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Bertolami Fine Art S.r.o at Axevera Consulting a.s. - 18, Máchova 838, Vinohrady 120 00 Prague, Czech Republic, thu 27 March 2025
Part I: A European Collection of Roman Republican Coins (lots: 1-158)
Part II: Roman Republican Coins (lots: 159-496)
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C. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, Denarius, 67 BC; AR (3,95 g; 18,7 mm; 6 h)
Diademed head of Apollo right; XVI to left; Rv. Warrior riding horse right, holding palm frond; star above, C PISO L F FRV below. Crawford 408/1b (O107/R134). Old cabinet tone. Lovely iridescence. Near extremely fine.
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C. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, Denarius, 67 BC; AR (3,95 g; 18,7 mm; 6 h)
Diademed head of Apollo right; XVI to left; Rv. Warrior riding horse right, holding palm frond; star above, C PISO L F FRV below. Crawford 408/1b (O107/R134). Old cabinet tone. Lovely iridescence. Near extremely fine.
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M. Plaetorius Cestianus, Denarius, 67 BC; AR (3,85 g; 18,9 mm; 3 h)
Bust r. with the attributes of Isis, Minerva, Apollo, Diana, and Victory; before, cornucopia and S C; behind, CESTIANVS; Rv. Eagle on thunderbolt; around, M. PLA / ETORIVS M / F AED CVR. Crawford 409/1 (variety with different distribution of the legend); Babelon (Plaetoria) 4 var.; Sydenham 809 var. [..]
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M. Plaetorius Cestianus, Denarius, 67 BC; AR (3,85 g; 18,9 mm; 3 h)
Bust r. with the attributes of Isis, Minerva, Apollo, Diana, and Victory; before, cornucopia and S C; behind, CESTIANVS; Rv. Eagle on thunderbolt; around, M. PLA / ETORIVS M / F AED CVR. Crawford 409/1 (variety with different distribution of the legend); Babelon (Plaetoria) 4 var.; Sydenham 809 var. [..]
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Q. Pomponius Musa, Denarius, 66 BC; AR (3,95 g; 18,4 mm; 3 h)
Laureate head of Apollo r.; flower on stem to l.; Rv. Terpischore, the Muse of Dancing, standing r., holding plectrum at side and lyre; on l., Q·POMPONI downwards; on r., MVSA downwards. Crawford 410/7b; Babelon (Pomponia) 17; Sydenham 819. Old cabinet tone. Good very fine/very fine.
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Q. Pomponius Musa, Denarius, 66 BC; AR (3,95 g; 18,4 mm; 3 h)
Laureate head of Apollo r.; flower on stem to l.; Rv. Terpischore, the Muse of Dancing, standing r., holding plectrum at side and lyre; on l., Q·POMPONI downwards; on r., MVSA downwards. Crawford 410/7b; Babelon (Pomponia) 17; Sydenham 819. Old cabinet tone. Good very fine/very fine.
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Q. Pomponius Musa, Denarius, 66 BC; AR (4 g; 17,5 mm; 6 h)
Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, star; Rv. Q POMPONI – MVSA Urania standing l., holding rod which she points to globe resting on tripod. Crawford 410/8; Babelon (Pomponia) 22; Sydenham 823. Deep old cabinet tone. Good very fine.
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Q. Pomponius Musa, Denarius, 66 BC; AR (4 g; 17,5 mm; 6 h)
Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, star; Rv. Q POMPONI – MVSA Urania standing l., holding rod which she points to globe resting on tripod. Crawford 410/8; Babelon (Pomponia) 22; Sydenham 823. Deep old cabinet tone. Good very fine.
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L. Roscius Fabatus, Denarius serratus, 64 BC; AR (3,90 g; 18,3 mm; 8 h)
Head of Juno Sospita r., wearing goat skin headdress; Isis crown behind; Rv. Female standing r. before erect serpent; sistrum to l. Crawford 412/1; B. Roscia 3; Sydenham 915. Deep old cabinet tone. Extremely fine.
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L. Roscius Fabatus, Denarius serratus, 64 BC; AR (3,90 g; 18,3 mm; 8 h)
Head of Juno Sospita r., wearing goat skin headdress; Isis crown behind; Rv. Female standing r. before erect serpent; sistrum to l. Crawford 412/1; B. Roscia 3; Sydenham 915. Deep old cabinet tone. Extremely fine.
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L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus, Denarius, 62 BC; AR (3,77 g; 19,2 mm; 5 h)
Head of Concordia r., wearing veil and diadem; on l., PAVLLVS LEPIDVS upwards; on r., CONCORDIA downwards; Rv. Trophy; above, TER; on r., togate figure (L. Aemilius Paullus); on l., three captives (King Perseus of Macedon and his two sons): in exergue, PAVLLVS. Crawford 415/1; Babelon (Aemilia) 10; [..]
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L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus, Denarius, 62 BC; AR (3,77 g; 19,2 mm; 5 h)
Head of Concordia r., wearing veil and diadem; on l., PAVLLVS LEPIDVS upwards; on r., CONCORDIA downwards; Rv. Trophy; above, TER; on r., togate figure (L. Aemilius Paullus); on l., three captives (King Perseus of Macedon and his two sons): in exergue, PAVLLVS. Crawford 415/1; Babelon (Aemilia) 10; [..]
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L. Scribonius Libo, Denarius, 62 BC; AR (3,68 g; 20,5 mm; 7 h)
Diademed head of Bonus Eventus r.; before, BON·EVENT; behind, LIBO; Rv. Puteal Scribonianum decorated with garland and two lyres; hammer at base; above, PVTEAL; below, SCRIBON. Crawford 416/1a; Babelon (Scribonia) 8. Sydenham 928. Extremely fine. Old cabinet tone.
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L. Scribonius Libo, Denarius, 62 BC; AR (3,68 g; 20,5 mm; 7 h)
Diademed head of Bonus Eventus r.; before, BON·EVENT; behind, LIBO; Rv. Puteal Scribonianum decorated with garland and two lyres; hammer at base; above, PVTEAL; below, SCRIBON. Crawford 416/1a; Babelon (Scribonia) 8. Sydenham 928. Extremely fine. Old cabinet tone.
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M. Aemilius Lepidus, Denarius, 61 BC; AR (3,80 g; 18 mm; 6 h)
Diademed and laureate female head r.; Rv.Horseman r., carrying trophy over shoulder; around, AN XV PR H O C S; in exergue, M LEPIDVS. Crawford 419/1a; Babelon (Aemilia) 21 var.; Sydenham 827. Extremely fine.
Ex Bertolami Fine Art Auction 109 (4-5 May 2022), lot 399.
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M. Aemilius Lepidus, Denarius, 61 BC; AR (3,80 g; 18 mm; 6 h)
Diademed and laureate female head r.; Rv.Horseman r., carrying trophy over shoulder; around, AN XV PR H O C S; in exergue, M LEPIDVS. Crawford 419/1a; Babelon (Aemilia) 21 var.; Sydenham 827. Extremely fine.
Ex Bertolami Fine Art Auction 109 (4-5 May 2022), lot 399.
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P. Plautius Hypsaeus, Denarius, 60 BC; AR (3,76 g; 17,5 mm; 4 h)
Draped bust of Leuconoe r.; before, P·YPSAE·S·C downwards; behind, dolphin swimming downwards; Rv. Jupiter in quadriga l., holding reins and hurling thunderbolt; below, C·YPSAE·COS / PRIV; behind, CEPIT upwards. Crawford 420/2a; Babelon (Plautia) 12; Sydenham 911; [..]
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P. Plautius Hypsaeus, Denarius, 60 BC; AR (3,76 g; 17,5 mm; 4 h)
Draped bust of Leuconoe r.; before, P·YPSAE·S·C downwards; behind, dolphin swimming downwards; Rv. Jupiter in quadriga l., holding reins and hurling thunderbolt; below, C·YPSAE·COS / PRIV; behind, CEPIT upwards. Crawford 420/2a; Babelon (Plautia) 12; Sydenham 911; [..]
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M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus, Denarius, 58 BC; AR (3,55 g; 17 mm; 7 h)
Nabataean king Aretas kneeling to right, holding reins and olive branch before camel standing to right; M SCAVR / AED CVR in two lines above, EX – S[C] to either side of camel, [R]EX ARET[AS] in exergue; Rv. Jupiter driving galloping quadriga to l., holding reins and hurling thunderbolt; scorpion [..]
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M. Aemilius Scaurus and P. Plautius Hypsaeus, Denarius, 58 BC; AR (3,55 g; 17 mm; 7 h)
Nabataean king Aretas kneeling to right, holding reins and olive branch before camel standing to right; M SCAVR / AED CVR in two lines above, EX – S[C] to either side of camel, [R]EX ARET[AS] in exergue; Rv. Jupiter driving galloping quadriga to l., holding reins and hurling thunderbolt; scorpion [..]
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C. Servilius, Denarius, 57 BC; AR (4,15 g; 17,2 mm; 4 h)
Head of Flora r.; behind, lituus; before, [FLORAL PRIMVS]; Rv. Two soldiers facing each other and presenting swords; in exergue, C·SER[VEIL]; on r., [C]·F upwards. Crawford 423/1; Babelon (Servilia) 15; Sydenham 890. Appealing cabinet tone. Near extremely fine/extremely fine.
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C. Servilius, Denarius, 57 BC; AR (4,15 g; 17,2 mm; 4 h)
Head of Flora r.; behind, lituus; before, [FLORAL PRIMVS]; Rv. Two soldiers facing each other and presenting swords; in exergue, C·SER[VEIL]; on r., [C]·F upwards. Crawford 423/1; Babelon (Servilia) 15; Sydenham 890. Appealing cabinet tone. Near extremely fine/extremely fine.
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L. Marcius Philippus, Denarius, 57 BC; AR (4,04 g; 17 mm; 5 h)
Diademed head of Ancus Marcius r.; behind, lituus and ANCV[S]; Rv. Equestrian statue r. on arcade of five arches; within arches, AQVA MAR (partially ligate(; on l., PHILIPPVS. Crawford 425/1; Babelon (Marcia) 18; Sydenham 919. Cabinet tone. Extremely fine.
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L. Marcius Philippus, Denarius, 57 BC; AR (4,04 g; 17 mm; 5 h)
Diademed head of Ancus Marcius r.; behind, lituus and ANCV[S]; Rv. Equestrian statue r. on arcade of five arches; within arches, AQVA MAR (partially ligate(; on l., PHILIPPVS. Crawford 425/1; Babelon (Marcia) 18; Sydenham 919. Cabinet tone. Extremely fine.
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L. Marcius Philippus, Denarius, 56 BC; AR (3,73 g; 18 mm; 11 h)
Head of Ancus Marcius r., wearing diadem; lituus behind, ANCVS below; banker's mark in r. field; Rv. Aqueduct on which stands equestrian statue, flower at horse's feet; PHILIPPVS to l., AQVA MAR (partially ligate) within arches of aqueduct. Crawford 425/1; Babelon (Marcia) 28; Sydenham 919. Lustrous. [..]
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L. Marcius Philippus, Denarius, 56 BC; AR (3,73 g; 18 mm; 11 h)
Head of Ancus Marcius r., wearing diadem; lituus behind, ANCVS below; banker's mark in r. field; Rv. Aqueduct on which stands equestrian statue, flower at horse's feet; PHILIPPVS to l., AQVA MAR (partially ligate) within arches of aqueduct. Crawford 425/1; Babelon (Marcia) 28; Sydenham 919. Lustrous. [..]
