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Spactacular Mn. Fonteius
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Lot # 405 - 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; RRSC D 148.1c. AR. 4.03 g. 21.00 mm. Great metal, full weight and broad flan. An outstanding example, brilliant and prettily toned, with golden highlights. Virtually as struck. About FDC.
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Lot # 406 - 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; RRSC D 149.1. AR. 3.51 g. 20.40 mm. Iridescent toning. Well centered on a broad flan. EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 407 - 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 ; RRSC D 153. AR. 3.91 g. 18.70 mm. A choice example, nicely toned. An almost imperceptible cleaning mark on obverse. Minor blackish deposits. About EF.
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Lot # 408 - P. Crepusius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; on the left, sceptre and P. Rev. Horseman galloping right; on the left, control-numeral; in exergue, [P·]CREPVSI. Cr. 361/1c; B. -; Syd. -; RRSC D 155/c. AR. 3.72 g. 18.00 mm. Superb example, sound metal. Enchanting light tone with underlying luster and golden hues. Good EF/About FDC. Ex Asta del Titano 72, 1998, 137.
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Lot # 409 - C. Mamilius Limetanus. AR Denarius serratus, 82 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus; caduceus over left shoulder; above, I (?). Rev. C. MAMIL-LIMETAN. Ulysses standing right, holding staff and extending his right hand to his dog Argus. Cr. 362/1; B. 6; RRSC D 156. AR. 4.01 g. 19.40 mm. Sound metal, full weight and complete. A choice example well centred and lightly toned. EF.
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Lot # 410 - L. Censorinus. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. L. CENSOR. The satyr Marsyas, standing left, with right arm raised and holding wine-skin over shoulder; behind, column bearing statue on top. Cr. 363/1d; B. (Marcia) 24; RRSC D 157d. AR. 3.69 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal, brilliant and superb. Minor metal flaws on obverse, otherwise. about FDC.
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Lot # 411 - C. Valerius Flaccus. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Victory right; before, spear. Rev. C. VAL. FLA. IMPERAT. Legionary eagle between two standards inscribed H (Hastati) and P (Principes); between them, EX S. C. Cr. 365/1c; RRSC D 159c. AR. 3.68 g. 19.50 mm. Scarce. Lightly toned with underlying luster. About 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 # 412 - Q. Fabius Maximus. AR Denarius, 82-80 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, ROMA; before, lyre and barred X; below, Q·MAX (MA ligate). Rev. Cornucopiae on thunderbolt; around, wreath composed of ear of barley, ear of wheat and assorted fruits. Cr. 371/1; B. (Fabia) 6; RRSC D 165. AR. 3.88 g. 17.60 mm. R. Rare and choice example. Good VF.
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Lot # 413 - 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; RRSC D 168.2. AR. 4.01 g. 18.00 mm. Full weight and superb. Impressive reverse. EF.
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Lot # 414 - L. Volteius (o Volumnius) L.f. Strabo. AR Denarius serratus, 81 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right; behind, control-mark. Rev. Europa seated on bull charging left; on right, winged thunderbolt; below, ivy-leaf; in exergue, L·VLO·L·F·STRAB (VL, TR and AB ligate). Cr. 377/1; B. 6 (Volteia); RRSC D 171. AR. 3.96 g. 20.00 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example. Pleasant cabinet tone. About EF.
Outstanding Marius Capito
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Lot # 415 - C. Marius C.f. Capito. AR Denarius serratus, 81 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Ceres right; below chin, yre; around, CAPIT and CVIII. Rev. Ploughman with a yoke of oxen left; above, CVIII; in exergue, C·MARI·C·F/ S·C. Cr. 378/1c; B. (Maria) 9; RRSC D 172c. AR. 3.84 g. 18.00 mm. A superb and brilliant example. Lovely iridescent tone, with reddish hues. EF.
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Lot # 416 - L. Procilius. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 80 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right; on the left, S·C. Rev. Juno Sospita standing right, holding shield and hurling spear; at her feet, snake; on the left, L·PROCILI / F. Cr. 379/1; B. 1 (Procilia); RRSC D 173.1. AR. 3.92 g. 19.50 mm. Choice example with lovely cabinet tone and iridescente hues. Minor scratch on obverse and metal flaws on reverse. EF.
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Lot # 417 - 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·P]ROCILI[·F]. Cr. 379/2; B. (Procilia) 2; RRSC D 173.2. AR. 3.83 g. 19.00 mm. Superb example, struck from detailed dies. Good EF.
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Lot # 418 - C. Poblicius Q. f. AR Denarius serratus, 80 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Roma right; two feathers on helmet; behind, ROMA; above, G. Rev. Hercules left, strangling the Nemean lion; club at his feet; on left, bow and quiver; on right, [C·]POBLICI·Q·F.; above, G. Cr. 380/1; B. (Poblicia) 9; RRSC D 174. AR. 3.88 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal. A choice example, lightly toned with underlying luster. EF.
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Lot # 419 - C. Naevius Balbus. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right; behind, S·C. Rev. Victory in triga right; in exergue, C·NAE·BALB (AE and AL ligate); above, LXXII. Cr. 382/1b; B. (Naevia) 6; RRSC D 175d. AR. 3.67 g. 18.80 mm. Brilliant and superb example well detailed. Hairline flan crack. Sound metal. Virtually as struck. About FDC.
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Lot # 420 - 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; RRSC D 178.1. AR. 4.07 g. 17.20 mm. Scarce. Superb example, struck from fresh dies. Full weight, with delicate patina. Peripheral areas of flat strike, otherwise. good EF.
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Lot # 421 - L. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 78 BC. Obv. Ivy-wreathed head of Liber right, thyrsus over shoulder. Rev. L·CASSI·Q·F. Vine-wreathed head of Libera left. Cr. 386/1; B. 6 (Cassia); RRSC D 179. AR. 3.41 g. 19.00 mm. Superb and struck from detailed dies. Lightly toned with underlying luster. EF.
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Lot # 422 - 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; RRSC D 183.1. AR. 3.77 g. 20.00 mm. Choice example, lightly toned. Good VF.
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Lot # 423 - 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 VII and to right, CN. N. In exergue, C. EGNATIVS CN. F. Cr. 391/2; RRSC D 184.2. AR. 3.70 g. 19.20 mm. R. Rare and choice, well centred and fully readeable. Minor striking flatness on reliefs, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 424 - Pub. Lentulus P.f. L.n. Spinther. AR Denarius, 74 BC. Obv. Bearded head of Hercules right; behind, Q·S·C. Rev. Genius Populi Romani seated facing on curule chair, holding cornucopiae and sceptre, placing right foot on globe and left foot on uncertain object, crowned by Victory flying behind him; on left, P·LENT·P·[F.] (NT ligate); onright, L·N. Cr. 397/1; B. (Cornelia) 58 ; RRSC D 190. AR. 4.01 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare issue. Full weight and lightly toned. Banker's mark on obverse. VF/About VF.
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Lot # 425 - Lucius Axius L.f. Naso. AR Denarius, 71 BC. Obv. Head of Mars right, wearing plumed helmet; NASO beneath; S.C. below chin; behind, II. Rev. Diana in biga of stags right, a dog below; behind, two dogs and II; L. AXSIVS L. F in exergue. Cr. 400/1a; B. 1; RRSC D 193a. AR. 3.85 g. 19.00 mm. R. Rare and choice. Perfectly centred and lightly toned. VF/Good VF.
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Lot # 426 - Mn. Aquillius Mn. f. Mn. n. AR Denarius serratus, 71 BC. Obv. VIRTVS III. VIR. Helmeted bust of Virtus right. Rev. MN. AQVIL. MN. F. MN. N. The consul Man. Aquillius raising Sicilia; in exergue, SICIL. Cr. 401/1; B. 2; RRSC D 194. AR. 3.90 g. 18.00 mm. Great metal and almost full weight. Light warm tone. Minor area of weak strike on obverse and detailed reverse scene. EF.
