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Almost Uncirculated Calliope
obverse: Q. Pomponius Musa.. AR Denarius, 66 BC reverse: Q. Pomponius Musa.. AR Denarius, 66 BC
Lot # 425 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, almost completely off flan, lyre-key. Rev. Calliope standing right, playing lyre resting on a column; behind, Q. POMPONI; before, MVSA. Cr. 410/2b; B. 10. AR. 3.93 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. Sound metal and full weight. From masterly engraved dies and brilliant with underlying luster. Insignificant minor areas of flatness, otherwise virtually as struck. About FDC. Calliope was the Muse of Epic Poetry.
Outstanding Apollo
obverse: Q. Pomponius Musa.. AR Denarius, 66 BC reverse: Q. Pomponius Musa.. AR Denarius, 66 BC
Lot # 426 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, tortoise. Rev. Terpsichore standing right, holding lyre and plectrum; before, Q. POMPONI; behind, MVSA. Cr. 410/7a; B. 18. AR. 3.86 g. 19.00 mm. R. Rare. Brilliant, with underlying luster and choice. Area of weakness on reverse. Nicely toned, with reddish and golden highlights. EF/ Good VF. Terpsichore was the Muse of Dancing.
Not Intended Erato
obverse: Q. Pomponius Musa.. AR Denarius, 66 BC reverse: Q. Pomponius Musa.. AR Denarius, 66 BC
Lot # 427 - 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.
obverse: L. Roscius Fabatus. AR Denarius serratus, 64 BC reverse: L. Roscius Fabatus. AR Denarius serratus, 64 BC
Lot # 428 - L. Roscius Fabatus. AR Denarius serratus, 64 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, curry-comb; below, L·ROSCI. Rev. Female figure standing right, facing erect serpent; behind, horse's foot; in exergue, FABATI. Cr. 412/1 (pair of symbols 31); B. (Roscia) 3. AR. 3.73 g. 17.00 mm. A superb example, brilliant with underlying luster and prettily toned, with golden highlights. Good EF.
obverse: L. Cassius Longinus.. AR Denarius, 63 BC reverse: L. Cassius Longinus.. AR Denarius, 63 BC
Lot # 429 - L. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. Obv. Veiled and draped bust of Vesta left; behind, kylix; before, A. Rev. Male figure left, dropping tablet inscribed V (Vti rogas) into a cista; behind, LONGIN III V. Cr. 413/1; B. 10. AR. 3.91 g. 19.50 mm. Great metal, full weight and broad flan. A brilliant and superb example. EF.
obverse: L. Scribonius Libo. AR Denarius, 62 BC reverse: L. Scribonius Libo. AR Denarius, 62 BC
Lot # 430 - L. Scribonius Libo. AR Denarius, 62 BC. Obv. LIBO BON·EVENT. Diademed head of Bonus Eventus right. Rev. Puteal Scribonianum decorated with garland and two lyres; at base, hammer; above, PVTEAL; below, SCRIBON. Cr. 416/1a; B. (Scribonia) 8. AR. 3.94 g. 21.00 mm. Sound metal, full weight and very broad flan. An outstanding example, brilliant with underlying luster and iridescent hues. Good EF.
obverse: L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus with L. Scribonius Libo.. AR Denarius, 62 BC reverse: L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus with L. Scribonius Libo.. AR Denarius, 62 BC
Lot # 431 - L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus with L. Scribonius Libo. AR Denarius, 62 BC. Obv. PAVLLVS·LEPIDVS-CONCORDIA. Diademed and veiled bust of Concordia right. Rev. Puteal Scribonianum decorated with garland and two lyres; at base, tongs; above, PVTEAL·SCRIBON; below, LIBO. Cr. 417/1b; B. (Aemilia) 11, (Scribonia) 9. AR. 3.82 g. 19.50 mm. Outstanding and brilliant; superb and virtually as struck. Obverse slightly off flan. FDC.
obverse: P. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 60 BC reverse: P. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 60 BC
Lot # 432 - P. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 60 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Leuconoe right; behind, dolphin; before, P·YPSAE·S·C. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga left, holding reins and hurling thunderbolt; behind, CEPIT; below, C·YPSAE·COS / PRIV. Cr. 420/2a; B. (Plautia) 12. AR. 3.86 g. 18.00 mm. Perfectly detailed, lustrous and superb. Great metal with an enchanting golden tone. Good EF.
