Catalogue
C. Poblicius Q.F., (c.80 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.83 g), obv. Roma helmeted bust to right wearing two feathers on helmet, ROMA behind, C above, rev. Hercules to left strangling the Nemean lion, club at feet, bow and quiver to left, C. POBLICI Q.[F] on right, (S.308, Cr.380/1, Syd.768, B.Poblicia 9). Toned, nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $220
SOLD $220
L. Papius, (c.79 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.95 g), obv. Juno Sospita head to right, wearing goat's skin, symbol behind (cooking pot), rev. Gryphon prancing to right, pot hooks on ring below, L PAPI in exergue, (S.311, Cr.384/1, Syd.773, RSC Papia 1). Toned, serrated edge, nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $380
P. Satrienus, (c.77 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.79 g), obv. Mars helmeted head to right, LV behind, rev. she-wolf walking to left, ROMA above, P.SATRIE/NVS in exergue, (S.319, Cr.388/1b, Syd.781, B.Satriena 1). Toned, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
L. Rustius, (76 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.82 g), obv. head of young Mars to right, S C behind, X before, rev. ram standing to right, L.RVST[I] in exergue, (S.320, Cr.389/1, Syd.782, B.Rustia 1). Toned, very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $190
L. Lucretius Trio, (76 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.84 g), obv. radiate head of Sol to right, rev. seven stars within pellet around crescent moon, TRIO above, L.LVCRETI below, (S.321, Cr.390/1, Syd.783, RSC Lucretia 2). Toned with some hoard patination, struck off centre on obverse, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
C. Egnatius CN.F.CN.N. Maxsumus, (c.75 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.91 g), obv. Cupid winged laureate bust, to right, MAXSVMVS behind, rev. Jupiter and Liberty within distyle temple, VT to left, C. EGNATIVS. CN.F in exergue, CN.N to right, (S.325, Cr.391/2, Syd.788, B.Egnatia 3). Toned, adjustment mark on reverse, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
L. Farsuleius Mensor, (75 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.91 g), obv. diademed and draped bust of Liberty to right, S.C under chin, MENSOR. before, cap of liberty behind, rev. Roma in biga to right assisting a togate figure to mount into the chariot, XXVI below horse's feet, L. FARSVLE[I] in exergue, (S.329, C.392/1b, RSC Farsuleia 1). Toned, nearly extremely fine and rare as such.
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus, (c.76-75 B.C.), silver denarius, uncertain Spanish mint, (3.78 g), obv. Genius of the Roman People with diadem, draped bust to right, sceptre on shoulder and G.P.R. above, rev. EX SC divided by globe between rudder and sceptre, CN. LEN. Q below, (S.323, Cr.393/1a, Syd.752, B.Cornelia 54). Brilliant, with full mint bloom, good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $600
C. Lentulus, (c.76-75 B.C.), silver denarius, probably a Spanish mint, (3.77 g), obv. Genius of the Roman People with diadem, draped head to right, sceptre on shoulder and [G.P.R.] above, rev. EX SC divided by globe between rudder and sceptre, CN. LEN. Q below, (S.324, Cr.393/1c, Syd.752, B.Cornelia 54). Toned, areas of flat striking, good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $180
SOLD $130
C. Postimius, (C.74 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.86 g), obv. Diana draped bust to right bow and quiver at shoulder, rev. hound running right, hunting spear below, C.POSTVMI/TA in exergue, (S.330, Cr.394/1a, Syd.785, B. Postumia 9). Toned, good very fine, very scarce.
Estimate $180
SOLD $130
Mn. Aquillius MN.F.MN.N., (c.71 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.77 g), obv. Virtus helmeted bust to right, VIRTVS III.VIR around, rev. Consul Man. Aquillius raising Sicilia, MN AQVIL MN F MN N to left and right, [SICIL] in exergue, (S.336, Cr.401/1, Syd.798, B.Aquillia 2). Banker's mark on obverse, serrated edge, even grey tone, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
Q. Fufius Calenus and P. Mucius Scaevola, (c.70 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.86 g), obv. jugate heads of Honos and Virtus to right, KALENI below, HO behind, VIRT [RT ligated] before, rev. Roma and Italy hand in hand, winged caduceus to left, RO on right, ITAL ligated on left, CORDI in exergue, (S.338, Cr.403/1, Syd.797, B.Fufia 1). Attractively toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $360
M. Plaetorius M.F. Cestianus, (69 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.94 g), obv. head of Mercury to right, F behind, rev. winged caduceus, CEST EX S C on left, M. PLAETORI to right, (S.344, Cr.405/5, Syd.807, B.Plaetoria 5). Brilliant, extremely fine and rare thus.
Estimate $350
SOLD $360
M. Plaetorius M.F. Cestianus, (69 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.87 g), obv. head of Mercury to right, winged caduceus behind, rev. winged caduceus, CEST EX S C on left, M. PLAETOR[I] to right, (S.344, Cr.405/5, Syd.807, B.Plaetoria 5). Toned, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $220
SOLD $320
C. Hosidius C.F. Geta, (68 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (4.07 g), obv. bust of Diana, draped to right, bow and quiver at her shoulder, GETA before, III VIR behind, rev. wild boar of Calydon to right, pierced by spear and attacked by dog, C HOSIDI CF in exergue, (S.346, Cr.407/2, Syd.903, B.Hosidia 1). Attractive dark tone, slightly off centred on both sides, otherwise good extremely fine and rare thus.
Estimate $500
SOLD $560
C. Hosidius C.F. Geta, (68 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.83 g), obv. Bust of Diana, draped to right, bow and quiver at her shoulder, GETA before, III VIR behind, rev. wild boar of Calydon to right, pierced by spear and attacked by dog, C HOSIDI CF in exergue, (S.346, Cr.407/2, Syd.903, B.Hosidia 1). Attractive good very fine, rare.
