Q" series. AR Quinarius, Apulia (?) c. 211-210. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, V. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, Q; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 102/2a. AR. 1.93 g. 15.50 mm. R. Rare. Edge split, lightly toned VF.
"Q" series. AR Quinarius, Apulia (?) c. 211-210 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, V. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, Q; in exergue ROMA. Cr. 102/2a. AR. 1.92 g. 16.00 mm. R. VF.
Knife (first) series. AR Denarius, c. 209 BC, uncertain mint in Spain. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, knife and in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 109/1. AR. 3.95 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare and interesting issue, of crude Iberian style. Of full weight and in good condition for issue. Lightly toned, with dark spots. VF/Good VF.
Prawn series. AE As, c. 179-170 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus; above, mark of value I. Rev. Prow right; above, prawn; before, mark of value I and below, ROMA. Cr. 156/3. AE. 23.54 g. 30.00 mm. RRR. Cleaning marks. Extremely rare, very seldom offered and in excellent condition for issue (see the RBW Collection example, NAC 61, 2011, 685). Nice light green patina. About VF.
Anchor (third series). AE Sextans, c. 169-158 BC. Obv. Bust of Mercury right; above, two pellets. Rev. Prow right; above, two pellets; before, anchor; below, [ROMA]. Cr. 194/5. AE. 4.17 g. 18.50 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, only very few specimens known. Rough surfaces, olive green patina. About VF. No specimens in the BN.
Pub. Sulla. AR Denarius. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Victory in biga right; below horses, P. SVLA; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 205/1; B. (Cornelia)1. AR. 3.60 g. 17.50 mm. Superb, with underlying luster. Lovely iridescent tone. EF.
M. Atilius Saranus. AR Denarius, 148 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, SARAN downwards; before, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, M. ATILI and ROMA in linear frame. Cr. 214/1b; B. 9. AR. 3.54 g. 18.50 mm. A superb example, from masterly engraved dies, sharply struck and perfectly centred. Enchanting brilliant iridescent tone, with golden hues. EF.
Q. Marcius Libo. AR Denarius, 148 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, LIBO; before, X. Rev. The Dioscuri galloping right; below, Q. MARC; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 215/1; B. 8. AR. 3.89 g. 20.00 mm. Sharply struck on a broad flan. Brilliant, superb and lightly toned. EF.
Cn. Gellius. AR Denarius, 138 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, X behind, all within laurel-wreath. Rev. Mars and Nerio in quadriga right; below horses, CN. GEL; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 232/1; B. 1. AR. 3.87 g. 19.00 mm. A choice example, perfectly centred and superb. Lovely light iridescent tone, with golden hues. EF/About EF.
Sex. Pompeius Fostlus. AR Denarius, 137 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; below chin, X; behind, jug. Rev. SEX. PO[M] FOSTLVS. She-wolf suckling twins; behind, ficus Ruminalis; in left field, the shepherd Faustulus leaning on staff; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 235/1a; B. 1. AR. 3.97 g. 19.00 mm. Great metal, full weight and broad flan. An outstanding example, perfectly centred and complete. Brilliant, superb and lightly toned, with golden hues. EF.
M. Baebius Q. f. Tampilus. AR Denarius, 137 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma left, wearing necklace of pendants; below chin, X; behind, TAMPIL. Rev. Apollo in prancing quadriga right, holding bow and arrow with reins in left hand and branch in right; below, ROMA; in exergue, M·BAEBI·Q·F. Cr. 236/1a; B. 12. AR. 3.95 g. 20.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Sharply struck and perfectly centred on a broad flan and in exceptional state of preservation. Lustrous with enchanting golden highlights. FDC.
M. Marcius Mn. f. AR Denarius, 134 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; below chin, X; behind, modius. Rev. Victory in biga right; below, M MARC/ROMA divided by two corn-ears. Cr. 245/1; B. 8; Banti 216 (R8). AR. 3.99 g. 18.50 mm. An outstanding example. Lustrous, delicate patina with warm hues. EF.
P. Maenius Antiaticus M. f. AR Denarius, 132 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X. Rev. Victory in quadriga right, holding reins and palm-branch in left hand and wreath in right hand; below, P. MAE ANT; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 249/1; B. 7. AR. 3.91 g. 19.50 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Virtually as struck. About FDC.
M. Aburius M.f. Geminus. AR Denarius, 132 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, GEM; before, X. Rev. Sol in quadriga right, holding reins and whip; below, M. ABVRI; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 250/1; B. 6. AR. 4.00 g. 19.50 mm. Great metal and full weight. An outstanding example, well centred on a broad flan, lustrous and virtually as struck. FDC.
