Catalogue
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
L. Papius Celsus, (c.45 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.87 grams), obv. head of Juno Sospita to right, clad in goat's skin, dotted border, rev. she-wolf standing right placing stick on burning brazier to right, with an eagle fanning the flames with its wings, [L] PAPIVS in exergue, CELSVS III VIR above, (S.461, Cr.472/1, Syd.964, RSC Papia 2). Slightly off centred, lightly toned, otherwise good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $0
P. Clodius M.f.Turrinus, (42 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.92 grams), obv. Apollo head laureate to right, lyre behind, dotted border, rev. Diana Lucifera standing facing holding two long torches, bow and quiver at shoulder, P CLODIVS before M.F. on left, (S.492, Cr.494/23, Syd.1117, RSC Claudia 15). With obverse scratches and hoard patination, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Julius Caesar, (c.47-46 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.90 grams), Africa mint, obv. diademed head of Venus to right, rev. CAESAR to right, Aeneas walking left, carrying Anchises and palladium, dotted border, (S.1402, Cr.458/1, Syd.1013, RSC Julius Caesar 12). Slightly off centred on reverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine/good very fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $900
Mark Antony, (32-31 B.C.), base silver denarius, mint moving with Mark Antony, (3.08 grams), obv. praetorian galley to right with rowers etc., around legends ANT AVG III VIR. R.P.C., rev. legionary eagle between two standards, LEG XVI around, (S.1480, Cr.544/31, BMC 211, C. Mark Antony 48). Nearly fine.
Estimate $160
SOLD $0
Augustus, in memorial of Julius Caesar, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), plated silver denarius, type of Rome mint, issued 17 B.C. by M. Sanquinius, (2.65 grams), obv. Julius Caesar laureate head to right, comet above showing four rays and tail, around M SANQVI NIVS III VIR, rev. Augustus head right, around AVGVSTVS DIVI F, (S.-, RIC 338, RSC 1 [Julius Caesar and Augustus], B.Julia 257, C.6 [Julius Caesar], BMC 71). Filed about edge, scratch on surface, copper core visible on obverse, otherwise good fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, Lyons mint, issued 2 B.C. - A.D. 4 and later, (3.59 grams), obv. laureate head of Augustus to right, CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE around, rev. Caius and Lucius Caesars standing facing, shields and spears between them, above on left simpulum to right, and on the right a lituus to left, in exergue C L CAESARES, around AVGVSTI [F COS DESIG PRINC] IVVENT, (S.1597, RIC 207, C.43, BMC 533). Off centred reverse, toned, otherwise good fine/fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Augustus, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 10-12, (10.28 grams), obv. bare head to left of Augustus around IMP CAESAR DIVI F AVGVSTVS IMP XX, rev. PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POT XXXIIII around large SC, (S.1689, RIC 471, C.226 variety, CBN 883); Agrippa, (died 12 B.C.), posthumous issue struck by Caligula (A.D. 37-41), AE as, (10.55 grams), obv. M AGRIPPA L F COS III, head to left wearing rostral crown, rev. S C, across, Neptune standing to left, holding dolphin and trident, (S.1812 [ú150 VF], RIC 58 (Caligula), C.3); Germanicus, son of Nero Claudius Drusus, (born 15 B.C., died A.D. 19), AE as, Rome mint, issued A.D. 37-38, struck under Caligula, (10.74 grams), obv. bare head of Germanicus to left, around GERMANICVS [CAESAR TI AVGV]ST F DIVI AVG N, rev. SC around, C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, (S.1821, RIC 35, BMC 49, C.1); Claudius, (A.D. 41-54), AE as, British copy of the Rome mint type, issued after 41-42, (11.28 grams), obv. bare head to left, around [TI CL]AVDIVS CAESAR AVG P [M TR P IMP], rev. Minerva to right, helmeted and draped, hurling javelin and holding shield, SC in field, (S.1861, RIC 100, BMC 149). Mostly fine. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $160
Tiberius, (A.D. 14-37), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 14-37, (3.69 grams), obv. laureate head of Tiberius to right, around TI CAESAR DIVI [AVG F AVGVSTVS], rev. PONTIF MAXIM, Livia seated to right, with vertical sceptre and branch, (S.1763, RIC 30, BMC 48). Fine/good fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
Drusus, son of Tiberius, (died A.D. 23), AE as, Rome mint, issued under Tiberius, A.D. 22-23, (10.24 grams), obv. bare head of Drusus to left, around DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N, rev. PONTIF TRIBVN POTEST ITER around, S C across field in centre, (S.1794, RIC 45, BMC 99, C.2). Green and brown patina, good fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $70