-
290
3232*Persian Imperial Coinage, Kingdom of, Artaxerxes I,
(475-420 B.C.), silver siglos, ((5.506 grams), obv. king as
beardedarcher kneeling to right with spear and bow, rev. oblong
incusepunch, (S.4678, Babelon Pl.86, 11, Carradice Type IIIb);
anotherArtaxerxes II and III, (375-340 B.C.), struck in Lydia at
Sardeis,(5.572 grams), obv. king as bearded archer kneeling to
rightwith dagger and bow, rev. oblong incuse punch, (S.4683,Babelon
Pl.86, 18-19, BMC 175, Carradice type IV). Fine -nearly very fine,
last with small flan as usual. (2)
$150
3233*Parthia, Kingdom of, Phraates II, (138-127 B.C.),
silvertetradrachm, (16.108 grams), Seleucia mint, obv. short
beardedbust to right in diadem, filleted border, rev. bearded male
deityenthroned to left, holding Nike in right hand, cornucopiae
inleft, to right, [Β]ΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ to left ΑΡ ΣΑΚΟΥΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ, two
monograms in exergue, (S.7347 [£2000],Sellwood 17.1 [£3500], BMC -
[see p.16], Shore -). Polished,otherwise very fine/good very fine
and extremely rare.
$2,000
Known mostly from the hoard found several years ago that
containedabout 25 examples.
3234*Parthia, Kingdom of, Bagasis, (127-126 B.C.),
silvertetradrachm, (16.052 grams), Seleucia mint, obv. long
beardedbust to right in diadem, filleted border, rev. Demeter
enthronedto left, holding Nike in right hand, cornucopiae in left,
neirodsupporting throne, to right, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to left ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ,(S.-,
Sellwood 18.1 [£3500], Le Rider Suse, Pl.lxxi, 1-2, BMC -,Shore -).
Some minor obverse porosity, otherwise very fineor better and
extremely rare.
$2,000
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 69 (lot 1825). ]\
See the attribution and discovery of this ruler by Dr. Assar in
CelatorJanuary 2001. Bagasis known from some cuneiform texts as
Baga-asa abrother of the rulers Phraates I, Mithradates I and
Artabanus I and issuggested by Dr Assar to be the short lived ruler
(of a few months) andthe successor of Pharaates II. Almost all of
the forty known examples(including this piece) come from the one
hoard found several years ago.
3235*Parthia, Kingdom of, Artabanos I, (126-124 B.C.),
silvertetradrachm, (15.170 grams), Seleucia mint, dated year 188
=125/4 B.C., obv. bearded bust to right in diadem, filleted
border,rev. Demeter enthroned to left, holding Nike in right
hand,cornucopiae in left, neirod supporting throne, monogramsbelow
in exergue of date, inner left ΘΕ, to right, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣto left
AΡΣΑΚΟΥ, (cf.S.7358, Sellwood 21.3, Le Rider Suse,Pl.lxxi, 9,
cf.BMC 1-2 [p.20], Shore -). Some porosity, knocks,otherwise very
fine and very rare.
$1,800
3236*Parthia, Kingdom of, Mithradates II, (c.123-88 B.C.),
silvertetradrachm, (16.016 grams), Seleucia mint, obv. bearded
bustto left in diadem, dotted border, rev. archer seated right
onomphalos, four line inscription, to right, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ
ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ , (S.7365, Sellwood 24.1,cf.BMC 1 [p.23], Shore
66 var.). Good very fine, light obverseporosity and very rare.
$1,500
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 69 (lot 1829).
3237*Parthia, Kingdom of, Mithradates II, (123-88 B.C.),
silverdrachm, (3.576 grams), Rhagae mint, obv. medium bust to
leftwith beard, wearing tiara with eight pointed star in centre
andtorque ending in two dots, rev. archer seated right on
throne,five line inscription, (S.7372, Sellwood 28/3, Shore 97).
Nearlyextremely fine/very fine and rare.
$120
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3238*Parthia, Kingdom of, Orodes II, (c.57-38 B.C.) silver
drachm,(3.964 grams), Mithradatkart mint, obv. large size bust
withwart wearing a diadem to left with short beard, star
beforecrescent behind, rev. archer seated right on throne,
sevenline inscription, anchor behind, monogram MT without Ω
belowbow, (S.7444, cf.Sellwood 47.31, cf.Shore 256).
Nearlyextremely fine and very rare variant.
$120
3239*Parthia, Kingdom of, Orodes II, (c.57-38 B.C.) silver
drachm,(3.920 grams), Ecbatana mint, obv. small size bust wearing
adiadem to left with short beard, star before, crescent over
starbehind, rev. archer seated right on throne, seven
lineinscription, monogram AT, anchor with curved trident
abovebehind, (cf.S.7445, Sellwood 48.8, Shore 260).
Bright,attractive nearly extremely fine a variant to the
previouslot.
$120
3240*Parthia, Kingdom of, Vardanes I, (c.A.D. 40-45),
billontetradrachm, (13.564 grams), Seleucia mint, issued
uncertainmonth of year 356 (Seleucid era) = A.D. 44, obv. large
sizebare-headed bust to left with short beard, wearing diadem,rev.
king enthroned to right receiving diadem from Tycheholding
cornucopiae, eight line inscription, including yearGNT, and month
in exergue off flan, (S.7466, cf.Sellwood 64.28-30, Shore 352).
Small flan, nearly very fine and scarce.
$120
3241Sassanian King, Hormazd IV, (A.D. 579-590), silver
drachm,(4.128 grams), obv. bust to right with crown, name in
outermargin, rev. fire altar, NIHCh = Nishapur mint, year 3,
(Sellwood55-6, Gobl 201, cf.M.1073-1099); another of Khusru II,
(A.D.591-628), silver drachm, (4.138 grams), AU = Ahwaz mint,
year1, (Sellwood 61, Gobl 209, cf.M.1107ff.). Weak in
places,otherwise fine - very fine. (2)
$60
3242*Bactria, Kingdom of, Euthydemus II, (c.185-180 B.C.),
silvertetradrachm, (15.134 grams), obv. draped diademed bust
ofEuthydemos II to right, all within dotted border, rev.
nakedHerakles standing facing crowned with leaves, holding
wreathand club and lion skin in left arm, to left ΕΥ ΘΥ∆ΗΜΟΥ andΦΙΛ
monogram, to right ΒΑΣΙΑΕΩ[Σ] (sic), (S.7536 [£1500],SNG ANS 217-8,
Bopearachchi Series II 1D, MIG 113b). Uneventone, very high obverse
relief, otherwise extremely fine andrare.
$3,000
The light weight for the tetradrachm is not unusual, a similar
examplein the ANS collection weighs 14.28 grams. The Λ in ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
iswritten as an A an engraver’s error and not previously cited.
3243*Bactria, Kingdom of, Eucradides I, (171-135 B.C.),
silvertetradrachm, (15.298 grams), obv. diademed and draped bustof
Eucratides to right all within dotted border, rev. theDioscouroi on
horseback to right holding spears and palms,monogram of ΦΛ to
right, below in exergue ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙ∆ΟΥ,above ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, (S.7568, SNG ANS
432, BopearachchiSeries 1D). Bright, tooled with surface porosity,
otherwisegood very fine in high relief, a rare variant.
$600
3244*Bactria, Kingdom of, Eucratides I, (170-145 B.C.),
silvertetradrachm, (16.908 grams), obv. pith helmeted head
ofEucratides to right with dotted border ornamented with bull’shorn
and ear, rev. the Dioskouroi on horseback prancing toright, each
holding spear and palm, to right a monogram ofHNP, in exergue
ΕΥΚΡΑΤΙ∆ΟΥ, around above ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ, (cf.S.7570. M. 1,177l,
Bopearachchi Series 6z, SNGANS 473). Bright, nearly as struck, well
centred, goodextremely fine in very high relief, very rare in this
condition.
$3,500
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292
3245*Bactria, Kingdom of, Menander, (c.160-145 B.C.),
drachm,(2.470 grams), obv. diademed draped bust of Menander
toright, around ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΩΣ ΜΕΝΑΝ∆ΡΟΥ, rev.Athena Alkidemos
advancing to left brandishing shield andthunderbolt, monogram in
right field, (S.7600, SNG ANS 789-790, Bopearachchi Series.13H). As
struck, good extremely fineanda scarce variant.
$160Ex William B. Porter Collection with his ticket.
3246*Bactria, Kingdom of, Antialcidas, (c.145-135 B.C.),
silverdrachm, (2.292 grams), obv. bust of Antialcidas to right,
wearingkausia, around ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΤΟΥΑΝΤΙΑΛΚΙ∆ΟΥ , rev. Zeus
enthroned to left, with wingedNike and forepart of elephant holding
wreath in left field,Karosthi legend around, PK monogram to right,
(S.7629, SNGANS 1085-1093, Bopearachchi Series13A, M.277a).
Slightlyporous on edge, otherwise extremely fine.
$250
3247*Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy II, (285-246 B.C.),
silvertetradrachm, (13.896 grams), Alexandria mint, obv. head
ofPtolemy I to right wearing aegis, rev. eagle to left with
closedwings, standing on thunderbolt, in front ΑΠΜ monogram,around
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ , (cf.S.7771, Sv.205 and339, SNG Cop 88).
Several minor banker punchmarks in field,minor graffiti on reverse,
otherwise nearly very fine/goodfine.
$150
3248*Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy II, (285-246 B.C.),
silvertetradrachm, (14.038 grams), Sidon mint, obv. head of
PtolemyI to right wearing aegis, rev. eagle to left with closed
wings,standing on thunderbolt, in front ΣΙ, around traces
ofΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ , (cf.S.7772, Sv.713, SNG Cop506-7). Bright,
obverse and reverse banker punchmarks,otherwise nearly very fine
and very scarce.
$150
part3249*Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy V, (204-180 B.C.),
silvertetradrachm, (14.060 grams), Alexandria mint, obv. head
ofPtolemy to right with aegis, rev. eagle to left, closed
wingsstanding on thunderbolt, around ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ , (S.7856,
Sv. 1231, SNG Cop.244-5);Sassanian king, Khusru I, (A.D. 531-579),
silver drachm,(3.994 grams), KR = Kirman mint, year 4, (Sellwood
54, Gobl196, M.1028-9); Cappadocia, Caesarea, Severus
Alexander,(A.D. 222-235) AE 34, (25.6 grams), issued 224, obv.
laureatebust right, with sceptre, around AY K CEOYH AΛΕΞΑΝ∆,rev.
emperor in toga holding patera to right, in quadriga, abovehorses
Mt.Argaeus, around MHTPO ΠΟ ΚΑΙ [CAPIAC, inexergue NEWKO/ETΓ,
(Syd.546, BMC 302). Very good - goodvery fine the last a rare type.
(3)
$300
3250*Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy VI, (180-145 B.C.), AE 30, a
drachm,(22.92 grams), Alexandria mint, issued year 170-145 B.C.,
obv.head of Zeus Amon to right wearing diadem, rev. two eaglesto
left with closed wings, standing on thunderbolt, in front
acornucopiae, around ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ , (S.7900,Sv.1424, SNG Cop
305-9, BMC 24-30). Good very fine.
$150
3251Egypt, Ptolemy VI, (180-145 B.C.), AE 20 (diobols),
Alexandriamint, obv. diademed head of Zeus Ammon to right, rev.
twoeagles standing to left on thunderbolt, side by side, to
leftcornucopiae. (S. 7900, Sv.1426, SNG Cop. 311-320, BMC 31-35).
Fine - very fine. (5)
$120
Ex R.C. Bell, Canterbury, New Zealand and E. Dale,
Canterbury,Collections.
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293
3252*Egypt, Kingdom of, Cleopatra III and Ptolemy IX,
(116-107B.C.), silver tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, struck year 6 =
112-111 B.C., obv. head of Ptolemy to right with aegis, rev.
eagleto left on thunderbolt with closed wings, to left L[, to
rightΠΑ , around ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ , (cf.S.7922,Sv.1667, SNG
Cop.351). Nearly very fine.
$100
3253*Egypt, Alexandria, Nero, (A.D. 54-68), billon tetradrachm,
year11 = A.D. 64-65, (11.465 grams), obv. radiate bust of Nero
toright wearing aegis, around NEPΩ ΚΛΑΥ ΚΑ[ΙΣ Σ]ΕΒ ΓΕΡ ,rev. LIA to
left, eagle standing to left, holding palm, aroundAY [TOKPA], (S.-,
BMC 165, Milne 228ff., Koln 163-6). Goodfine with weak legends,
scarce.
$70
3254*Egypt, Alexandria, Nero, (A.D. 54-68), billon tetradrachm,
year12 = A.D. 65-66, (13.158 grams), obv. radiate bust of Nero
toright wearing aegis, around [N]EPΩ ΚΛΑ[Υ ΚΑΙΣ Σ]ΕΒ[ΓΕΡ], rev.
Alexandria bust to right, wearing elephant head,around off flan
[AYTO] KPA, to right LIB, (S.633, BMC 163-4,Milne 238-245, Koln
172-4). Good fine and very scarce.
$80
3255Egypt, Alexandria, Nero, (A.D. 54-68), billon
tetradrachms(3), year 10 = A.D. 63-64, (11.776 grams), obv. radiate
bust ofNero, rev. Poppaea bust right, (S.2002, Koln 158, BMC
122);others year 14 = A.D. 67-68, (10.100 grams), rev. Hera
bustright, (S.2011, Koln 200, BMC 133); another similar year
14,(9.748 grams), rev. Actian Apollo (S.2015, Koln 195, BMC
144).First coin fine, others with corrosion poor - very good.
(3)
$100
Ex Roy Sansom Collection with his tickets.
3256Egypt, Alexandria, Hadrian, (A.D. 117-138),
billontetradrachm, year 20 = A.D. 135-136, (10.794 grams),
obv.laureate head to left, rev. Nilus reclining, trace of LK to
left,(cf.S.3740, Koln 1196, Milne 1491); another year 10 =
A.D.125-6, (11.232 grams), obv. laureate bust of Hadrian to
right,rev. Dikaiosyne standing to left, holding scales
andcornucopiae, around date, (cf.S.3713, Koln 904, BMC 590,Milne
1117), Fine or better both scarce. (2)
$120
Ex R.C. Bell Christchurch, New Zealand, Collection, c.1971. This
andother coins of Alexandria Egypt, come from this Bell collection
or thestock held by E. Dale of Christchurch and all were sold to
W.J. Noble in1971 and then to C.Pitchfork in 1976.
3257*Egypt, Alexandria, Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161),
AEdrachm, year 8 = A.D. 144-145, (20.9 grams), obv. AntoninusPius
with laureate head to right, around AVT K T AIΛ Α∆ΡANTΩNINOC CEB
EYC, rev. Sarapis head to right, across LH, (cf.S.4395, Dattari
2805, Koln 1479). Very fine and veryscarce.
$150
Ex John Dean Collection.
3258*Egypt, Alexandria, Antoninus Pius, (A.D. 138-161),
AEdrachm, year 8 = A.D. 144-145, (22.3 grams), obv. AntoninusPius
with laureate head to right, around traces of AVT K TAIΛ Α∆Ρ
ANTΩNINOC CEB EYC, rev. Zodiac issue ofAphrodite above bull to
left, across L H, (S.4419 [£130 F],Dattari 2960, Koln 1492). Very
good and rare.
$100
Ex John Dean Collection.
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294
3259*Egypt, Alexandria, Faustina Junior, daughter of
AntoninusPius, wife of Marcus Aurelius, (d.A.D. 175), billon
tetradrachm,year 21 = A.D. 157-158, (14.300 grams), obv. laureate
bustdraped of Faustina to right, around ΦAVCTINA CEBACTH,rev. Nilus
reclining to left, head to right, holds cornucopiae,crocodile at
side, L K A around, (S.4746 [£130 VF], BMC 1329,Milne -, Koln
1989). Very fine and rare.
$200
3260*Egypt, Alexandria, Claudius II, (A.D. 268-270),
billontetradrachm, year 2 = A.D. 269-270, (10.182 grams),
obv.laureate and cuirassed bust of Claudius II to right, aroundAVT
K ΚΛΑς∆ΙΟ C CEB, rev. LB to left, Nike advancing toleft,
(cf.S.4741, BMC 2323, Milne 4238, Koln 3042). Good veryfine,
scarce.
$80
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 67 (lot 1752) and John Dean
Collection.
3261*Egypt, Alexandria, Claudius II, (A.D. 268-270),
billontetradrachm, year 3 = A.D. 270-271, (10.152 grams),
obv.laureate and cuirassed bust of Claudius II to right, aroundAVT
K ΚΛΑς∆ΙΟ C CEB, rev. L Γ across, eagle standing toright, head
left, holding wreath in beak, (S.4743, BMC 2334,Milne 4287, Koln
3046) another similar (7.716 grams), rev. eagleto right, L Γ
across, (Koln 3047, Milne 4291). Very fine - goodvery fine. (2)
$120
3262*Egypt, Alexandria, Aurelian and Vabalathus, (A.D.
270-275),billon tetradrachm, year 1 and 4 = A.D. 270-271, (8.846
grams),obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Aurelian to
right,L A across, around A K Λ ∆ΟΜ ΑΥΡΗΛIANOC CEB, rev. L∆across,
diademed draped and cuirassed bust of Vabalathusto right, around I
A C OVABAΛΛΑΟΘC AΘHNV, (cf.S.4757,BMC 2386, Milne 4308, Koln 3054).
Nearly very fine and rare.
$120
3263*Egypt, Alexandria, Aurelian, (A.D. 270-275),
billontetradrachm, year 4 = A.D. 272-273, (9.352 grams), obv.
laureatedraped and cuirassed bust of Aurelian to right, around A K
Λ∆ΟΜ ΑΥΡΗΛIANOC CEB, rev. eagle to left, head to right,standing
between two vexilla, above L ∆, (cf.S.4753, BMC -,Milne 4396, Koln
3077). Very fine.
$80
3264*Egypt, Alexandria, Aurelian, (A.D. 270-275),
billontetradrachm, year 3 = A.D. 272, (7.786 grams), obv.
laureatedraped and cuirassed bust of Aurelian to right, around A K
Λ∆ΟΜ ΑΥΡΗΛIANOC CEB, rev. eagle to right, with wreath inbeak, palm
over shoulder, across L ∆, (cf.S.4751, BMC -, Milne4365-6, Koln -);
another year 6 = A.D. 274-5, (7.952 grams),obv. similar, rev. eagle
to left, head to right, ETOVC S around,(S.4755, Koln 3096, Milne
4456). Fine; very fine/good veryfine, scarce. (2)
$100
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3265*Egypt, Alexandria, Tacitus, (A.D. 275-276),
billontetradrachms, year 1 = A.D. 275-276, (7.568 grams),
obv.laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Tacitus to right, aroundA
K KΛ ΤΑΚΙ TOC CEB, rev. eagle standing to left head toright holding
olive branch, ETOVC A around, another (8.536grams), obv. similar,
rev. Diakaiosyne standing to left holdingcornucopiae and scales,
ETOVC A around, (cf.S.4765, -, BMC2406, 2403, Milne 4504, 4489,
Koln 3113, 3115-6). Very fine. (2)
$120
3266*Egypt, Alexandria, Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305),
billontetradrachm, year 1 = A.D. 284-285, (7.450 grams), obv.
laureatedraped and cuirassed bust of Diocletian to right, around A
KΓ OVA ∆ΙΟΚΛΗΤΙΑΝOC CEB, rev. L A across, Nike flying toright,
holding palm and wreath, (cfg.S.4790, BMC 2515, Milne4753, Koln
3205-6); another Maximianus, (A.D. 286-305), billontetradrachm year
1 = A.D. 285-286, (7.374 grams), obv. similararound A K M OVA
MAΞIMIANOC CEB, rev. Eirene standingto left with olive branch and
long sceptre, across L A, (S.4790,BMC 2551 var., Milne 4795, Koln
3279). Both very fine orbetter, second scarce. (2)
$100
Lot 3267
3267*Egypt, Alexandria, Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305),
billontetradrachm, year 2 = A.D. 285-286, (7.946 grams), obv.
laureatedraped and cuirassed bust of Diocletian to right, around A
KΓ OVA ∆ΙΟΚΛΗΤΙΑΝOC CEB, rev. L B across, Alexandriastanding to
left, holding Sarapis bust long sceptre, (S.-, BMC2529, Milne 4781,
Koln 3210); another Maximianus, (A.D. 286-305), billon tetradrachm
year 2 = A.D. 286-287, (8.556 grams),obv. similar around A K M OVA
MAΞIMIANOC CEB, rev.Elpis standing to left hold flower and raises
skirt, across L B,(S.-, BMC 2555, Milne 4814, Koln 3285). Both very
fine orbetter, second scarce. (2)
$100
3268Egypt, Alexandria, Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305),
billontetradrachm, year 2 = A.D. 285-286, (6.596 grams), obv.
laureatedraped and cuirassed bust of Diocletian to right, rev. L
Bacross, Dikaiosyne standing to left, (Milne 4768, Koln
3212);another year 4 = A.D. 287-8, (7.002 grams), rev. Athena
left,L∆, (Milne 4851, Koln 3237); another year 5 = A.D.
288-9,(7.004 grams), rev. Eusebeia standing left, over altar,
(Milne4897, Koln 3244); Maximianus, (A.D. 286-305),
billontetradrachm, year [3] = A.D. 287-8, (6.832 grams), obv.
similar,rev. Homonoia standing to left, (BMC 2563, Milne 4855,
Koln3292); Severina, (A.D. 270-275), year 6 = A.D. 274-5,
(8,430grams), obv. bust draped right, rev. eagle to right, ETOVC
Saround, (S.4760, Milne 4453, Koln 3102). Fine - very fine,
lastscarce. (5)
$100
3269*Zeugitana, Carthage, (c.300-264 B.C.), AE 19, (4.312
grams),Sicilian mint, obv. head of Tanit to left, wreathed with
corn,dotted border, rev. horse head to right, O to right,
dottedborder, (S.6526, SNG Cop.151, M.286, Visona 18).
Attractiveeven tone, good very fine and scarce.
$100
3270Ancient Greek, Egypt, Ptolemy IV, (221-205 B.C.), AE 34,
obv.Zeus, rev. eagle, (S.7815, Sv.993, SNG Cop.212); Egypt,
GreekImperial billon tetradrachms (2) of Egypt of Nero,
(12.274grams), year 12, rev. Alexandria bust right, (Koln 172);
Nero(8.218 grams), year 10, rev. Sarapis bust right, (Koln
160another Probus (6.310 grams), year 6, rev. eagle, (Koln
3149);Pontos, Amisos AE 21 (7.038 grams), obv. aegis, rev.
Nike,(S.3642); modern copies of Hadrian tetradrachm,
Antinoosdiobol, (cf.Koln 1279); Aradus, tetradrachm, in copper! and
alarge ancient India, bronze hexa-chalkon of Azes II,
(10.954grams), obv. bull, rev. lion, (M.2338ff). Poor - very fine.
(9)
$100
Ex John Dean Collection.
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3271*Macedon, Kingdom of, Alexander III, gold stater,
modernforgery in gold, (8.042 grams), obv. head of Athena to right
incrested Corinthian helmet, ornamented with serpent, rev.
Nikestanding to left, Σ in left field, lrgend of [ΑΛΕ]ΞΑΝ∆Ρ[ΟΥ]to
right, (cf.S.6702, Price F28 [Pl.CLIV] [Same dies]).
Extremelyfine.
$250
BIBLICAL AND JEWISH COINS
3272*Palestine, Athenian deritative, silver obol, (0.732 grams),
issuec.4th century -332 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right
wearingivy crested helmet, rev. owl standing to right, head facing,
inerect posture, olive twig behind, to right, ΑΘΕ, all in
incusesquare, (cf.S.2541, SNG ANS 15). Toned, slightly off
centredobverse, good fine/good very fine and very rare.
$200
Ex William B. Porter Collection with his ticket and possibly
from theNablus Hoard of 1968 (ICGH 1504).
3273*Phoenicia-Samaria, local Athenian imitations (c.375-346
B.C.),silver obol, (0.794 grams), probably struck at Gaza, obv.
headof Athena to right, rev. owl standing to right, head facing,
toright downwards partial A Θ [E], (cf.S.2530, SNG ANS(Palestine)
15, cf.Meshorer & Qedar Samaria Hoard No.270ff.).Hoard patina,
off centred obverse, otherwise goodfine/very fine.
$150
Ex William B. Porter Collection.
The inclusion of this type of Athenain imitations in the Samaria
hoard,establishes the existence of a local mint (maybe Gaza or
Ascalon)cf.Numismatic Chronicle 1996, (pps 1-9, for a hoard of 31
coins of thistype found at Ascalon], or even a Samaritan mint)
striking this coinagefor local acceptance to supplement the
distinctive local coinage ofSamaria. The hoard was buried about
346-5 B.C. and thus thechronological implications indicate this
issue to be prior to that date.
3274*Phoenicia-Samaria, local Athenian imitations (c.375-346
B.C.),silver hemi obol, (0.288 grams), probably struck at Gaza,
obv.head of Athena to right, rev. owl standing to right, head
facing,to right downwards A Θ [E] , (cf.S.2530, SNG ANS
(Palestine)20, cf.Meshorer & Qedar Samaria Hoard No. 307ff.).
Somewhatporous surface, nearly fine/fine, very scarce.
$100
Ex William B. Porter Collection with his ticket.
See note above.
3275Palestine, Judaea, John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan),
(134-104B.C.), copper prutah, (2.522 grams), obv. legend in
Hebrewfour lines (Yehohanan the High Priest and the Council of
theJews) with wreath, rev. double cornucopiae adorned withribbons,
pomegranate between, (S. 6098, H.457, AJC I, GroupN); Mattathias
Antigonus, (40-37 B.C.), copper prutah (2.044grams), obv. in Hebrew
in two lines (Mattatayah), rev. doublecornucopiae with ribbons,
barley ear between, (S.6105, H.483,AJC I, Group Y). First coin very
fine, reverse slightly offcentred, but very clear ethnic, second
coin off centredobverse and rare. (2)
$100
Ex William B. Porter Collection with his tickets.
3276Palestine, Judaea, John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan),
(134-104B.C.), copper prutah, (1.766 and 2.190 grams), obv. legend
inHebrew four lines (Yehohanan the High Priest and the Councilof
the Jews) with wreath, rev. double cornucopiae adornedwith ribbons,
pomegranate between, (S. 6098, H.457, AJC I,Group N). First coin
very fine, reverse off centred, but veryclear ethnic, second coin
well centred with minor spottingon the obverse. (2)
$100
Ex William B. Porter Collection with his tickets.
3277*Palestine, Judaea, Mattathias Antigonus, (40-37 B.C.),
copperone prutah, (1.510 grams), obv. wreath with leaves in
groupsof three, inscription in two lines in Hebrew MTT
YK(Mattityah), rev. double cornucopiae, with ribbons, within aear
of barley, (S.6105, H.483, BMC 57-58, AJC Y1 [p.159, Pl.55],SNG ANS
192-4, Meshorer 33). Good fine and very scarce.
$120
Ex William B. Porter Collection with his ticket
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3278*Palestine, Judaea, Herod I, (40 - 4 B.C.), copper two
prutah,AE 20, (2.148 grams), obv. cross surrounded by closed
diadem,around traces of BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΗΡΩ∆ΟY, rev. tripod tableflanked
by palm branches, dotted border, (S.5527, AJC 7[p.236], H.490,
Meshorer 41). Green patination, off centredobverse, full flan, fine
and scarce.
$120
Ex William B. Porter Collection.
The diadem with cross is a well known symbol for royalty. The
hint ofthe interpretation of this symbol is provided in the
Babylonian Talmud.(Kerithoth 5,2 “Our rabbis have taught: `In
anointing kings one drawsthe figure of a crown (diadem) and with
the priest in the shape of theletter chi’ (cross).”). This
symbolism is similar to a group of the coinsissued by Herod. Herod
was not a priest he but may have used his coinageto describe
symbolically the co-operation between the kingship (thediadem) and
the priesthood (chi or cross). The coins probably indicatethe
removal of the high priesthood from the hands of the
previousdynasty by Herod and the subsequent investiture of a priest
undergovernment control, consequently Herod has some association
withthe priesthood.
3279*Palestine, Judaea, Herod I, (40 - 4 B.C.), copper prutah,
AE15, (1.382 grams), obv. anchor, inscription within circle of
dots,around HP[W BA]CI, rev. filleted double cornucopiae
withcaduceus between, (dots above), dotted border, (S.5534, AJC17d,
[p.237], H.500, Meshorer 53). Off centred on obverse,very fine,
scarce.
$100
Ex William B. Porter Collection.
The anchor mixed with the double cornucopiae also appears on
thecoinage of Alexander Jannaeus and Herod Archalaus. The anchor
depictedon the Hasmonaean kings was copied and used by Herod to
emphasizehis role as successor. It could also be linked to manifest
his specialinterest in the coastal cities and maritime trade.
3280*Palestine, Roman Procurator of Judaea, Marcus
Ambibulusunder Augustus, (A.D. 9-12), copper prutah, (1.982
grams),obv. ear of barley surrounded by Greek inscription,KAICAPOC,
rev. eight branched palm tree, across L ΛΘ =year 39 = A.D. 9,
(S.5607, H.636, AJC II Supplement V, No.3,Meshorer 217). Off
centred reverse, fine with a clear datereading.
$80
Ex William B. Porter Collection with ticket.
3281*Palestine, Roman Procurator of Judaea, Pontius Pilate,
underTiberius, (A.D. 26-36), copper prutah, (1.808 grams),
obv.lituus surrounded by Greek inscription, TIBEPIOYKAIC[APOC],
rev. date within wreath, [LI]Z = year 17 =A.D.30, (S.5623, H.649
[114], Meshorer 230). Slightly offcentred on the reverse, earthern
patina very fine with apartial date reading.
$120
Of great Biblical interest, this date also being associated with
Christ’scrucificion.
3282*Palestine, Roman Procurator of Judaea, Pontius Pilate,
underTiberius, (A.D. 26-36), copper prutah, (2.124 grams),
obv.lituus surrounded by Greek inscription, TI[BEPIOYKAIC]APOC,
rev. date within wreath, LIZ = year 17 = A.D.30,(S.5623, H.649
[114], Meshorer 230). Slightly off centred onthe reverse, green
patina good fine with a very clear datereading.
$120
Of great Biblical interest, this date also being associated with
Christ’scrucificion.
3283*Palestine, Roman Procurator of Judaea, Pontius Pilate,
underTiberius, (A.D. 26-36), copper prutah, (1,956 grams),
obv.lituus surrounded by Greek inscription, representing[TIBEPIOY]
KAICAP[OC], rev. date within wreath, LIH = year18 = A.D.31,
(S.5623, H.650 [115], cf.Meshorer 231). Dark toned,fine/ nearly
very fine and a very clear date reading.
$100
Of great Biblical interest, this date being also associated with
Christ’scrucifixion.
3284*Palestine, Roman Procurator of Judaea, Antonius Felix
underClaudius, (A.D. 52-59), copper prutah, (2.478 grams), obv.
inwreath tied with X at bottom in four lines, IOY/ ΛΙΑ ΑΓ/ΡΙΠΠΙ /
NA, (Julia Agrippina wife of Claudius), rev. twocrossed palm
branches, around [TI] ΚΛΑς∆ΙΟC K[KICAPΓΕΡΜ] (Tiberius Claudius
Caesar Germanicus), below dateacross L I∆, L I∆ = year 14 = A.D.
54), (S.5625, H.651, AJC IISupplement V, No.32, Meshorer 232). Weak
in places,otherwise very fine with a clear date reading,
scarce.
$100Ex William B. Porter Collection with ticket.
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3285*Palestine, Roman Procurator of Judaea, Antonius Felix
underClaudius, (A.D. 52-59), copper prutah, (2.284 grams), obv.two
oblong shields and two spears crossed, around [NEPWΚΛAV] KAICAP,
(Nero Claudius Caesar, son of Claudius),rev. palm tree six
branches, and two bunches of dates, BPITabove (Brittanicus, second
son of Claudius), below date across[L I∆], K AI; I∆ = year 14 =
A.D. 54, (S.5626, H.652, AJC IISupplement V, No.29, Meshorer 233).
Off centred obverse withdate off flan, otherwise fine - very fine
and scarce.
$80
Ex William B. Porter Collection, with ticket.
3286*Palestine, Roman Procurator of Judaea, Porcius Festusunder
Nero, (A.D. 59-62), copper prutah, (1.696 grams), obv.in wreath
tied with X at bottom in three lines, NEP/ WNO/C,(Nero), rev. palm
branch, around LE KAICAPOC (Caesar year5), [L E = year 5 = A.D.
58], (S.5627, H.653 [118], AJC IISupplement V, No.35, Meshorer TJC
345a). Attractive veryfine with a very clear date reading.
$80
3287Palestine, Roman Procurator of Judaea, Porcius Festusunder
Nero, (A.D. 59-62), copper prutah, obv. in wreath tiedwith X at
bottom in three lines of legend, rev. palm branch,around LE
KAIC[APOC], year 5 = A.D. 58], (S.5627, H.653,AJC II Supplement V,
No.35); other leptons of Hasmoneanrulers of Alexander Jannaeus,
(103-76 B.C.), obv.anchor, rev.star symbol, (2, one crude); John
Hyrcanus II (67, 64-40 B.C.),prutah, obv. Hebrew inscription in
wreath, rev. doublecornucopiae and pomegranate, (S.6092, 6095,
H.472, 479). Verygood - fine. (4)
$60
3288*Palestine, Judaea, First Revolt, (A.D. 66-70), copper
prutah,year 2 = 67-8 A.D., (2.242 grams), obv. amphora with broad
rimand two handles “year two” in Hebrew around, rev. vine leafon
small branch, “the Freedom of Zion” as Hebrew legendaround,
(S.5639, AJC 12 [p.260, Pl.18], H. 661 [123], Meshorer153 [p.155],
Kadman 11, cf.Maltiel-Gerstenfeld 230). Brownpatina, very fine and
scarce this nice.
$100
Ex William B. Porter Collection.
3289*Tiberius, (A.D. 14-37), silver denarius, Lugdunum mint,
issuedA.D. 14-37, (3.760 grams), obv. laureate head of Tiberius
toright, around TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, rev.PONTIF MAXIM,
Livia seated to right, with vertical sceptreand branch, (S.1763
[£375 EF], RIC 30, BMC 48, H.916 [304]).Round and well centred,
good very fine and rare in thiscondition.
$750
Of Biblical importance as the issue is often described as the
TributePenny (Mark 12: 14-17).
3290*Phoenicia, Tyre, (c.2nd century B.C. - 1st century A.D.),
silverhalf shekel or didrachm, (6.904 grams), Tyre mint, issued
78-7B.C., obv. laureate head of Melqarth beardless to right,
rev.eagle to left with closed wings, carrying palm, standing onprow
of ship, club to left, to left ΘM ( = 49 = 78-7 B.C.], to
rightmonogram ∆, Phoenician letter between legs, around
ΤΥΡΟΥΙΕΡ[ΑΣ] ΚΑΙ ΑΣΥΛΟΥ , (S.5921, BMC 228=9, H.918 [$700US]).
Bright, off centred, otherwise extremely fine and anvery rare
date.
$1,000
The Shekels and half shekels of Tyre are of special interest to
this seriesof Ancient Jewish and Biblical coins as Jews had to pay
an annual sum tothe Jerusalem Temple of one half shekel [This Coin
type] and theonly acceptable money were the half shekels of Tyre.