M. Fabrinius. AE Quadrans, 132 BC. Obv. Head of Hercules right; behind, three pellets. Rev. M. FABRI/NI. Prow right; before, three pellets; below, ROMA. Cr. 251/3; B. 3. AE. 4.61 g. 20.00 mm. An outstanding example, in excellent state of preservation, for issue. Superb dark green brown patina. Slightly rough surfaces, otherwise EF.
M. Acilius M.f. AR Denarius, 130 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X; around, M. ACILIVS M.F. within double border dots. Rev. Hercules in quadriga right, holding trophy and club; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 255/1; B. 4. AR. 4.02 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Well centred on a broad flan, brilliant and prettily toned, with blue and reddish hues. Area of strike weakness on reverse, otherwise about EF/Good VF.
P. Nerva. AR Denarius, 113-112 BC. Obv. Helmeted bust of Roma left, holding shield in left hand and spear over shoulder in right; in left field, X with central bar (XVI monogram); above helmet, crescent and in right field, ROMA. Rev. Voting scene: three citizens in the comitium; one of them placing ballot in cista; in middle field above, a tabella inscribed P; below, P. NERVA. Cr. 292/1; B. (Licinia) 7. AR. 3.95 g. 17.50 mm. Scarce. Sound metal and full weight. Choice and lustrous, with iridescent hues. Interesting X graffito (the early mark of value) on both sides. Good VF. Circa 140 BC the denarius was retariffed from ten to sixteen asses. The new mark of value XVI, first appeared on the denarius of L.Julius Bursio in BC 141, was soon replaced by a XVI monogram (X with central bar) in BC 136.
T. Didius. AR Denarius, 113-112 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA in monogram. Rev. Battle between two gladiators; in exergue, T. DEIDI. Cr. 294/1; B. 2. AR. 3.82 g. 20.50 mm. Well centred and nicely toned. Good VF.
Q. Fab. AE Quadrans, uncertain Sicilian mint (Lilybaeum or Panormos), late 2nd century BC. Obv. Head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin. Rev. Q•FAB (magistrate's name); below, club and [bow]. CNS I 128 (Panormos); SNG ANS 605 (Panormos); HGC 2 -. AE. 1.19 g. 11.00 mm. RRR. A superb example of this extremely rare and interesting issue. Sharply struck and in excellent state of preservation. Reverse slightly off centre, lovely even dark green patina. EF. About the attribution of this issue to Lilybaeum, see Dario Calomino, Le Monete Romane Provinciali della Collezione De Sanctis Mangelli, Parte I, p. 37 in Bollettino Italiano di Numismatica 51-52, 2009.
Cn. Blasio Cn. f. AR Denarius, 112-111 BC. Obv. Helmeted head right (Scipio Africanus the Elder or Blasio?), [X] above, CN. BLASIO. CN.F. before and trident behind. Rev. Jupiter standing between Juno and Minerva; palm branch beside Minerva; in exergue, an eagle dividing RO-MA; to right, dolphin. Cr. 296/1k; B. (Cornelia) 20. AR. 3.94 g. 19.00 mm. Full weight. Well centred on a broad flan and unusually complete. Lovely iridescent tone, with bluish hues. About EF/Good VF.
Q. Lutatius Cerco. AR Denarius, 109-108 BC. Obv. Head of Roma right, wearing helmet decorated with stars; behind, X with central bar (XVI monogram); above, ROMA; below chin, [CERCO]. Rev. Q. LVTATI/ Q. Ship right; all within oak wreath. Cr. 305/1; B. 1. AR. 3.90 g. 17.50 mm. Sound metal and full weight. A choice example, brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues, Good VF.
Mn. Fonteius. AR Denarius, 108-107 BC. Obv. Jugate and laureate heads of Dioscuri right; below their chins, X. Rev. Ship right; above, MN FONTEI; below, P. Cr. 307/1b; Banti 7. AR. 3.88 g. 18.00 mm. A superb example, from masterly engraved and detailed dies. Very attractive dark patina. EF.
L. Scipio Asiagenus. AR Denarius serratus, 106 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter left. Rev. Jupiter driving fast quadriga right; in exergue, L. SCIP.ASIAG/A. Cr. 311/1e; B. (Cornelia 24). AR. 3.90 g. 19.00 mm. A superb example, well centred on a broad flan, lustrous and lighty toned, with golden hues. Good EF/EF.