Estimate $180
SOLD $240
L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, (c.67 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (4.10 g), obv. head of Apollo to left with fillet, I behind, rev. naked horseman galloping to right, holding palm branch, below, C PISO L.F. FRVG, symbol of diagonal line above, (S.291, Cr. 408, Syd. 853). Slightly off centred, otherwise brilliant with very high relief, good extremely fine and rare thus.
Estimate $400
SOLD $240
L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, (c.67 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.92 g), obv. Apollo laureate head to right, ear behind, rev. naked horseman galloping to right holding palm branch, L.PISO L F FRVGI below, (S.235, Cr.408 [dies o114/r141) Syd.1035). Light scratches in obverse field, otherwise attractive and very sharply struck piece with good centring, good extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $350
SOLD $280
L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, (c.67 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.80 g), obv. head of Apollo to right with fillet, reversed L behind, rev. naked horseman galloping to right, holding palm branch, below, C PISO L.F. FRVG, symbol I underneath, (S.291, Cr. 408, Syd. 851). Slightly off centred, otherwise brilliant with very high relief, good extremely fine and rare thus.
Estimate $400
SOLD $280
C. Piso L.F. Frugi, (c.67 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.98 g), obv. Apollo head to right with fillet, lituus behind, symbol before, rev. C. PISO LF FRV. across, below naked horseman with palm (dot below), galloping to right, (S.348/1, Cr.408/1, Syd.855a-k, RSC Calpurnia 24aa). Lightly toned, nearly extremely fine and a scarce type.
Estimate $250
SOLD $170
M. Plaetorius M.F. Cestianus, (69 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (4.03 g), obv. helmeted and draped bust right with attributes of Isis, Minerva, Apollo, Diana and Victory wearing wreath, bow and quiver over shoulder, cornucopiae under chin, CESTIANVS behind, S C before, rev. M. PLAETORIVS M F AED CVR, eagle standing on thunderbolt, (S.349, Cr.409/1, Syd.809, RSC Plaetoria 4). Toned with golden highlights, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $280
M. Plaetorius M.F. Cestianus, (69 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.87 g), obv. Cybele turreted bust to right, forepart of lion behind shoulder, globe under chin, CESTIANVS behind, rev. M. PLAETORIVS AED CVR EX S.C., curule chair facing, palm leaf to left, (S.350, Cr.409/2, Syd.808, RSC Plaetoria 3). Slightly off centred on obverse, otherwise brilliant, good extremely fine and rare thus.
Estimate $350
SOLD $340
L. Roscius Fabatus, (64 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.97 g), obv. head of Juno Sospita to right, wearing goat's skin tied under the chin, below L. ROSCI, on left scales, rev. female figure standing to right, and feeding from her dress a serpent, erect before her, behind a modius, in exergue FABATI, serrated edge, (S.363, C.412/1 [symbols 122], Syd 915, BMC 3395, RSC Roscia 3). Extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
L. Roscius Fabatus, (64 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.92 g), obv. head of Juno Sospita to right, wearing goat's skin tied under the chin, below L. ROSCI, on left stool, rev. female figure standing to right, and feeding from her dress a serpent, erect before her, behind a kylix, in exergue FABATI, serrated edge, (S.363, C.412/1, Syd 915, BMC 3395, RSC Roscia 3). Attractively toned, area of flat striking on head otherwise extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $320
L. Cassius Longinus, (63 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.94 g), obv. Vesta veiled draped head to left, kylix behind, A before, rev. male standing left, dropping tablet inscribed V, into a cista, LONGIN III V behind, (S.364, Cr.413/1, Syd.935, B.Cassia 10). Toned, good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $320
L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus, (62 BC), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.96 g), obv. Concord head veiled to right, wearing diadem, around [P]AVLLVS LEPIDVS CONCORDIA, rev. TER above trophy, L. Aemilius Paullus on right, Perseus of Macedon and his two sons as prisoners on left, PAVLLVS in exergue, (S.366, Cr.415/1, Syd.926, RSC Aemilia 10). Attractive light toning, struck off centre, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $220
SOLD $140
P. Plautius Hypsaeus, (c.60 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.93 g), obv. Leuconoe draped bust to right, dolphin behind, P. YPSAE. S.C. before, rev. Jupiter in quadriga to left, C. YPSAE. COS/ PRIV in exergue. [CEPIT] on right, (S.376, Cr.420/2a, Syd.911, B.Plautia 12). Grey and gold patina, nearly extremely fine, rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $280
M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus, (c.58 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.80 g), obv. king Aretas kneeling beside camel to right, M.SCAVR and AED CVR above, [REX A]RETAS in exergue, [EX] to left, SC to right, rev. Jupiter in quadriga to left, [P.H]YPS[AE] / AED CVR above, CAPTV on right, C.HYPSAE COS/ PREIVER in exergue, scorpion below horses, (S.379, Cr.422/1b, Syd.913, RSC Aemilia 8). Toned, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $180
SOLD $240
L. Marcius Philippus, (c.56 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.67 g), obv. Ancus Marcius head to right, ANCVS and lituus below and to left, 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.382, Cr.425/1, Syd.919a, RSC Marcia 29). Toned, faint edge crack on obverse field, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $220
SOLD $170
Faustus Cornelius Sulla, (56 B.C.), Rome Mint, (3.44 g), obv. head of Hercules to right, FEELIX behind, rev. Diana in biga galloping to right, crescent moon above her, three stars in field, FAVS[TVS] below, (S.384, C.426/2, BMC 3828, RSC Cornelia 60a [p.40]). Toned, areas of flat striking and corrosion on reverse, otherwise very fine or better and very scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90