They were widelyavailable in Jerusalem and well known for their
true weight and goodsilver. It is also believed that the “thirty
pieces of silver” paid to Judaswas made in Tyre as shekels. (See
Hendin pages 288-293).
ROMAN SILVER & BRONZE
REPUBLICAN
The following collection of Roman Republican comes fromseveral
collections. Unless specifically stated almost all comefrom a
extensive ancient collection from Europe, a collectionformed over
the last thirty-forty years, which has been referredto as the
"Lakeview" Collection. It was originally sold inSwitzerland in
January 2004. This collection of ancient coinswas very embracing
and included many hundreds of RomanRepublican coins, with a good
selection of this series includedin this sale.
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3291*Anonymous Series, (shortly after 211 B.C.), silver
denarius,Rome mint, (4.564 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right,
Xbehind, rev. Dioscuri to right, ROMA in linear frame, (S.38[£50
VF], Cr.53/2, Syd.140). Slightly off centred, good veryfine.
$150
3292*Anonymous Series, (c.211-207 B.C.), AE as, (49.24
grams),obv. laureate head of Janus, I above, rev. prow to right,
aboveI, below ROMA, (S.627 [£140 VF], Cr.56/2, Syd.143, BMC
217).Dark brown patina, very fine or better, and scarce.
$250
Ex Dr. Charles E. Weber Collection with his ticket.
An ununusually fine and very heavy example of this the first of
thepost-reform issues struck about 211 B.C.
3293Anonymous Series, (c.211-207 B.C.), Rome mint, AE
quadrans(7.26 grams), obv. Hercules head to right, rev. prow to
right,ROMA above, AE sextans (3), (8.12, 6.00, 5.27 grams),
obv.head of Mercury to right, rev. prow to right, ROMA above;AE
uncia, (5.21 grams), obv. helmeted head of Roma to right,rev.
similar, (S.1037, 1204, 1307, Cr.56/5, 56/6, 56/7, Syd.143c -e).
Good - good fine. (5)
$100
Ex Colin E. Pitchfork Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 62
(lot2225) and previously Glendining’s London, 1967 for first and
last,others Glendining’s London November 8, 1976 (lot 1159 part
6.00g),December 4, 1985 (lot 477 part 5.27), October 29 1986 (lot
56 part8.12g).
3294Anonymous Club, Π , CA, Crescent and Victory withSpearhead
Series, Club, (208 B.C.), S.E. Italy mint, AE semis,(14.20 grams);
Π, (209-8 B.C.), Luceria mint, AE as, (22.4 grams),CA?, (209-8
B.C.), Canusium mint, AE triens, (3.93 grams);Crescent, (194-0
B.C.), Rome mint, AE semis (5.04 grams);Victory and Spearhead,
(189-0 B.C.), Rome mint, AE as, (33.07grams), (S.771, 788, 645,
947, 676, Cr.89/4, 99/1a, 100/3, 137/4,145/1, Syd.213a, 306, 309c,
316a, 293), Good - nearly very fine,mostly scarce. (5)
$100
Ex Colin E. Pitchfork Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 62
(lot2232) and previously H. Pegg Collection, Spink auctions,
London,March 6, 1985 (lot 37 part) for second coin.
3295*Anonymous, MT Series, (211-210 B.C.), silver
victoriatus,Apulia mint, (2.238 grams), obv. laureate head of
Jupiter toright, rev. Victory to right, crowning trophy on left, MT
toright, ROMA in exergue, (S.51, Cr.103/1a, Syd.117, B.36i).Toned,
nearly extremely fine, very rare.
$200
Only six obverse and five reverse dies used for this series
according toCrawford.
3296*A. Caecilius, (169-158 B.C.), AE as, Rome mint, (29.47
grams),obv. Janus head, I above, rev. prow to right, A.CAE
monogramabove, [R]OM[A] in exergue, I to right, (S.695 [£60 F],
Cr.174/2, Syd.355). Dark patina, nearly very fine and rare.
$140
Ex Dr. Charles E. Weber Collection and previously from Dr. Busso
PeusJuly 29, 1955 (10 marks) with various tickets.
3297Bal., (169-158 B.C.), AE as, (29.6 g), obv. Janus, rev.
prow,BAL above as monogram, (S.696, Cr.179/1, Syd. 354); Q.Marcius
Libo, (c.148 B.C.), AE semis, (6.364 g), obv. Saturnhead r., rev.
prow, Q MAR C above, I before, (cf.S.857, Cr.216/3 variant);
P.Maenius M.f. Antias, (132 B.C.), AE quadrans,(3.550 g), obv.
Hercules head right, rev. prow, legend above,(S.1155, Cr.249/3,
Syd. 493a). Fine - very fine, all rare. (3)
$80
3298Q. Opimius, (169-158 B.C.), Rome mint, AE as, (24.12
grams),obv. head of Janus, I above, rev. prow to right, ROMA
below,OPEI above, I to right; another Valerius, similar VALmonogram
above, (20.03 grams), another uncertain moneyerAT or TA, similar AT
monogram above, (24.20 grams), C.Scribonius, similar [C] SCR above,
(27.67 grams), (S.701, 710,707, 718, Cr.190/1, 191/1, 192/1, 201/2,
Syd.363, 356, 372, 380).Very good - good fine, all very scarce.
(4)
$120
Ex Colin E. Pitchfork Collection and Noble Numismatics Sale 62
(lot2245), and previously from Mark Marsham collection, M.R.
RobertsMarch 16, 1984 for the first coin; Glendining’s London,
November 7,1979 (lot 186 part) for the second and fourth coins.
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300
3299*Anonymous Series, (157-156 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.812 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, X behind,
rev.Victory in biga to right, [ROMA] in exergue, (S.76 [£140
EF],Cr.197/1a, Syd.376). Very fine.
$120
3300*C. Scribonius, (c.154 B.C.), silver denarius (3.494 grams),
obv.Roma helmeted head to right, X behind, rev. Dioscuri to
right,C. SCR below, ROMA in exergue, (S.79, Cr.201/1,
Syd.380,Scribonia 1); another Anonymous issue, (c.2nd century
B.C.),silver denarius, (2.068 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head
toright, rev. Victory in quadriga to left with palm branch,
(S.-,Cr.-, Syd. -). Fine; very fine, the first scarce, the
secondunpublished. (2)
$180
Although of good style it his highly probable that the issue is
a Celtic -Barbarian imitation.
3301*C. Maianius, (153 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.442grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, X behind, rev.
Victoryin biga to right, C.MAIANI below, ROMA in exergue, (S.82[£50
VF]. Cr.203/1a, Syd.427, RSC Maiania 1). Good fine andscarce.
$120
3302*L. Saufeius, (152 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.978grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, X behind, rev.
Victoryin biga to right, L.SAVF monogram below, ROMA in
exergue,(S.83, Cr.204/1, Syd.384, RSC Saufeia 1). Good fine and
scarce.
$100
3303Pub. Sulla, (151 B.C.), Rome mint, AE as, (22.67 grams),
obv.head of Janus, I above, rev. prow to right, ROMA below,P.SVLA
monogram above, I to right; another M. AtiliusSaranus, (148 B.C.),
similar [M.A]ILI above, (19.58 grams),another M.ATIL, (27.33
grams), another Safra (SpuriusAfranius), (150 B.C.), AE semis,
[SAFR]A above, (11.84 grams),(S.721, 727, 722, Cr.205/2, 214/2a,
204/2b, 206/3, Syd.387, 399(2), 389a). Good - good fine, all very
scarce. (4)
$120Ex Colin E. Pitchfork Collection (all) Noble Numismatics
Sale 62 (lot2255), and previously from H. Pegg collection, Spink
Auctions, March6, 1985 (lot 37 part) for the first coin; Mark
Marsham collection, M.R.Roberts March 16, 1984 for the second coin;
Glendining’s London,November 7, 1979 (lot 186 part) for the third
coin; and June 1, 1989(lot 88 part) for the last coin.
3304*Q. Marcius Libo, (148 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.804grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, LIBO behind, X
before,rev. Dioscuri to right, Q.MARC ligated below, ROMA
inexergue, (S.90 [£50 VF], Cr.215/1, Syd.395, RSC Marcia 1).Obverse
scratches, otherwise nearly extremely fine andscarce.
$1503305C. Valerius Flaccus, (140 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.668 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, X behind,
rev.Victory in biga, holding whip, FLAC above, C.VAL.C.F.monogram
below, ROMA in exergue, (S.104 [£50 VF], Cr.228/2, Syd.441, Valeria
7); M. Tullius, (c.120 B.C.), Rome mint,(3.748 grams), obv.
similar, ROMA behind, rev. Victory inquadriga, M.TVLLI in exergue,
(S.221, Cr.280/1, Syd. 531, RSCTullia 1). Good fine, toned; second
fine needs cleaning. (2)
$120
3306*C. Renius, (138 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.886
grams),obv. Roma helmeted head to right, X behind, rev.
JunoCaprotina in a biga of goats, C.RENI below, [RO]M[A] inexergue,
(S.108 [£55 VF], Cr.231/1, Syd.432). Small flan asusual, very fine
and scarce.
$140
3307*Ti. Veturius, (137 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.818grams), obv. bust of Mars to right, X and TI VET
monogrambehind, rev. youth kneeling between two warriors,
ROMAabove, (S.111 [£65 VF], Cr.234/1, Syd.527). Small flan as
usual,very fine and scarce.
$120
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3308*Sex. Pompeius Faustulus, (137 B.C.), silver denarius,
Romemint, (3.824 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, X
underchin, jug behind, rev. wolf to right suckling twins,
ROM[A]below, SEX PO [FESTVLVS] around, (S.112 [£65 VF], Cr.235/1a,
Syd.461). Good very fine.
$200
3309*M. Baebius Q.f.Tampilus, (137 B.C.), silver denarius,
Romemint, (3.812 grams), obv. Roma head left, X below
chin,[TAMPPIL] behind, rev. Apollo in quadriga to
right,[M.]BAEB[I.Q.F] in exergue, below ROMA, (S.113 [£45
VF],Cr.236/1a, Syd.489, RSC Baebia 12). Good fine and scarce.
$100
3310*L. Antestius Gragulus, (136 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.900 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, * below
chin,GRAG behind, rev. Jupiter in quadriga to right,
L.ANTESmonogram below, ROMA in exergue; (S.115 [£45 VF], Cr.238/1,
Syd.451, RSC Antestia 9). Very fine and scarce.
$150
3311*M. Marcius, Mn.f., (134 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.892 grams), obv. Roma head right, * below chin,
modiusbehind, rev. Victory in biga, M.MAR C monogram belowdivided
by two corn ears, RO MA in exergue, (S.122 [£50 VF],Cr.245/1,
Syd.500, RSC Marcia 8). Good very fine and scarce.
$180
3312*P. Maenius Antiaticus, M.f., (132 B.C.), silver denarius,
Romemint, (3.826 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, *
behind,rev. Victory in quadriga to right, with wreath, P.MAE
ANTligated below, ROMA in exergue, (S.126 [£50 VF],
Cr.249/1,Syd.492, RSC Maenia 7). Very fine or better and
scarce.
$160
3313*M. Acilius M.f., (130 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.830grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, M. ACILIVS M.
F.,around within two dotted circles * behind. rev. Hercules inslow
quadriga to right, holding club and trophy, ROMA inexergue, (S.131
[£55 VF], Cr.255/1, Syd.511, RSC Acilia 4). Goodfine and
scarce.
$120
3314*T. Cloelius, (128 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.876grams), obv. Roma head right, ROMA below, wreath behind,rev.
Victory in biga right, ear of corn below, T.CLOVLI inexergue,
(S.136 [£150 EF], Cr.260/1, Syd.516 RSC Cloulia 1).Good very fine
and scarce.
$140
The omission of the mark of value at this time is very unusual.
Searsuggests it might possibly be concealed in the spokes of the
chariotwheel.