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C. Memmius C. f., Denarius, 56 BC; AR (4 g; 18 mm; 5 h)
C·MEMMI·C·F Head of Ceres r., wearing barley wreath; Rv. C·MEMMIVS – IMPERATOR Trophy; in the foreground, kneeling captive with hands tied behind his back. Crawford 427/1; Babelon (Memmia) 10; Sydenham 920. Wonderful old cabinet tone. Extremely fine.
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C. Memmius C. f., Denarius, 56 BC; AR (4 g; 18 mm; 5 h)
C·MEMMI·C·F Head of Ceres r., wearing barley wreath; Rv. C·MEMMIVS – IMPERATOR Trophy; in the foreground, kneeling captive with hands tied behind his back. Crawford 427/1; Babelon (Memmia) 10; Sydenham 920. Wonderful old cabinet tone. Extremely fine.
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P. Fonteius Capito, Denarius, 55 BC; AR (4,11 g; 20 mm; 12 h)
Helmeted and draped bust of Mars facing r., trophy over shoulder; around, P·FONTEIVS·P·F·CAPITO·III·VIR; Rv. Warrior on horseback r., thrusting spear at fallen enemy below, unarmed captive to l.; above, MN (ligatured) · FONT (ligatured) · TR · [..]
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P. Fonteius Capito, Denarius, 55 BC; AR (4,11 g; 20 mm; 12 h)
Helmeted and draped bust of Mars facing r., trophy over shoulder; around, P·FONTEIVS·P·F·CAPITO·III·VIR; Rv. Warrior on horseback r., thrusting spear at fallen enemy below, unarmed captive to l.; above, MN (ligatured) · FONT (ligatured) · TR · [..]
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P. Fonteius P. f. Capito, Denarius, 55 BC; AR (3,90 g; 17,5 mm; 3 h)
Head of Concordia r., wearing veil and diadem; around, P·FONTEIVS·CAPITO·IIIVIR·CONCORDIA; Rv. Villa Publica; on l., T·DIDI downwards; below, IMP; on r., VIL·PVB upwards. Crawford 429/2a; Babelon (Didia) 1, (Fonteia) 18; Sydenham 901a. Rare. Near extremely fine/extremely [..]
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P. Fonteius P. f. Capito, Denarius, 55 BC; AR (3,90 g; 17,5 mm; 3 h)
Head of Concordia r., wearing veil and diadem; around, P·FONTEIVS·CAPITO·IIIVIR·CONCORDIA; Rv. Villa Publica; on l., T·DIDI downwards; below, IMP; on r., VIL·PVB upwards. Crawford 429/2a; Babelon (Didia) 1, (Fonteia) 18; Sydenham 901a. Rare. Near extremely fine/extremely [..]
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P. Licinius Crassus, Denarius, 55 BC; AR (3,58 g; 19 mm; 9 h)
Diademed, laureate and draped bust of Venus r.; S·C downwards behind; Rv. Female figure leading horse l., holding spear and with cuirass and shield at her feet; P·CRASSVS M·F around. Crawford 430/1; Babelon (Licinia) 18; Sydenham 929. Extremely fine. Appealing old cabinet tone.
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P. Licinius Crassus, Denarius, 55 BC; AR (3,58 g; 19 mm; 9 h)
Diademed, laureate and draped bust of Venus r.; S·C downwards behind; Rv. Female figure leading horse l., holding spear and with cuirass and shield at her feet; P·CRASSVS M·F around. Crawford 430/1; Babelon (Licinia) 18; Sydenham 929. Extremely fine. Appealing old cabinet tone.
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Q. Pompeius Rufus, Denarius, 54 BC; AR (3,91 g; 17,8 mm; 12 h)
Q·POMPEI·Q·F / RVFVS, curule chair set on tablet inscribed COS; arrow upward in l. field, laurel branch upward in r. field; Rv. SVLLA·COS, curule chair set on tablet inscribed Q·POMPEI·RVF, lituus r. in l. field, wreath downward in r. field. Crawford 434/2; [..]
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Q. Pompeius Rufus, Denarius, 54 BC; AR (3,91 g; 17,8 mm; 12 h)
Q·POMPEI·Q·F / RVFVS, curule chair set on tablet inscribed COS; arrow upward in l. field, laurel branch upward in r. field; Rv. SVLLA·COS, curule chair set on tablet inscribed Q·POMPEI·RVF, lituus r. in l. field, wreath downward in r. field. Crawford 434/2; [..]
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Q. Sicinius, Denarius, 49 BC; AR (3,92 g; 16,6 mm; 9 h)
Head of Fortuna populi Romani r., wearing diadem; before, FORT downwards; behind, P·R upwards; Rv. Palm branch tied with fillet and winged caduceus, in saltire; above, wreath; below, Q·SICINIVS; on either side, III – VIR. Crawford 440/1; Babelon (Sicinia) 5; Sydenham 938. Old cabinet [..]
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Q. Sicinius, Denarius, 49 BC; AR (3,92 g; 16,6 mm; 9 h)
Head of Fortuna populi Romani r., wearing diadem; before, FORT downwards; behind, P·R upwards; Rv. Palm branch tied with fillet and winged caduceus, in saltire; above, wreath; below, Q·SICINIVS; on either side, III – VIR. Crawford 440/1; Babelon (Sicinia) 5; Sydenham 938. Old cabinet [..]
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Mn. Acilius Glabrio, Denarius, 49 BC; AR (3,90 g; 19,9 mm; 2 h)
Laureate head of Salus to r.; behind, SALVTIS upwards; Rv. Valetudo standing front, head to l., resting her left arm on a column and holding snake with her right hand; on r., MN·ACILIVS downwards (MN ligate); on l. III·VIR·VALETV upwards (TV ligate). Crawford 442/1a; Babelon (Acilia) [..]
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Mn. Acilius Glabrio, Denarius, 49 BC; AR (3,90 g; 19,9 mm; 2 h)
Laureate head of Salus to r.; behind, SALVTIS upwards; Rv. Valetudo standing front, head to l., resting her left arm on a column and holding snake with her right hand; on r., MN·ACILIVS downwards (MN ligate); on l. III·VIR·VALETV upwards (TV ligate). Crawford 442/1a; Babelon (Acilia) [..]
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Mn. Acilius Glabrio, Denarius, 49 BC; AR (3,99 g; 18 mm; 7 h)
Laureate head of Salus r.; behind, SALVTIS downwards; Rv. Valetudo standing l., resting l. arm on column and holding snake in r. hand; on r., MN·ACILIVS (MN ligate) downwards; on l., III·VIR·VALETV (TV ligate). Crawford 442/1b; Babelon (Acilia) 8; Sydenham 922. Old cabinet tone. [..]
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Mn. Acilius Glabrio, Denarius, 49 BC; AR (3,99 g; 18 mm; 7 h)
Laureate head of Salus r.; behind, SALVTIS downwards; Rv. Valetudo standing l., resting l. arm on column and holding snake in r. hand; on r., MN·ACILIVS (MN ligate) downwards; on l., III·VIR·VALETV (TV ligate). Crawford 442/1b; Babelon (Acilia) 8; Sydenham 922. Old cabinet tone. [..]
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Julius Caesar, Denarius, April-August 49 BC; AR Denarius (3,54 g; 17 mm; 4 h)
Military mint traveling with Caesar. Elephant advancing r., trampling on horned serpent; Rv. Emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, securis, and apex. Crawford 443/1; RBW 1557; RSC 49. Old cabinet tone. Extremely fine.
Ex Bertolami Fine Art E-Auction 259 (20-21 May 2023), lot 536. [..]
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Julius Caesar, Denarius, April-August 49 BC; AR Denarius (3,54 g; 17 mm; 4 h)
Military mint traveling with Caesar. Elephant advancing r., trampling on horned serpent; Rv. Emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, securis, and apex. Crawford 443/1; RBW 1557; RSC 49. Old cabinet tone. Extremely fine.
Ex Bertolami Fine Art E-Auction 259 (20-21 May 2023), lot 536. [..]
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Q. Sicinius, C. Coponius, Denarius, 49 BC; AR (3,95 g; 18 mm; 9 h)
Military mint travelling with Pompey. Head of Apollo r., hair tied with band; below, star; before, Q·SICINIVS downwards; behind, III·VIR upwards; Rv. Club upright, on which hangs lion's skin; on l. arrow; on r., bow; on r., C·COPONIVS downwards; on l., PR·S·C upwards. [..]
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Q. Sicinius, C. Coponius, Denarius, 49 BC; AR (3,95 g; 18 mm; 9 h)
Military mint travelling with Pompey. Head of Apollo r., hair tied with band; below, star; before, Q·SICINIVS downwards; behind, III·VIR upwards; Rv. Club upright, on which hangs lion's skin; on l. arrow; on r., bow; on r., C·COPONIVS downwards; on l., PR·S·C upwards. [..]
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Cn. Pompeus Magnus, Denarius, 49 BC; AR (3,68 g; 17,5 mm)
Military mint travelling with Pompey. Head of Numa Pompilius r., wearing diadem inscribed NVMA; behind, CN·PISO·[PRO·Q] downwards; Rv. Prow of galley r., MAGN above, PRO·COS below. Crawford 446/1; Babelon (Calpurnia) 30; Sydenham 1032. Extremely fine/good extremely fine. [..]
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Cn. Pompeus Magnus, Denarius, 49 BC; AR (3,68 g; 17,5 mm)
Military mint travelling with Pompey. Head of Numa Pompilius r., wearing diadem inscribed NVMA; behind, CN·PISO·[PRO·Q] downwards; Rv. Prow of galley r., MAGN above, PRO·COS below. Crawford 446/1; Babelon (Calpurnia) 30; Sydenham 1032. Extremely fine/good extremely fine. [..]
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L. Plautius Plancus, Denarius, 47 BC; AR (3,85 g; 19,8 mm; 6 h)
Head of Medusa, facing, with coiled snake on either side; L·PLAVTIVS below; Aurora flying r., conducting the four horses of the sun and holding palm frond; PLANCVS below. Crawford 453/1a; Babelon (Plautia) 11; Sydenham 959. Lustrous. Near extremely fine/extremely fine.
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L. Plautius Plancus, Denarius, 47 BC; AR (3,85 g; 19,8 mm; 6 h)
Head of Medusa, facing, with coiled snake on either side; L·PLAVTIVS below; Aurora flying r., conducting the four horses of the sun and holding palm frond; PLANCVS below. Crawford 453/1a; Babelon (Plautia) 11; Sydenham 959. Lustrous. Near extremely fine/extremely fine.
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Julius Caesar, Denarius, late 48-47 BC; AR (2,73 g; 19,3 mm)
Military mint traveling with Caesar in North Africa. Diademed head of Venus to r., wearing necklace of pearls; Rv. Aeneas advancing to l., holding palladium and bearing Anchises on his shoulder; to r., CAESAR downwards. Crawford 458/1; Babelon (Julia) 10; Sydenham 1013. Old cabinet tone. Extremely fi [..]
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Julius Caesar, Denarius, late 48-47 BC; AR (2,73 g; 19,3 mm)
Military mint traveling with Caesar in North Africa. Diademed head of Venus to r., wearing necklace of pearls; Rv. Aeneas advancing to l., holding palladium and bearing Anchises on his shoulder; to r., CAESAR downwards. Crawford 458/1; Babelon (Julia) 10; Sydenham 1013. Old cabinet tone. Extremely fi [..]
