Catalogue
C. Licinius L.f. Macer, silver denarius, issued 84 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.70 grams, Crawford 354/1, Sydenham 732, BMC 2467, B. Licinia 16 (p.57), Obv. Diademed bust of Vejovis (Apollo Crawford) to l., seen from behind hurling thunderbolt in r. hand, border of dots, Rev. Minerva in quadriga to r., holding shield and reins in l. hand and spear in r. hand, in exergue C. LICINIVS. L. F. above MACER, border of dots. Nearly extremely fine, (1470).
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
L. Censorinus with P. Crepusius and C. Limetanus, silver denarius, issued 82 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.89 grams, C.360/1b, S.736a, Cf.BMC 2640, Sear Marcia 27 (p.64), Obv. Diademed and veiled bust of Venus to r. behind bust L. CENSORIN, Rev. Venus in biga to r. the number XXXVII above, C.LIME TA(ligated) below horses, P.CREPVSI in exergue. Toned, nearly extremely fine, very scarce, (50).
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
C. Mamilius Limetanus, silver denarius, Issued 82 B.C., 3.96 grams, Rome Mint, Crawford 362/1, Sydenham 741, B. Mamilia 6, BMC 2717, Obv. Bust of Mercury caped to r., caduceus and Delta behind, Rev. Ulysses walking to r. holding staff in l. hand and extending r. hand to his dog before him, C. MAMIL behind, LIMETAN in front, serrated edge. Lightly toned nearly extremely fine or better and very scarce, (1459).
Estimate $250
SOLD $350
Q. Antonius Balbus, silver denarius, issued 83-2 B.C., 3.76 grams, Rome Mint, Crawford 364/1b, Sydenham 742, BMC 2734, B.Antonia 1a, Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter to r., behind S.C. and below O, dotted border, Rev. Victory in quadriga galloping to r., holding palm & reins, below in exergue Q.ANT(ligated) O, B AL(ligated) B/ P R, dotted border, serrated edge; another Q. Antonius Balbus, silver denarius, issued 83-2 B.C., 4.19 grams, Rome Mint, Crawford 364/1c, Sydenham 742a, Cf.BMC 2737, B.Antonia 1b, Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter to r., behind S.C. and in front G, dotted border, Rev. Victory in quadriga galloping to r., holding reins and palm branch, below in exergue Q.ANT(ligated) O, B AL(ligated) B/ P R, dotted border, serrated edge (illustrated). Both toned, very fine; extremely fine, (1446-7). (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $370
C. Annius T.f.T.n. with L. Fabius L.f. Hispaniensis, silver denarius, issued 82-1 B.C., 3.82 grams, Mint in North Italy, Crawford 366/1b, Sydenham 748a, BMC 13 (Spain), B.Annia 2b, Obv. Diademed head of Anna Perenna to r., before her scales under chin, behind her a winged caduceus, below control letter X with dot either side, around C ANNI T.F.T.N. PRO. COS. EX. S. C., dotted border, Rev. Victory in galloping quadriga with holding palm branch and reins, above horses Q, below in exergue L. FABI.L.F. HISP, dotted border (illustrated); another C. Annius T.f.T.n. with L. Fabius L.f. Hispaniensis, Silver Denarius, Issued 82-1 B.C., 3.70 grams, Mint in North Italy, Crawford 366/1a, Sydenham 748, BMC 4 (Spain), B.Annia 2a, Obv. Diademed head of Anna Perenna to r., before her scales under chin, behind her a winged caduceus, below pelta, around C ANNI T.F.T.N. PRO. COS. EX. S. C., dotted border, Rev. Victory in galloping quadriga with holding palm branch and reins, above horses Q, below in exergue L. FABI.L.F. HISP, dotted border. Good very fine; good fine rough surface, both rare, (1449-1450). (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
C. Annius T.f.T.n with C.Tarquitius P.f., silver denarius, issued 82-81 B.C., Spanish Mint, 3.69 grams, C.366/4, S.749, Sear Annia 1 (p.13), Cf.BMC Spain 35-42, Obv. Diadem head of Anna Perenna to r. around [C] ANNIVS T F T N PRO COS EX S C. Scales beneath chin not discernable, Rev. Victory in galloping biga to r. above XIII (die number) below horses Q, and in exergue C TARQVITI P [F]; another L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus, silver denarius, issued 62 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.94 grams, C.415/1, S.926, Sear Aemilia 10 (p.11), BMC 3733, Obv. Veiled and diadem head of Concord to r. around PAVLLVS LEPIDVS CONCORDIA, Rev. TER above trophy, L. Aemilius Paullus on r., Perseus and his two sons as prisoners on l. PAVLLV[S] in exergue. Both toned, good fine; very fine, (4, 5). (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
L. Manlius Torquatus for L.Sulla IMP., silver denarius, issued 82 B.C., 3.81 grams, Mint moving with Sulla, Crawford 367/5, Sydenham 757a, BMC 11 (East), B.Manlia 5, Obv. Helmeted head of Roma to r., before L.MANLI, behind PR[O Q], dotted border, Rev. Sulla in walking quadriga with Victory flying above crowning him, below in exergue [L]. SVLLA. IMP, dotted border. Toned, nearly extremely fine, (1448).
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
A. Postumius A.f.Sp. n. Albinus, silver denarius, issued 81 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.99 grams, Crawford 372/2, Sydenham 746, BMC 2839, Sear 277 (p.74), B.Postumia 8 (p.82), Obv. Head veiled of Hispania to r., with dishevelled hair, HISPAN downwards, border of dots, Rev. Togate figure to l. with r. hand raised, standing between legionary eagle and fasces with axe, in field AL(ligated)BIN /A to l., and .S.N to r., POST.A.F in exergue, serated edge. Toned, very fine, scarce, (1473).
Estimate $120
SOLD $180
Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius (Imperator), silver denarius, issued 81 B.C., Northern Italy Mint, 3.27 grams, C.374/1, S.750, BMC Spain 43, Sear Caecilia 43 (p.21), Obv. Head of Pietas with diadem to r. stork in fron of Pietas, Rev. Elephant walking to l. [Q.] C. M. P. I. in exergue; another T. Carisius, silver denarius, issued 46 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.79 grams, C.464/1, S.983a, BMC 4062, Sear Carisia 11a (p.29), Obv. Head of the Aphrodisian Sibyl to r. with hair at back in sling, Rev. Sphinx seated to r., before T CARISIVS, in exergue III. VIR; another P. Clodius M.f.Turrinus, silver denarius, issued 42 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.51 grams, C.494/21, S.1115, BMC 4287, Sear Claudia 17 (p.32), Obv. Radiate head of Sol to r. [quiver behind], Rev. Crescent moon and five stars, P CLODIV[S]/.M.F below. Nearly fine, all scarce, (17, 18, 19). (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
L. Procilius, silver denarius, issued 80 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.73 grams, Crawford 379/1, Sydenham 771, BMC 3147, B. Procilia 1 (p.83), Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter to r., with SC behind, border of dots, Rev. Juno Sospita hurling spear and holding shield, walking to r., serpent erect before it L. PROCILI. F] to l. downwards, border of dots. Toned, slightly off centred, good very fine, scarce, (1489).