obverse: M. Aemilius Scaurus with Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. . AR Denarius, 58 BC reverse: M. Aemilius Scaurus with Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. . AR Denarius, 58 BC
Lot # 433 - M. Aemilius Scaurus with Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 58 BC. Obv. Camel right; before, King Aretas kneeling right, holding reins in left hand and olive-branch tied with fillet in right hand; above, M·SCAVR/ AED·CVR; on either side, EX-S·C; in exergue, REX·ARETAS. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga left; below horses, scorpion; above, P·HYPSAE / AED·CVR; on right, CAPTV; in exergue, C·HYPSAE·COS / PREIVE. Cr. 422/1b; B. (Aemilia) 8. AR. 3.81 g. 18.50 mm. Sharply struck, brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. EF. This fascinating issue celebrates the Roman conquest of Nabataea. Marcus Aemilius Scaurus was appointed first governor of Syria from 63 to 61 BC (supported by Pompeus), where he commanded two legions. Aristobulus II of Judea sought Scaurus' support to invade Nabatea. The Roman praetor ordered Areta III to withdraw his army, marching to Petra in 62 B.C. Later, in exchange for several hundred talents of silver and the recognition of Roman supremacy over the Nabataean kingdom, Areta III retained all Nabataean territory and became a vassal of the Roman Empire.
obverse: C. Servilius C.f.. AR Denarius, 57 BC reverse: C. Servilius C.f.. AR Denarius, 57 BC
Lot # 434 - C. Servilius C.f. AR Denarius, 57 BC. Obv. Wreathed head of Flora right; behind, lituus; before, FLORAL·PRIMVS (MV ligate). Rev. Two soldiers facing each other and presenting swords; on right, C·F; in exergue, C·SERVEIL (RVE ligate). Cr. 423/1; B. (Servilia) 15. AR. 3.89 g. 17.00 mm. A superb example, prettily toned, with lovely iridescent hues. Reverse perfectly centred, rare as such. EF.
Spectacular Eryx Temple
obverse: C. Considius Nonianus. AR Denarius, 57 BC reverse: C. Considius Nonianus. AR Denarius, 57 BC
Lot # 435 - C. Considius Nonianus. AR Denarius, 57 BC. Obv. Laureate and diademed bust of Venus Erycina right; behind, C·CONSIDI·NONIANI; before, S·C. Rev. Mountain, on which stands temple, surrounded by wall with gate; above gate, ERVC. Cr. 424/1; B. (Considia) 1. AR. 4.02 g. 17.50 mm. R. Great metal and full weight. A superb and perfectly centred example, from masterly engraved and detailed dies, brilliant with underlying luster. Very rare as such. EF/Good EF. Describing Mt. Eryx and its temple complex, the Greek historian Polybius of Megalopolis writes: On its summit, which is flat, stands the temple of Venus Erycina, which is indisputably the first in wealth and general magnificence of all the Sicilian holy places. The city extends along the hill under the actual summit, the ascent to it being very long and steep on all sides. (World History, 1.55).
Impressive Ancus Marcius
obverse: L. Marcius Philippus. AR Denarius, 56 BC reverse: L. Marcius Philippus. AR Denarius, 56 BC
Lot # 436 - 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 superb portrait. Brilliant and virtually as struck. Obverse slightly off centre, otherwise. about FDC.
obverse: Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC reverse: Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC
Lot # 437 - Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Diana right; above, crescent; behind,[lituus] and FAVSTVS before. Rev. [FE]LIX. Sulla seated left between on left, Bocchus king of Mauritania, and on right, Jugurtha king of Numidia, both kneeling. Cr. 426/1; B. 59. AR. 3.93 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare and superb example. Well centred, with spots of lustruos fields. EF.