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Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, Denarius, 47-46 BC; AR (3,46 g; 17,8 mm; 11 h)
Utica. P. Licinius Crassus Junianus, legatus pro praetore. Q·METEL·PIVS on r., SCIPIO·IMP on l., lion-headed figure of Genius Terrae Africae (Sekhmet or leontocephalic Tanit?) standing facing, holding symbol of Tanit; above, G·T-A; Rv. Victory standing l., holding winged [..]
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Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio, Denarius, 47-46 BC; AR (3,46 g; 17,8 mm; 11 h)
Utica. P. Licinius Crassus Junianus, legatus pro praetore. Q·METEL·PIVS on r., SCIPIO·IMP on l., lion-headed figure of Genius Terrae Africae (Sekhmet or leontocephalic Tanit?) standing facing, holding symbol of Tanit; above, G·T-A; Rv. Victory standing l., holding winged [..]
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Mn. Cordius Rufus, Denarius, 46 BC; AR (3,37 g; 20 mm; 3 h)
Jugate heads of Dioscuri to r.; RVFVS·III[·VIR] downwards behind; Rv. Venus Verticordia standing to l., holding scales and sceptre, Cupid at shoulder; MN·CORDIVS (MN ligate) downwards behind. Crawford 463/1a; Babelon (Cordia) 1; Sydenham 976. Old cabinet tone. Near extremely fine/extremely [..]
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Mn. Cordius Rufus, Denarius, 46 BC; AR (3,37 g; 20 mm; 3 h)
Jugate heads of Dioscuri to r.; RVFVS·III[·VIR] downwards behind; Rv. Venus Verticordia standing to l., holding scales and sceptre, Cupid at shoulder; MN·CORDIVS (MN ligate) downwards behind. Crawford 463/1a; Babelon (Cordia) 1; Sydenham 976. Old cabinet tone. Near extremely fine/extremely [..]
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Mn. Cordius Rufus, Denarius, 46 BC; AR (4,10 g; 17,6 mm; 7 h)
Jugate heads of Dioscuri to r., wearing laureate pilei; around, RVFVS·III·VIR; Rv. Venus standing l., holding scales in her r. hand and sceptre in her l.; on her shoulders, Cupid; behind, MN (ligate) · CORDIVS. Crawford 463/1b; Babelon (Cordia) 2; Sydenham 976. Lustrous. Good very fine.
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Mn. Cordius Rufus, Denarius, 46 BC; AR (4,10 g; 17,6 mm; 7 h)
Jugate heads of Dioscuri to r., wearing laureate pilei; around, RVFVS·III·VIR; Rv. Venus standing l., holding scales in her r. hand and sceptre in her l.; on her shoulders, Cupid; behind, MN (ligate) · CORDIVS. Crawford 463/1b; Babelon (Cordia) 2; Sydenham 976. Lustrous. Good very fine.
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Julius Caesar and Aulus Hirtius, Aureus, 46 BC; AV (8,15 g; 20,6 mm; 6 h)
Veiled head of Vesta r.; around, C·CAESAR COS TER; Rv. Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: lituus, guttus, and securis; A·HIRTIVS·PR around. Crawford 466/1; Babelon (Julia) 24, (Hirtia) 2; Sydenham 1018. Sear Imperators 56. Calicó 37c. Near extremely fine/good very fi [..]
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Julius Caesar and Aulus Hirtius, Aureus, 46 BC; AV (8,15 g; 20,6 mm; 6 h)
Veiled head of Vesta r.; around, C·CAESAR COS TER; Rv. Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: lituus, guttus, and securis; A·HIRTIVS·PR around. Crawford 466/1; Babelon (Julia) 24, (Hirtia) 2; Sydenham 1018. Sear Imperators 56. Calicó 37c. Near extremely fine/good very fi [..]
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L. Valerius Acisculus, Denarius, 45 BC; AR (3,41 g; 20 mm; 12 h)
ACISCVLVS, head of Apollo Soranus r., hair in parallel corkscrew curls and held in taenia; dolabra (pickaxe) behind, [star above forehead], dotted border; Rv. L·VALERIVS, Europa riding bull r., holding her billowing veil above with both hands. Crawford 474/1b. Babelon (Valeria) 16; Sydenham 998. [..]
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L. Valerius Acisculus, Denarius, 45 BC; AR (3,41 g; 20 mm; 12 h)
ACISCVLVS, head of Apollo Soranus r., hair in parallel corkscrew curls and held in taenia; dolabra (pickaxe) behind, [star above forehead], dotted border; Rv. L·VALERIVS, Europa riding bull r., holding her billowing veil above with both hands. Crawford 474/1b. Babelon (Valeria) 16; Sydenham 998. [..]
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Julius Caesar and L. Munatius Plancus, Quinarius, 45 BC; AV (3,91 g; 15,3 mm; 6 h)
Mint: Rome. L. Munatius Plancus, praefectus Urbi. Draped and winged bust of Victory r., hair rolled back and collected into a knot behind; C·CAES upward to l., DIC·TER downward to r.; Rv. Guttus (single-handled sacrificial jug); L·PLANC upward to l., PRAEF·VRB (partially [..]
152
Julius Caesar and L. Munatius Plancus, Quinarius, 45 BC; AV (3,91 g; 15,3 mm; 6 h)
Mint: Rome. L. Munatius Plancus, praefectus Urbi. Draped and winged bust of Victory r., hair rolled back and collected into a knot behind; C·CAES upward to l., DIC·TER downward to r.; Rv. Guttus (single-handled sacrificial jug); L·PLANC upward to l., PRAEF·VRB (partially [..]
153
C. Iulius Caesar, M. Mettius, Denarius, 44 BC; AR (3,86 g; 17,4 mm; 10 h)
Wreathed head of Caesar r.; before, CAESAR downwards; behind, IMPER upwards; banker's mark on Caesar's cheek; Rv. Venus standing l., holding sceptre and Victory, and resting l. elbow on shield which in turn rests on globe; behind, M·METTIVS; in l. field, B (control letter). Crawford 480/17; Babelon [..]
153
C. Iulius Caesar, M. Mettius, Denarius, 44 BC; AR (3,86 g; 17,4 mm; 10 h)
Wreathed head of Caesar r.; before, CAESAR downwards; behind, IMPER upwards; banker's mark on Caesar's cheek; Rv. Venus standing l., holding sceptre and Victory, and resting l. elbow on shield which in turn rests on globe; behind, M·METTIVS; in l. field, B (control letter). Crawford 480/17; Babelon [..]
154
L. Cestius and C. Norbanus, Aureus, 43 BC; AV (g 8,00; mm 19; h 2)
Draped bust of Africa r., wearing elephant skin headdress; Rv. Curule chair with legs decorated with eagles; on top, Corinthian helmet; above, L·CESTIVS; on l., S·C; on r., PR; in exergue, C·NORBA. Crawford 491/1a; Babelon (Cestia) 1, (Norbana) 3; Sydenham 1053. Scarce. Large flan. [..]
154
L. Cestius and C. Norbanus, Aureus, 43 BC; AV (g 8,00; mm 19; h 2)
Draped bust of Africa r., wearing elephant skin headdress; Rv. Curule chair with legs decorated with eagles; on top, Corinthian helmet; above, L·CESTIVS; on l., S·C; on r., PR; in exergue, C·NORBA. Crawford 491/1a; Babelon (Cestia) 1, (Norbana) 3; Sydenham 1053. Scarce. Large flan. [..]
155
Thrace, Kingdom of Koson (mid 1st century BC), Stater, c. 42 BC; AV (8,34 g; 20 mm; 12 h)
Northern Greece mint. Consul: L. Junius Brutus. Three togate figures advancing to l., the first and third carrying fasces lictoriae over l. shoulder, ΚΟΣΩΝ in exergue, monogram to l.; Rv. Eagle standing to l. on sceptre, holding wreath in one claw. Sear 1733; BMC 2. Imitating [..]
155
Thrace, Kingdom of Koson (mid 1st century BC), Stater, c. 42 BC; AV (8,34 g; 20 mm; 12 h)
Northern Greece mint. Consul: L. Junius Brutus. Three togate figures advancing to l., the first and third carrying fasces lictoriae over l. shoulder, ΚΟΣΩΝ in exergue, monogram to l.; Rv. Eagle standing to l. on sceptre, holding wreath in one claw. Sear 1733; BMC 2. Imitating [..]
156
Sextus Pompey, Denarius, c. 42-40 BC; AR (3,89 g; 20 mm; 11 h)
Mint: uncertain mint in Sicily. Head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus r.; behind, jug and before, lituus; around, MAG·PIVS·IMP·ITER; Rv. Neptune standing l., foot on prow and holding aplustre, between the brothers Anapias and Amphinomus, with their parents on their shoulders; above, [PRÆF]; [..]
156
Sextus Pompey, Denarius, c. 42-40 BC; AR (3,89 g; 20 mm; 11 h)
Mint: uncertain mint in Sicily. Head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus r.; behind, jug and before, lituus; around, MAG·PIVS·IMP·ITER; Rv. Neptune standing l., foot on prow and holding aplustre, between the brothers Anapias and Amphinomus, with their parents on their shoulders; above, [PRÆF]; [..]
157
Mark Antony, Denarius, 32-31 BC; AR (3,66 g; 16,2 mm; 6 h)
Military mint moving with Mark Antony (Patrae?). Praetorian galley moving to r.; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C; Rv. Legionary eagle between two standards; LEG III across lower field. Crawford 544/15; Babelon (Antonia) 106; Sydenham 1217. Tiny test cut on obverse, otherwise good very fine.
157
Mark Antony, Denarius, 32-31 BC; AR (3,66 g; 16,2 mm; 6 h)
Military mint moving with Mark Antony (Patrae?). Praetorian galley moving to r.; above, ANT·AVG; below, III·VIR·R·P·C; Rv. Legionary eagle between two standards; LEG III across lower field. Crawford 544/15; Babelon (Antonia) 106; Sydenham 1217. Tiny test cut on obverse, otherwise good very fine.
158
Mark Antony and Cleopatra, Æ, 32-31 BC (5,39 g; 21,7 mm; 12 h)
Mint: Chalcis ad Belum (Coelesyria). Dated RY 21 (Egyptian) and 6 (Phoenician) of Cleopatra (32/1 BC). Diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra r.; Bare head of Antony r.. Svoronos 1887; RPC I 4771; SNG Copenhagen (Phoenicia) 382; BMC Phoenicia 15 (Berytus); SNG München 1006. Dark patina. Good very [..]
158
Mark Antony and Cleopatra, Æ, 32-31 BC (5,39 g; 21,7 mm; 12 h)
Mint: Chalcis ad Belum (Coelesyria). Dated RY 21 (Egyptian) and 6 (Phoenician) of Cleopatra (32/1 BC). Diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra r.; Bare head of Antony r.. Svoronos 1887; RPC I 4771; SNG Copenhagen (Phoenicia) 382; BMC Phoenicia 15 (Berytus); SNG München 1006. Dark patina. Good very [..]
159
Anonymous, Quadrigatus, 215 BC (?); AR (5,88 g; 20,9 mm; 9 h)
Mint: Rome (Crawford); Capua (Debernardi). Date: 225-212 BC (Crawford); 215 (?) (Debernardi). Laureate and beardless head of Janus; Rv. Jupiter, holding sceptre in l. hand and hurling thunderbolt with r. hand, in quadriga r., driven by Victory; below, tablet inscribed [RO]MA (in relief). Crawford 28/3 [..]