3315*Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus, (128 B.C.), silver denarius,
Romemint, (3.778 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, ear ofcorn
behind, * before, rev. rev. Victory in biga, man attackinglion
below horses; [CN] DOM in exergue, ROMA above, (S.137,Cr.261/1,
Syd.514, RSC Domitia 14). Very fine and scarce.
$100
3316*M. Caecilius, Q.f. Q.n. Metellus, (127 B.C.), silver
denarius,Rome mint, (3.846 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right,
*below chin, ROMA upwards behind, rev. Macedonian shieldon which is
an elephant’s head, all within wreath,M.METELLVS Q.F. around,
(S.139 [£55 VF], Cr.263/1a, Syd.480,RSC Caecilia 29). Even grey
patina, very fine and scarce.
$160
Only 44 obverse dies was used for this coinage according to
Crawford.
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3317*M. Caecilius, Q.f. Q.n. Metellus, (127 B.C.), silver
denarius,Rome mint, (3.858 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right,
*below chin, [R]OMA upwards behind, rev. Macedonian shieldon which
is an elephant’s head, all within wreath,M.METELLVS Q.F. around,
(S.139 [£55 VF], Cr.263/1a,Syd.480). Even grey patina, good very
fine and scarce.
$150
Ex Dr. Charles E. Weber Collection and previously from
JonathernKern, USA, Febrauary 28, 1992.
Only 44 obverse dies was used for this coinage according to
Crawford.
3318*C. Cassius, (126 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.710grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, * and urn behind,rev.
Libertas in quadriga to right, C.CASSI below, ROMA inexergue,
(S.142, Cr.266/1, Syd.502, RSC Cassia 1). Good fine,scarce.
$120
3319*Numerius Fabius Pictor, (126 B.C.), silver denarius,
Romemint, (3.842 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, E
belowchin, [*] behind, rev. The Flamen Quirinalis, Q. Fabius
Victorseated to left, shield at side, N.FABI to right, PICTOR to
left,ROMA in exergue, shield inscribed QVI/RIN, (S.144 [£85
VF],Cr.268/1b, Syd.517a, RSC Fabia 11). Grey patina, off
centredobverse, good very fine and rare.
$200Only 14 obverse dies was used for this coinage according to
Crawford.
3320*Man. Acilius Balbus, (c.125 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.720 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, * before,
ROMAbelow, BALBVS behind, all within laurel wreath, rev. Jupiterin
quadriga to right, Macedonian shield below horses, MNACILI in
exergue, (S.147, Cr.271/1, Syd.498, RSC Acilia 1).Even grey patina,
very fine/nearly very fine and rare.
$120
Ex Dr. Charles E. Weber Collection with tickets and previously
fromCulkin Stamp Co., Omaha Nebraska USA, Auction Sale November
1965(lot 994),
Only 20 obverse dies used on this coinage according to
Crawford.
3321*Q. Fabius Labeo, (c.124 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.834 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, X below
chin,LAEBA before, ROMA behind, rev. Jupiter in quadriga toright,
prow below, Q.FABI in exergue, (S.148 [£150 EF], Cr.273/1,
Syd.532). Slightly off centred, otherwise nearly extremelyfine and
scarce.
$200
Ex Dr. Charles E. Weber Collection.
3322*C. Porcius Cato, (c.123 B.C.), silver denarius (3.846
grams),obv. Roma helmeted head to right, X behind neck, rev.
Victoryin biga to right, C. CATO below, ROMA in exergue, (S.149[£45
VF], Cr.274/1, Syd.417, RSC Porcia 1). Good very fine.
$140
3323*M. Fannius C.f., (123 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.806grams), obv. Roma head right, X below, ROMA behind,
rev.Victory in quadriga right, M.FAN.C.F. ligated in exergue,
(S.150,Cr.275/1, Syd. 419, RSC Fannia 1). Good very fine.
$160
3324M. Papirius Carbo, (c.122 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.532 grams), obv. head of Roma to right, laurel-branch
behind,X under chin, rev. Jupiter in quadriga to right,
M.CARBObelow, ROMA in exergue, (S.151 [£45 VF], Cr.276/1,
Syd.423,RSC Papiria 6); another Q. Titius, (c.90 B.C.), (3.914
grams),obv. head of young Bacchus to right, rev. Q.TITI on
tabletfrom which springs Pegasus, (S.239, Cr.341/2, Syd. 692,
RSCTitia 2). Nearly fine; good fine, both scarce. (2)
$120
3325*Q. Minucius Rufus, (c.122 B.C.), silver denarius (3.872
grams),obv. Roma helmeted head to right, X below chin,
[R]V[F]behind, rev. Dioscuri to right, Q. MINV below, [R]OMA
inexergue, (S.152, Cr.277/1, Syd.421, RSC Minucia 1). Very fineand
scarce.
$100
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3326*C. Plutius, (c.121 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.862grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, X behind, rev.
Dioscurito right, C.PLV[TI] below. [ROMA] in exergue, (S.153,
Cr.278/1, Syd.410 & 414, RSC Plutia 1). Small flan, very fine,
scarce.
$140
3327*Cn. Carbo, (c.121 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.878grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, X behind, rev.
Jupiterin quadriga to right, CAR[B] below. [ROMA] in exergue,
(S.154[£45 VF], Cr.279/1, Syd.415, RSC Papira 7). Very fine
andscarce.
$120
3328*M.Furius L.f. Philus, (c.119 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.826 grams), obv. laureate head of Janus,
aroundM.FOVRI.[L.F], rev. Roma standing left erecting trophy,ROMA
to right, PHLI monogram in exergue, (S.156 [£55 VF],Cr.281/1,
Syd.529, RSC Furia 18). Toned, off centred obverse,good very fine,
scarce.
$180
3329*M. Aurelius Scaurus, (118 B.C.), silver denarius, Narbo
mint,(3.696 grams), obv. Roma head to right wearing Phrygianhelmet,
[M A]VRELI around, *, ROMA behind, rev. Bituitusin biga to right,
SCAVRI, below, [L.L]IC. CN. DOM in exergue,(S.157 [£55 VF],
Cr.282/1, Syd.523, RSC Aurelia 20). Toned,serrated edge, banker’s
mark on helmet, good fine.
$100
3330*L. Pomponius Cn.f., (c.118 B.C.), silver denarius, Narbo
mint,(3.754 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head to right, L.POMPONICNF
around, x behind, rev. Bituitus in biga to right,L.LIC.CN.DO[M] in
exergue, (S.158, Cr.282/4, Syd.520, RSCPomponia 7). Surface
scratches, serrated edge, otherwisenearly fine and scarce.
$100
48 obverse dies used on this coinage according to Crawford.
3331L. Pomponius Cn.f., (118 B.C.), silver denarius, Narbo
mint,(3.712 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, L. POMPONICNF
around, X behind, rev. Bituitus in biga to right,[L.LIC.]CN.DOM in
exergue, (S.158, Cr.282/4, Syd.522).Serrated edge, off-centred,
weak in places, otherwise nearlyvery fine.
$60
3332*M.Sergius Silus, (116-115 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.938
grams),obv. Roma helmeted head right, EX SC before, ROMA *behind,
rev. horseman galloping left, with sword and barbarianhead,
Q/M.SERGI below, [SILVS] in exergue, (S.163, Cr.286/1,Syd.534, RSC
Sergia 1). Good very fine.
$150
3333M.Sergius Silus, (116-115 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.730
and3.734 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, EX SC before,ROMA *
behind, rev. horseman galloping left, with swordand barbarian head,
Q/M.SERGI below, [SILVS] in exergue,(S.163, Cr.286/1, Syd.534, RSC
Sergia 1). Fine. (2)
$150
3334*Anonymous Issue, (c.115-114 B.C.), plated silver
denarius,Rome mint, (3.726 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head to
right,X below, ROMA behind, rev. Roma seated right, wolf andtwins
before, two birds in field, (S.164 [£55 VF], Cr.287/1,Syd.530).
Rough on portion of edge, otherwise very fine andscarce.
$160
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3335*M. Cipius, M.F., (115-114 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.998 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right,
M.CIPI.M.F.before, X behind, rev. Victory in biga to right, rudder
below,ROMA in exergue, (S.166, Cr.289/1, Syd.546, RSC Cipia
1).Extremely fine and scarce.
$180
3336*C. Fonteius, (114-113 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.756
grams),obv. Janus head, N to left, * to right, rev. galley with
pilot andthree rowers, C.FONT ligated below, ROMA in exergue,
(S.167,Cr.290/1, Syd.555). Surface roughness, otherwise very
fineand scarce.
$130
3337*Man. Aemilius Lepidus, (114-113 B.C.), silver denarius,
Romemint, (3.936 grams), obv. Roma laureate and diademed head
toright, ROMA before, * behind, rev. equestrian statue ontriumphal
arch, LEP between arches, MN. AEMILIO around,(S.168 [£60 VF],
Cr.291/1, Syd.554, RSC Aemilia 7). Toned, veryfine and very
scarce.
$160
3338*L. Philippus, (c.113-112 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.814grams), obv. Head of Philip V of Macedon to right,
wearingroyal Macedonian helmet, Φ under chin, ROMA monogramabove,
rev. equestrian statue to right, flower below horse,base inscribed,
L.PHILIPPVS, * in exergue, (S.170 [£80 VF],Cr.293/1, Syd.551, RSC
Marcia 12). Reverse with some hoardpatina, otherwise good very fine
and rare.
$200
28 obverse dies used on this coinage according to Crawford.
3339*Cn. Blasio Cn.f., (112-111 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.800 grams), obv. Scipio Africanus the Elder or
Blasio,helmeted head to right, * above, [CN.BLASIO.CN.]F belowand
before, branch behind, rev. Jupiter standing between Junoand
Minerva, ROMA in exergue, Π in right field, (S.173 [£80VF],
Cr.296/1d, Syd.561, RSC Cornelia 19). Weak in placesotherwise, good
very fine and scarce.
$250
3340*Cn. Blasio Cn.f., (112-111 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.842 grams), obv. Scipio Africanus the Elder or
Blasio,helmeted head to right, * above, [CN.BLASIO.CN.F] belowand
before, branch behind, rev. Jupiter standing between Junoand
Minerva, ROMA in exergue, AB monogram in right field,(S.173 [£80
VF], Cr.296/1h, Syd.561c, RSC Cornelia 19a). Veryfine/nearly very
fine and scarce.
$180
3341*Ti. Quinctius, (112-111 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.860
grams),obv. Hercules bust to left from behind, holding club
atshoulder, rev. two horses to left, TI Q divided by a rat,
belowD.S.S on tablet, (S.174, Cr.297/1, Syd.563, RSC Quinctia
6).Nearly very fine and rare.
$150
3342*T. Manlius Mancinus, Appius Claudius Pulcher, and
Q.Urbinius, (111-110 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.880grams), obv. Roma helmeted head to right, object behind,
rev.Victory in triga to right, T.MAL AP CL Q VR in exergue,
(S.176[£140 EF], Cr.299/1b, Syd.570a, RSC Mallia 2). Extremely
fineand rare in this condition.
$2403343T. Manlius Mancinus, Appius Claudius Pulcher, and
Q.Urbinius, (111-110 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.950grams), obv. Roma helmeted head to right, object behind,
rev.Victory in triga to right, T.MAL AP CL Q VR in exergue,
(S.176[£140 EF], Cr.299/1b, Syd.570a). Toned, off centred
obverse,otherwise nearly extremely fine.
$70Ex George Tuck Pittman, USA, Collection.
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3344*C. Claudius Pulcher, (110-109 B.C.), silver denarius,
Romemint, (4.074 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head to right,
rev.Victory in biga to right, C.PVLCHER in exergue, (S.177
[£140EF], Cr.300/1, Syd.569, RSC Claudia 1). Nearly extremely
fine.
$220
3345*P. Porcius Laeca, (110-109 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.764 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, ROMA above,X
below chin, P. LAECA behind, rev. roman warrior standingleft,
placing hand on head of citizen, lictor behind, PROVOC[O]in
exergue, (S.178 [£185 EF], Cr.301/1, Syd.571, RSC Porcia 4);M.
