Catalogue
L. Thorius Balbus, (c.105 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.87 g), obv. Juno of Lanuvium, wearing goat's skin to right, I.S.M.R behind, rev. bull charging to right, letter V above, L.THORIVS below, BALBVS in exergue, (S.192 [£45 VF], Cr.316/1, Syd.594). Off centred reverse, toned very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
A. Albinus, (96 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (4.08 g), obv. Apollo laureate head to right, ROMA below, eight pointed star behind, rev. Dioscuri standing to left, beside their horses, drinking at fountain, crescent moon in field, [A.A]LBINV[S.S.F]. in exergue, (S.219, Cr.335/10b, Syd.612c). Nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $180
SOLD $240
L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, (90 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.97 g), obv. laureate head of Apollo to right, S and symbol behind, O before, rev. horseman galloping to right, holding palm, L PISO FRVG plain exergue, O above, (S.235, B.Calpurnia 11, Cr.340/1). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, (90 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.83, 3.85 g), obv. laureate head of Apollo to right, one with symbol behind, dotted border, rev. horseman galloping to right, holding palm, L PISO FRVG plain exergue, monogram below other with V above, dotted border, (S.235, B.Calpurnia 11, Cr.340/1). Very fine, one with flat area. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Q. Titius, (c.90 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.82 g), obv. head of Mutinus Titinus to right with diadem, rev. Q.TITI on tablet from which springs Pegasus to right, (S.238, Cr.341/1, Syd.691, Titia 1); M. Cipius, M.F., (115-114 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.81 g), obv. Roma helmeted head right, M. CIPI M.F. before, X behind, rev. Victory in biga to right, rudder below, ROMA in exergue, (S.166, Cr.289/1, Syd. 546, RSC Cipia 1). Nearly very fine, banker's mark on helmet on second coin. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
C. Vibius C.f. Pansa, (90 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.81 g), obv. laureate head of Apollo to right, PANSA behind, ivy leaf under chin, rev. Minerva in quadriga to right, [C.]VIB[IVS C F]. in exergue, (S.242, Cr.342/5b, Syd.684b, B.Vibia 1b); L. Titurius L.F. Sabinus, (89 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.69 g), obv. bare head of king Tatius to right, SABIN behind, TA monogram before, rev. two Roman soldiers each carrying a woman in his arms, traces of L.TITVRI in exergue, (S.249, Cr.344/1a, Syd.698a, B.Tituria 1); another Rome mint, (4.01 g), obv. bare head of king Tatius to right, SABIN behind, APV and palm before, rev. Tarpeia facing, buried to her waist in shields, with raised hands, trying to thrust off two soldiers casting their shields at her, star in crescent above, L.TITVRI in exergue, (S.252, Cr.344/2c, Syd.699a, B.Tituria 5). Fine, first off centred. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Cn. Lentulus Clodianus, (88 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.79 g), obv. Mars helmeted bust right, seen from behind, rev. Victory in biga to right, CN LENTV[L] in exergue, (S.254, Cr.345/1, Syd.702, RSC Cornelia 50). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
L. Rubrius Dossenus, (87 B.C.), silver quinarius, (1.89 g), Rome mint, obv. Neptune head to right trident behind, DOSSEN behind, rev. Victory walking to right, serpent entwined around altar before, L.RVBRI behind, (B.Rubria 4, S.268, Cr.348/4, Syd.708). Very fine/good fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
L. Julius Bursio, (c.85 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.70 g), obv. Genius (or Apollo Vejovis) bust laureate to right, trident and symbol behind, rev. Victory in quadriga to right, nothing above, L. IVLI. BVRSIO in exergue, (S.268, Cr.352/1a, Syd.728, B.Julia 5); Anonymous, (c.157-6 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.80 g), obv. head of Roma right X behind, rev. Diana in a biga of stags, (S.76, Cr.197/1a, Syd.376). Fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
L. Julius Bursio, (c.85 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.68 g), obv. Genius (or Apollo Vejovis) bust laureate to right, trident and uncertain symbol behind, rev. Victory in quadriga to right, RO above, L.IVLI.BVRSIO in exergue, (S.268, Cr.352/1c, Syd.728c, RSC Julia 5b). Nearly very fine/fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