159
Anonymous, Quadrigatus, 215 BC (?); AR (5,88 g; 20,9 mm; 9 h)
Mint: Rome (Crawford); Capua (Debernardi). Date: 225-212 BC (Crawford); 215 (?) (Debernardi). Laureate and beardless head of Janus; Rv. Jupiter, holding sceptre in l. hand and hurling thunderbolt with r. hand, in quadriga r., driven by Victory; below, tablet inscribed [RO]MA (in relief). Crawford 28/3 [..]
160
Anonymous, Uncia, c. 217-215 BC; Æ (15,31 g; 27 mm; 6 h)
Semilibral prow series. Mint: Rome. Helmeted head of Roma left; one pellet (mark of value) behind; Rv. Prow of galley right; one pellet (mark of value) below. Crawford 38/6; Sydenham 86. Lovely light green patina with brown shades. Good very fine.
160
Anonymous, Uncia, c. 217-215 BC; Æ (15,31 g; 27 mm; 6 h)
Semilibral prow series. Mint: Rome. Helmeted head of Roma left; one pellet (mark of value) behind; Rv. Prow of galley right; one pellet (mark of value) below. Crawford 38/6; Sydenham 86. Lovely light green patina with brown shades. Good very fine.
161
Anonymous, Semuncia, c. 217-215 BC; Æ (5,50 g; 19,5 mm; 10 h)
Mint: Rome. Draped bust of Mercuryr r., wearing winged petasus; Rv. Prow of galley r. Crawford 38/7; Sydenham 87. Dark green patina. Good very fine.
161
Anonymous, Semuncia, c. 217-215 BC; Æ (5,50 g; 19,5 mm; 10 h)
Mint: Rome. Draped bust of Mercuryr r., wearing winged petasus; Rv. Prow of galley r. Crawford 38/7; Sydenham 87. Dark green patina. Good very fine.
162
Anonymous, Semuncia, c. 217-215 BC; Æ (6 g; 20,7 mm; 4 h)
Mint: Rome. Draped bust of Mercury r., wearing winged petasus; Rv. Prow of galley r. Crawford 38/7; Sydenham 87. Lovely green patina. Very fine.
162
Anonymous, Semuncia, c. 217-215 BC; Æ (6 g; 20,7 mm; 4 h)
Mint: Rome. Draped bust of Mercury r., wearing winged petasus; Rv. Prow of galley r. Crawford 38/7; Sydenham 87. Lovely green patina. Very fine.
163
Anonymous, Semuncia, 217-215 BC; Æ (4,15 g; 17,8 mm; 7 h)
Head of Mercury r.; Rv. Prow r.; above, ROMA. Crawford 38/7; Sydenham 87. Very fine.
163
Anonymous, Semuncia, 217-215 BC; Æ (4,15 g; 17,8 mm; 7 h)
Head of Mercury r.; Rv. Prow r.; above, ROMA. Crawford 38/7; Sydenham 87. Very fine.
164
Anonymous, Sextans, c. 217-215 BC; Æ (23,4 g; 29,3 mm; 6 h)
Semilibral standard. Mint: Rome. She-wolf standing r., head l., suckling the twins Remus and Romulus; two pellets (mark of value) in exergue; Rv. Eagle standing r., holding flower in beak; two pellets (mark of value) behind; before, ROMA. Crawford 39/3; Sydenham 95; RBW 107. Near very fine.
164
Anonymous, Sextans, c. 217-215 BC; Æ (23,4 g; 29,3 mm; 6 h)
Semilibral standard. Mint: Rome. She-wolf standing r., head l., suckling the twins Remus and Romulus; two pellets (mark of value) in exergue; Rv. Eagle standing r., holding flower in beak; two pellets (mark of value) behind; before, ROMA. Crawford 39/3; Sydenham 95; RBW 107. Near very fine.
165
Anonymous, Quinarius, 215 BC; AR (2,11 g; 15,5 mm; 11 h)
Mint: Rome (Crawford); uncertain Campanian mint (Castra Claudiana?) (Debernardi). Date: from 211 BC (Crawford); 215 BC (Debernardi). Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, V (mark of value); Rv. Dioscuri galloping r., ROMA in linear frame. Crawford 44/6 pl. IX 11, 17, 21; Sydenham 141; Debernardi Bq2. Old [..]
165
Anonymous, Quinarius, 215 BC; AR (2,11 g; 15,5 mm; 11 h)
Mint: Rome (Crawford); uncertain Campanian mint (Castra Claudiana?) (Debernardi). Date: from 211 BC (Crawford); 215 BC (Debernardi). Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, V (mark of value); Rv. Dioscuri galloping r., ROMA in linear frame. Crawford 44/6 pl. IX 11, 17, 21; Sydenham 141; Debernardi Bq2. Old [..]
166
Anonymous, Sestertius, 215 BC; AR (1 g; 13,5 mm; 4 h)
Mint: Rome (Crawford); uncertain Campanian mint (Castra Claudiana?) (Debernardi). Date: from 211 BC (Crawford); 215 BC (Debernardi). Helmeted head of Roma r., behind, IIS (mark of value); Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; in linear frame, ROMA. Crawford 44/7; Debernardi Bs2. Good very fine.
166
Anonymous, Sestertius, 215 BC; AR (1 g; 13,5 mm; 4 h)
Mint: Rome (Crawford); uncertain Campanian mint (Castra Claudiana?) (Debernardi). Date: from 211 BC (Crawford); 215 BC (Debernardi). Helmeted head of Roma r., behind, IIS (mark of value); Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; in linear frame, ROMA. Crawford 44/7; Debernardi Bs2. Good very fine.
167
Anonymous, Victoriatus, 214-211 BC; AR (2,12 g; 15,4 mm; 8 h)
Mint: Rome (Crawford); uncertain Campanian mint (Puteoli?). Date: from 211 BC (Crawford); from 214 to 211 BC (Debernardi). Laureate head of Jupiter r.; Rv. Victory r., crowning trophy; in exergue. ROMA. Crawford 44/1; Debernardi V4B. Very fine.
167
Anonymous, Victoriatus, 214-211 BC; AR (2,12 g; 15,4 mm; 8 h)
Mint: Rome (Crawford); uncertain Campanian mint (Puteoli?). Date: from 211 BC (Crawford); from 214 to 211 BC (Debernardi). Laureate head of Jupiter r.; Rv. Victory r., crowning trophy; in exergue. ROMA. Crawford 44/1; Debernardi V4B. Very fine.
168
Anonymous, As, after 211 BC; Æ (38,77 g; 34,6 mm; 12 h)
Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, I (mark of value); below, ROMA. Crawford 56/2; Sydenham 143. Dark green patina; some encrustations, otherwise good very fine.
168
Anonymous, As, after 211 BC; Æ (38,77 g; 34,6 mm; 12 h)
Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, I (mark of value); below, ROMA. Crawford 56/2; Sydenham 143. Dark green patina; some encrustations, otherwise good very fine.
169
Anonymous, As, after 211 BC; Æ (33,73 g; 34,1 mm; 9 h)
Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, I (mark of value); below, ROMA. Crawford 56/2; Sydenham 143. Green patina with brownish spots. Good very fine.
169
Anonymous, As, after 211 BC; Æ (33,73 g; 34,1 mm; 9 h)
Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, I (mark of value); below, ROMA. Crawford 56/2; Sydenham 143. Green patina with brownish spots. Good very fine.
170
Anonymous, As, after 211 BC; Æ (36,29 g; 32,7 mm; 12 h)
Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, I (mark of value); below, ROMA. Crawford 56/2; Sydenham 143. Olive green patina. Very fine.
170
Anonymous, As, after 211 BC; Æ (36,29 g; 32,7 mm; 12 h)
Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, I (mark of value); below, ROMA. Crawford 56/2; Sydenham 143. Olive green patina. Very fine.
171
Anonymous, As, after 211 BC; Æ (34,08 g; 34,1 mm; 9 h)
Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, I (mark of value); below, ROMA. Crawford 56/2; Sydenham 143. Dark patina. Good very fine.
171
Anonymous, As, after 211 BC; Æ (34,08 g; 34,1 mm; 9 h)
Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, I (mark of value); below, ROMA. Crawford 56/2; Sydenham 143. Dark patina. Good very fine.
172
Anonymous, As, after 211 BC; Æ (40,13 g; 33 mm; 12 h)
Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, I (mark of value); below, ROMA. Crawford 56/2; Sydenham 143. Green patina with brown-reddish hues. Very fine.
172
Anonymous, As, after 211 BC; Æ (40,13 g; 33 mm; 12 h)
Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, I (mark of value); below, ROMA. Crawford 56/2; Sydenham 143. Green patina with brown-reddish hues. Very fine.
173
Anonymous, Semis, after 211 BC; Æ (19,91 g; 27,3 mm; 10 h)
Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; [above, S]; below, ROMA. Crawford 56/3; Sydenham 231a. Brownish green patina. Near very fine.
173
Anonymous, Semis, after 211 BC; Æ (19,91 g; 27,3 mm; 10 h)
Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; [above, S]; below, ROMA. Crawford 56/3; Sydenham 231a. Brownish green patina. Near very fine.
174
Anonymous, Sextans, after 211 BC; Æ (6,66 g; 19,5 mm; 1 h)
Head of Mercury r., wearing petasos, two pellets (mark of value) above; Rv. ROMA, prow of galley r., two pellets (mark of value) below. Crawford 56/6; Sydenham 231d. Chocolate brown patina. Good extremely fine.
174
Anonymous, Sextans, after 211 BC; Æ (6,66 g; 19,5 mm; 1 h)
Head of Mercury r., wearing petasos, two pellets (mark of value) above; Rv. ROMA, prow of galley r., two pellets (mark of value) below. Crawford 56/6; Sydenham 231d. Chocolate brown patina. Good extremely fine.
175
Anonymous, Sextans, after 211 BC; Æ (1,91 g; 14 mm; 6 h)
Uncial standard. Uncertain mint. Head of Mercury r., wearing petasos; above, two pellets (mark of value); Rv. Prow of galley r.; above, ROMA; below, two pellets (mark of value). Crawford 56/6; Sydenham 231d. Very fine.
175
Anonymous, Sextans, after 211 BC; Æ (1,91 g; 14 mm; 6 h)
Uncial standard. Uncertain mint. Head of Mercury r., wearing petasos; above, two pellets (mark of value); Rv. Prow of galley r.; above, ROMA; below, two pellets (mark of value). Crawford 56/6; Sydenham 231d. Very fine.
176
Anonymous, As, 207 BC; Æ (43,85 g; 38 mm; 8 h)
Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, I and crescent; below, ROMA. Crawford 57/3; Sydenham 221. Dark brown patina. Near very fine.
176
Anonymous, As, 207 BC; Æ (43,85 g; 38 mm; 8 h)
Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, I and crescent; below, ROMA. Crawford 57/3; Sydenham 221. Dark brown patina. Near very fine.
177
Anonymous, As, c. 211-208 BC; Æ (52,17 g; 33,4 mm; 11 h)
Mint: Central Italian mint. Laureate head of bearded Janus; [I (mark of value)] above; Rv. Prow r.; hammer and apex above; [I (mark of value)] to r.; [ROMA] below. Crawford 59/2; Sydenham 150; RBW 234. Dark brown patina with lighter hues on the reverse. Near very fine. Very rare.
177
Anonymous, As, c. 211-208 BC; Æ (52,17 g; 33,4 mm; 11 h)
Mint: Central Italian mint. Laureate head of bearded Janus; [I (mark of value)] above; Rv. Prow r.; hammer and apex above; [I (mark of value)] to r.; [ROMA] below. Crawford 59/2; Sydenham 150; RBW 234. Dark brown patina with lighter hues on the reverse. Near very fine. Very rare.
178
Anonymous, As, c. 211-208 BC; Æ (44,59 g; 36 mm; 3 h)
Mint: Central Italian mint. Laureate head of bearded Janus; I (mark of value) above; Rv. Prow r.; hammer and apex above; I (mark of value) to r.; ROMA below. Crawford 59/2; Sydenham 150; RBW 234. Olive green patina. Very fine. Very rare.
178
Anonymous, As, c. 211-208 BC; Æ (44,59 g; 36 mm; 3 h)
Mint: Central Italian mint. Laureate head of bearded Janus; I (mark of value) above; Rv. Prow r.; hammer and apex above; I (mark of value) to r.; ROMA below. Crawford 59/2; Sydenham 150; RBW 234. Olive green patina. Very fine. Very rare.
179
Anonymous, Denarius, 212 BC; AR (4,33 g; 18,7 mm; 5 h)
Mint: Central Italy (Crawford); uncertain Campanian mint (Castra Claudiana?) (Debernardi). Date: 211-208 BC (Crawford); 212 BC (Debernardi). Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Dioscuri r.; below, ROMA in linear frame. Crawford 60/1c; Debernardi B28A. Flan crack at 10 o'clock on [..]
179
Anonymous, Denarius, 212 BC; AR (4,33 g; 18,7 mm; 5 h)
Mint: Central Italy (Crawford); uncertain Campanian mint (Castra Claudiana?) (Debernardi). Date: 211-208 BC (Crawford); 212 BC (Debernardi). Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Dioscuri r.; below, ROMA in linear frame. Crawford 60/1c; Debernardi B28A. Flan crack at 10 o'clock on [..]
180
Anonymous, Sextans, c. 211-208 BC; Æ (3,20 g; 17,5 mm; 12 h)
Mint: uncertain mint in central Italy. Head of Mercury r.; above, two pellets (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, caduceus; before, two pellets and below, [R]OMA. Crawford 60/6; Sydenham 164d. Greyish-green patina. Good very fine.
180
Anonymous, Sextans, c. 211-208 BC; Æ (3,20 g; 17,5 mm; 12 h)
Mint: uncertain mint in central Italy. Head of Mercury r.; above, two pellets (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, caduceus; before, two pellets and below, [R]OMA. Crawford 60/6; Sydenham 164d. Greyish-green patina. Good very fine.
181
L. Cornelius, Sextans, after 211 BC; Æ (4,25 g; 19 mm; 10 h)
C Series. Sardinian mint. Head of Mercury to r.; two pellets (mark of value) above; Rv. Prow of galley to r.; ROMA above, C before, two pellets (mark of value) below. Crawford 63/6; Sydenham 157d; RBW 264. Brown patina with lighter shades. Near very fine / good very fine.
181
L. Cornelius, Sextans, after 211 BC; Æ (4,25 g; 19 mm; 10 h)
C Series. Sardinian mint. Head of Mercury to r.; two pellets (mark of value) above; Rv. Prow of galley to r.; ROMA above, C before, two pellets (mark of value) below. Crawford 63/6; Sydenham 157d; RBW 264. Brown patina with lighter shades. Near very fine / good very fine.
182
P. Manlius Vulso, Sextans, c. 210 BC; Æ (5,12 g; 19 mm; 1 h)
Uncertain Sardinian mint. Head of Mercury to r.; two pellets (mark of value) above; Rv. Prow of galley to right; MA (ligate) upwards to r., ROMA above, two pellets (mark of value) below. Crawford 64/6a; Sydenham 160c. Dark brown patina. Good very fine.
182
P. Manlius Vulso, Sextans, c. 210 BC; Æ (5,12 g; 19 mm; 1 h)
Uncertain Sardinian mint. Head of Mercury to r.; two pellets (mark of value) above; Rv. Prow of galley to right; MA (ligate) upwards to r., ROMA above, two pellets (mark of value) below. Crawford 64/6a; Sydenham 160c. Dark brown patina. Good very fine.
183
P. Manlius Vulso, Sextans, c. 210 BC; Æ (4,17 g; 20,1 mm; 4 h)
Uncertain Sardinian mint. Head of Mercury to r.; two pellets (mark of value) above; Rv. Prow of galley to right; MA (ligate) upwards to r., ROMA above, two pellets (mark of value) below. Crawford 64/6a; Sydenham 160c. Dark brown patina with sandy hues. Very fine.
183
P. Manlius Vulso, Sextans, c. 210 BC; Æ (4,17 g; 20,1 mm; 4 h)
Uncertain Sardinian mint. Head of Mercury to r.; two pellets (mark of value) above; Rv. Prow of galley to right; MA (ligate) upwards to r., ROMA above, two pellets (mark of value) below. Crawford 64/6a; Sydenham 160c. Dark brown patina with sandy hues. Very fine.
184
Anonymous, Sextans, c. 210 BC; Æ (3,84 g; 19 mm; 5 h)
Uncrtain Sardinian mint. Head of Mercury r.; above, two pellets (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; [above, ROMA]; before, MA (ligate); below, two pellets (mark of value). Crawford 64/6b; Sydenham 160c var. Brown patina with lighter hues. Very fine.
184
Anonymous, Sextans, c. 210 BC; Æ (3,84 g; 19 mm; 5 h)
Uncrtain Sardinian mint. Head of Mercury r.; above, two pellets (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; [above, ROMA]; before, MA (ligate); below, two pellets (mark of value). Crawford 64/6b; Sydenham 160c var. Brown patina with lighter hues. Very fine.
185
C. Aurunculeius, Sextans, c. 209 BC; Æ (2,87 g; 19 mm; 8 h)
Mint: uncertain Sardinian mint. Head of Mercury r.; above, two pellets (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, ROMA; before, AVR (ligate) upwards; below, two pellets (mark of value). Crawford 65/6; Babelon (Aurelia) 14; Sydenham 162d. Almost black patina. Good very fine.
185
C. Aurunculeius, Sextans, c. 209 BC; Æ (2,87 g; 19 mm; 8 h)
Mint: uncertain Sardinian mint. Head of Mercury r.; above, two pellets (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, ROMA; before, AVR (ligate) upwards; below, two pellets (mark of value). Crawford 65/6; Babelon (Aurelia) 14; Sydenham 162d. Almost black patina. Good very fine.
186
Anonymous, Victoriatus, 214 BC; AR (3,21 g; 16,5 mm; 1 h)
Mint: Sicily (Crawford); South-West Italy (Cumae?) (Debernardi). Date: 211-208 BC (Crawford); 214 BC (Debernardi). Laureate head of Jupieter r.; behind, C; Rv. Victory r., crowning trophy; between, M; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 71/1a; Debernardi V6. Good very fine.
186
Anonymous, Victoriatus, 214 BC; AR (3,21 g; 16,5 mm; 1 h)
Mint: Sicily (Crawford); South-West Italy (Cumae?) (Debernardi). Date: 211-208 BC (Crawford); 214 BC (Debernardi). Laureate head of Jupieter r.; behind, C; Rv. Victory r., crowning trophy; between, M; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 71/1a; Debernardi V6. Good very fine.
187
Anonymous, Triens, c. 190 BC; Æ (8,50 g; 21,2 mm; 3 h)
Corn-ear (third) series. Uncertain mint in Sicily. Helmeted head of Minerva r.; above, [four pellets (mark of value]; Rv. Prow r.; above corn-ear, before four pellets (mark of value); [below, ROMA]. Crawford 72/13; Sydenham 195b. Earthy brown patina. Good very fine. Extremely rare.
187
Anonymous, Triens, c. 190 BC; Æ (8,50 g; 21,2 mm; 3 h)
Corn-ear (third) series. Uncertain mint in Sicily. Helmeted head of Minerva r.; above, [four pellets (mark of value]; Rv. Prow r.; above corn-ear, before four pellets (mark of value); [below, ROMA]. Crawford 72/13; Sydenham 195b. Earthy brown patina. Good very fine. Extremely rare.
188
Anonymous, Denarius, 212 BC; AR (3,03 g; 19 mm; 4 h)
Spearhead series. Mint: South-East Italy (Crawford); uncertain mint (Arpi?) (Debernardi). Date: 211-210 BC (Crawford); 212 BC (Debernardi). Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Dioscuri r.; below, spearhead; in linear frame, ROMA. Crawford 83/2; Debernardi B33. Very fine. R3.
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Anonymous, Denarius, 212 BC; AR (3,03 g; 19 mm; 4 h)
Spearhead series. Mint: South-East Italy (Crawford); uncertain mint (Arpi?) (Debernardi). Date: 211-210 BC (Crawford); 212 BC (Debernardi). Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Dioscuri r.; below, spearhead; in linear frame, ROMA. Crawford 83/2; Debernardi B33. Very fine. R3.
189
Anonymous, Triens, 211-210 BC; Æ (8,75 g; 22,7 mm; 6 h)
V series. Mint: uncertain mint in South-East Italy. Helmeted head of Minerva r. above, four pellets (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, [ROMA]; before, V; below, four pellets (mark of value). On reverse is a dolphin, as decoration of superstructure of prow. Crawford 87/3; Sydenham 186b. Yellowish green [..]
189
Anonymous, Triens, 211-210 BC; Æ (8,75 g; 22,7 mm; 6 h)
V series. Mint: uncertain mint in South-East Italy. Helmeted head of Minerva r. above, four pellets (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, [ROMA]; before, V; below, four pellets (mark of value). On reverse is a dolphin, as decoration of superstructure of prow. Crawford 87/3; Sydenham 186b. Yellowish green [..]
190
Anonymous, Victoriatus, 209 BC; AR (2,64 g; 15,8 mm; 6 h)
Mint: uncertain mint in South-East Italy. Date: 208 BC (Crawford); 209 BC (Debernardi). Laureate head of Jupiter r.; Rv. Victory r. crowning trophhy; between, club; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 89/1a; Debernardi V30. Lustrous metal. Good very fine.
190
Anonymous, Victoriatus, 209 BC; AR (2,64 g; 15,8 mm; 6 h)
Mint: uncertain mint in South-East Italy. Date: 208 BC (Crawford); 209 BC (Debernardi). Laureate head of Jupiter r.; Rv. Victory r. crowning trophhy; between, club; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 89/1a; Debernardi V30. Lustrous metal. Good very fine.
191
Anonymous, As, c. 208 BC; Æ (47,17 g; 35,22 mm; 3 h)
Club series. Mint: South-East Italy. Laureate head of Janus; Rv.Prow r.; club above. Crawford 89/3; RBW 383. Countermarks on both obverse and reverse. Green patina with orange hues on the reverse. Very fine.
191
Anonymous, As, c. 208 BC; Æ (47,17 g; 35,22 mm; 3 h)
Club series. Mint: South-East Italy. Laureate head of Janus; Rv.Prow r.; club above. Crawford 89/3; RBW 383. Countermarks on both obverse and reverse. Green patina with orange hues on the reverse. Very fine.
