Catalogue
C. Norbanus, (c.83 B.C.), brockage of silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.91 grams), obv. diademed head of Venus to right, [C. NOR]BANVS below, X behind, rev. impression of obverse incuse, (S.278, Cr.357/1b, Syd.739, RSC Norbana 2). Nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
C. Norbanus, (c.83 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (4.05 grams), obv. diademed head of Venus to right, C. NORBANVS below, CLI behind, rev. ear of corn, fasces and caduceus within dotted border, (S.278, Cr.357/1b, Syd.739, RSC Norbana 2). Lightly toned, nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
L. Censorinus with P. Crepusius and C.Limetanus, (82 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.75 grams), obv. Venus diademed and veiled bust to right, L. CENSORIN behind, rev. Venus in biga galloping to right, XXXV above, C.LIMET[A] below, [P.] CREPVS[I] in exergue, (S.284 [ú65 VF], Cr.360/1b, Syd.736a, B.Marcia 27). Very fine/nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $60
Pub. Crepusius, (82 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.80 grams), obv. Apollo laureate head to right, sceptre and M over shoulder, P below chin, rev. horseman galloping to right, hurling spear, CCCVIII above, P. CREPVSI in exergue, (S.283 [ú50 VF], Cr.361/1c, Syd.738a, RSC Crepusia 1). Good fine, scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
L. Marcius Censorinus, (c.82 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.83 grams), obv. Apollo head laureate to right, rev. Satyr Marsyas, standing left, with wine skin on shoulder, behind him a column with figure at top, L.CENSOR before, (S.281 [ú55 VF], Cr.363/1d, Syd.737, RSC Marcia 24). Good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Q. Antonius Balbus, (c.83-2 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.79 grams), obv. Jupiter laureate head to right, S C behind, rev. Victory in quadriga to right, Q ANTO BALB/PR exergue, P under horses, (S.279, Cr.364/1d, Syd.742b, RSC Antonina 1); Cn. Lentulus, (c.76-75 B.C.), silver denarius, probably a Spanish mint, (3.95 grams), 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 [ú65 VF], Cr.393/1c, Syd.752, B.Cornelia 54). First with serrated edge, both toned, second with obverse damage, otherwise fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
C. Annius T.f. T.n. with C. Tarquitius P.f., (c.82-81 B.C.), silver denarius, North Italy and Spain mint, (3.736 grams), obv. Anna Perenna diademed head to right, scales below chin, C. ANNIVS.T.F. T.N. PRO. COS. EX SC around, rev. Victory in galloping biga to right, XV above, Q below, C. TARQVITI. P.[F.] in exergue, (S.292 [ú80 VF], Cr.366/4, Syd.749, RSC Annia 1). Good fine, very scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
L. Manlius Torquatus, (c.82 B.C.), silver denarius, mint moving with Sulla, (3.99 grams), obv. small Roma helmeted head to right, L. MANLI before, PRO Q behind, rev. Sulla in walking quadriga to right, crowned by Victory above, [L.]SVLLA IM in exergue, (S.286, Cr.367/5, Syd.757, B.Manlia 4). Toned, nearly extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
A. Postumius A.f.Sp.n. Albinus, (c.81 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.82 grams), obv. Hispania head to right, HISPAN behind, rev. togate figure standing to left between Roman eagle and fasces, [A AL]BIN SN in field, A. left field, POST A.F. in exergue, (S.297 [ú80 VF], Cr.372/2, Syd.746, B.Postumia 8); C. Naevius Balbus, (c.79 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.76 grams), obv. Venus diademed head right, S.C. behind, rev. Victory in triga to right CXII above, C. NAE BA[LB] in exergue, (S.309, Cr.382/1b, Syd. 769b, B.Naevia 6) (illustrated). First mounted in centre of reverse, both with serrated edge, otherwise very fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $70
L. Procilius, (c.80 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.59 grams), obv. Jupiter laureate head to right, S.C. behind, rev. Juno Sospita walking to right, hurling spear and holding shield, L.PROCI[LI]/ F, behind, (S.306 [ú65 VF], Cr.379/1, Syd.771, B.Procilia 1). Good very fine, silver-grey toning.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
Ti. Claudius, (c.79 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.926 grams), obv. Diana bust to right bow and quiver on shoulder, S.C. before, rev. Victory in biga to right, A LXXXXVIII below, TI CLAVD. TI.F/AP. N in exergue, (S.310, Cr.383/1, Syd.770a, B.Claudia 5). Serrated edge, slightly off centred on obverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine, scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
L. Rutilius Flaccus, (c.77 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.594 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head to right, FLAC behind, rev. Victory in biga to right, L. RVTILI in exergue, (S.318 [ú140 EF], Cr.387/1, Syd.780a). Toned, banker's mark on cheek, otherwise nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
C. Egnatius Cn.f.Cn.n. Maxsumus, (c.75 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.952 grams), obv. Liberty with diadem, draped bust to right, cap and [MA]XSVMVS behind, rev. Jupiter and Liberty within distyle temple, CN.N on right, C. EGNATIVS. CN.F in exergue, (S.327 [ú140 VF], Cr.391/3, Syd.787, RSC Egnatia 2). Toned, good fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
C. Postumius (c.74 B.C.), Rome mint, (3.980 grams), obv. Diana draped bust to right bow and quiver at shoulder, rev. hound running right, C.POSTVMI/TA in exergue, (S.330 [ú65 VF], Cr.394/1a, Syd.785, B. Postumia 9). Nearly extremely fine, very scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
C. Postumius (c.74 B.C.), Rome mint, (3.74 grams), obv. Diana draped bust to right bow and quiver at shoulder, rev. hound running right, spear below, C.POSTVMI/TA in exergue, (S.330, Cr.394/1a, Syd.785, RSC Postumia 9). Toned, good very fine, very scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $210
Q. Fufius Calenus and Mucius Cordus, (c.70 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.88 grams), obv. jugate heads of Honos and Virtus, KALENI below, HO behind, VIRT before, rev. Roma and Italy hand in hand, caduceus to left, R[O] on right, ITAL ligated on left, CORDI in exergue, (S.338, Cr.403/1, Syd.797, B.Fufia 1). Serrated edge, nearly extremely fine/extremely fine, rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus, (69 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.852 grams), obv. male head of Mercury to right, rev. winged caduceus, [CES]T EX S C on left, M. PLAETOR[I] to right, (S.344, Cr.405/5, Syd.807, B.Plaetoria 5). Good fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
C. Hosidius C.f. Geta, (68 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.61 grams), 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). Has been mounted in centre of reverse, but an attractive good very fine, banker's mark on neck and below chin, rare.