Italia And Roma Pacified
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Lot # 427 - 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; RRSC D 195. AR. 3.77 g. 21.50 mm. Scarce. Sound metal, a superb example of this historically significant issue. Good EF. Ex Asta del Titano 72, 1998, 142. The types are an allusion to the recent pacification of Italy after the Social War. Very fascinating issue.
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Lot # 428 - 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; RRSC D 197.2. AR. 3.92 g. 18.00 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example. Areas of flat strike. VF.
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Lot # 429 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC. Obv. Male head right, with flowing hair; behind, pail with lid and strap. Rev. Winged caduceus; on right, M·PLAETORI; on left, CEST·EX·S·C. Cr. 405/5; B. (Plaetoria) 5; RRSC D 197.5; Banti 8/10 (symbol described as lanterna). AR. 3.83 g. 19.00 mm. An outstanding example, brilliant with underlying luster, well centred and superb. Good EF.
Delightful Vesta
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Lot # 430 - 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; RRSC D 198. AR. 3.87 g. 18.00 mm. Perfectly centred, brilliant with underlying luster and superb. An outstanding example, virtually as struck. Good EF.
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Lot # 431 - C. Hosidius C.f. Geta. AR Denarius, 68 BC. Obv. III VIR-GETA. 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. 1; RRSC D 199.2a. AR. 3.84 g. 17.80 mm. Choice and brilliant. Lightly toned, with underlying luster. Good EF.
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Lot # 432 - C. Calpurnius L.f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right, hair bound with fillet; behind, rudder . Rev. Horseman galloping right,holding palm branch tied with fillet; below, C. PISO. L.F. FRV/C; above, T. Cr. 408/1; Syd. 860b; Banti 326 (R 8); RRSC D 200.1a. AR. 3.84 g. 18.60 mm. Superb example with a pleasant light patina. EF.
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Lot # 433 - C. Calpurnius L.f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Head of Apollo right, hair bound with fillet; behind, wreath . Rev. Horseman galloping right, holding palm branch tied with fillet; below, C. PISO. L.F. FRV/C; below, H. Cr. 408/1a; Syd. 860b; RRSC D 200.1i. AR. 3.61 g. 18.80 mm. A choice example. Well centred and lightly toned. EF.
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Lot # 434 - C. Piso L. f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, Isis cap. Rev. Horseman galloping right; below, C. PISO L. F. FRV; above, sword. Cr. 408/1a; B. (Calpurnia) 24; RRSC D 200.2a; Banti -. AR. 4.08 g. 18.00 mm. RRR. Unlisted in Banti. Superb example with unrecorded pair of symbols. Full weight and choice. Lightly toned with golden patina. Scratches on obverse, insignificant metal flaw on reverse. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 435 - 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·PLAETORIV[S·M·F]·AED·CVR. Eagle on thunderbolt. Bead-and-reel border. Cr. 409/1; B. (Plaetoria) 4; RRSC D 201.1. AR. 3.84 g. 18.50 mm. Superb example, with enchanting cabinet tone. About EF/Good VF.
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Lot # 436 - M. Plaetorius Cestianus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 67 BC. Obv. Turreted head of Cybele right; on the left, forepart of lion and CESTIANVS; on the right, globe. Rev. Curule chair; on the left, palm branch; around, M·PLAETORIVS·AED·CVR·EX·S·C. Cr. 409/2; B. 3 (Plaetoria); RRSC D 201.2. AR. 4.20 g. 18.00 mm. Full weight and well centred. Choice example with bright fields. Good EF.
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Lot # 437 - M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. CESTIANVS behind turreted and draped bust of Cybele right, forepart of lion behind shoulder, globe under chin. Rev. M. PLAETORIVS AED. CVR. EX. SC. Curule chair, on left, ant. Cr. 409/2; Banti 5/36; RRSC D 201.2. AR. 4.01 g. 17.00 mm. Full weight and well centred. Lovely cabinet tone. Good EF. Ex Asta del Titano 1, 1999, 168.