192
Anonymous, Quadrans, c. 206-195 BC; Æ (7,96 g; 21 mm; 1 h)
Mint: Luceria. Head of Hercules r., wearing lion’s skin; behind, three pellets (mark of value); club below; Rv. Prow of galley r.; ROMA above, three pellets (mark of value) below; before, L. Crawford 97/19; RBW 415. Greyish green patina. Near very fine.
192
Anonymous, Quadrans, c. 206-195 BC; Æ (7,96 g; 21 mm; 1 h)
Mint: Luceria. Head of Hercules r., wearing lion’s skin; behind, three pellets (mark of value); club below; Rv. Prow of galley r.; ROMA above, three pellets (mark of value) below; before, L. Crawford 97/19; RBW 415. Greyish green patina. Near very fine.
193
Anonymous, As, after 211 BC; Æ (20,36 g; 30,5 mm; 2 h)
Mint: Luceria. Laureate head of Janus; above, I (horizontally); below, L; Rv. Prow of galley r., club below boat house; above, I; below, ROMA. Crawford 97/22a; RBW 419; Sydenham 304. Brownish green patina. Very fine.
193
Anonymous, As, after 211 BC; Æ (20,36 g; 30,5 mm; 2 h)
Mint: Luceria. Laureate head of Janus; above, I (horizontally); below, L; Rv. Prow of galley r., club below boat house; above, I; below, ROMA. Crawford 97/22a; RBW 419; Sydenham 304. Brownish green patina. Very fine.
194
Anonymous, Semis, c. 211-208 BC; Æ (10 g; 24,7 mm; 8 h)
Mint: uncertain. Laureate head of Saturn r.; [S (mark of value) behind]; Rv. Prow r.; above, wreath and S (mark of value). Crawford 110/3 (light series); Sydenham -; cfr. NAC 61, lot 497. Unofficial issue. Dark brown patina; good fine. Very rare.
194
Anonymous, Semis, c. 211-208 BC; Æ (10 g; 24,7 mm; 8 h)
Mint: uncertain. Laureate head of Saturn r.; [S (mark of value) behind]; Rv. Prow r.; above, wreath and S (mark of value). Crawford 110/3 (light series); Sydenham -; cfr. NAC 61, lot 497. Unofficial issue. Dark brown patina; good fine. Very rare.
195
Anonymous, Victoriatus, 206 BC; AR (2,65 g; 16,9 mm; 8 h)
Scipio (staff) series. Date: 206-195 BC (Crawford); 206 BC (Debernardi). Mint: Rome (Crawford); uncertain mint (Capua?) (Debernardi). Laureate head of Jupiter r.; before, scipio (staff); Rv. Victory r., crowning trophy; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 112/1; Debernardi V35. Lustrous. Good very fine.
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Anonymous, Victoriatus, 206 BC; AR (2,65 g; 16,9 mm; 8 h)
Scipio (staff) series. Date: 206-195 BC (Crawford); 206 BC (Debernardi). Mint: Rome (Crawford); uncertain mint (Capua?) (Debernardi). Laureate head of Jupiter r.; before, scipio (staff); Rv. Victory r., crowning trophy; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 112/1; Debernardi V35. Lustrous. Good very fine.
196
Anonymous, Quadrans, c. 206-195 BC; Æ (10,57 g; 24,3 mm; 6 h)
Head of Hercules r.; behind, three pellets (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, ROMA and staff (?). Crawford 112/6b var. Lovely light green patina with orange-brown spots. Very fine. Very rare.
196
Anonymous, Quadrans, c. 206-195 BC; Æ (10,57 g; 24,3 mm; 6 h)
Head of Hercules r.; behind, three pellets (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, ROMA and staff (?). Crawford 112/6b var. Lovely light green patina with orange-brown spots. Very fine. Very rare.
197
Anonymous, As, 206-195 BC; Æ (21,66 g; 31 mm; 9 h)
Star series. Mint: Rome. Laureate head of bearded Janus; [I (mark of value)] above; Rv. Prow of galley r.; star above, [I (mark of value)] to r.. Crawford 113/2; Sydenham 264. Dark brownish-green patina. Fine.
197
Anonymous, As, 206-195 BC; Æ (21,66 g; 31 mm; 9 h)
Star series. Mint: Rome. Laureate head of bearded Janus; [I (mark of value)] above; Rv. Prow of galley r.; star above, [I (mark of value)] to r.. Crawford 113/2; Sydenham 264. Dark brownish-green patina. Fine.
198
Anonymous, Victoriatus, 205 BC; AR (2,74 g; 17,2 mm; 1 h)
Mint: Rome (Crawford); Capua (Debernardi). Date: 206-195 BC (Crawford); 205 BC (Debernardi). Laureate head of Jupiter r.; Rv. Victory r., crowning trophy; between, falcata (knife); in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 120/1; Sydenham 256; Debernardi V38. Old cabinet tone. Good very fine.
198
Anonymous, Victoriatus, 205 BC; AR (2,74 g; 17,2 mm; 1 h)
Mint: Rome (Crawford); Capua (Debernardi). Date: 206-195 BC (Crawford); 205 BC (Debernardi). Laureate head of Jupiter r.; Rv. Victory r., crowning trophy; between, falcata (knife); in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 120/1; Sydenham 256; Debernardi V38. Old cabinet tone. Good very fine.
199
Anonymous, As, c. 206-195 BC; Æ (29,89 g; 34,6 mm; 1 h)
Dog series. Mint: Rome. Laureate head of Janus; [I (mark of value) above]; Rv. Prow of galley r.; dog above, I (mark of value) before, ROMA below. Crawford 122/3; Sydenham 251; BMCRR 489; RBW 563. Lovely emerald green patina. Very fine. Scarce.
199
Anonymous, As, c. 206-195 BC; Æ (29,89 g; 34,6 mm; 1 h)
Dog series. Mint: Rome. Laureate head of Janus; [I (mark of value) above]; Rv. Prow of galley r.; dog above, I (mark of value) before, ROMA below. Crawford 122/3; Sydenham 251; BMCRR 489; RBW 563. Lovely emerald green patina. Very fine. Scarce.
200
Anonymous, Denarius, late 206 or 205 BC (?); AR (3,26 g; 19,4 mm; 12 h)
Gryphon series. Mint: Rome (Crawford); uncertain mint in southern Spain (Gades?) (Debernardi). Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Dioscuri r.; below, gryphon; in linear frame, ROMA. Crawford 182/1; Debernardi B111. Flan crack at 1 o'clock on the obverse, otherwise good very fine [..]
200
Anonymous, Denarius, late 206 or 205 BC (?); AR (3,26 g; 19,4 mm; 12 h)
Gryphon series. Mint: Rome (Crawford); uncertain mint in southern Spain (Gades?) (Debernardi). Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Dioscuri r.; below, gryphon; in linear frame, ROMA. Crawford 182/1; Debernardi B111. Flan crack at 1 o'clock on the obverse, otherwise good very fine [..]
201
Anonymous, Denarius, 205 BC (?); AR (3,70 g; 18,8 mm; 3 h)
Mint: Rome (Crawford); uncertain Spanish mint (Debernardi). Date: 179-170 BC (Crawford); 205 BC (?) (Debernardi). Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Dioscuri r.; below, in linear frame, [ROMA]. Crawford 164/1a; Debernardi B113. Nice toning. Good very fine. R3.
201
Anonymous, Denarius, 205 BC (?); AR (3,70 g; 18,8 mm; 3 h)
Mint: Rome (Crawford); uncertain Spanish mint (Debernardi). Date: 179-170 BC (Crawford); 205 BC (?) (Debernardi). Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Dioscuri r.; below, in linear frame, [ROMA]. Crawford 164/1a; Debernardi B113. Nice toning. Good very fine. R3.
202
Anonymous, Denarius, 204 BC; AR (3,59 g; 17,7 mm; 12 h)
Mint: Rome (Crawford); Capua (Debernardi). Date: 206-195 BC (Crawford); 204 BC (Debernardi). Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Dioscuri r.; below, dog; in linear frame, ROMA. Crawford 122/2; Debernardi B117. R3. Good fine.
202
Anonymous, Denarius, 204 BC; AR (3,59 g; 17,7 mm; 12 h)
Mint: Rome (Crawford); Capua (Debernardi). Date: 206-195 BC (Crawford); 204 BC (Debernardi). Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Dioscuri r.; below, dog; in linear frame, ROMA. Crawford 122/2; Debernardi B117. R3. Good fine.
203
Anonymous, Quadrans, c. 206-195 BC; Æ (11,63 g; 24 mm; 9 h)
Meta series. Head of Hercules r., three pellets behind;Rv. Prow r., meta above, three pellets before, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 124/5. Fine.
203
Anonymous, Quadrans, c. 206-195 BC; Æ (11,63 g; 24 mm; 9 h)
Meta series. Head of Hercules r., three pellets behind;Rv. Prow r., meta above, three pellets before, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 124/5. Fine.
204
Anonymous, Triens, c. 206-195 BC; Æ (8,08 g; 21,5 mm; 12 h)
Head of Hercules r., wearing lion’s skin; [behind, three pellets]; Rv. Prow r.; above, meta. [Before, three pellets and below, ROMA]. Crawford 124/6; Sydenham 260c. Fine. Very rare.
204
Anonymous, Triens, c. 206-195 BC; Æ (8,08 g; 21,5 mm; 12 h)
Head of Hercules r., wearing lion’s skin; [behind, three pellets]; Rv. Prow r.; above, meta. [Before, three pellets and below, ROMA]. Crawford 124/6; Sydenham 260c. Fine. Very rare.
205
A. Terentius Varro, Denarius, 206-200 BC; AR (4 g; 18,2 mm; 7 h)
Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Dioscuri riding r.; VAR monogram below. Crawford 126/1; Babelon (Terentia) 1; Sydenham 275. Crack at 5 o'clock on the obverse, otherwise about extremely fine. Lustrous.
205
A. Terentius Varro, Denarius, 206-200 BC; AR (4 g; 18,2 mm; 7 h)
Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Dioscuri riding r.; VAR monogram below. Crawford 126/1; Babelon (Terentia) 1; Sydenham 275. Crack at 5 o'clock on the obverse, otherwise about extremely fine. Lustrous.
206
Anonymous, Denarius, 204 BC; AR (3,28 g; 17,2 mm; 6 h)
Mint: uncertain (Crawford); uncertain Spanish mint (Nova Carthago?) (Debernardi). Date: 206-200 BC (Crawford); 204 BC (Debernardi). Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (makr of value); Rv. Dioscuri r.; below, pentagram; [in linear frame, ROMA]. Crawford 129/1; Debernardi B129. Nice cabinet tone. Very [..]
206
Anonymous, Denarius, 204 BC; AR (3,28 g; 17,2 mm; 6 h)
Mint: uncertain (Crawford); uncertain Spanish mint (Nova Carthago?) (Debernardi). Date: 206-200 BC (Crawford); 204 BC (Debernardi). Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (makr of value); Rv. Dioscuri r.; below, pentagram; [in linear frame, ROMA]. Crawford 129/1; Debernardi B129. Nice cabinet tone. Very [..]
207
Anonymous, Denarius, 204 BC (?); AR (2,97 g; 19 mm; 12 h)
Mint: Rome (Crawford); uncertain Spanish mint (Tarraco?) (Debernardi). Date: 179-170 BC (Crawford); 204 BC (?) (Debernardi). Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Dioscuri r.; in linear frame, ROMA. Crawford 164/1b; Debernardi B127. Appealing old cabinet tone, slight iridescence. [..]