L. Thorius Balbus. AR Denarius, 105 BC. Obv. Head of Juno of Lanuvium right, wearing goat's skin, I.S.M.R. behind. Rev. Bull charging right, O above, L. THORIVS below, BALBVS in exergue. Cr. 316/1; B. 1. AR. 4.07 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Well centred, brilliant and superb. Lovely iridescent toning, with golden hues. About EF/EF.
L. Thorius Balbus. AR Denarius, 105 BC. Obv. Head of Juno of Lanuvium right, wearing goat's skin, I.S.M.R. behind. Rev. Bull charging right, S above, L. THORIVS below, BALBVS in exergue. Cr. 316/1; B. 1. AR. 3.92 g. 18.50 mm. Sound metal. Sharply struck and and prettily toned, with golden hues. EF. Ex Aes Rude 66, 1996, 158.
L. Appuleius Saturninus. AR Denarius, 104 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma left. Rev. Saturn in quadriga right; below horses, C; in exergue, L. SATVRN. Cr. 317/3b; B. 1. AR. 3.98 g. 20.00 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. An outstanding example, lustrous and superb. EF.
L. Appuleius Saturninus. AR Denarius, 104 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma left. Rev. Saturn in quadriga right; above the horses, F; in exergue, L. SATVRN. Cr. 317/3a; B. 1. AR. 3.95 g. 19.00 mm. Choice and perfectly centred on a broad flan. Nice uneven iridescent tone, with blue and golden hues. About EF/EF.
Q. Thermus M.f. AR Denarius, 103 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Mars left. Rev. Roman soldier fighting enemy in protection of fallen comrade; in exergue, Q. THERM. MF. Cr. 319/1; B. (Minucia) 19. AR. 3.99 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Well centred on a broad flan, brilliant and superb. Lovely light iridescent tone. About EF.
Q. Thermus M.f. AR Denarius, 103 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Mars left. Rev. Roman soldier fighting enemy in protection of fallen comrade; in exergue, Q. THERM. MF. Cr. 319/1; B. (Minucia) 19. AR. 3.93 g. 20.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Brilliant, superb and nicely toned, with blue iridescent hues. About EF.
L. Julius L.f. Caesar. AR Denarius, 103 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Mars left; behind, CAESAR; above, dot and P(?). Rev. Venus in biga of Cupids left, holding sceptre and reins; above, dot and P; to left, lyre; in exergue, L. IVLI. L.F. Cr. 320/1; B. 4. AR. 3.96 g. 16.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Typically compact flan. Sharply struck and prettily toned, with iridescent hues. About EF.
L. Iulius. AR Denarius, 101 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, corn-ear. Rev. Victory in biga right, holding reins; below, L.IVLI. Cr. 323/1; B. 3. AR. 3.39 g. 19.50 mm. Well centred on a broad flan. Enchanting old cabinet tone with golden hues and underlying luster. Good EF.
M. Lucilius Rufus. AR Denarius, 101 BC. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, PV; all within wreath. Rev. Victory in biga right; above, RVF; in exergue, M.LVCILI. Cr. 324/1; B. 1. AR. 4.00 g. 21.00 mm. Sound metal, full weight and very broad flan. From fresh and well detailed dies. Brilliant, superb and prettily toned, with golden hues. Good EF.
Pub. Lentulus Marceli f. AR Denarius, 100 BC. Obv. Bust of Hercules right, seen from behind, with lion's skin over shoulder and club over far shoulder; in left field, shield and dot over B; below, ROMA. Rev. Roma standing facing, holding spear, crowned by the Genius of Roman People; dot over B between them; in exergue, LENT MAR F; all in laurel wreath. Cr. 329/1a; B. (Cornelia) 25. AR. 3.92 g. 18.50 mm. An outstanding example, lovely light golden tone. EF.
T. Cloelius. AR Quinarius, 98 BC. Obv. Head of Jupiter right; before neck, X and dot. Rev. Victory standing right, crowning a trophy placed on a Gaulish captive; in field, T. CLOVLI; in exergue, Q. Cr. 332/1a; B. 2. AR. 1.75 g. 15.50 mm. An outstanding example, in excellent condition for issue. Superb. Lovely backish old cabinet tone. Cleaning marks on reverse, otherwise about EF.