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Lot # 438 - 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 ; RRSC D 202.1. AR. 3.48 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare and superb example. Minor marks. Well centred, with light cabinet tone and iridescent hues. About EF. Sold but not paid in Artemide LX, lot 424.
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Lot # 439 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, lyre-key. Rev. Calliope right, playing lyre resting on column; on right, Q·POMPONI; on left, MVSA. Cr. 410/2a; B. (Pomponia) 9; RRSC D 202.2a. AR. 3.97 g. 19.00 mm. R. Superb and brilliant, with delicate light patina with a hint of iridescence. Minor flatness on high points. EF.
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Lot # 440 - Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, sandal. Rev. Thalia standing left, resting left elbow on column and holding mask; behind, Q. POMPONI; before, MVSA. Cr. 410/9b; B. (Pomponia) 19; RRSC D 202.9b. AR. 3.57 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare and choice example. Minor metal flaw on obverse, traces of flat strike on reverse. EF.
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Lot # 441 - L. Manlius Torquatus. AR Denarius, 65 BC. Obv. Head of Sybil right, wearing ivy-wreath; below SIBYLLA. Laurel wreath as border. Rev. Tripod, on which stands amphora between two stars; on left, L·TORQVAT; on right, III·VIR. Torque as border. Cr. 411/1a; B. (Manlia) 11; RRSC D 203a. AR. 3.75 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Very rare. Enchanting cabinet tone. Control-mark on obverse. Metal flaw and light scratches, otherwise. good VF.
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Lot # 442 - L. Roscius Fabatus. AR Denarius serratus, 64 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, amphora; below, L·ROSCI. Rev. Female figure standing right, facing erect serpent; behind, tripod; in exergue, FABATI. Cr. 412/1 (pair of symbols 2); B. (Roscia) 3; RRSC D 204. AR. 3.84 g. 17.70 mm. A spectacular example, struck from detailed dies. Good EF/EF.
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Lot # 443 - L. Roscius Fabatus. AR Denarius serratus, 64 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, prow; below, L·ROSCI. Rev. Female figure standing right, facing erect serpent; behind, bird; in exergue, FABATI. Cr. 412/1 unlisted pair of symbols ; B. (Roscia) 3; RRSC D 204 (pair of symbols 246). AR. 3.59 g. 19.00 mm. R. Unlisted pair of symbols on Crawford. Superb example, lightly toned. EF.
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Lot # 444 - L. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. Obv. Veiled and draped bust of Vesta left; on right, dish; on left, S. Rev. Voter standing left, dropping tablet inscribed V into a cista; on right, [L]ONGIN·III·V. Cr. 413/1; B. (Cassia) 10; RRSC D 205a. AR. 3.95 g. 20.00 mm. Superb example, lightly toned with underlying luster. EF/About EF. Ex Asta del Titano 72, 1998, 130.
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Lot # 445 - L. Furius Cn. f. Brocchus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. Obv. III-VIR. Head of Ceres right; at sides, corn-ear and barley-grain; below, BROCCHI. Rev. L·FVRI / CN·F. Curule chair; on either side, fasces. Cr. 414/1; B. (Furia) 23; RRSC D 206. AR. 3.94 g. 20.00 mm. Superb example, lightly toned with underlying luster. Well centred. About EF. Ex Asta del Titano 72, 1998, 141.
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Lot # 446 - L. Scribonius Libo. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 62 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Bonus Eventus right; on the left, LIBO; on the right, BON·EVENT. Rev. Puteal Scribonianum decorated with garland and two lyres; at base, hammer; above, PVTEAL; in exergue, SCRIBON. Cr. 416/1a; B. 8 (Scribonia); RRSC D 208a. AR. 3.98 g. 20.00 mm. Well centred and full weight example, struck on broad flan. Light scratches, otherwise. good EF.