207
Anonymous, Denarius, 204 BC (?); AR (2,97 g; 19 mm; 12 h)
Mint: Rome (Crawford); uncertain Spanish mint (Tarraco?) (Debernardi). Date: 179-170 BC (Crawford); 204 BC (?) (Debernardi). Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Dioscuri r.; in linear frame, ROMA. Crawford 164/1b; Debernardi B127. Appealing old cabinet tone, slight iridescence. [..]
208
Anonymous, Denarius, 202 BC; AR (3,27 g; 18,2 mm; 12 h)
Usually referred to as "Feather series". Mint: Rome (Crawford); uncertain mint (Debernardi). Date: 179-170 BC (Crawford); 202 BC (Debernardi). Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Luna in biga r., holding reins in left hand, with horses prancing; below, feather/palm branch; in exergue, [..]
208
Anonymous, Denarius, 202 BC; AR (3,27 g; 18,2 mm; 12 h)
Usually referred to as "Feather series". Mint: Rome (Crawford); uncertain mint (Debernardi). Date: 179-170 BC (Crawford); 202 BC (Debernardi). Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Luna in biga r., holding reins in left hand, with horses prancing; below, feather/palm branch; in exergue, [..]
209
Anonymous, Uncia, c. 200 BC; Æ (3,55 g; 16,6 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Roma r.; Rv. Prow r.; above, ROMA. Unofficial issue. Yellowish brown patina. Very fine.
209
Anonymous, Uncia, c. 200 BC; Æ (3,55 g; 16,6 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Roma r.; Rv. Prow r.; above, ROMA. Unofficial issue. Yellowish brown patina. Very fine.
210
Anonymous (LPLH Series), Semis, c. 194-190 BC; Æ (12,94 g; 26,9 mm; 6 h)
Laureate head of Saturn r.; behind, S (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, LPLH monogram; before, S (mark of value); below, [ROMA]. Crawford 134/3; Sydenham 333a. Brown patina with lighter hues. Fine. Extremely rare.
210
Anonymous (LPLH Series), Semis, c. 194-190 BC; Æ (12,94 g; 26,9 mm; 6 h)
Laureate head of Saturn r.; behind, S (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, LPLH monogram; before, S (mark of value); below, [ROMA]. Crawford 134/3; Sydenham 333a. Brown patina with lighter hues. Fine. Extremely rare.
211
Anonymous, Quadrans, c. 189-180 BC; Æ (11,16 g; 21 mm; 1 h)
Head of Hercules r., wearing lion’s skin; behind, three pellets (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, legionary eagle with spread wings perched on legionary standard; beside which, laurel wreath. Before, three pellets and below, [ROMA]. Crawford 141/5a. Cfr. NAC Auction 61 "The RBW Colelction of Roman [..]
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Anonymous, Quadrans, c. 189-180 BC; Æ (11,16 g; 21 mm; 1 h)
Head of Hercules r., wearing lion’s skin; behind, three pellets (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, legionary eagle with spread wings perched on legionary standard; beside which, laurel wreath. Before, three pellets and below, [ROMA]. Crawford 141/5a. Cfr. NAC Auction 61 "The RBW Colelction of Roman [..]
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Anonymous, As, c. 189-180 BC; Æ (25,93 g; 35 mm: 9 h)
Victory and spearhead series. Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, Victory and spearhead; before, I (mark of value); below, ROMA. Crawford 145/1; Sydenham 293. Dark green, glossy patina. Very fine.
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Anonymous, As, c. 189-180 BC; Æ (25,93 g; 35 mm: 9 h)
Victory and spearhead series. Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, Victory and spearhead; before, I (mark of value); below, ROMA. Crawford 145/1; Sydenham 293. Dark green, glossy patina. Very fine.
213
Anonymous, As, c. 179-170 BC; Æ (19,54 g; 23,5 mm; 11 h)
Uncial standard. Rome mint. Very Rare. Laureate head of bearded Janus; I (mark of value) above; Rv. Prow of galley r.; dolphin above, I (mark of value) to r., [RO]MA below. Crawford 160/1. Brown patina with lighter hues. Good fine.
213
Anonymous, As, c. 179-170 BC; Æ (19,54 g; 23,5 mm; 11 h)
Uncial standard. Rome mint. Very Rare. Laureate head of bearded Janus; I (mark of value) above; Rv. Prow of galley r.; dolphin above, I (mark of value) to r., [RO]MA below. Crawford 160/1. Brown patina with lighter hues. Good fine.
214
Anonymous, Quadrans, 179-170 BC; Æ (7,91 g; 22,2 mm; 9 h)
Head of Hercules r., [three pellets (mark of value) behind]; Rv. Prow r., dolphin above, three pellets (mark of value) before, [ROMA] in exergue. Crawford 160/4. Dark brown patina. Fine. Rare.
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Anonymous, Quadrans, 179-170 BC; Æ (7,91 g; 22,2 mm; 9 h)
Head of Hercules r., [three pellets (mark of value) behind]; Rv. Prow r., dolphin above, three pellets (mark of value) before, [ROMA] in exergue. Crawford 160/4. Dark brown patina. Fine. Rare.
215
A. Caecilius, As, c. 169-158 BC; Æ (25 g; 33,5 mm; 11 h)
Mint: Rome. Laurete head of Janus, [I (mark o f value) above]; Rv. prow of galley r., A·CAE monogram above; I (mark of value) to r.; ROMA below. Crawford 174/1; Sydenham 355. Dark olive green patina. Good fine.
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A. Caecilius, As, c. 169-158 BC; Æ (25 g; 33,5 mm; 11 h)
Mint: Rome. Laurete head of Janus, [I (mark o f value) above]; Rv. prow of galley r., A·CAE monogram above; I (mark of value) to r.; ROMA below. Crawford 174/1; Sydenham 355. Dark olive green patina. Good fine.
216
A. Caecilius, As, c. 169-158 BC; Æ (37,63 g; 32,8 mm; 3 h)
Mint: Rome. Laurete head of Janus, I (mark o f value) above; Rv. prow of galley r., A·CAE monogram above; I (mark of value) to r.; ROMA below. Crawford 174/1; Sydenham 355. Lovely green patina. Very fine.
216
A. Caecilius, As, c. 169-158 BC; Æ (37,63 g; 32,8 mm; 3 h)
Mint: Rome. Laurete head of Janus, I (mark o f value) above; Rv. prow of galley r., A·CAE monogram above; I (mark of value) to r.; ROMA below. Crawford 174/1; Sydenham 355. Lovely green patina. Very fine.
217
Anonymous, As, 169-158 BC; Æ (27,11 g; 29,7 mm; 7 h)
PT or TP series. Mint: Rome. Laureate head of Janus; above, [I (mark of value)]; Rv. Prow r.; above, PT or TP; before, I (mark of value); below, [ROMA]. Crawford 177/1; Sydenham 353. Lovely dark brown patina, a few red spots. Very fine.
217
Anonymous, As, 169-158 BC; Æ (27,11 g; 29,7 mm; 7 h)
PT or TP series. Mint: Rome. Laureate head of Janus; above, [I (mark of value)]; Rv. Prow r.; above, PT or TP; before, I (mark of value); below, [ROMA]. Crawford 177/1; Sydenham 353. Lovely dark brown patina, a few red spots. Very fine.
218
L. Cornelius Cinna, As, c. 169-158 BC; Æ (30,57 g; 30,2 mm; 9 h)
Mint: Rome. Laureate head of bearded Janus; I (mark of value) above; Rv. Prow of galley r.; CINA above, I (mark of value) to r.. Crawford 178/1; Sydenham 368. Type as RBW 752. Appealing green patina. Good fine.
218
L. Cornelius Cinna, As, c. 169-158 BC; Æ (30,57 g; 30,2 mm; 9 h)
Mint: Rome. Laureate head of bearded Janus; I (mark of value) above; Rv. Prow of galley r.; CINA above, I (mark of value) to r.. Crawford 178/1; Sydenham 368. Type as RBW 752. Appealing green patina. Good fine.
219
Cluvius Saxula, Semis, c. 169-158 BC; Ӕ (13,04 g; 23,2 mm; 11 h)
SAX series. Mint: Rome. Laureate head of Saturn r., S (mark of value) behind; Rv. Prow r.; SAX above, S (mark of value) before, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 180/2. Dark green patina with lighter shades. Good very fine. Very rare.
219
Cluvius Saxula, Semis, c. 169-158 BC; Ӕ (13,04 g; 23,2 mm; 11 h)
SAX series. Mint: Rome. Laureate head of Saturn r., S (mark of value) behind; Rv. Prow r.; SAX above, S (mark of value) before, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 180/2. Dark green patina with lighter shades. Good very fine. Very rare.
220
L. Licinius Murena, As, 169-158 BC; Æ (27,24 g; 32,2 mm; 9 h)
Laureate head of bearded Janus; I (mark of value) above; Rv. Prow of galley right; MVRENA (MVR ligate) above, I (mark of value) to r. Crawford 186/1; Sydenham 373. Pleasing light brownish-green patina. Very fine.
220
L. Licinius Murena, As, 169-158 BC; Æ (27,24 g; 32,2 mm; 9 h)
Laureate head of bearded Janus; I (mark of value) above; Rv. Prow of galley right; MVRENA (MVR ligate) above, I (mark of value) to r. Crawford 186/1; Sydenham 373. Pleasing light brownish-green patina. Very fine.
221
L. Furius Purpurio, Denarius, 169-158 BC; AR (3,84 g; 18,3 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Roma r.; X behind; Rv. Luna driving biga r.; murex above, PVR below; in linear frame, ROMA. Crawford 187/1; Babelon (Furia) 13; Sydenham 424. Good very fine. Lustre.
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L. Furius Purpurio, Denarius, 169-158 BC; AR (3,84 g; 18,3 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Roma r.; X behind; Rv. Luna driving biga r.; murex above, PVR below; in linear frame, ROMA. Crawford 187/1; Babelon (Furia) 13; Sydenham 424. Good very fine. Lustre.
222
P. Cornelius Blasio, As, c. 169-158 BC; Æ (19,58 g; 30,5 mm; 8 h)
Mint: Rome. Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, P·BLAS; before, I (mark of value). Below, [ROMA]. Crawford 189/1; Babelon (Cornelia) 6; Sydenham 370. Dark brown patina; a few scratches. Good fine / near very fine.
222
P. Cornelius Blasio, As, c. 169-158 BC; Æ (19,58 g; 30,5 mm; 8 h)
Mint: Rome. Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, P·BLAS; before, I (mark of value). Below, [ROMA]. Crawford 189/1; Babelon (Cornelia) 6; Sydenham 370. Dark brown patina; a few scratches. Good fine / near very fine.
223
Q. Opimius, As, 169-158 BC; Æ (25,81 g; 32,5 mm; 11 h)
Mint: Rome. Laureate head of bearded Janus; I (mark of value) above; Rv. Prow of galley r.; OPEI above, [I (mark of value) before]. Crawford 190/1; Sydenham 363; RBW 811. Dark brown patina with lighter hues. Good fine.
223
Q. Opimius, As, 169-158 BC; Æ (25,81 g; 32,5 mm; 11 h)
Mint: Rome. Laureate head of bearded Janus; I (mark of value) above; Rv. Prow of galley r.; OPEI above, [I (mark of value) before]. Crawford 190/1; Sydenham 363; RBW 811. Dark brown patina with lighter hues. Good fine.