C. Poblicius Malleolus, A. Postumius Sp. f. Albinus and L. Metellus. AR Denarius, 96 BC. Obv. L. METEL - A. ALB. S.F. Laureate head of Apollo right; below, star. Rev. C. MALL. Roma seated left on shields, holding sceptre, crowned by Victory standing behind her; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 335/1b; B. (Caecilia) 45. AR. 4.03 g. 18.50 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Perfectly centred and complete, superb and prettily toned, with a hint of iridescence. EF/About EF.
C. Poblicius Malleolus, A. Postumius Sp. f. Albinus and L. Metellus. AR Denarius, 96 BC. D/ R/ Cr. 335/3b. B.(Poblicia) 6. AR. g. 3.93 mm. 18.00 R. Superb old cabinet tone. About EF. Obv. Helmeted head of Mars right; above, hammer and below chin, X. Rev. C. MAL. Naked warrior standing left, holding spear and placing right foot on cuirass; on left trophy and on right, prow. Cr. 335/3b; B. (Poblicia) 6. AR. 3.85 g. 19.00 mm. R. In excellent condition for the issue, perfectly centred and complete. Enchanting even grey toning with warm hues. Minor scratches. About EF.
L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, S and two dots vertically set. Rev. Horseman galloping right, holding palm; above, L and dot; below, L. PISO FRVGI. Cr. 340/1; B. 11; Banti -. Cf 72/3. AR. 4.09 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Brilliant and superb, with underlying luster and delicate golden tone. EF.
L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, CXXIV. Rev. Horseman galloping right, holding palm; below, L. PISO FRVGI/VIIII. Cr. 340/1; B. 11. AR. 4.00 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. A superb example, sharply struck, well centred and lustrous. EF.
Q. Titius. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Head of Mutinus Titinus-Priapus right, wearing winged diadem. Rev. Pegasus prancing right; below, Q.TITI in linear frame. Cr. 341/1; B. 1. AR. 3.98 g. 20.00 mm. Good metal, full weight and broad flan. An outstanding example, well centred, brilliant and nicely toned, with golden hues. EF.
Q. Titius. AR Denarius, 90 BC. Obv. Head of Mutinus Titinus-Priapus right, wearing winged diadem. Rev. Pegasus prancing right; below, Q.TITI in linear frame. Cr. 341/1; B. 1. AR. 3.89 g. 18.00 mm. Choice, of fine style and prettily toned, with lovely golden highlights. EF.
Q. Titius. AE As, 90 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Janus. Rev. Prow right; above, [Q. TITI]. Cr. 341/4a. AE. 11.66 g. 28.00 mm. Excellent portrait of Janus. Dark green patina. Good VF/About VF.
L. Titurius L. f. Sabinus. AR Denarius, 89 BC. Obv. SABIN. Head of King Tatius right; below chin, palm. Rev. Tarpeia stands facing between to soldiers, who are about to kill her; in upper central field, star and crescent. In exergue, L. TITVRI. Cr. 344/2b; B. 4. AR. 4.01 g. 20.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. An outstanding example, perfectly centred on a broad flan and prettily toned, with bluish hues. About EF/EF.
C. Censorinus. AR Denarius, 88 BC. Obv. Jugate heads of Numa Pompilius and Ancus Marcius. Rev. Desultor right, wearing conical cap and holding whip; below, I and dot; in exergue, C. CENSO. Cr. 346/1g; B. (Marcia)18. AR. 4.03 g. 17.50 mm. Sound metal and full weight. From a spectacular obverse die. Reverse slightly off centre. Superb glossy cabinet tone. Worn reverse die, otherwise EF/About EF.
Mn. Fonteius C. f. AR Denarius, 85 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Vejovis right, MN. FONTEI. C.F behind, thunderbolt below head, monogram of ROMA below chin. Rev. Infant winged Genius seated on goat right; above, caps of the Dioscuri and below, thyrsus. All within laurel wreath. Cr. 353/1a; B. 9. AR. 3.84 g. 20.70 mm. Well centred on a broad flan. An attractive example, brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. Good EF.
C. Licinius L.f. Macer. AR Denarius, 84 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Vejovis left, turned from spectator, hurling thunderbolt. Rev. Minerva in quadriga right, C. LICINIVS L.F/MACER in exergue. Cr. 354/1; B. 16. AR. 3.90 g. 19.50 mm. A choice example, brilliant and superb. Lovely iridescent tone. EF/About EF.
C. Norbanus. AR Denarius, 83 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right; behind, XXXXVIIII; below, C. NORBANVS. Rev. Ear of corn, fasces with axe and caduceus. Cr. 357/1b; B. 2. AR. 3.86 g. 19.50 mm. Sound silver and broad flan, with minor metal flaw on edge. A superb example. Lovely iridescent old cabinet tone. About EF.