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Lot # 447 - L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus with L. Scribonius Libo. AR Denarius, 62 BC. Obv. PAVLLVS LEPIDVS - CONCORD. Diademed and veiled head of Concordia right. Rev. PVTEAL SCRIBON. Puteal Scribonianum decorated with garland and two lyres; at base, hammer; in exergue, LIBO. Cr. 417/1a; RRSC D 209a. AR. 3.94 g. 19.50 mm. Brilliant and exceptional example with underlying luster. Virtually as struck. Minor metal flaw on obverse. About FDC.
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Lot # 448 - M. Nonius Sufenas. AR Denarius, 59 BC. Obv. Head of Saturn right; before, SVFENAS; behind, harpa, conical stone and S·C. Rev. Roma seated left on pile of armour, being crowned by Victory who stands behind her; around, PR·L·V·P·F; in exergue, SEX·NONI. Cr. 421/1; B. (Nonia) 1; RRSC D 213. AR. 3.78 g. 17.30 mm. Sound metal and perfectly centred. Light cabinet tone. Areas of flat strike, otherwise. good VF.
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Lot # 449 - 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, [E]X-S·C; in exergue, [RE]X·ARETAS. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga left; below horses, scorpion; above, [P·HY]PSAE / AED·CVR; on right, CAPTV; in exergue, C·HYPSAE·COS / PREIVE. Cr. 422/1b; B. (Aemilia) 8; RRSC D 214b. AR. 3.81 g. 18.10 mm. Superb example, struck from sharp dies. Lightly toned. EF.
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Lot # 450 - L. Marcius Philippus. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Ancus Marcius right; behind, lituus; below, ANCVS. Rev. PHILIPPVS. Equestrian statue right, on arcade of five arches within which AQVA MARC, flower below horse. Cr. 425/1; B. 28; RRSC D 217a. AR. 3.70 g. 19.00 mm. Superb example, perfectly centred. Lightly toned, with underlying luster and golden hues. Virtually as struck. About FDC.
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Lot # 451 - Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Diana right; above, crescent; behind, lituus and FAVSTVS before. Rev. FELIX. Sulla seated left between on left, Bocchus king of Mauritania, and on right, Jugurtha king of Numidia, both kneeling. Cr. 426/1; B. 59; RRSC D 218.1. AR. 3.90 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare and superb. Well centred and sharply struck from fresh dies. Peripheral areas of weak strike, otherwise. good EF.
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Lot # 452 - Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Head of young Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, SC. Rev. Globe between four wreaths, the lower one flanked by aplustre and ear of corn, the upper jewelled and tied with fillet. Cr. 426/4a; RRSC D 218.4a. AR. 4.03 g. 18.80 mm. R. Rare and superb, full weight. Struck from detailed dies. Peripheral areas of weak strike and minor nicks on obverse. EF. Ex Hess Divo 317, 2010, 726.
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Lot # 453 - 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); RRSC D 219.1. AR. 4.02 g. 18.30 mm. Scarce. Full weight and choice. Struck from well detailed dies. About EF.
Veiled Libertas
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Lot # 454 - Q. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 55 BC. Obv. Veiled head of Libertas right; on the right, [V]EST ; on the left, Q·CASSIVS. Rev. Temple of Vesta, within curule chair; on the left, urn; on the right, tablet inscribed AC (= Absolvo/Condemno). Cr. 428/1; B. 9 (Cassia); RRSC D 220.1. AR. 4.06 g. 17.90 mm. Superb and full weight example. Minor metal flaw on reverse, otherwise. good EF/EF. The moneyer's ancestor, L. Cassius Longinus Ravilla, proposed a new method of jury voting, a form of 'secret ballot', in 137 BC. Known as the Lex Cassia Tabellaria, it provided that in most court cases tried by jury, jurors could mark their verdict on a small tablet and drop it into a basket to be counted by a court official. The exception was cases of treason, where a voice vote or show of hands was required. The practice also extended to voting on laws proposed in the Comitia Tributa and Concilium Plebis, the people's assemblies. Combined with the obverse, this reverse alludes to the Trial of the Vestal Virgins of 113 which set up the special commission, presided over by Ravilla, of two of the three delinquent Virgins - Licinia and Marcia (Aemilia was found guilty during the first trial in 115 BC).