obverse: Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC reverse: Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC
Lot # 438 - Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Head of young Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, S·C and FAVSTVS (in monogram). Rev. Globe surrounded by four wreaths; the lower one flanked by aplustre and ear of corn; the upper one jeweled and tied with fillet. Cr. 426/4a; B. (Cornelia) 61. AR. 4.19 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare. Great metal and full weight. A superb example, brilliant with underlying luster and golden highlights. Reverse slightly off centre, otherwise. EF. Faustus, son of the dictator Lucius, was augur (probably from 57) and urban quaestor in 54. For Crawford, this denarius would allude to Magnus Pompeus. The three minor crowns in fact represent his three triumphs, which we know were widely echoed by his contemporaries; the larger one recalls the golden crown, which he was given on the occasion of one of his triumphs; the globe recalls the trophy that, as attested by Dion (XXXVIII, 21, 2) was awarded to him for his triumph over the whole earth; finally, the aplustre and the ear of corn refer to the curae annonae that he exercised in 57.
Spectacular Ceres
obverse: C. Memmius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 56 BC reverse: C. Memmius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 56 BC
Lot # 439 - C. Memmius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 56 BC. Obv. Head of Ceres right; on the right, C·MEMMI·C·F. Rev. Trophy; in the foreground, kneeling captive with hands tied behind his back; on the left, IMPERATOR; on the right, C·MEMMIVS. Cr. 427/1; B. 10 (Memmia). AR. 3.84 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. Light porosity, fine style and nice cabinet tone. Good EF.
obverse: Q. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 55 BC reverse: Q. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 55 BC
Lot # 440 - 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. 4.05 g. 19.50 mm. Great metal, full weight and broad flan. A superb example, brilliant with underlying luster and prettily toned, with blue and reddish highlights. Insignificant banker's mark on obverse, otherwise. EF.
obverse: P. Fonteius Capito. AR Denarius, 55 BC reverse: P. Fonteius Capito. AR Denarius, 55 BC
Lot # 441 - P. Fonteius Capito. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. P·FONTEIVS·P·F·CAPITO·III·VIR. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right, with trophy over shoulder. Rev. MN·FONT·TR·MIL (MN ligate). Warrior on horseback thrusting his spear at Gaulish enemy who is about to slay unarmed captive; on right, helmet and oval shield. Cr. 429/1; B. (Fonteia) 17. AR. 3.96 g. 17.50 mm. Sound metal and full weight. An outstanding example, perfectly centred, superb and prettily toned, with lovely golden hues. Rare as such. Good EF.
The Subjugation of Judaea.
obverse: A. Plautius. AR Denarius, 55 BC reverse: A. Plautius. AR Denarius, 55 BC
Lot # 442 - A. Plautius. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. Turreted head of Cybele right; before, A·PLAVTIVS; behind, AED·CVR·S·C. Rev. Male figure kneeling right and extending olive-branch; at his side, camel right; before, IVDAEVS; in exergue, BACCHIVS. Cr. 431/1; B. (Plautia) 13. AR. 3.67 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. Virtually as struck. About FDC/ Good EF.
Cretan Goat
obverse: Cn. Plancius. AR Denarius, 55 BC reverse: Cn. Plancius. AR Denarius, 55 BC
Lot # 443 - Cn. Plancius. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. Head of Diana Planciana right, wearing causia; before, CN·PLANCIVS; behind, AED·CVR·S·C. Rev. Cretan goat right; behind, bow and quiver. Cr. 432/1; B. (Plancia) 1. AR. 3.97 g. 18.00 mm. Great metal and full weight. Virtually as struck. About FDC.
Wonderfully Detailed Cr. 433/1
obverse: M. Iunius Brutus. AR Denarius, 54 BC reverse: M. Iunius Brutus. AR Denarius, 54 BC
Lot # 444 - M. Iunius Brutus. AR Denarius, 54 BC. Obv. Head of Libertas right; behind, LIBERTAS. Rev. The consul L. Iunius Brutus walking left between two lictors preceded by an accensus; in exergue, BRVTVS. Cr. 433/1; B. (Junia) 31. AR. 4.12 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. An outstanding example, sharply struck, from masterly engraved dies, brilliant with underlying luster and prettily toned, with bluish highlights. Exceptional. Good EF.
obverse: M. Junius Brutus.. AR Denarius, 54 BC reverse: M. Junius Brutus.. AR Denarius, 54 BC
Lot # 445 - 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. 3.75 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. An outstanding example of this fascinating issue. Good 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.