L. Sulla. AR Denarius, 84-83 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right; in right field, Cupid standing left, holding palm branch; below, L. SVLLA. Rev. Capis and lituus between two trophies; IMPER above, ITERV below. Cr. 359/2; B. (Cornelia) 30. AR. 3.55 g. 18.50 mm. Scarce. An outstanding example of this scarce and fascinating issue. Lovely iridescent tone, with blue and reddish hues. EF.
L. Censorinus. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. L. Censor. Marsyas standing left with right arm raised and holding wine-skin over left shoulder; behind, column bearing statue on top. Cr. 363/1d; B. (Marcia) 24. AR. 4.11 g. 17.50 mm. Great metal and overweight flan. A brilliant and superb example. Good EF/EF.
L. Manlius Torquatus. AR Denarius, 82 BC. Obv. L. MANLI -I PRO. Q. Helmeted head of Roma right. Rev. Sulla in walking quadriga right, crowned by Victory who flies above; in exergue, L. SVLLA IMP. Cr. 367/5; B. 5. AR. 4.11 g. 18.50 mm. Scarce variety. Irregular flan, sound metal and full weight. Brilliant and lightly toned, with a hint of iridescence. About EF.
A. Postumius A.f. Sp. n. Albinus. AR Denarius serratus, 81 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Diana right, with bow and quiver over shoulder; above head, bucranium. Rev. A. POST. A.F. - S.N.ALBIN. Togate figure standing left over rock, holding aspergillum over bull; between them, lighted altar. Cr. 372/1; B. 7. AR. 3.76 g. 18.50 mm. Sharply struck, brilliant and superb. Magnificent cabinet tone. EF/About EF. Old collector's inventory number inked in the reverse field.
A. Postumius A.f. Sp. n. Albinus. AR Denarius serratus, 81 BC. . Obv. HISPAN. Veiled head of Hispania right with dishevelled hair. Rev. A. [POST. A. F.]S.N. ALBIN. Togate figure standing left, raising hand; to left, legionary eagle and to right, fasces with axe. Cr. 372/2; B. 8. AR. 3.88 g. 20.00 mm. Sharply struck and superb. Slightly rough reverse surface. Lovely grey patina with golden hues, underlying luster. Good EF/EF.
Anonymous. AR Quinarius, 81 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right. Rev. Victory right, crowning trophy; in field, C; in exergue, ROMA. Cr. 373/1b. AR. 1.81 g. 14.00 mm. In excellent condition for issue, brilliant and superb. About EF/EF.
L. Sulla. AR Denarius, 81 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right, wearing earring and necklace. Rev. Double cornucopiae tied with fillet; Q below. Cr. 375/2; B. (Cornelia) 33. AR. 3.70 g. 19.00 mm. R. A superb example of this rare and fascinating issue. Fine style, broad flan and lovely light toning with golden hues. Very minor uncleaned dark deposits on obverse. About EF/EF.
C. Marius C.f. Capito. AR Denarius serratus, 81 BC. Obv. CAPIT L . Draped bust of Ceres right, head bound with corn-wreath; before, branch. Rev. Ploughman with yoke of oxen left; above, L ; in exergue, C. MARI. C.F/S.C. Cr. 378/1c; B. 9. AR. 3.93 g. 19.00 mm. Great metal, full weight and broad flan. An outstanding example, perfectly centred and superb, with underlying luster. Lovely iridescent tone, with blue and golden hues. EF.
C. Naevius Balbus. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Venus right; behind SC. Rev. Victory in triga right; numeral above; in exergue, C. NAE BALB. Cr. 382/1b; B. 6. AR. 4.03 g. 18.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Brilliant and superb. Lovely uneven cabinet tone, with iridescent hues. EF/About EF.
Ti. Claudius Ti. f. Ap. n. Nero. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver on shoulder; before chin, SC. Rev. Victory in prancing biga right, holding palm-branch and reins in left hand and wreath in right; below horses, CXXXXI. In exergue, TI. CLAVD. TI. F/[AP. N]. Cr. 383/1; B. 5. AR. 3.67 g. 18.00 mm. Well centred, brilliant and superb. Lovely iridescent tone. EF.
L. Papius. AR Denarius serratus, 79 BC. Obv. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; behind, altar. Bead-and-reel border. Rev. Gryphon leaping right; below, uncertain symbol; in exergue, L. PAPI. Cr. 384/1(control marks 198); B. 1; Banti 1/72 (pestel/mortar). AR. 3.84 g. 19.00 mm. Good metal. A superb example, prettily toned, with light iridescent hues. About EF.