C.Licinius L.f.Macer, (84 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.73 g), obv. diademed bust of Apollo to left, viewed from behind, brandishing a thunderbolt, rev. Minerva in quadriga to right, C.LICINIVS L F / MACER in exergue, (S.274, Cr.354/1, Syd.732, B.Licinia 16). Weak in places, very fine, scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
P. Furius Crassipes, (c.84 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (4.22 g), obv. turreted head of the City to right, AED CVR and deformed foot downwards behind, rev. P.FOVRIVS on curule chair, CRASSIPES in exergue, (S.275, Cr.356/1c, Syd.735, B.Furia 19). Toned, very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
P. Furius Crassipes, (c.84 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.67 g), obv. turreted head of the City to right, AED CVR and deformed foot downwards behind, rev. P.FOVRIVS on curule chair, CRASSIPES in exergue, (S.275, Cr.356/1c, Syd.735, B.Furia 19). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
C. Norbanus, (c.83 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (4.10 g), obv. diademed head of Venus to right, C. NORBANVS below, XT behind, rev. ear of corn, fasces and caduceus within dotted border, (S.278, Cr.357/1b, Syd.739, B.Norbana 2). Very fine, flan flaw on reverse.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Pub. Crepusius, (82 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.62 g), obv. Apollo laureate head to right, sceptre over shoulder, M behind, rev. horseman galloping to right, hurling spear, [P. C]REPV[SI] in exergue, XXXVI above, (S.283, Cr.361/1c, Syd.738a, B.Crepusia 1). Slightly off centred, lightly toned, very fine, scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
C. Mamilius Limetanus, (c.82 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.84 g), obv. Mercury bust to right, caduceus behind, S above, rev. Ulysses walking to right, his dog before, C. MAMIL behind, LIMETAN before, (S.272, Cr.362/1, Syd.741, B.Mamilia 6). Serrated edge, nearly extremely fine, very scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
C. Mamilius Limetanus, (c.82 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, obv. Mercury bust to right, caduceus behind, AT monogram above, rev. Ulysses walking to right, his dog before, C. MAMIL behind, LIMETAN before, (S.282, Cr.362/1, Syd.741, B.Mamilia 6). Serrated edge, nearly extremely fine or better, very scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
L. Procilius, (c.80 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.75 g), obv. Jupiter laureate head to right, S.C. behind, rev. Juno Sospita walking to right, hurling spear and holding shield, erect serpent before, L.PROCILI/ F, behind, (S.306, Cr.379/1, Syd.771, B.Procilia 1). Toned, good very fine, off centred, scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $150
L. Papius, (c.79 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.62 g), obv. Juno Sospita head to right, wearing goat's skin, headdress of Isis behind (143), rev. Gryphon prancing to right, similar below, L PAPI in exergue, (S.311, Cr.384/1, Syd.773, B.Papia 1); another (3.46 g), symbol of sickle/basket (90). Serrated edge, good fine - good very fine, very scarce. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
M. Volteius M.f., (c.78 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.68 g), obv. bust of Attis or young Corybas to right, wearing laureate helmet, symbol behind, rev. Cybele seated in chariot to right drawn by two lions, letters K**Q* above, M.VOLTEI. M.F. in exergue, (S.315, Cr.385/4, Syd.777, RSC. Volteia 4); another, silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.69 g), obv. head of Liber or Bacchus to right, wearing ivy wreath, rev. Ceres standing in chariot to right drawn by two serpents, control symbol behind, M.VOLTEI. M.F. in exergue, (S.314, Cr.385/3, Syd.776, B. Volteia 3). Toned, nearly very fine - very fine, both scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $190
L. Roscius Fabatus, (c.64 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.78 g), obv. Juno Sospita head to right wearing goat's skin, symbol behind, L. ROSCI below, rev. female standing right feeding serpent erect before her, symbol behind, FABA[TI] in exergue, (S.363, Cr.412/1, Syd.915, RSC.Roscia 3). Serrated edge, good very fine, some surface roughness.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
