Lot 3649

Description

T. Carisius, silver denarius, issued 46 B.C., 3.77 grams, Rome Mint, Crawford 464/5, Sydenham 985, B. Carisia 3, BMC 4070, Obv. Bust of Victory to r., on l. downwards S.C, Rev. Victory in biga to r., holding reins in l. hand and wreath in r. hand; in exergue T. CARIS[I], border of dots; another Cn. Nerius, Silver Denarius, Issued 49 B.C., 3.52 grams, Rome Mint, Crawford 441/1, Sydenham 937, B. Neria 1, BMC 3950, Obv. Head of Saturn to r., with harpa over shoulder, before NE(ligated) RI. Q . VR(ligated) B downwards; border of dots, Rev. Legionary eagle; on l., standard of maniple of hastati; on r., standard of maniple of principes; on l., L LENT upwards, on r., C MA(ligated) RC, below Co S. Toned, good very fine, second with some surface roughness on the reverse, (1453, 1455). (2)

Ex C. Pitchfork Collection and previously first from Downies, Melbourne Auction, May 27, 1980 (lot 52).