M. Volteius M.f. AR Denarius, 78 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Rev. Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus; in exergue, M. VOLTEI. M. F. Cr. 385/1; B. 1. AR. 4.07 g. 18.50 mm. Scarce. Great metal and full weight. Well centred, brilliant and superb, Very minor areas of striking weakness, otherwise About EF/EF.
L. Lucretius Trio. AR Denarius, 76 BC. Obv. Radiate head of Sol right. Rev. TRIO within crescent moon and seven stars; below, L. LVCRETI. Cr. 390/1; B. 2. AR. 4.02 g. 18.50 mm. Sound metal and full weight. A choice example, well centred, brilliant and lightly toned, with reddish-golden hues. About EF. The "compass dot" over the crescent moon, maybe intentionally not dissimulated by the engraver, seems a distant planet in the firmament.
Cn. Egnatius Cn. f. Cn. n. Maxsumus. AR Denarius, 75 BC. Obv. MAXSVMVS. Winged bust of Cupid right, bow and quiver of arrows over shoulder. Rev. Distyle temple, within which stand Jupiter and Libertas facing; to left, VII and to right, CN. N. In exergue, C. EGNATIVS CN. F. Cr. 391/2; B. 3. AR. 3.81 g. 17.50 mm. R. Rare. Sound metal and full weight. A very attractive example, perfectly centred and in excellent condition for issue. Enchanting light iridescent tone. About EF.
L. Farsuleius Mensor. AR Denarius, 75 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Liberty right; behind, S.C. and pileus; before, MENSOR. Rev. Warrior holding spear and reins in biga right, assists togate figure to mount into the chariot; below horses, CVI. In exergue, L. FARSVLEI. Cr. 392/1b; B. 2. AR. 3.98 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. Great metal, full weight and broad flan. A superb example, perfectly centred, brilliant and prettily toned, with golden hues. About EF.
Cn. Lentulus. AR Denarius, 76-75 BC. Obv. Diademed and draped bust of the Genius of the Roman People right, sceptre on shoulder; above, G.P.R. Rev. EX-SC. Terrestrial globe between rudder and sceptre; below, CN. LEN. Q. Cr. 393/1a; B. (Cornelia) 54. AR. 3.90 g. 18.50 mm. Great metal. A superb example, brilliant and prettily toned, with iridescent highlights. EF.
C. Postumius. AR Denarius, 74 BC. Obv. Bust of Diana right, wearing hair tied into knot; bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev. Hound running right; hunting spear below, C. POSTUMI/TA in exergue. Cr. 394/1a; B. 9. AR. 4.08 g. 18.00 mm. Great metal and full weight. Brilliant and superb, minor uncleaned dark deposits on reverse, otherwise about EF.
L. Plaetorius L.f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 74 BC. Obv. MONETA. Diademed and draped bust of Juno Moneta right; below chin, SC. Rev. L. PLAETORI-L.F.Q.S.C. Victorious boxer running right, holding caestus and palm-branch. Cr. 396/1a; B. 2. AR. 3.69 g. 17.70 mm. R. Seldom offered. Old cabinet tone with underlying golden hues. Minor and marginal scratch on obverse. Good VF/VF.
M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 69 BC. Obv. Young male head right; behind, pedum. Rev. Caduceus between M. PLAETORI and CEST. EX. S.C. Cr. 405/5; B. 5. AR. 3.96 g. 18.50 mm. Scarce. Sound metal and full weight. Brilliant and superb. Lightly toned with lovely iridescent hues. About EF/EF.
C. Hosidius C.f. Geta. AR Denarius, 68 BC. Obv. III VIR-GETA. Diademed and draped bust of Diana right, with bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev. Boar right, wounded by spear and attacked by hound; in exergue, C. HOSIDI C.F. Cr. 407/2; B. 1. AR. 4.01 g. 17.50 mm. Sound metal and full weight. An outstanding example, perfectly centred. Lovely cabinet tone with golden hues. EF.
C. Piso L. f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind,Θ. Rev. Horseman galloping right, holding whip; above, lizard; below, C. PISO. L. F. FRVG. Cr. 408/1a (dies 21/21); B. (Calpurnia) 24; Banti 348 (R7). AR. 3.82 g. 18.00 mm. R. Very rare control marks. An outstanding example, lustrous and superb. Almost invisible banker's mark in obverse right field. About EF.