L. Roscius Fabatus, (c.64 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.78 g), obv. Juno Sospita head to right wearing goat's skin, snake in bowl behind, L. ROSCI below, rev. female standing right feeding serpent erect before her, branch behind, F[ABATI] in exergue, (S.363, Cr.412/1, Syd.915, RSC.Roscia 3). Serrated edge, good fine/nearly very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
L. Scribonius Libo, (62 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.94 g), obv. Bonus Eventus head to right, BON EVENT before, LIBO behind, rev. Scribonian well with garland and two lyres, hammer on step, PVTEAL above SCRIBON below, (S.367, Cr.416/1a, Syd.928, B.Scribonia 8a). Nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
L. Marcius Philippus, (c.56 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.96 g), obv. Ancus Marcius head to right, AN[CVS] and lituus, dotted border, rev. [PHILIPPVS] behind equestrian statue to right on an arcade of five arches, within A Q V A MAR, flower below horse, (S.301 Cr.425/1, Syd.919a, B.Marcia 29). Off centred on reverse, attractive dark patina, good very fine/nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
L. Marcius Philippus, (c.56 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.14 g), obv. Ancus Marcius head to right, ANCVS and lituus, dotted border, rev. PHI[LIPPVS] behind equestrian statue to right on an arcade of five arches, within A Q V A MAR, flower below horse, (S.301 Cr.425/1, Syd.919a, B.Marcia 29); Mn. Cordius Rufus, (46 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.16 g), obv. Corinthian helmet with crest, with owl standing on top, to right, RVFVS behind, rev. Aegis of Minerva with head of Medusa in centre, [MN] CORDI[VS] behind, (S.441, Cr.463/2, Syd.978, RSC Cordia 4); Q. Titius, (c.90 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.64 g), obv. head of Mutinus Titinus to right with diadem, rev. [Q.TITI] on tablet from which springs Pegasus to right, (S.238, Cr.341/1, Syd.691); C. Postumius (C.74 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.93 g), obv. Diana draped bust to right bow and quiver at shoulder, rev. hound running right, C.POSTVMI/TA in exergue, (S.330, Cr.394/1, Syd.785). Very good - fine with a degree of roughness and wear. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
P. Licinius M.f.Crassus, (55 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.69 g), obv. Laureate and diademed bust of Venus right, S.C. behind, rev. Female figure standing before her horse to left, which she holds by the bridle, shield and cuirass at her feet, around P. CRASSVS M F, (S.394, Cr.430/1, Syd.929, RSC Licinia 18). Banker's mark on obverse, nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Man. Acilius Glabrio, (c.49 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (4.03 g), obv. Salus laureate head to right, SALVTIS upwards behind, rev. Valetudo (Salus) standing left leaning against column and holding serpent, around MN ACILIVS [II]I VIR VALETV, (S.412, Cr.442/1a, Syd.922, B.Acilia 8). Off centred on the reverse, toned, very fine or better, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Man. Acilius Glabrio, (c.49 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.90 g), obv. Salus laureate head to right, [S]ALVTIS upwards behind, rev. Valetudo (Salus) standing left leaning against column and holding serpent, around MN ACILIVS III VIR VALETV, (S.412, Cr.442/1a, Syd.922, B.Acilia 8). Off centred on the obverse, nearly very fine or better, scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Man. Acilius Glabrio, (c.49 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.37 g), obv. Salus laureate head to right, [SAL]VTIS upwards behind, rev. Valetudo (Salus) standing left leaning against column and holding serpent, around MN ACILIVS [II]I VIR VALETV, (S.412, Cr.442/1a, Syd.922, B.Acilia 8). Off centred on the reverse, toned, good fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
D. Junius Albinus Bruti, (c.48 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.49 g), obv. Pietas head to right, PIET[AS] behind, rev. two joined hands holding caduceus, ALBINVS BRVTI F around, (S.427, Cr.450/2, Syd.942, RSC Postumia 10]); C.Vibius C.F.C.N. Pansa Caetronianus, (48 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.69 g), obv. young Bacchus to right wearing ivy wreath, PANSA behind, rev. Ceres walking to right, with two outstretched torches, plough before, C.VIBIVS C.F.C.N. behind, (S.421, Cr.449/2, Syd.946, RSC.Vibia 16). Toned, Banker's mark on reverse of second coin, first coin with a rough surface, otherwise both very fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140