Catalogue
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
C. Considius Paetus, silver denarius, issued 46 B.C., 4.18 grams, Rome Mint, Crawford 465/5, Sydenham 994, B. Considia 5, BMC 4091, Obv. Helmeted bust of Minerva to r., wearing aegis, dotted border, Rev. Victory in quadriga to r., holding palm branch and reins in l. hand, and wreath in r. hand, C. CONSIDI in exergue. Lightly toned, extremely fine and very rare, (1437).
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
Julius Caesar, silver denarius, issued 44 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.43 grams, C.480/4, S.1060, BMC 4152, Sear Julius Caesar 22 (p.108), Obv. Laureate head of Julius Caesar to r. CA[ESAR IM] to r. P [M] behind separated by a crescent, Rev. Venus standing l. holding Victory and sceptre, L. AEMILIVS [BVCA]. Banker's marks on obverse & reverse otherwise nearly fine and rare, (42).
Estimate $200
SOLD $370
Octavian, silver denarius, issued 42 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.55 grams, C.497/2b, S.1322, BMC Gaul 76, Sear Augustus 55a (p.135), Obv. Head of Octavian, to r. CAESAR III VIR R.P.C, border of dots, Rev. Curule chair on which is a wreath, inscribed CAESAR DIC. PER on chair. Good fine, minor surface marks, lightly toned, rare, (72).
Estimate $250
SOLD $400
C. Clodius C.f Vestalis, silver denarius, Issued 41 B.C., 3.80 grams, Rome Mint, Crawford 512/2, Sydenham 1135, B. Claudia 13, BMC 4196, Obv. Bust of Flora to r., flower behind, before downwards C CLODIVS, behind C.F. upwards, dotted border, Rev. Vestal Virgin, Claudia Quinta, seated to l., holding bowl with two handles (cymbium) VESTALIS behind, dotted border. Broad flan, toned very fine/nearly extremely fine and very scarce, (1458).
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
Lucius Antony and Mark Antony, silver denarius, issued 41 B.C., travelling mint with Mark Antony, 4.78 grams (incl. ring mount), C.517/5a, S.1185, Sear Lucius Antony 2 (p.130), BMC East 107, Obv. Head of Mark Antony to r. M ANT I MP(Ligated) AV(ligated)G III VIR R P C M NERVA PROQ P, Rev. Head of Lucius Antony to r. dotted border, L. ANTONIVS COS. With ring mount, gilded, very fine and rare, (7).
Estimate $250
SOLD $700
Mark Antony, silver denarius, issued 39 B.C., travelling mint with Octavian, 3.44 grams, C.529/3, S.1328, Sear Mark Antony 5 (p.121), BMC Gaul 94, Obv. Head of Mark Antony to r. ANTONIVS IMP, Rev. Winged caduceus CAESAR IMP. Nearly fine and rare (8).
Estimate $150
SOLD $180
Cn. Domitius Calvinus, silver denarius, issued 39 B.C., Osca Mint, 3.51 grams, C.532/1, S.1358, BMC Spain 109, Not in Sear, Obv. Head of Herakles to r., bearded, behind OSCA, Rev. Simpulum, sprinkler, axe and apex around DOM. COS. ITER.IMP. Nearly fine and very rare, (33).
Estimate $250
SOLD $370
Octavian, silver denarius, issued 36 B.C., 3.80 grams, Mint moving with Octavian, Crawford 540/2, Sydenham 1338, B. Julia 139, BMC Africa 33, C.90., Obv. Bare head of Octavian bearded to r., IMP CAESAR DIVI F III VIR ITER R P C around, Rev. Around [COS ITER ET] TER DESIG, Julius Caesar in temple of four columns, frontal inscribed DIVO IVL, altar on l., off centre on reverse. Nearly very fine, rare (1421).
Estimate $250
SOLD $350
Augustus, (27 B.C.-14 A.D), silver denarius, issued 29-27 B.C., Rome Mint, 3.42 grams, RIC 271 (Original RIC 38), C.124, BMC 633, B.163, Ashmolean 233-6, Obv. Augustus head to r. laureate, Rev. IMP CAESAR across field to l. & r. of rostral column surmounted by cloaked figure (of Octavian?), holding spear. Lightly toned, minor scratches, very fine or better, rare, (73).
Estimate $400
SOLD $600
Augustus, (27 B.C.-14 A.D), silver denarius, issued shortly after 27 B.C., Uncertain Mint, 3.73 grams, RIC 547b (Original RIC 239 or265), C.22, BMC 307, Ashmolean 113, Obv. Augustus head to l. border of dots, Rev. AVGVSTVS below capricorn to r. holding globe attached to rudder and bearing a cornucopiae. Off centred, lightly toned, good fine or better, rare, (74).
Estimate $300
SOLD $320