Lot 2411

Description

C. Poblicius Q.f., (c.80 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.74 grams), obv. Roma helmeted bust to right wearing two feathers on helmet, ROMA behind, M above, rev. Hercules to left strangling the Nemean lion, club at feet C. POBLICIVS Q.F on right, M above, (S.-, Cr.380/1, Syd.768, B.Poblicia 9); C. Naevius Balbus, (c.79 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.82 grams), obv. Venus diademed head right, S.C. behind, rev. Victory in triga, LV above, C. NAE BALB in exergue, (S.281, Cr.382/1b, Syd. 769a, B.Naevia 6). Serrated edge, grey patina, good fine or better, scarce. (2)

Ex Christie's London, July 1, 1980 (lot 53 part for first coin) and Glendining's, April 30, 1980 (lot 208 part for last coin).