Impressive Coelius Caldus
obverse: C. Coelius Caldus.. AR Denarius, 51 BC reverse: C. Coelius Caldus.. AR Denarius, 51 BC
Lot # 446 - C. Coelius Caldus. AR Denarius, 51 BC. Obv. C. COEL. CALDVS. Bare head of C. Coelius Caldus right; in left field, standard inscribed HIS; in right field, standard in the form of a boar. Rev. Tablet inscribed L. CALDVS/VII VIR. EPVL, behind which figure preparing epulum; on either side of table, a trophy. On outer left field, CALDVS; on outer right field, IMP.A.X. In exergue, CALDVS. III VI[R]. Cr. 437/2a var. (HIS on standard); B. 7. AR. 4.07 g. 17.50 mm. R. Superb example of this rare issue. Well centred, brilliant with underlying luster and virtually as struck. Exceptional. About FDC.
obverse: Servius Sulpicius. Fourrèe Denarius, 51 BC reverse: Servius Sulpicius. Fourrèe Denarius, 51 BC
Lot # 447 - Servius Sulpicius. Fourrèe Denarius, 51 BC. Obv. Laureate male head (Triumphus?) right; behind, SER; before, [SVLP (VL ligate)]. Rev. Naval trophy; on left, clothed figure; on right, naked bound captive. Cr. 438/1; B. (Sulpicia) 8. AR/AE. 3.45 g. 18.50 mm. RR. Very rare issue. Nicely toned, with green spots. EF/Good EF.
obverse: Q. Sicinius. AR Denarius, 49 BC reverse: Q. Sicinius. AR Denarius, 49 BC
Lot # 448 - Q. Sicinius. AR Denarius, 49 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Fortuna Populi Romani right; behind, [P·R]; before, FORT. Rev. Palm-branch tied with fillet and winged caduceus, in saltire; above, wreath; below, Q·SICINIVS; on either side, III-VIR. Cr. 440/1; B. (Sicinia) 5. AR. 3.91 g. 18.00 mm. Superb example with light cabinet tone and lustrous fields. EF.
obverse: Cn. Nerius. AR Denarius, 49 BC reverse: Cn. Nerius. AR Denarius, 49 BC
Lot # 449 - Cn. Nerius. AR Denarius, 49 BC. Obv. Head of Saturn right, with harpa over shoulder; before, NERI·Q·VRB (VR ligate). Rev. Legionary eagle between two standards inscribed H(astati) and P(rincipes); on left, L·LENT (NT ligate); on right, C·MARC (MA ligate); below, COS. Cr. 441/1; B. (Claudia) 7, (Cornelia) 68, (Neria) 1. AR. 4.15 g. 18.50 mm. R. Sound metal and full weight. Sharply struck, brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. Very rare as such. Enchanting iridescent tone. EF.
obverse: Mn. Acilius Glabrio. AR Denarius, 49 BC reverse: Mn. Acilius Glabrio. AR Denarius, 49 BC
Lot # 450 - 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. 3.56 g. 20.00 mm. Brilliant, with underlying luster and virtually as struck. Insignificant peripheral area of flat strike, otherwise. about FDC.
Choice Cr. 444/1a
obverse: Q. Sicinius with C. Coponius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Pompey, 49 BC reverse: Q. Sicinius with C. Coponius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Pompey, 49 BC
Lot # 451 - Q. Sicinius with C. Coponius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Pompey, 49 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right, hair tied with band; behind, III·VIR; before, Q·SICINIVS; below, star. Rev. Club upright, on which hangs lion's skin (head in profile); on left, arrow; on right, bow; on right, C·COPIONIVS; on left, PR·S·C. Cr. 444/1a; B. (Coponia) 1, (Sicinia) 1. AR. 3.60 g. 16.50 mm. Superb example, virtually as struck. Delicate cabinet tone, with iridescent hues. Good EF.