Impressive Temple Of Vesta
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Lot # 455 - Q. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. Head of Libertas right; behind, LIBERT; before, Q·CASSIVS. Rev. Temple of Vesta, within curule chair; on left, urn; on right, tablet inscribed AC (Absolvo/Condemno). Cr. 428/2; B. (Cassia) 8; RRSC D 220.2. AR. 3.97 g. 19.70 mm. Outstanding example, well centred and full weight. Virtually as struck. About FDC.
Exceptional Fonteius Capito
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Lot # 456 - 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; RRSC D 221.1. AR. 4.01 g. 17.00 mm. Great metal and full weight. Brilliant with underlying luster and virtually as struck. About FDC.
The Villa Publica
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Lot # 457 - 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; RRSC D 221.2a. AR. 3.86 g. 17.30 mm. R. Rare and in exceptional condition for issue. Great metal. Brilliant, with underlying luster and virtually as struck. Good EF/About FDC. The Villa Publica depicted on the reverse of this denarius was the place where the victorious commanders were stationed awaiting the triumph, given that access to the city pomerium was forbidden to them as they were at the head of an armed army. After the fire of 80 AD, Domitian had the Porticus Divorum built there.
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Lot # 458 - 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 with gates attached to columns; on left, T·DIDI; on right, VIL·PVB; below, IMP. Cr. 429/2b; B. (Didia) 1, (Fonteia) 18; RRSC D 221.2b. AR. 3.36 g. 18.70 mm. R. Well centred and superb, fully readeable. Lightly toned. EF.
The Subjugation of Judaea.
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Lot # 459 - 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; RRSC D 223. AR. 3.95 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. A brilliant and superb coin, with underlying luster and lovely light iridescent tone, with golden hues. Reverse perfectly centred and unusually complete. Minor scratch on reverse. EF.
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Lot # 460 - 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; RRSC D 224. AR. 3.79 g. 18.50 mm. A superb example, brilliant, with underlying luster and golden hues. Good EF/EF.
Two Impressive Portraits
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Lot # 461 - 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; RRSC D 225.2. AR. 3.87 g. 19.50 mm. Scarce. Virtually as struck. About FDC/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.
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Lot # 462 - 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 VIR. Cr. 437/2a; B. 7; RRSC D 229.2a. AR. 4.16 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare and superb example. Well centred. Lovely spots of iridescent tone with bright fields. EF.
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Lot # 463 - P. Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus. AR Denarius, 50 BC. Obv. MARCELLINVS. Bare head of consul M. Claudius Marcellus right; trisceles behind. Rev. MARCELLVS COS QVINQ. The consul carrying trophy in front of tetrastyle temple. Cr. 439/1; B. (Claudia) 11 and (Cornelia) 69; RRSC D 231. AR. 3.99 g. 18.30 mm. RR. Very rare and full weight. Pleasant example. VF. This moneyer, presumably the quaestor of 48 BC, here honors his most famous ancestor, the holder of five consulships and one of the principal Roman heroes of the Second Punic War. The triskeles alludes to his conquest of Sicily in 212-210 BC, the spoils from which rescued the state from imminent bankruptcy. The reverse type commemorates his spolia opina, the arms won in 222 BC when, as consul, he slew an Insubrian chieftain with his own hands in the course of the Roman conquest of Cisalpine Gaul. (CNG 61, 2002, 1495 note).
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Lot # 464 - 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·VALE[TV]. Cr. 442/1a; B. (Acilia) 8; RRSC D 234a. AR. 4.10 g. 18.00 mm. Full weight and sound metal. Lightly toned with underlying luster. EF.

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