C. Piso L. f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, lizard. Rev. Horseman galloping right; below, C. PISO L. F. FRVG/ Λ. Cr. 408/1b (O48/R53); B. (Calpurnia) 24; Banti 191 (R7). AR. 3.70 g. 18.00 mm. Exceptional example, from masterly engraved dies. Enchanting patina with underlying luster. Good EF.
C. Piso L. f. Frugi. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo left; behind, crescent. Rev. Horseman galloping right; below, C. PISO L. F. FRVG/ N. Cr. 408/1b (O77/R69; unlisted die pairing); B. (Calpurnia) 24; Banti 216 (R8). AR. 3.95 g. 19.00 mm. RR. Superb. Exceptional strike, lustrous and lightly toned. Rare die pairing. Good EF.
M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus. AR Denarius, 67 BC. Obv. CESTIANVS. Winged bust of Vacuna, wearing crested helmet right, quiver and bow on shoulder; before, SC; below chin, cornucopiae. Rev. M. PLAETORIVS M.F. AED. CVR. Eagle on thunderbolt right, head left. Cr. 409/1; B. 4. AR. 3.85 g. 18.00 mm. Great metal. Brilliant, superb and lightly toned, with underlying luster. Minor area of flatness on obverse, otherwise good EF.
Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, rolled up scroll tied with cord. Rev. Clio standing left, resting left elbow on column, holds open scroll; behind, Q. POMPONI; before, MVSA. Cr. 410/3; B. 11. AR. 4.00 g. 18.00 mm. R. Rare. Sound metal and full weight. Brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. Minor areas of striking flatness, otherwise good EF. Clio was the Muse of History.
Q. Pomponius Musa. AR Denarius, 66 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; behind, wreath tied with fillet. Rev. Polyhymnia, the Muse of Divine Hymns and Sacred Poetry, wearing long flowing tunic and peplum, standing facing, her head bound with wreath; on left, Q. POMPONI; on right, MVSA. Cr. 410/10b; B. 16. AR. 3.93 g. 18.50 mm. R. Rare. Great metal and full weight. Perfectly centred, brilliant and superb. Insignificant banker's mark on Polymnia's neck, otherwise EF/About EF.
L. Cassius Longinus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. Obv. Veiled and draped bust of Vesta left; behind, kylix; before, L. Rev. Male figure left, dropping tablet inscribed V (Vti rogas) into a cista; behind, LONGIN III V. Cr. 413/1; B. 10. AR. 3.91 g. 20.50 mm. Great metal, full weight and broad flan. An outstanding example, brilliant and superb, lovely iridescent tone. EF.
L. Furius Cn. f. Brocchus. AR Denarius, 63 BC. Obv. Head of Ceres right; across field, III-VIR; at sides, corn-ear and barley-grain. Below, BROCCHI. Rev. L.FVRI/CN. F. Curule chair; on either side, fasces. Cr. 414/1; B. 23. AR. 3.91 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal and full weight. Sharply struck, brilliant and superb. Lovely light iridescent tone, with golden hues. Very minor uncleaned dark deposits on obverse, otherwise EF.
L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus. AR Denarius, 62 BC. Obv. Veiled and diademed head of Concordia right; PAVLLVS LEPIDVS CONCORDIA around. Rev. TER above trophy, L. Aemilius Paullus on right, Perseus and his two sons as prisoners on left, PAVLLVS in exergue. Cr. 415/1; B. 10. AR. 3.94 g. 19.00 mm. Good metal and full weight. Sharply struck and well centred on a broad flan. Lovely lustrous iridescent tone, with golden hues. EF.
P. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 60 BC. Obv. Draped bust of Leuconoe right; before, P. YPSAE. S.C.; behind, dolphin. Rev. Jupiter in quadriga left; in exergue, C. YPSAE. COS/PRIV; on right, CEPIT. Cr. 420/2a; B. 12. AR. 3.86 g. 18.00 mm. Great metal, underlying luster and lovely iridescent tone. Very minor scratch on obverse, slightly off centre, otherwise about EF.
M. Nonius Sufenas. AR Denarius, 59 BC. Obv. Head of Saturn right; before, SVFENAS; behind, harpa, conical stone and SC. Rev. PR. L. V. P. F. Roma seated left being crowned by Victory who stands behind her; in exergue, SEX. NONI. Cr. 421/1. B. 1. AR. 3.91 g. 19.00 mm. A superb example, from masterly engraved dies, with unusual hairstyle of Saturn (rare stylistic variety). Great metal, full weight and lovely iridescent toning. Good EF. Sextus Nonius, possibly the moneyer's father, in BC 81 inaugurated the Ludi Victoriae Sullanae, in honour of Sulla's victory at the Colline gate. (RSC I, p. 69).
