lovely light iridescent tone, with underlying brilliant. About EF.
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Lot # 413 - L. Farsuleius Mensor. AR Denarius, 75 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Libertas right; behind, pileus and S·C; before, MENSOR. Bead and reel border. Rev. Warrior in biga right, holding spear and reins, assists togate figure to mount into the chariot; below, control-mark; in exergue, L·FARSVLEI. Cr. 392/1b; B. (Farsuleia) 2. AR. 3.98 g. 18.00 mm. Well centred and choice example. EF/Abut EF.
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Lot # 414 - L. Plaetorius L.f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 74 BC. Obv. MONETA. Diademed and draped bust of Juno Moneta right; below chin, SC. Rev. L. PLAETORI-L.F.Q.S.C. Victorious boxer running right, holding caestus and palm-branch; below, whip. Cr. 396/1a; B. 2. AR. 3.50 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. Superb example with nice cabinet tone. EF.
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Lot # 415 - Q. Crepereius M.f. Rocus. AR Denarius serratus, 72 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Amphitrite seen from behind, with head turned right; behind, crab and before, C. Rev. Neptune in biga of sea-horses right, holding reins and brandishing trident; above, C; below, Q·CREPER·M·F/ ROCVS. Cr. 399/1b; B. (Crepereia) 2; Banti 2/3. AR. 3.89 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Nice example of this attractive and rare issue, old cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence. Good VF/VF.
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Lot # 416 - Mn. Aquillius Mn. f. Mn. n. AR Denarius serratus, 71 BC. Obv. VIRTVS-III·VIR. Helmeted and draped bust of Virtus right. Rev. MN·AQVIL-MN·F·MN·N (MN ligate). The Consul Man. Aquillius raising up fallen Sicilia; in exergue, SICIL. Cr. 401/1; B. (Aquillia) 2. AR. 3.97 g. 19.50 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. Brilliant and superb, with underlying luster and golden hues. EF/ About EF. The Consul Manlius Aquillius was in charge of taming the Servile War in Sicily (104-100 BC), caused by the slave revolt led by the Cilician Athenion: having completely subdued the insurgents, he returned to Rome in 100 BC, celebrating a triumph. Was captured and brutally murdered (by pouring molten gold into his mouth) during his campaign against Mithridates VI of Pontus.
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Lot # 417 - 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. 3.94 g. 19.50 mm. Scarce. Great metal, full weight and broad flan. A superb example of this historically significant issue. Brilliant with underlying luster and lovely light iridescent tone. EF. The types are an allusion to the recent pacification of Italy after the Social War.
Amazing Tatius
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Lot # 418 - T. Vettius Sabinus. AR Denarius serratus, Rome mint, 70 BC. Obv. Bare and bearded head of King Tatius to right; below chin, monogram of TA. Rev. IVDEX / T•VETTVS Togate figure in slow biga to left, holding reins in his right hand and scepter in his left; behind, grain ears. Cr. 404/1; B. (Vettia) 2. AR. 3.78 g. 19.50 mm. R. Rare. A perfectly centred and superb example. Good EF.
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Lot # 419 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC. Obv. Male head right, with flowing hair; behind, candelabrum (candlestick). Rev. Winged caduceus; on right, M·PLAETORI; on left, CEST·EX·S·C. Cr. 405/5; B. (Plaetoria) 5. AR. 3.96 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Brilliant and superb, with underlying luster and lovely golden highlights. EF.
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Lot # 420 - 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. 3.85 g. 19.00 mm. A choice example, well centred. Bright fields. About EF.
Outstanding Hosidius Geta
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Lot # 421 - 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; B. (Hosidia)1. AR. 3.89 g. 19.00 mm. A superb example, sharply struck and perfectly centred, brilliant and prettily toned, with a hint of iridescence. EF.

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