224
Valerius, Quadrans, c. 169-158 BC; Æ (3,42 g; 17,2 mm; 10 h)
Head of Hercules r., wearing lion’s skin; behind, [three pellets (mark of value)]; Rv. Prow r.; above, VAL ligate; before, three pellets (mark of value). Below, [ROMA]. Crawford 191/4; Babelon (Valeria) 4; Sydenham 356c. Light green patina, reddish-brown hues. Good fine.
224
Valerius, Quadrans, c. 169-158 BC; Æ (3,42 g; 17,2 mm; 10 h)
Head of Hercules r., wearing lion’s skin; behind, [three pellets (mark of value)]; Rv. Prow r.; above, VAL ligate; before, three pellets (mark of value). Below, [ROMA]. Crawford 191/4; Babelon (Valeria) 4; Sydenham 356c. Light green patina, reddish-brown hues. Good fine.
225
Uncertain, As, c. 169-158 BC; Æ (24,31 g; 30,1 mm; 11 h)
Mint: Rome. Laureate head of bearded Janus; I (mark of value) above; Rv. Prow of galley r.; I (mark of value) to r., [TA or AT] monogram above. Crawford 192/1; Sydenham 372. Olive green patina. Good fine / near very fine.
225
Uncertain, As, c. 169-158 BC; Æ (24,31 g; 30,1 mm; 11 h)
Mint: Rome. Laureate head of bearded Janus; I (mark of value) above; Rv. Prow of galley r.; I (mark of value) to r., [TA or AT] monogram above. Crawford 192/1; Sydenham 372. Olive green patina. Good fine / near very fine.
226
Anonymous, Quadrans, c. 169-158 BC; Æ (4,10 g; 19 mm; 8 h)
169-158 a.C. circa
AT or TA series. Head of Hercules r., wearing lion’s skin; behind, three pellets (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, AT ligate and before, three pellets (mark of value). Below [ROMA]. Sydenham 372c. Crawford 192/4. Cf. Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 61 – The RBW Collection of Roman Republican Coins, [..]
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Anonymous, Quadrans, c. 169-158 BC; Æ (4,10 g; 19 mm; 8 h)
169-158 a.C. circa
AT or TA series. Head of Hercules r., wearing lion’s skin; behind, three pellets (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, AT ligate and before, three pellets (mark of value). Below [ROMA]. Sydenham 372c. Crawford 192/4. Cf. Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 61 – The RBW Collection of Roman Republican Coins, [..]
227
Anonymous, Denarius, 157-156 BC; AR (3,98 g; 17,1 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) behind; Rv. Victory driving biga r. Crawford 198/1; Debernardi D1a. Good very fine. Lustrous metal.
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Anonymous, Denarius, 157-156 BC; AR (3,98 g; 17,1 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) behind; Rv. Victory driving biga r. Crawford 198/1; Debernardi D1a. Good very fine. Lustrous metal.
228
Sex. Atilus Saranus, As, 155 BC; Æ (21,41 g; 33,4 mm; 11 h)
Laureate head of Janus; above, [I (mark of value)]; Rv. Prow r.; above, [S]AR and before, [I (mark of value)]. Below, [R]OMA. Crawford 199/2; Babelon (Atilia) 3; Sydenham 378. Dark brown patina with lighter hues. Good fine.
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Sex. Atilus Saranus, As, 155 BC; Æ (21,41 g; 33,4 mm; 11 h)
Laureate head of Janus; above, [I (mark of value)]; Rv. Prow r.; above, [S]AR and before, [I (mark of value)]. Below, [R]OMA. Crawford 199/2; Babelon (Atilia) 3; Sydenham 378. Dark brown patina with lighter hues. Good fine.
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Pinarius Natta, Denarius, 155 BC; AR (3,89 g; 17 mm; 3 h)
Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Victory in prancing biga r.; below, NAT; ROMA in exergue. Crawford 200/1; Babelon (Pinaria) 2; Sydenham 382. Good very fine. Nice lustre.
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Pinarius Natta, Denarius, 155 BC; AR (3,89 g; 17 mm; 3 h)
Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Victory in prancing biga r.; below, NAT; ROMA in exergue. Crawford 200/1; Babelon (Pinaria) 2; Sydenham 382. Good very fine. Nice lustre.
230
Pinarius Natta, Triens, 155 BC; Æ (7,64 g; 21 mm; 11 h)
Helmeted head of Minerva to r.; [four pellets (mark of value) above]; Rv. Prow of galley to r.; NAT above, four pellets (mark of value) to r., ROMA below. Crawford 200/4; Sydenham 383b; RBW 862. Brown patina with lighter shades. Very fine.
230
Pinarius Natta, Triens, 155 BC; Æ (7,64 g; 21 mm; 11 h)
Helmeted head of Minerva to r.; [four pellets (mark of value) above]; Rv. Prow of galley to r.; NAT above, four pellets (mark of value) to r., ROMA below. Crawford 200/4; Sydenham 383b; RBW 862. Brown patina with lighter shades. Very fine.
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C. Scribonius, Denarius, 154 BC; AR (3,85 g; 16,6 mm; 9 h)
Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, C·SCR; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 201/1; Babelon (Scribonia) 1; Sydenham 380. Very fine.
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C. Scribonius, Denarius, 154 BC; AR (3,85 g; 16,6 mm; 9 h)
Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Dioscuri galloping r.; below, C·SCR; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 201/1; Babelon (Scribonia) 1; Sydenham 380. Very fine.
232
C. Scribonius, Quadrans, 154 BC; Ӕ (3,15 g; 17 mm; 11 h)
Head of Hercules r.; three pellets (mark of value) behind; Rv. Prow r.; [C·]SCR above, three pellets (mark of value) before, ROMA below. Crawford 201/5; Sydenham 381c. Light brown patina. Very fine.
232
C. Scribonius, Quadrans, 154 BC; Ӕ (3,15 g; 17 mm; 11 h)
Head of Hercules r.; three pellets (mark of value) behind; Rv. Prow r.; [C·]SCR above, three pellets (mark of value) before, ROMA below. Crawford 201/5; Sydenham 381c. Light brown patina. Very fine.
233
C. Maianius, Denarius, 153 BC; AR (3,89 g; 17,5 mm; 11 h)
Rome (RRC), Italy (BMCRR); 153 BC (RRC), 172-151 BC (BMCRR). Helmeted head of Rome r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins and whip; below, C·MAIANI; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 203/1a; Babelon (Maiania) 1; Sydenham 427. Glossy surfaces. Very fine.
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C. Maianius, Denarius, 153 BC; AR (3,89 g; 17,5 mm; 11 h)
Rome (RRC), Italy (BMCRR); 153 BC (RRC), 172-151 BC (BMCRR). Helmeted head of Rome r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins and whip; below, C·MAIANI; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 203/1a; Babelon (Maiania) 1; Sydenham 427. Glossy surfaces. Very fine.
234
C. Maianius, As, 153 BC; Æ (18,05 g; 33 mm; 1 h)
Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, partially ligate, C·MAIANI; before, I (mark of value); below, ROMA. Crawford 203/2; Babelon (Maiania) 2; Sydenham 428. Earthy brown patina. Fine / good fine.
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C. Maianius, As, 153 BC; Æ (18,05 g; 33 mm; 1 h)
Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, partially ligate, C·MAIANI; before, I (mark of value); below, ROMA. Crawford 203/2; Babelon (Maiania) 2; Sydenham 428. Earthy brown patina. Fine / good fine.
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L. Saufeius, Denarius, 152 BC; AR (3,32 g; 16,3 mm; 4 h)
Head of Roma r. in winged helmet, X (mark of value) behind; Rv. Victory in galloping biga r., L·SAVF (VF ligate) below, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 204/1; Babelon (Saufeia) 1; Sydenham 384. Very fine.
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L. Saufeius, Denarius, 152 BC; AR (3,32 g; 16,3 mm; 4 h)
Head of Roma r. in winged helmet, X (mark of value) behind; Rv. Victory in galloping biga r., L·SAVF (VF ligate) below, ROMA in exergue. Crawford 204/1; Babelon (Saufeia) 1; Sydenham 384. Very fine.
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L. Saufeius, As, 152 BC; Æ (21,97 g; 30,4 mm; 11 h)
Mint: Rome. Laureate head of Janus; I (mark of value) above; Rv. Prow of galley to r.; crescent and L·SAVF (partially ligate) above, I (mark of value) to r., [ROMA] in exergue. Crawford 204/2; Sydenham 385; BMCRR Rome 836; RBW 875. Good fine / near very fine.
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L. Saufeius, As, 152 BC; Æ (21,97 g; 30,4 mm; 11 h)
Mint: Rome. Laureate head of Janus; I (mark of value) above; Rv. Prow of galley to r.; crescent and L·SAVF (partially ligate) above, I (mark of value) to r., [ROMA] in exergue. Crawford 204/2; Sydenham 385; BMCRR Rome 836; RBW 875. Good fine / near very fine.
237
Anonymous, Sextans, c. 150-100 BC; Æ (2,54 g; 13,8 mm; 6 h)
Head of Mercury r.; Rv. Prow r.; above, ROMA. Unofficial issue. Lovely light green patina with sandy hues. Very fine.
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Anonymous, Sextans, c. 150-100 BC; Æ (2,54 g; 13,8 mm; 6 h)
Head of Mercury r.; Rv. Prow r.; above, ROMA. Unofficial issue. Lovely light green patina with sandy hues. Very fine.
238
Anonymous, Sextans, c. 150-100 BC; Æ (3,58 g; 19,4 mm; 11 h)
Head of Mercury r.; Rv. Prow r., uncertain symbol above. Unofficial issue. Light brown patina. Good fine.
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Anonymous, Sextans, c. 150-100 BC; Æ (3,58 g; 19,4 mm; 11 h)
Head of Mercury r.; Rv. Prow r., uncertain symbol above. Unofficial issue. Light brown patina. Good fine.
239
Sp. Afranius, Denarius, 150 BC; AR (3,86 g; 18,3 mm; 11 h)
Helmeted head of Roma r.; X (mark of value) to l.; Rv. Victory driving galloping biga r., holding reins and whip; below, SAFRA and ROMA in linear frame. Crawford 206/1; Babelon (Afrania) 1; Sydenham 388. Dark tone. Some corrosion on the reverse, otherwise good very fine / very fine.
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Sp. Afranius, Denarius, 150 BC; AR (3,86 g; 18,3 mm; 11 h)
Helmeted head of Roma r.; X (mark of value) to l.; Rv. Victory driving galloping biga r., holding reins and whip; below, SAFRA and ROMA in linear frame. Crawford 206/1; Babelon (Afrania) 1; Sydenham 388. Dark tone. Some corrosion on the reverse, otherwise good very fine / very fine.
240
Decimius Flavus, Denarius, 150 BC; AR (3,78 g; 17,6 mm; 3 h)
150 BC (RRC) 172-151 BC (BMRR). Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Luna in biga r.; below FLAVS, in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 207/1; Babelon (Decimia) 1; Sydenham 391. Deep, iridescent old cabinet tone. Good very fine.
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Decimius Flavus, Denarius, 150 BC; AR (3,78 g; 17,6 mm; 3 h)
150 BC (RRC) 172-151 BC (BMRR). Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Luna in biga r.; below FLAVS, in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 207/1; Babelon (Decimia) 1; Sydenham 391. Deep, iridescent old cabinet tone. Good very fine.