Cato, (c.89 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.848 grams), Rome mint,obv.
female bust draped right, M. CATO below, rev. Victoryseated right,
holding patera VICTRIX in exergue, (S.247,Cr.343/1b, Syd. 596, RSC
Porcia 5). Both weak in places, fineand scarce. (2)
$150
The first an important reverse type illustrating the principle
ofprovacatio, a procedure by which a citizen had a right to appeal
to thepeople against the decision of a magistrate which he
considered to be anabuse of official power.
3346*L. Flaminius Chilo, (109-108 B.C.), Rome mint, (3.894
grams),obv. helmeted head of Roma to right, ROMA behind, X
belowchin, rev. Victory in biga, L. FLAMINI below, and CILO
inexergue, (S.179, Cr.302/1, Syd.540, RSC Flaminia 1). About
asstruck, extremely fine.
$200
3347*L. Memmius, (109-108 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.836grams), obv. Male head to right, with oak wreath, *
belowchin, rev. Dioscuri standing facing, holding their
horses,L.MEMMI in exergue, (S.181 [£175 EF], Cr.304/1, Syd.558,RSC
Memmia 1). Weak on figures, otherwise very fine andvery scarce.
$100
3348*Q. Lutatius Cerco, (109-108 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.682 grams), obv. Roma or Mars helmeted head right,
ROMAabove, * behind, CERCO before, rev. galley to right withinoak
wreath, Q LVTATI / Q above, (S.182 [£60 VF], Cr.305/1,Syd.559, RSC
Lutatia 2). Toned, good very fine/very fine andvery scarce.
$200
3349*L. Valerius Flaccus, (108-107 B.C.), silver denarius,
Romemint, (3.702 grams), obv. Bust of Venus, winged and drapedto
right, * below chin, rev. Mars walking to left, carrying
trophy,L.VALERI/ FLACCI and flamen’s cap before, corn stalkbehind,
(S.183, Cr.306/1, Syd.565, RSC Valeria 11). Off centreof reverse,
otherwise good very fine and scarce.
$200
3350*Mn. Fonteius, (108-107 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.858grams), obv. Cojoined head of Dioscuri to right, leaf to
left, *to right, rev. galley to right, S below, MN.FONTEI
ligatedabove, (S.184 [£240 EF], Cr.307/1, Syd.566, RSC Fonteia
7).Slight hoard patination on upper obverse edge,
otherwiseextremely fine and rare.
$400
Ex Dr. Charles E. Weber Collection.
3351*Mn. Fonteius, (108-7 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.810grams), obv. conjoined laureate heads of the Dioscuri to
right,each surmounted by a star, * below chin, rev. galley to
right,MN FONTEI above, three dots to right, (S.184 [£85 VF],
Cr.307/1d, Syd.566a, RSC Fonteia 7). Very fine and rare.
$250
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3352*M. Herennius, (108-107 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.582 grams), obv. Piety head to right, behind PIETAS,
controlmark H before, rev. Catanaean running right bearing father
onshoulders, M.HERENNI on left, (S.185 [£75 VF], Cr.308/1a,Syd.567,
RSC Herennia 1). Very fine.
$120
3353*M. Herennius, (108-107 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.712 grams), obv. Piety head to right, behind PIETAS,
rev.Catanaean running right bearing father on shoulders,M.HERENN[I]
on left, control mark E to right, (S.185 [£75 VF],Cr.308/1b,
Syd.567a, RSC Herennia 1a). Light obverse scratch,otherwise good
very fine.
$150
3354*L. Scipio Asiagenus, (c.106 B.C.), silver denarius,
(3.826grams), obv. Jupiter laureate head to left, dotted border, D
toleft, rev. Jupiter in quadriga to right, [L.]SCIP.ASIA[G]
inexergue, (S.188 [£45 VF], Cr.311/1b, Syd.576a, RSC Cornelia24c).
Serrated edge, very fine.
$160
3355*L. Scipio Asiagenus, (c.106 B.C.), silver denarius,
(3.878grams), obv. Jupiter laureate head to left, dotted border,
rev.Jupiter in quadriga to right, L.SCIP.ASIAG/O in exergue,
(S.188[£45 VF], Cr.311/1e, Syd.576, RSC Cornelia 24a). Serrated
edge,very fine.
$160
Lot 3356
3356*C. Sulpicius, C.f. Galba, (c.106 B.C.), silver denarius,
Romemint, (3.704 grams), obv. laureate heads of the Dei
Penatesconjoined to left, D.P.P. before, rev. two soldiers
swearingoath over sow, I above, C.SVLPICI.C.F. in exergue,
(S.189,Cr.312/1, Syd.572, RSC Sulpicia 1). Serated edge,
banker’smark in field on obverse, off centred on reverse,
otherwisevery fine/good very fine, scarce.
$150
3357*L. Memmius Galeria, (c.106 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.802 grams), obv. Saturn laureate head to left, E. below
chin,ROMA and harpa behind, rev. Venus in biga to right, Cupidflies
above, M.MEMMI/GAL in exergue, (S.190, Cr.313/1b,Syd.574, RSC
Memmia 2). Serrated edge very fine, scarce.
$120
3358*L. Memmius Galeria, (c.106 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.594 grams), obv. Saturn laureate head to left, ROMA
andharpa behind, rev. Venus in biga to right, Cupid flies
above,M.MEMMI/GAL in exergue, O. before horses, (S.190, Cr.313/1c,
Syd.574a, RSC Memmia 2a). Serrated edge, very fine,scarce.
$120
3359*L. Thorius Balbus, (c.105 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.616 grams), obv. Juno of Lanuvium, wearing goat’s skin
toright, I.S.M.R behind, rev. bull charging to right, Cupid
fliesabove, L.THORIVS below, BALBVS in exergue, F above,(S.192,
Cr.316/1, Syd.594, RSC Thoria 1) another similar butplated, on
reverse T above. Good fine; fine and weak inplaces, both scarce.
(2)
$120
3360*Lucius Appuleius Saturninus, (c.104 B.C.), silver
denarius,Rome mint, (3.640 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head to
left,rev. Saturn in quadriga to right, L.SATURN in exergue, -.
above,(S.193 [£40 VF], Cr.317/3b, Syd.578a, RSC Appuleia 1).
Veryfine.
$120
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3361*C. Coelius Caldus, (c.104 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.614 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head to left, rev. Victory
inquadriga to left, CALD below, B and one dot in exergue,
(S.196var., Cr.318/1b, Syd.582a, RSC Coelia 2). Very fine.
$120
Ex Dr. Charles E. Weber Collection.
3362*Q. Thermus M.f., (c.103 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.836 grams), obv. Mars helmeted head to left, rev.
twowarriors fighting, fallen warrior below, Q.THERM MF inexergue,
(S.197, [£55 VF], Cr.319/1, Syd.592, RSC Minucia 19).Very fine/good
very fine and scarce.
$150
3363*C.Fabius c.f. Hadrianus, (c.102 B.C.), silver denarius,
Romemint, (3.858 grams), obv. Cybele veiled and turreted head
toright, EX.A. PV behind. rev. Victory in biga to right, C.
underhorses, C.FABI C.F. below, (S.200 [£65 VF], Cr.322/1b,
Syd.590,RSC Fabia 14). Light grey tone, good very fine and
scarce.
$180
Ex Dr. Charles E. Weber Collection and obtained from E.
Button,Frankfurt, Germany, 23rd September 1948.
3364*M. Lucilius Rufus, (c.101 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(4.028 grams), obv. Roma helmeted head right, PV behind,
allwithin laurel wreath, rev. Victory in biga to right, RVF
above,M.LVCILI in exergue, (S.302 [£150 EF], Cr.324/1, Syd.599,
RSCLucilia 1). Good very fine and scarce.
$160
The large number of Victory issues at this time are linked to
the militaryactivities of Marius who defeated the Teutones and
Ambrones at AquaeSextiae in 102 and the Cimbri at Vercellae in
101.
3365*P. Servilius M.f. Rullus, (c.100 B.C.), silver denarius,
Romemint, (3.964 grams), obv. Minerva helmeted head to left,
RVLLIbehind, rev. Victory in biga to left, P below
horses,P.SERVILI.[M.F.] in exergue, (S.207 [£55 VF],
Cr.328/1,Syd.601). Good very fine and very scarce.
$180
3366*Pub. Lentulus Marceli f., (c.100 B.C.), silver denarius,
Romemint, (3.846 grams), obv. young Hercules bust to right,
wearinglion’s skin, club over shoulder, B before, shield above,
ROMAbelow, rev. Roma standing facing being crowned by Genius,B to
left, LENT MA[R.F.] in exergue, all within laurel wreath,(S.208
[£65 VF], Cr.329/1b, Syd.604a, RSC Cornelia 25a). Goodfine and
scarce.
$150
3367*L. Caecilius Metellus, (c.96 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.530 grams), obv. Apollo head to right, star below,
L.METELbehind, A.ALB.S.F. before, rev. Roma seated to left on
shields,Victory stands behind crowning her, [C.]MALL on left,
ROMAin exergue, (S.220, Cr.335/1a, Syd.611). Good very
fine/fine.
$100
3368*L. Caecilius Metellus, (c.96 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.848 grams), obv. Apollo head to right, star below,
L.METELbehind, A.ALB.S.F. before, rev. Roma seated to left on
shields,Victory stands behind crowning her, C.MALL on left, ROMAin
exergue, (S.220 [£55 VF], Cr.335/1b, Syd.611a, RSC Caecilia45).
Banker’s mark on cheek, otherwise very fine.
$160
3369C. Malleolus, (c.97 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.828grams), obv. Mars helmeted head to right, * below chin,
rev.warrior or hero standing to left, foot on cuirass, prow to
leftwith grasshopper above, C.MAL before, a tabella behind
withletter b in one compartment, (S.217, Cr.335/3g, Syd.615c,
RSCPoblicia 7). Good fine/nearly very fine and very scarce.
$150
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3370*A. Albinus, (96 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.860
grams),obv. Apollo laureate head to right, X before, ROMA
below,eight pointed star behind, rev. Dioscuri standing to left,
besidetheir horses, drinking at fountain, crescent moon in
field,A.ALBINV[S.S.F]. in exergue, (S.219 [£210 EF],
Cr.335/10b,Syd.612c, RSC Postumia 5a); L.Rubrius Dossenus, (c.87
B.C.),silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.542 grams), obv.
Jupiterlaureated head right, DOSSEN behind, rev. triumphal
chariotto right, L RVBRI in exergue, (S.258, Cr.348/1, Syd, 705,
RSCRubria 1). First with rough surfaces, nearly very fine. (2)
$150
3371*C. Allius Bala, (c.92 B.C.), silver denarii, Rome mint,
(3.576grams), obv. diademed head of female deity (Diana?) to
right,BALA behind, crescent below chin, rev. Diana in biga of
stagsto right, dolphin below, C.ALLI in exergue, (S.221 [£55
VF],Cr.336/1c, Syd.595, RSC Aelia 4). Toned, very fine, scarce.
$120
3372*D. Silanus L.f., (c.91 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.980grams), obv. Salus diademed head to right, SALVS below,
Bbefore, all within ornamental torque, rev. Victory on biga
toright, ROMA below, D.SILANVS L.F. in exergue, (S.223 [£65VF],
Cr.337/2c, Syd.645a, RSC Junia 18a). Good very fine,
veryscarce.
$200
3373*D. Silanus L.f., (c.91 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.770grams), obv. Roma helmeted to right, E behind, rev. Victory
onbiga to right, [D.]SILANVS L.F. / ROMA in exergue,
(S.225,Cr.337/3, Syd.646, RSC Junia 15). Small flan, extremely
fine.
$180
3374*D. Silanus L.f., (c.91 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.604grams), obv. Silenus bearded head to right, plough below,
allwithin ornamental torque, rev. Victory on biga to right,
Gaulishtrumpet below, D.SILANVS L.F. in exergue, (S.222 [£85
VF],Cr.337/4, Syd.644a, RSC Junia 19). Nearly fine, rare.