Estimate $120
SOLD $70
C. Poblicius Q.f., silver denarius, issued 80 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.78 grams, C.380/1, S.768, BMC 2914, Sear Poblicia 9 (p.76), Obv. Draped bust of Roma to r. two feathers on helmet, behind ROMA, T above, Rev. Hercules to l. strangling the Nemean lion, club at his feet, bow and arrows in case on left, T above, C. POBLICIVS. Q.F, with serrated edge, (illustrated); another silver denarius, M. Nonius Sufenas, issued 59 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.77 grams, C.421/1, S.885, BMC 3820, Sear Nonia 1 (p.69), Obv. Head of Saturn to r. harpa and conical stone behind SVFENAS before and S.C behind, Rev. Roma seated to l. being crowned by Victory who stands behind her, SEX. NONI in exergue, PR.L.V.P.F (Praetor ludos Victoriae primus fecit),around in field.; another silver denarius, C. Norbanus, issued 83 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.87 grams, C.357/1b, S.739, Cf.BMC 2782, Sear Norbana 2 (p.69), Obv. Head diademed of Venus to r. C. NORBANVS below, to l. number LXXII, Rev. Ear of corn, fasces and caducceus, has been mounted on the reverse; another silver denarius, L. Papius, issued 79 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.89 grams, C.384/1, S.773, BMC 3039, Sear Papia 1 (p.71), Obv. Head of Juno Sospita to r. wearing goat's skin, and a symbol a flesh-hook behind, Rev. Gryphon prancing to r., below symbol of ladle with a long handle (BMC types 63 p.371), in exergue L. PAPI, serrated edge and damage on reverse. First coin very fine or better, other coins fine or better with faults as noted above, (54-57). (4)
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
L. Farsuleius Mensor, silver denarius, issued 75 B.C., Rome Mint, 4.00 grams, C.392/1a, S.789a, BMC 3306-3311, Sear Farsuleia 1 (p.47), Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Liberty to r., S.C under chin, MENSOR. before, cap of liberty and number XXXIIII behind, Rev. Roma in biga to r. assisting a togate figure to mount into the chariot, scorpion below horse's feet, L. FARSVL[EI] in exergue. Toned, nearly extremely fine and rare as such, (1533).
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
L. Farsuleius Mensor, silver denarius, issued 75 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.95 grams, C.392/1a, S.789a, BMC 3306-3311, Sear Farsuleia 1 (p.47), Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Liberty to r., S.C under chin, MENSOR. before, cap of liberty and number off field behind, Rev. Roma in biga to r. assisting a togate figure to mount into the chariot, scorpion below horse's feet, L. FARSVL[EI] in exergue. Toned, good very fine, (38).
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
C. Postumius, silver denarius, issued c.74 B.C., 3.91 grams, Rome Mint, Crawford 394/1a, Sydenham 785, BMC 3238, B. Postumia 9, Sear 287, Obv. Draped bust of Diana to r., S.C. below chin, with bow and quiver over shoulder, border of dots, Rev. Hound running to r., below a spear, C.POSTVMI/ AT(monogram) all in exergue. Toned, nearly extremely fine, (1476).
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Mn. Aquillius, Mn.f. Mn.n, silver denarius, issued 71 B.C., Rome mint, 3.88 grams, C.401/1, S.798, Sear Aquillia 2 (p.16), BMC 3364-9, Obv. Helmeted bust of Virtus to r. VIRTVS [III VIR], Rev. The Consul Man. Aquillius raising Sicilia MN(ligated) AQVII MN(ligated) F MN(ligated), SICIL in exergue, toned with obverse slightly off centre. Serrated edge, toned, off centred obverse otherwise nearly extremely fine, scarce (9).
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
T. Vettius Sabinus, silver denarius, issued 70 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.90 grams, C.404/1, S.905, BMC 3370, Sear Vettia 2 (p.96), Obv. Head of Tatius to r. TA(ligated) below under chin, to l. SABINVS, and to r. S.C, border of dots, Rev. Togate figure holding sceptre, in walking biga to l. IVDEX above but mostly off flan, in exergue T. VETTIVS. Serrated edge, toned, off centred reverse, very fine, rare, (68).