Lovely Victory
obverse: L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC reverse: L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC
Lot # 452 - L. Hostilius Saserna. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Female head right, wearing oak-wreath and diadem. Rev. Victory advancing right, holding trophy over left shoulder and caduceus; on right, L·HOSTILIVS; on left, SASERN. Cr. 448/1b; B. (Hostilia) 5. AR. 3.85 g. 18.50 mm. Brilliant, superb and prettily toned. EF.
obverse: C. Vibius C. f. C. n. Pansa Caetronianus . AR Denarius, 48 BC reverse: C. Vibius C. f. C. n. Pansa Caetronianus . AR Denarius, 48 BC
Lot # 453 - C. Vibius C. f. C. n. Pansa Caetronianus. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Mask of bearded Pan right, hair decorated with three rows of berries; behind, pedum; below, PANSA. Rev. Jupiter laureate, seated left, holding patera and scepter; on right, C·VIBIVS·C·F·C·N; on left, IOVI·SAXVR (legend in straight line). Cr. 449/1b; B. (Vibia) 19. AR. 3.91 g. 20.00 mm. A superb example, enchanting old cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence. Peripheral areas of flat strike and banker's mark on obverse, otherwise. EF/Good EF.
obverse: Albinus Bruti f.. AR Denarius, 48 BC reverse: Albinus Bruti f.. AR Denarius, 48 BC
Lot # 454 - Albinus Bruti f. AR Denarius, 48 BC. Obv. Head of Pietas right; behind, PIETAS. Rev. Two hands clasped round caduceus; below, ALBINVS·BRVTI·F. Cr. 450/2; B. (Postumia) 10. AR. 3.89 g. 18.00 mm. A choice example, brilliant and lightly toned. Reverse slightly off centre. About EF.
Outstanding Caesar
obverse: Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 48-47 BC reverse: Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 48-47 BC
Lot # 455 - Julius Caesar. AR Denarius, mint moving with Caesar, 48-47 BC. Obv. Female head right, wearing oak-wreath and diadem; behind, ⊥II. Rev. Trophy with Gallic shield and carnyx; on right, axe surmounted by an animal's head; below, CAESAR. Cr. 452/2; B. (Julia) 26. AR. 3.91 g. 19.50 mm. R. Superb example, of exceptional quality, perfectly centred. Lovely light and warm tone over brilliant surfaces. Good EF.
Julius Caesar's Quinarius
obverse: Julius Caesar. AR Quinarius, mint moving with Caesar, 48-47, BC reverse: Julius Caesar. AR Quinarius, mint moving with Caesar, 48-47, BC
Lot # 456 - Julius Caesar. AR Quinarius, mint moving with Caesar, 48-47, BC. Obv. Veiled female bust right.; behind, ⊥II. Rev. CAE – SAR. Trophy between wreath and ancile. Cr. 452/3; B. Julia 19; RBW 1580. AR. 1.20 g. 13.00 mm. RR. Very rare and very seldom offered. VF.
Spectacular Facing Medusa
obverse: L. Plautius Plancus.. AR Denarius, 47 BC reverse: L. Plautius Plancus.. AR Denarius, 47 BC
Lot # 457 - L. Plautius Plancus. AR Denarius, 47 BC. Obv. Facing head of Medusa with dishevelled hair; below, L. PLAVTIVS. Rev. Aurora flying right, head facing slightly left, holding palm branch and reins in each hand and conducing four horses of the Sun; below, [PLANCVS]. Cr. 453/1c; B. 14. AR. 3.76 g. 18.00 mm. Great metal. An outstanding example, brilliant with underlying luster and lightly toned, with golden hues. Very minor insignificant areas of flatness, otherwise. EF.
obverse: Mn. Cordius Rufus. AR Denarius, 46 BC reverse: Mn. Cordius Rufus. AR Denarius, 46 BC
Lot # 458 - Mn. Cordius Rufus. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. RVFVS·III·VIR. Jugate heads of the Dioscuri right, wearing laureate pileus surmounted by star. Rev. Venus Verticordia standing left, holding scales and sceptre, with Cupid perched on shoulder; behind, MN·CORDIVS (MN ligate). Cr. 463/1a; B. (Cordia) 2. AR. 4.00 g. 20.00 mm. An oustanding example, struck on broad flan, from masterly engraved dies. Superb and brilliant; delicate patina with golden hues. EF. Venus Verticordia ('the changer of hearts') was an epithet of the Roman goddess Venus, alluding to the goddess' ability to change hearts from lust to chastity. On April 1st the festival of Venus Verticordia known as the Veneralia celebrates the chaste Goddess Venus who changes the human heart. On this day Roman women asked Mater Venus Verticordia for assistance in affairs of the heart, sex, betrothal and marriage.