$80
3375*L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, (90 B.C.), silver denarius,
Romemint, (3.684 grams), obv. Apollo laureate head to right,
Mbehind, G. before, rev. naked horseman galloping to rightholding
palm branch, L.PISO FRVGI, caduceus above, A below,(S.235 [£45 VF],
Cr.340/1, RSC Calpurnia 11). Attractive darkpatina, very fine, a
scarce sub type.
$140
3376*L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, (90 B.C.), silver denarius,
Romemint, (3.728 grams), obv. Apollo laureate head to right,
Sbehind, B. before, rev. naked horseman galloping to rightholding
palm branch, L.PISO FRVGI, reversed gamma above,plain below, (S.235
[£45 VF], Cr.340/1, RSC Calpurnia 11).Bright, old obverse scratch,
otherwise very fine, a scarcesub type.
$130
3377*L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, (90 B.C.), silver denarius,
Romemint, (3.840 grams), obv. Apollo laureate head to right,
LXXXIIbehind, rev. naked horseman galloping to right holding
palmbranch, L.PISO FRVGI, CIIII above, ROMA monogram below,(S.235
[£45 VF], Cr.340/1, RSC Calpurnia 12). Attractive darkpatina, very
fine, a very scarce sub type.
$150
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3378*Q. Titius, (c.90 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.998
grams),obv. head of Mutinus Titinus to right with diadem, rev.
Q.TITIon tablet from which springs Pegasus to right, (S.238
[£55VF], Cr.341/1, Syd.691, RSC Titia 1). Very fine and scarce.
$120
3379Q. Titius, (c.90 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.848
grams),obv. head of Mutinus Titinus to right with diadem, rev.
Q.TITIon tablet from which springs Pegasus to right, (S.238
[£55VF], Cr.341/1, Syd.691, Titia 1); others similar (3.578
gramsand 3.880 grams), obv. Bacchus wearing ivy wreath to
right,rev. similar, (S.239, Cr.341/2, Syd. 692, RSC Titia 2).
Nearlyfine - good fine and scarce. (3)
$120
3380*Q. Titius, (c.90 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.942
grams),obv. head of young Bacchus wearing ivy wreath to right,
rev.Q.TITI on tablet from which springs Pegasus to right,
(S.239[£55 VF], Cr.341/2, Syd.692, RSC Titia 2). Very fine,
withinteresting die break on reverse.
$120
3381C. Vibius C.f. Pansa, (90 B.C.), silver denarius and
possiblyplated denarius, Rome mint, (3.914 and 2.824 grams),
obv.large laureate head of Apollo to right, PANSA behind,
numberunder chin, rev. Minerva in quadriga to left C. VIBIVS C F.
inexergue, (S.243, Cr.342/4b, Syd.685a, RSC Vibia 3a). Fine -very
fine. (2)
$120
3382*C. Vibius C.f. Pansa, (90 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.854 grams), obv. laureate head of Apollo to right,
PANS[A]behind, arrow symbol under chin, rev. Minerva in quadriga
toright, C. VIBIVS C F. in exergue, (S.242, Cr.342/5b, Syd.684,RSC
Vibia 1). Slightly off centred on the obverse, otherwisegood very
fine.
$120
Lot 3383
3383*C. Vibius C.f. Pansa, (90 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.730 grams), obv. large laureate head of Apollo to
right,PANSA behind, [symbol] under chin, rev. Minerva in quadrigato
right C. VIBIVS C F. in exergue, (S.242, Cr.342/5b, Syd.684,RSC
Vibia 21). Slightly off centred on the obverse, otherwisevery
fine.
$100
3384C. Vibius C.f. Pansa, (90 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.836, 3.552, 3.910, 3.878 grams), obv. large laureate head
ofApollo to right, PANSA behind, [symbol] under chin, rev.Minerva
in quadriga to right C. VIBIVS C F. in exergue, (S.242,Cr.342/5b,
Syd.684, RSC Vibia 2). Some off centred or worn,otherwise very good
- very fine. (4)
$150
3385*C. Vibius C.f. Pansa, (90 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.776 grams), obv. Minerva in quadriga to left, PANS[A]
inexergue, rev. Minerva in quadriga to right, C.VIBIVS C.F.
inexergue, (S.244 [£90 VF], Cr.342/6a, Syd.687). Good fine, weakin
places, rare.
$100
Ex Dr. Charles E. Weber Collection and E, Button (Frankfurt)
AuctionSale, February 27, 1951 (lot 78 part).
3386*M. Cato, (c.89 B.C.), silver denarius, (3.794 grams), Rome
mint,obv. female bust draped right, ROMA monogram behind,traces of
M. CATO below, rev. Victory seated right, holdingpatera, ST under
throne, [VICTRIX] in exergue, (S.247, Cr.343/1c, Syd. 596a, RSC
Porcia 6), another similar but a silverquinarius, (2.074 grams),
obv. young head right, M. CATObehind, rev. as above, (S.248,
Cr.343/2b, Syd. 597c, RSC Porcia7). Toned, fine - very fine and
scarce. (2)
$180
3387*L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus, (89 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.762 grams), obv. bare head of king Tatius to right,
SABINbehind, TA monogram before, rev. two Roman soldiers
eachcarrying a woman in his arms, [L.T]ITVRI in exergue, (S.249[£60
VF], Cr.344/1a, Syd.698a, RSC Tituria 1). Off centred anddirty
reverse, otherwise good very fine/very fine and scarce.
$120
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3388*L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus, (89 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.920 grams), obv. bare head of king Tatius to right,
SABINbehind, palm before, rev. two Roman soldiers each carrying
awoman in his arms, [L.T]ITVRI in exergue, (S.249 [£60
VF],Cr.344/1b, Syd.698a, RSC Tituria 2). Small and toned,
nearlyvery fine and scarce.
$100
3389*L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus, (89 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.680 grams), obv. bare head of king Tatius to right,
SABINbehind, palm and A.P V before, rev. two Roman soldiers
eachcarrying a woman in his arms, L.TITVRI in exergue, (S.250[£65
VF], Cr.344/1c, Syd.698b, RSC Tituria 3). Very fine/fineand
scarce.
$100
3390*L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus, (89 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.768 grams), obv. bare head of king Tatius to right,
SABINbehind, palm before, rev. Tarpeia facing, buried to her waist
inshields, with raised hands, trying to thrust off two
soldierscasting their shields at her, star in crescent above,
L.TITVRIin exergue, (S.252 [£65 VF], Cr.344/2b, Syd.699, RSC
Tituria 4).Weak in places, otherwise nearly very fine and
scarce.
$120
3391*L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus, (89 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.920 grams), obv. bare head of king Tatius to right,
SABINbehind, palm before, rev. Tarpeia facing, buried to her waist
inshields, with raised hands, trying to thrust off two
soldierscasting their shields at her, star in crescent above,
L.TITVR[I]in exergue, (S.252 [£65 VF], Cr.344/2b, Syd.699, RSC
Tituria 4).Weak in places, otherwise nearly very fine and
scarce.
$100
Lot 3392
3392*L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus, (89 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.780 grams), obv. bare head of king Tatius to right,
SABINbehind, APV and palm before, rev. Tarpeia facing, buried toher
waist in shields, with raised hands, trying to thrust offtwo
soldiers castng their shields at her, star in crescent
above,L.TITVRI in exergue, (S.252 [£65 VF], Cr.344/2c, Syd.699a,RSC
Tituria 5). Slightly off centre on obverse, otherwise veryfine and
scarce.
$140
3393*L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus, (89 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.844 grams), obv. bare head of king Tatius to right,
SABINbehind, rev. Victory in biga to right, holding wreath,
L.TITVRI,A in exergue, (S.253 [£60 VF], Cr.344/3, Syd.700b, RSC
Tituria6b). Nearly very fine, scarce.
$120
3394*L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus, (89 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.074 grams), obv. bare head of king Tatius to right,
SABINbehind, rev. Victory in biga to right, holding wreath,
L.TITVRI,thyrsus with fillet in exergue, (S.253 [£60 VF], Cr.344/3,
Syd.700,RSC Tituria 6). Nearly very fine, scarce.
$120
3395*Cn. Lentulus Clodianus, (88 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.754 grams), obv. Mars helmeted bust right, seen from
behind,rev. Victory in biga to right, [C]N LENTVL in exergue,
(S.254,Cr.345/1, Syd.702, RSC Cornelia 50). Slightly off
centred,otherwise nearly very fine.
$120
3396*C. Marcius Censorinus, (88 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.540 grams), obv. jugate heads of Numa Pompilius and
AncusMarcius to right, rev. two horses galloping right, rider
onnearest one, number III to right below, [C.CENSO] in
exergue,(S.256 [£60 VF], Cr.346/1b, Syd.713a, RSC Marcia 18c).
Toned,good fine and scarce.
$100
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3397*C. Marcius Censorinus, (88 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.684 grams), obv. jugate heads of Numa Pompilius and
AncusMarcius to right, rev. two horses galloping right, rider
onnearest one, spear to right below, [C.]CENSO in exergue,
(S.256[£60 VF], Cr.346/1d, Syd.713a, RSC Marcia 18). Toned,
veryfine and scarce.
$140
3398*C. Marcius Censorinus, (88 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.716 grams), obv. Apollo head to right, dotted border,
rev.two horses galloping right, rider on nearest one, crescent
andstar above, star in exergue, C.CENSORI below horses, (S.257[£55
VF], Cr.346/2b, Syd.714, RSC Marcia 19). Very fine andscarce.
$150
3399*L. Rubrius Dossenus, (87 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.930 grams), obv. Jupiter laureate head to right, sceptre
andDOSSEN behind, rev. triumphal chariot to right with smallVictory
standing on it, L RVBR[I] in exergue, (S.258, Cr.348/1,Syd.705, RSC
Rubria 1). Very fine/nearly very fine.
$120
3400*L. Rubrius Dossenus, (87 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.346 grams), obv. Jupiter laureate head to right, sceptre
and[D]OSSEN behind, rev. triumphal chariot to right with
smallVictory standing on it, [L] RVBRI in exergue, (S.258,
Cr.348/1,Syd.705, Rubria 1); another similar (3.574 grams), obv.
Junoveiled head to right, sceptre and DOS behind, rev. as
above,(S.259, Cr.348/2, Syd.706, RSC Rubria 2). First toned, weak
inplaces, otherwise good fine. (2)
$140
Lot 3401
3401*L. Rubrius Dossenus, (87 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.984 grams), obv. Juno veiled head to right, sceptre
and[DOS] behind, rev. triumphal chariot to right with small
Victorystanding on it, [L] RVBR[I] in exergue, (S.259 [£60 VF],
Cr.348/2, Syd.706). Small flan, weak in places, good very
fine/veryfine, scarce.
$70
Ex George Tick Pittman, USA, Collection.
3402*L. and C. Memmius, L.f. Galeria, (87 B.C.), silver
denarius,Rome mint, (3.968 grams), obv. laureate head of Saturn to
left,EX SC behind, rev. Venus in biga to right, holding
sceptre,L.C. MEMIES. L.[F.]/GAL in exergue, (S.262 [£160 EF],
Cr.349/1, Syd.712, RSC Memmia 8). Off centred, good very fine
andscarce.
$200
3403*L. and C. Memmius, L.f. Galeria, (87 B.C.), silver
denarius,Rome mint, (3.630 grams), obv. laureate head of Saturn to
left,EX SC behind, rev. Venus in biga to right, holding
sceptre,L.C. MEMIES. L.[F.]/GAL in exergue, another similar
(3.796grams) this with B before, (S.262 [£160 EF], Cr.349/1,
Syd.712,RSC Memmia 8). Fine - very fine and scarce. (2)
$200
3404*Gargilius, Ogulnius and Vergilius, (c.86 B.C.),
silverdenarius, Rome mint, (3.836 grams), obv. Jupiter (or
ApolloVejovis) head to right, with oak wreath, thunderbolt
below,rev. Jupiter in quadriga to right, (S.266, Cr.350A/2,
Syd.723,B.i) 226). Good very fine/very fine and scarce.