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
C. Piso L.f. Frugi, (c.67 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.73 grams), obv. Apollo head to right with fillet, - behind, rev. C. PISO L.F. FRV. across, below naked horseman with palm, galloping to right, C below, (S.348 [ú150 EF], Cr.408/1, Syd.847, RSC Calpurnia 24aa). Toned, very fine/good very fine.
Estimate $140
SOLD $100
M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus, (69 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.93 grams), obv. composite deity 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). Off centred on obverse, golden red patina on obverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Q. Pomponius Musa. (c.66 B.C.), silver denarius (3.27 grams), obv. laureate head of Apollo right, star behind, dotted border, rev. Urania the Muse of Astronomy standing left, [pointing with rod at globe on tripod stand], to right Q POMPONI, to left MVSA, dotted border, (S.359, Cr.410/8, Syd.823, RSC Pomponia 22). Off centred, weak in places, otherwise good very fine, rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $280
L. Roscius Fabatus, (c.64 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.86 grams), obv. Juno Sospita head to right wearing goat's skin, table symbol behind, [L. ROSCI] below, rev. female standing right feeding serpent erect before her, spear symbol behind, FABAT[I] in exergue, (S.363, Cr.412/1, Syd.915, RSC.Roscia 3). Off centred obverse, scratch in obverse field, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
L. Cassius Longinus, (63 B.C.), plated silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.14 grams), obv. Vesta veiled draped head to right, kylix behind, S before, rev. male standing left, dropping tablet into a cista, [L]ONGIN III behind, (cf.S.364, cf.Cr.413/1 [p.564, 287], Syd.936, B.Cassia 11). Very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
L. Marcius Philippus, (c.56 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.73 grams), obv. Ancus Marcius head to right, ANCV[S] 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). Slightly off centred, otherwise very fine, very scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $160
L. Marcius Philippus, (c.56 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.754 grams), 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, (S.382 [ú60 VF], Cr.425/1, Syd.919a, B.Marcia 28 [ú60]); similar L. Memmius, (109-108 B.C.), (3.718 grams), obv. Male head right, rev. Dioscuri and horses, L MEMMI in exergue, (S.181, Cr.304/1, Syd. 558, Memmia 1). Fine and both scarce. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Cn. Plancius, (c.55 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.782 grams), obv. Diana Planciana to right wearing petasus, CN PLANCIVS [AED CVR S.] C. around, rev. Cretan goat to right, bow and quiver behind, (S.396 [ú200 EF], Cr.432/1, Syd.933, B. Plancia 1). Light surface scratches on obverse, otherwise nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
C. Vibius C.f.C.n. Pansa Caetronianus, (48 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.922 grams), obv. Mask of Pan, [PANSA] below, pedum behind, rev. Jupiter Axurus seated to left, C.VIBIVS C.F.C.N. behind and IOVIS AXVR before, (S.420 [ú75 VF], Cr.449/16, Syd.948, B.Vibia 19); Mn. Cordius Rufus, (46 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.800 grams), obv. conjoined diademed heads of the Dioscuri to right, each surmounted by a star, RVFVS III V[IR] below and behind, rev. Venus Verticordia standing left, holding scales and sceptre, Cupid on her shoulder, MN CORDIV[S] behind, (S.440 [o60 VF], Cr.463/1b, Syd.976c, RSC Cordia 1). Grey patina, nearly very fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $180
SOLD $120
M. Porcius Cato, (Propraetor 47-46 B.C.), silver quinarius, Utica, North Africa mint, (3.63 grams), obv. young male head to right, [M. CATO PRO PR] around, rev. Victory seated to right holding patera, VICTRIX in exergue, (S.1382, Cr.462/1b, RSC Porcia 10a). Weak in places, banker's mark, dark tone, otherwise fine and rare.
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
Mn. Cordius Rufus, (46 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.672 grams), obv. conjoined diademed heads of the Dioscuri to right, each surmounted by a star, RVFVS II[I VIR] below and behind, rev. Venus Verticordia standing left, holding scales and sceptre, Cupid on her shoulder, MN CORDI[VS] behind, (S.440 [ú60 VF], Cr.463/1b, Syd.976a, RSC Cordia 2b). Lightly toned, flat for half the coin, otherwise nearly very fine/fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
C. Considius Paetus, (46 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (4.052 grams), obv. Venus laureate and diademed head to left, PAE[TI] behind, rev. Victory in quadriga with palm to left, C.CONSIDI in exergue, (S.456 [ú85 VF], Cr.465/4, Syd.993, RSC Considia 7). Bright, weak in places, good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $80
SOLD $40