Estimate $200
SOLD $280
C. Hosidius C.f. Geta, silver denarius, issued 68 B.C., 3.67 grams, Rome Mint, Crawford 407/2, Sydenham 903, B. Hosidia 1, BMC 3388, Obv. Bust of Diana to r., draped, with bow and quiver over shoulder; behind III.VIR downwards, in front GETA downwards, Rev. Boar to r., wounded by spear and attacked by hound, in exergue [C] HOSIDI C F, border of dots; another L. Furiusus Cn.f. Brocchus, Silver Denarius, Issued 63 B.C., 3.94 grams, Rome Mint, Crawford 414/1, Sydenham 902, B. Furia 23, BMC 3896, Obv. Head of Ceres to r., on l., side a corn ear; and on r. side a barley grain, III.tol., and VIR to r., below BROCCHI, border of dots, Rev. Curule chair; on either side, fasces; above L. FVRI/ CN. F, border of dots. Toned, good very fine and rare, (1451-2). (2)
Estimate $300
SOLD $250
L. Roscius Fabatus, silver denarius, Issued 64 B.C., 3.93 grams, Rome Mint, Crawford 412/1, Sydenham 915, B. Roscia 3, BMC 3395 (die combination No.2), Obv. Head of Juno Sospita to r., wearing goat's skin tied under the chin; below [L.] ROSCI, on l. amphora, Rev. Female figure standing to r., and feeding from her dress a serpent, erect before her, behind a vase stand, in exergue FABAT[I], Serrated edge. Good very fine and very scarce, (1454).
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
L. Marcius Philippus, silver denarius, issued 56 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.98 grams, C.425/1, S.919, BMC 3890, Sear Marcia 28 (p.64), Obv. Diademed head of Ancus Marcius to r. with lituus behind head, ANCVS below lituus, Rev. Equestrian statue to r. on an arcade of five arches with a flower below the horses, in arches A G V A [MAR(ligated)], to l. [PH]ILIPPVS (illustrated); another silver denarius, C. Marius C.f. Capito, Issued 81 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.75 grams, C.378/1a, S.744, Cf.BMC 2844, Sear Maria 7 (p.65), Obv. Draped bust of Ceres to r., head bound with corn wreath, around C. MARI.C.F.CAPIT.I, Rev. Husbandman to l. ploughing with yoke of oxen, above number I, Bankers marks on obverse, with serrated edge; another silver denarius, Ti. Minucius C.f. Augurinus, Issued 134 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.75 grams, C.243/1, S.494, BMC 1005, Sear Minucia 1 (p.67), Obv. Helmeted head of Roma to r. * behind, border of dots, Rev. RO MA above divided by Ionic column on which is a statue, at sides two togate figures, TI. MINVCI. C.[F] to l., and AVGVRINI on the r. mostly off the field, border of dots; another silver Denarius, C. Naevius Balbus Issued 79 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.87 grams, C.382/1b, S.769b, BMC 2966, Sear Naevia 6 (68), Obv. Diademed head of Venus to r., S.C. behind, Rev. Victory in triga to r. number CLXXV above, in exergue C. N AE(ligated). B AL(ligated) B, with serrated edge. Mostly fine and toned, (49, 51-53). (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $170
P. Fonteius P.f. Capito, silver denarius, issued 55 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.51 grams, C.429/1, S.900, BMC 3851, Sear Fonteia 17 (p.49), Obv. Bust of Mars to r. draped with trophy behind P. FONTEIVS. PF. CAPITO. III [VIR], Rev. MN(ligated) FONT. TR. MIL, above a warrior on horseback thrusting his spear at Gaulish enemy who is about to slay a third combatant who is unarmed, helmet and shield below on r.; another silver denarius, M. Furius L.f.Philus, issued 119 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.76 grams, C.281/1, S.529, BMC Italy 555, Sear Furia 18 (p.50), Obv. Laureate head of Janus with legend around M. FOVRI. L.F., Rev. Roma standing l. erecting a trophy, ROMA on r. PH(ligated) LI in exergue, dotted border; another silver denarius, M. Herennius, Issued 108-107 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.72 grams, C.308/1b, S.567a, BMC 1283 var., Sear Herennia 1a (p.52), Obv. Head of Piety to r. behind [PI]E TA(ligated) S, Rev. Amphinomus carrying his father to the r., L. HE(ligated) RENNI to l. downwards, to r. letter .T. Fine - nearly very fine, (39-41). (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Q. Caepio Brutus better known as M. Junius Brutus, silver denarius, issued 54 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.77 grams, C.433/1, S.906, BMC 3861, Sear Junia 31 (p.56), Obv. Head of Liberty to r., behind LIBERTAS border of dots, Rev. The Consul L.Junius Brutus walking l. between two lictors preceeded by an accensus BRVTVS in exergue, border of dots. Nearly very fine and scarce, (66).