$120
3405*Gargilius, Ogulnius and Vergilius, (c.86 B.C.),
silverdenarius, Rome mint, (3.900 grams), obv. Jupiter (or
ApolloVejovis) head to right, with oak wreath, thunderbolt
below,rev. Jupiter in quadriga to right, (S.266, Cr.350A/2,
Syd.723,B.i 226). Bright, off-centred obverse and reverse,
otherwisenearly extremely fine and scarce.
$100
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3406Gargilius, Ogulnius and Vergilius, (c.86 B.C.),
silverdenarius, Rome mint, (3.730, 3.846, 3.930, 3.494 grams),
obv.Jupiter (or Apollo Vejovis) head to right, with oak
wreath,thunderbolt below, rev. Jupiter in quadriga to right,
(S.266,Cr.350A/2, Syd.723, B.i) 226). Nearly fine - very fine.
(4)
$250
3407*L. Julius Bursio, (c.85 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.814grams), obv. Genius (or Apollo Vejovis) bust laureate to
right,trident and symbol behind, rev. Victory in quadriga to right,
L.IVLI. BVRSIO in exergue, (S.268, Cr.352/1a, Syd.728, RSC Julia5).
Surface stain, otherwise good very fine.
$150
3408*L. Julius Bursio, (c.85 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.678grams), obv. Genius (or Apollo Vejovis) bust laureate to
right,trident and loop staff behind, rev. Victory in quadriga to
right,EX AP in exergue, (S.269 [£100 VF], Cr.352/1b, Syd.729,
RSCJulia 6). Very fine and rare.
$200
3409*L. Julius Bursio, (c.85 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.924grams), obv. Genius (or Apollo Vejovis) bust laureate to
right,trident and spear behind, rev. Victory in quadriga to
right,LXXXXII above, L. IVLI. BVRSIO in exergue, (S.268, Cr.352/1c,
Syd.728a, RSC Julia 5a). Large flan, toned, off centred.otherwise
good very fine.
$150
3410*L. Julius Bursio, (c.85 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.634grams), obv. Genius (or Apollo Vejovis) bust laureate to
right,trident and double hook behind, rev. Victory in quadriga
toright, RO above, L. IVLI. BVRSIO in exergue, (S.268, Cr.352/1c,
Syd.728c, RSC Julia 5b). Large flan, off centred reverse.otherwise
very fine.
$120
3411*Mn. Fonteius C.f., (85 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.812grams), obv. Vejovis laureate head to right, MN FONTEI C
Fbehind, ROMA monogram before, thunderbolt below, rev.infant winged
Genius seated on goat; below, caps of dioscuri;above, thyrsus
below, all within laurel wreath, (S.271 [£55VF], Cr.353/1a,
Syd.724, RSC Fonteia 9). Well centred, banker’smark on obverse,
very fine.
$150
3412*Mn. Fonteius C.f., (85 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.764grams), obv. Vejovis laureate head to right, MN FONTEIbehind,
C F before, thunderbolt below, rev. infant wingedGenius seated on
goat; below, caps of dioscuri; above,thyrsus below, all within
laurel wreath, (S.271 [£55 VF], Cr.353/1c, Syd.724a, RSC Fonteia
10). Well centred, very fine, scarce.
$180
3413*C.Licinius L.f.Macer, (84 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.970 grams), obv. diademed bust of Apollo to left,
viewedfrom behind, brandishing a thunderbolt, rev. Victory in
quadrigato right, C LICINIVS L F / MACER in exergue, (S.274 [£50
VF],Cr.354/1, Syd.732, RSC Licinia 16). Large flan, toned, goodvery
fine or better, scarce.
$180
3414*C. Liciius L.f. Macer, (c.84 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.936 grams), obv. diademed bust of Vejovis draped
left,hurling thunderbolt, rev. Minerva in quadriga to
right,C.LICINIVS L.F/MACER in exergue, (S.274, Cr.354/1,
Syd.732,RSC Licinia 16). Off centred and weak in places,
otherwisegood very fine.
$80
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3415*P. Furius Crassipes, (c.84 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.930 grams), obv. turreted head of the City to right, AEDCVR
and deformed foot upwards behind, rev. P.FOVR[IVS]on curule chair,
CRASSIPE[S] in exergue, (S.275 [£55 VF],Cr.356/1a, Syd.735, RSC
Furia 20). Toned, good very fine.
$200
3416*P. Furius Crassipes, (c.84 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.686 grams), obv. turreted head of the City to right, AEDCVR
and deformed foot downwards behind, rev. [P.FOVRIVS]on curule
chair, CRASSIPES in exergue, (S.275 [£55 VF],Cr.356/1c, Syd.735b,
RSC Furia 19). Very fine.
$180
3417*C. Norbanus, (c.83 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.832grams), obv. diademed head of Venus to right, C.
NORBANVSbelow, CXXXVIIII behind, rev. ear of corn, fasces
andcaduceus within dotted border, (S.278 [£160 EF],
Cr.357/1b,Syd.739, RSC Norbana 2). Extremely fine and rare.
$300
3418C. Norbanus, (c.83 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.814grams), obv. diademed head of Venus to right, C.
NORBANVSbelow, CXXXXV behind, rev. ear of corn, fasces and
caduceuswithin dotted border, another (3.820 grams) and TXX
behind,(S.278 [£160 EF], Cr.357/1b, Syd.739, RSC Norbana 2).
Bothwith bankers marks and some off centredness, fine and
rare.(2)
$120
3419*Pub. Crepusius, (82 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.578grams), obv. Apollo laureate head to right, sceptre
overshoulder, S behind, Q below chin, rev. horseman galloping
toright, hurling spear, CCXXI above, P. CREPVSI in exergue,(S.283
[£50 VF], Cr.361/1a, Syd.738a, RSC Crepusia 1). Veryfine,
scarce.
$120
3420*Pub. Crepusius, (82 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint,
(3.932grams), obv. Apollo laureate head to right, sceptre
overshoulder, star below chin, rev. horseman galloping to
right,hurling spear, XVIII above, P. CREP[VSI] in exergue,
(S.283[£50 VF], Cr.361/1c, Syd.738a, RSC Crepusia 1b). Very
fine,scarce.
$120
3421*C. Mamilius Limetanus, (c.82 B.C.), silver denarius,
Romemint, (3.860 grams), obv. Mercury bust to right,
caduceusbehind, AT monogram above, rev. Ulysses walking to
right,his dog before, C. MAMIL behind, LIMETAN before, (S.282[£85
VF], Cr.362/1, Syd.741, RSC Mamilia 6). Serrated edge,good very
fine and very scarce.
$200
A total of 100 obverse dies has been calculated by Crawford for
thisissuer.
3422*L. Marcius Censorinus, (c.82 B.C.), silver denarius,
Romemint, (3.834 grams), obv. Apollo head laureate to right,
rev.Satyr Marsyas, standing left, with wine skin on shoulder,behind
him a column with figure at top, L.CENSOR before,(S.281 [£55 VF],
Cr.363/1d, Syd.737, RSC Marcia 24). Goodvery fine and scarce.
$220
3423*Q. Antonius Balbus, (c.83-2 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome
mint,(3.768 grams), obv. Jupiter laureate head to right, S C
behind,nothing before, rev. Victory in quadriga to right, H below,
QANTO BALB/PR in exergue, (S.279 [£40 VF], Cr.364/1d,Syd.742b, RSC
Antonina 1). Serrated edge, toned, nearlyextremely fine.
$200
The issue of the main faction in Rome opposing Sulla.
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3424*C. Annius T.f. T.n. with C. Tarquitius P.f., (c.82-81
B.C.), silverdenarius, North Italy and Spain mint, (3.694 grams),
obv. AnnaPerenna diademed head to right, scales below chin,
C.ANNIVS.T.F. T.N. PRO. COS. EX SC around, H to left, rev.Victory
in galloping biga to right, HISP.Q above, [L] FABI L.F.in exergue,
(S.291 [£85 VF], Cr.366/3a, Syd.748f, RSC Annia5a). Nearly very
fine, rare.
$200A total of 15 obverse dies has been calculated by Crawford
for this type.
3425*C. Annius T.f. T.n. with C. Tarquitius P.f., (c.82-81
B.C.), silverdenarius, North Italy and Spain mint, (3.736 grams),
obv. AnnaPerenna diademed head to right, scales below chin,
C.ANNIVS.T.F. T.N. PRO. COS. EX SC around, rev. Victory ingalloping
biga to right, XV above, Q below, C. TARQVITI.P.[F.] in exergue,
(S.292 [£80 VF], Cr.366/4, Syd.749, RSC Annia1). Good fine, very
scarce.
$160
A total of 31 obverse dies has been calculated by Crawford for
this type.
3426*L. Manlius Torquatus, (c.82 B.C.), silver denarius, mint
movingwith Sulla, (3.848 grams), obv. small Roma helmeted head
toright, L. MANL[I] before, PRO Q behind, rev. Sulla in
walkingquadriga to right, crowned by Victory above, L.SVLLA IM
inexergue, (S.286, Cr.367/5, Syd.757, RSC Manlia 4). Very fineweak
in places, very scarce.
$150
A total of 31 obverse dies has been calculated by Crawford for
this type.A military issue of Sulla struck at the time of the civil
war in Italy in 82B.C. The coin bears the name of one of Sulla’s
lieutenants who isdescribed as proquaestor and was later consul in
65 B.C.
3427*C. Servilius Vatia, (c.127 B.C. but a restored issue of
c.82-80B.C.), Rome mint, (3.880 grams), obv. Apollo laureate head
toright, lituus and B behind, [ROMA] below, rev. horsemanwith
shield inscribed M galloping to left, and piercing withspear
another horseman before him, C. SERVEIL in exergue,(S.294 [£100
VF], Cr.370/1b, Syd.720, RSC Servilia 7). Veryfine, very
scarce.
$220
3428*Q. Fabius Maximus (restored issue), (82 or 80 B.C.),
silverdenarius, Rome mint, (3.864 grams), obv. Apollo laureate
headto right, lyre before, *, [ROMA] behind, [Q MAX] below
chin,rev. cornucopiae with thunderbolt all within wreath,
(S.295[£100 VF], Cr.371/1, Syd.718, RSC Fabia 6). Off
centredobverse, weak in places, otherwise very fine and rare.
$200
Less than 10 obverse dies used on this issue. An unusual issue
struck as arestored issue of the consul of 127 B.C. as a propaganda
type for thepro-Sullan faction. Its purpose was perhaps to enable
Sulla to issue acivil coinage without appointing a new triumvirate
of moneyers for 82B.C. or perhaps to celebrate the restoration of
the Republic in 80 B.C.after the abdication of the
dictatorship.
3429*Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius (as Imperator c.81 B.C.),
(c.81B.C.), silver denarius, North Italy mint, (3.378 grams),
obv.Pietas diademed head to right, stork before, rev.
elephantwalking to left, [Q.]C.M.P[.I.] in exergue, (S.301 [£75
VF],Cr.374/1, Syd.750, RSC Caecilia 43). Porous surface, nearlyvery
fine and very scarce.
$120
An issue struck in North Italy as imperator where he was
campaigningon behalf of Sulla. The following year he was the
dictator’s colleague inthe consulship.
3430*Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius (as Imperator c.81 B.C.),
(c.81B.C.), silver denarius, North Italy mint, (3.378 grams),
obv.Pietas diademed head to right, stork before, rev. jug and
lituusIMPER in exergue, all within laurel wreath, (S.302 [£85
VF],Cr.374/2, Syd.751, RSC Caecilia 44). Some banker’s marks,edge
scrape, otherwise nearly very fine and rare.
$160
An issue struck in North Italy as imperator where he was
campaigningon behalf of Sulla. The following year he was the
dictator’s colleague inthe consulship.