obverse: Mn. Cordius Rufus. AR Denarius, 46 BC reverse: Mn. Cordius Rufus. AR Denarius, 46 BC
Lot # 459 - Mn. Cordius Rufus. AR Denarius, 46 BC. Obv. Head of Venus right, wearing diadem; behind, RVFVS·S·C. Rev. Cupid on dolphin right; below, MN·CORDIVS. Cr. 463/3; B. (Cordia) 3. AR. 3.62 g. 20.00 mm. Attractive example with enchanting delicate iridescent patina. EF.
obverse: Pompey the Great.. AR Denarius, Spain, 46-45 BC reverse: Pompey the Great.. AR Denarius, Spain, 46-45 BC
Lot # 460 - Pompey the Great. AR Denarius, Spain, 46-45 BC. Obv. M POBLICI LEG. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, PRO PR. Bead and reel border. Rev. Female figure standing right, with shield slung on back, holding two spears and presenting palm branch to soldier standing left on prow. Cr. 469/1a-d; B. (Pompeia) 9. AR. 3.58 g. 19.50 mm. R. Rare and choice. Sound metal, broad flan and superb old cabinet tone. Good VF.
obverse: L. Valerius Acisculus. AR Denarius, 45 BC reverse: L. Valerius Acisculus. AR Denarius, 45 BC
Lot # 461 - L. Valerius Acisculus. AR Denarius, 45 BC. Obv. Radiate head of Sol right; behind, acisculus and ACISCVLVS. Rev. Luna in biga right; in exergue, L·VALERIVS. Cr. 474/5; B. (Valeria) 20. AR. 3.60 g. 20.00 mm. R. A superb example, enchanting and choice; with mesmerizing old cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence; minor scuff on obverse and reverse slightly off flan, otherwise. good EF.
obverse: C. Cossutius Maridianus. AR Denarius, 44 BC reverse: C. Cossutius Maridianus. AR Denarius, 44 BC
Lot # 462 - C. Cossutius Maridianus. AR Denarius, 44 BC. Obv. Wreathed head of Caesar right, wearing veil; before, CAESAR; behind, DICT·IN·PERPETVO. Rev. Venus standing left, holding Victory and resting left elbow on shield which in turn rest on globe; on right, C·MARIDIANVS. Cr. 480/15; B. (Julia) 42, (Cossutia), 4. AR. 3.85 g. 19.50 mm. RR. Choice example of this rare and evocative issue. Sound metal, well centred and lightly toned with underlying luster. Areas of flat strike, otherwise. good EF.
obverse: Octavianus. Fourrée Denarius, mint moving with Octavianus, 42 BC reverse: Octavianus. Fourrée Denarius, mint moving with Octavianus, 42 BC
Lot # 463 - Octavianus. Fourrée Denarius, mint moving with Octavianus, 42 BC. Obv. Helmeted bust of Mars right, draped and with spear over shoulder; behind, CAESAR (sometimes AR ligate); before, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila surmounted by trophy and flanked by two standards; on either side, S·C. Cr. 497/3. AR/AE. 2.79 g. 19.00 mm. R. Nice example of this rare issue, fourrée but with a perfect silvering. Delicate light tone with warm hues. EF.
Impressive Pompey The Great
obverse: Sextus Pompeius . AR Denarius, uncertain Sicilian mint, 42-40 BC reverse: Sextus Pompeius . AR Denarius, uncertain Sicilian mint, 42-40 BC
Lot # 464 - Sextus Pompeius. AR Denarius, uncertain Sicilian mint, 42-40 BC. Obv. Head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus right; behind, jug; before, lituus; around, MAG·PIVS·IMP·ITER. Rev. Neptune standing left, wearing diadem, holding aplustre and cloak over left arm; placing right foot on prow; on either side, the Catanean brothers bearing their parents on their shoulders; above, PRAEF (AE ligate); in exergue, CLAS·ET·ORAE / MARIT·EX·S·C (AE and MAR ligate). Cr. 511/3a; B. (Pompeia) 27. AR. 3.73 g. 19.00 mm. RR. A choice example with a superb portrait. Insignificant banker's marks on obverse and areas of weakness. Lovely light iridescent old cabinet tone. Good VF.