Estimate $150
SOLD $400
Julius Caesar, silver denarius, issued 49-48 B.C., Mint moving with Caesar, 3.83 grams, C.443/1, S.1006, BMC Gaul 27, Sear Julius Caesar 49 (p.111), Obv. Elephant to r. trampling on serpent CAESAR in exergue border of dots, Rev. Simpulum, sprinkler, axe and priest's hat all in dotted circle, bankers mark on obverse. Toned, off centred, nearly very fine, (43).
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
C. Vibius C.f. C.n. Pansa Caetronianus, silver denarius, issued 48 B.C., 3.85 grams, Rome Mint, Crawford 449/1a, Sydenham 947, B. Vibia 18, BMC 3978, Obv. Mask of bearded Pan to r., below PANSA, border of dots, Rev. Jupiter seated to l., laureate holding patera in r. hand and sceptre in l. hand on r. side [C.VIBIVS] C.F.C.N downwards, and IOVIS AXVR upwards on l., dotted border. Toned, slightly off centred, nearly extremely fine and rare, (1456).
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
L. Plautius Plancus, silver denarius, issued 47 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.74 grams, C.453/1a-b,d-e, S.959,a, BMC 4004, Sear Plautia 1 (p.75), Obv. Mask of Medusa facing with dishevelled hair and serpents at the side of her face, L. PLAVTIVS below, Rev. Aurora flying to r. conducting the four horses of the Sun, below P[LANCV..], with border of dots. Reverse off centre, otherwise very fine and rare (58).
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
Julius Caesar, silver denarius, issued 47-46 B.C., African Mint, 3.73 grams, C.458/1, S.1013, BMC East 31, Sear Julius Caesar 12 (p.107), Obv. diademed head of Venus to r. dotted border, Rev. Aeneas walking to l., carrying Anchises and palladium. CAESAR to r. downwards, in dotted circle. Nearly very fine, very scarce, (44).
Estimate $250
SOLD $450
Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio (Imperator), silver denarius, issued 47-46 B.C., North African Mint (Utica?), 3.87 grams, C.459/1, S.1046, BMC Africa 1, Sear Caecilia 47 (p.21), Obv. Head of Jupiter to r. laureated, around Q METEL PIVS, Rev. Elephant to r. SCIPIO weakly struck above. IMP below. Very fine or better and rare (16).
Estimate $150
SOLD $320
Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio (Imperator), silver denarius, issued 47-46 B.C., African Mint, 3.88 grams, C.461/1, S.1051, BMC Africa 12, Sear Caecilia 50a (p.22), Obv. Head of Africa to r. smaller than usual wearing elephant skin, to r. a corn stalk, plough below to l. SCIPIO IMP, to r. Q METELL, Rev. Hercules standing facing with club, EPPIVS on r. LEG F C to l. (Legatus flandum curavit). Nearly very fine and rare, (15).
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Mn. Cordius Rufus, silver denarius, Issued 46 B.C., 3.88 grams, Rome Mint, Crawford 463/1b, Sydenham 976c, B. Cordia 1, BMC 4039, Obv. Cojoined heads of the Dioscuri to r. surmounted by star, with the pilei decorated with a fillet, around RVFVS III VIR ted to l., dotted border, Rev. Venus Verticordia standing to l., holding scales and sceptre, Cupid on her shoulders, to r. downwards MN(ligated) CORDIVS, dotted border. Broad flan, toned very fine and very scarce, (1457).
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
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)
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
C. Considius Paetus, silver denarius, issued 46 B.C., 3.98 grams, Rome Mint, Crawford 465/2a, Sydenham 991, B. Considia 2, BMC 4084, Obv. Laureated head of Apollo to r., behind A, dotted border, Rev. [C]. CONS[IDI] above curule chair, in exergue PAETI. Toned, good very fine and very scarce, (1436).
Estimate $200
SOLD $240