M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus. AR Denarius, 58 BC. Obv. Camel right; before, king Aretas kneeling right, holding reins in left hand and olive-branch tied with fillet in right hand; on left, EX; on right, SC; REX ARETAS in exergue. Rev. HYPSAEVS/AED CVR. Jupiter in quadriga left, CAPTV on right; scorpion below horses; C. HYPSAE COS/PREIV in exergue. Cr. 422/1b; B. 8. AR. 4.03 g. 18.50 mm. Great metal and full weight. Brilliant, superb and lightly toned. EF.
C. Servilius C.f. AR Denarius, 57 BC. Obv. FLORAL PRIMVS. Wreathed head of Flora right; in left field, lituus. Rev. Two soldiers facing each other and presenting swords; in lower right field, C.F. In exergue, C. SERVEIL. Cr. 423/1; B. 15. AR. 3.84 g. 19.00 mm. Scarce. Great metal. An outstanding example, sharply struck, brilliant and superb. Good EF.
L. Marcius Philippus. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Ancus Marcius right; behind, lituus; below, ANCVS. Rev. PHILIPPVS. Equestrian statue right, on arcade of five arches within which AQVA MAR, flower below horse. Cr. 425/1; B. 28. AR. 4.13 g. 18.00 mm. Great metal. An overweight, lustrous and superb example, sharply struck, from masterly engraved dies. Lovely light iridescent tone. EF.
Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Laureate, diademed and draped bust of Venus right; behind, sceptre; above, S-C. Rev. Three trophies; on either side, jug and lituus; in exergue, monogram of FAVSTVS. Cr. 426/3; B. 59. AR. 3.88 g. 19.50 mm. Scarce. Great metal. Perfectly centred on a broad flan and superb. Enchanting iridescent cabinet tone with blue and reddish hues. About EF.
Faustus Cornelius Sulla. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. Head of young Hercules right, wearing lion's skin; behind, SC and FAVSTVS in monogram. Rev. Globe between four wreaths, the lower one flanked by aplustre and ear of corn, the upper jewelled and tied with fillet. Cr. 426/4a; B. 61. AR. 4.00 g. 19.05 mm. R. Rare variety with monogram on obverse. Great metal, full weight and broad flan. Superb, brilliant and lightly toned, with golden hues. EF. The head of Hercules recalls that Pompey while still young had, like his hero, extended his conquests over the world. The three lower wreaths refer to the three triumphal wreaths granted to Pompey for his victories in three continents. The jewelled wreath above is the gold chaplet he was authorized to wear at public functions (RSC, I, p.40).
C. Memmius C.f. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. C. MEMMI C.F. before head of Ceres right, wearing barley-wreath. Rev. C. MEMMIVS IMPERATOR. Trophy; in the foreground, kneeling captive with hands tied behind his back. Cr. 427/1; B. 10. AR. 4.05 g. 19.00 mm. Sound metal, full weight and broad flan. An outstanding example, lustrous and lightly toned, with iridescent hues. Minor areas of weakness and marks on obverse, otherwise EF.
C. Memmius C.f. AR Denarius, 56 BC. Obv. C MEMMI CF QVIRINVS. Laureate and bearded head of Romulus Quirinus right. Rev. MEMMIVS AED CERIALIA PREIMVS FECIT. Ceres seated right, holding torch and corn ear. Cr. 427/2; B. 9. AR. 3.44 g. 20.00 mm. Scarce. Superb, sharply struck on a broad flan. Lovely old cabinet tone. EF.
P. Fonteius P.f. Capito. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. P. FONTEIVS P.F. CAPITO III VIR. Helmeted and draped bust of Mars right, with trophy over shoulder. Rev. MN FONT TR MIL. Horseman thrusting spear at enemy who is about to slay unarmed captive; in right field, helmet and oval shield. Cr. 429/1; B. 17. AR. 3.66 g. 18.00 mm. Scarce. An outstanding example, sharply struck, superb and lightly toned, with underlying luster. EF.
Cn. Plancius. AR Denarius, 55 BC. Obv. CN. PLANCIVS AED. CVR. S.C. Head of Diana Planciana right, wearing petasus. Rev. Cretan goat right; behind, bow and quiver. Cr. 432/1; B. 1. AR. 4.20 g. 17.50 mm. Sound metal. A superb example, well centred on overweigh