The Pharos Of Messana
obverse: Sextus Pompeius.. AR Denarius, 37-36 BC, Sicily reverse: Sextus Pompeius.. AR Denarius, 37-36 BC, Sicily
Lot # 465 - Sextus Pompeius. AR Denarius, 37-36 BC, Sicily. Obv. [MAG PIVS] IMP ITER (TE ligate). The Pharos of Messana surmounted by figure of Neptune; before, galley with Aquila on prow and sceptre tied with fillet on stern. Rev. PRAEF. CLAS. ET [...] The monster Scylla wielding rudder with both hands. Cr. 511/4 var. (ITER); B. (Pompeia) 22; C. 2. AR. 3.53 g. 17.50 mm. RR. Very rare and in good condition for issue. Banker's mark and X graffito on obverse. Lovely old cabinet tone. VF.
Amazing Clodius Vestalis
obverse: C. Clodius C.f. Vestalis.. AR Denarius, 41 BC reverse: C. Clodius C.f. Vestalis.. AR Denarius, 41 BC
Lot # 466 - C. Clodius C.f. Vestalis. AR Denarius, 41 BC. Obv. C. CLODIVS-C.F. Wreathed head of Flora right; behind, flower. Rev. VESTALIS. Female figure seated left, holding culullus in right hand. Cr. 512/2; B. 13. AR. 3.80 g. 21.50 mm. Scarce. An outstanding example, struck on a broad flan, from fresh and masterly engraved dies. Brilliant, with underlying luster and nicely toned, with iridescent highlights. EF.
obverse: Marcus Antonius and Octavianus. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 39 BC reverse: Marcus Antonius and Octavianus. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 39 BC
Lot # 467 - Marcus Antonius and Octavianus. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 39 BC. Obv. Head of Marcus Antonius right; around, M·ANTON·IMP·III·VIR·R·P·C·AVG. Rev. Head of Octavianus right, (sometimes bearded); around, CAESAR·IMP·PONT·III·VIR·R·P·C. Cr. 528/3; B. (Antonia) 40, (Julia) 76; AAA D 305.2. AR. 3.76 g. 19.00 mm. R. Choice, brilliant and lightly toned; well centred and complete. Good VF/EF.
obverse: Marcus Antonius.. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 38 BC reverse: Marcus Antonius.. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 38 BC
Lot # 468 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 38 BC. Obv. [III·VIR·R·P·C·C]OS·DESIG·ITER·ET·TERT. Radiate head of Sol right. Rev. M·ANTONIVS·M·F·M·[N·AVGVR·IMP·TERT]. Marcus Antonius standing right, veiled and togate, holding lituus. Cr. 533/2; B. 80 (Antonia). AR. 3.27 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. Sound metal. Bright iridescent old cabinet tone. Reverse slightly off centre, otherwise. EF. Possibly struck at Athens.
Choice Leg XVII Classicae
obverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC reverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC
Lot # 469 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; around, LEG·XVII·CLASSICAE. Cr. 544/10; B. (Antonia) 128. AR. 3.48 g. 18.00 mm. R. A superb example of this rare legionary issue. Perfectly centred, brilliant and lightly toned with warm hues. Good EF/EF.
Legio XVIII Lybicae
obverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC reverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC
Lot # 470 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; around, LEG·XVIII·LYBICAE. Cr. 544/11; B. (Antonia) 130. AR. 3.62 g. 18.00 mm. R. Choice example of this rare issue; brilliant and lightly toned. About EF.
obverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC reverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC
Lot # 471 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; below, LEG II. Cr. 544/14; B. (Antonia) 105. AR. 3.56 g. 18.00 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned; perfectly struck on thick and compact flan. EF.
obverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC reverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC
Lot # 472 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; below, LEG III. Cr. 544/15; B. (Antonia) 106; AAA D 318.8. AR. 3.70 g. 17.00 mm. Choice example; lovely old cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence; banker's mark on obverse. EF.
obverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC reverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC
Lot # 473 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; below, LEG VI. Cr. 544/19; B. (Antonia) 111. AR. 3.62 g. 19.50 mm. Choice and brilliant; sharply struck with insignificant areas of flat strike on highest points. EF.
obverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC reverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC
Lot # 474 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; below, LEG VII. Cr. 544/20; B. (Antonia) 113. AR. 3.74 g. 16.00 mm. Perfectly centred on compact flan, nice and brilliant. Minor peripheral weakness, graffito on reverse. About EF.
obverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC reverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC
Lot # 475 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; below, LEG VIII. Cr. 544/21; B. (Antonia) 114. AR. 3.80 g. 18.00 mm. Pretty example with an obverse perfectly centred which presents the almost complete dotted border; lovely delicate tone. Minor peripheral weakness. Banker's mark. EF.
obverse: Marcus Antonius.. AR Denarius, 32-31 BC reverse: Marcus Antonius.. AR Denarius, 32-31 BC
Lot # 476 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, 32-31 BC. Obv. ANT. AVG.III. VIR. R.P.C. Praetorian galley right. Rev. LEG X. Legionary eagle between two standards. Cr. 544/24. AR. 3.77 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight for issue. Insignificant scratch on reverse. A choice example, brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. Rare as such. Good VF.
obverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC reverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC
Lot # 477 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; below, LEG XII. Cr. 544/26; B. (Antonia) 119; AAA D 318.19. AR. 3.78 g. 17.00 mm. R. Choice, brilliant and well centred on compact flan. About EF.
obverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC reverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC
Lot # 478 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; below, LEG XIII. Cr. 544/27; B. (Antonia) 121. AR. 3.78 g. 18.50 mm. Brilliant and lightly toned with warm hues; peripheral weakness. Banker's mark. EF.
obverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC reverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC
Lot # 479 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; below, LEG XV. Cr. 544/30; B. (Antonia) 125 ; AAA D 318.23. AR. 3.77 g. 21.00 mm. Well centred on very broad flan; brilliant and lightly toned; area of flat strike. About EF.
obverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC reverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC
Lot # 480 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; below, LEG XVI. Cr. 544/31; B. (Antonia) 126. AR. 3.63 g. 18.00 mm. Choice, brilliant and lightly toned; minor ares of flat strike. About EF.
obverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC reverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC
Lot # 481 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; below, LEG XIX. Cr. 544/35; B. (Antonia) 133. AR. 3.86 g. 18.50 mm. Superb, brilliant and lightly toned; minor peripheral area of flatness, otherwise virtually as struck. About FDC.
obverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC reverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC
Lot # 482 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; below, LEG XX. Cr. 544/36; B. (Antonia) 135. AR. 3.32 g. 18.50 mm. Lightly toned, minor weakness. Good VF/About EF.
obverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC reverse: Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC
Lot # 483 - Marcus Antonius. AR Denarius, mint moving with Marcus Antonius, 32-31 BC. Obv. Praetorian galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C. Rev. Aquila between two standards; below, LEG XXI. Cr. 544/37; B. (Antonia) 136. AR. 3.55 g. 18.00 mm. Nice for issue, well centred, brilliant and lightly toned. Good VF.
obverse: Mauretania. Iuba II (25 BC-24 AD). AR Denarius, Caesarea mint reverse: Mauretania. Iuba II (25 BC-24 AD). AR Denarius, Caesarea mint
Lot # 484 - Africa. Mauretania. Iuba II (25 BC-24 AD). AR Denarius, Caesarea mint. Obv. REX • IVBA, diademed head right. Rev. Cornucopiae with fillet and transverse sceptre in saltire; in background, [crescent to upper right]. SNG Cop. 593. AR. 2.74 g. 17.00 mm. R. Rare. Brilliant and nicely toned, with golden highlights. Obverse slightly off centre and minor area of flatness on reverse, otherwise. EF.

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