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Anonymous, Sextans, Etruria or Umbria, c. 3rd century BC; Æ (36,70 g; 33,2 mm)
Mint: possibly Volsinii. Club. Rv. Two pellets. Vecchi 199; HN Italy 54. For a tentative identification of this issue's minting authority, cf. M. Crawford 'The oval series of aes grave' in CH 9 (2002), pp. 269-270. Very fine.
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Anonymous, Sextans, Etruria or Umbria, c. 3rd century BC; Æ (36,70 g; 33,2 mm)
Mint: possibly Volsinii. Club. Rv. Two pellets. Vecchi 199; HN Italy 54. For a tentative identification of this issue's minting authority, cf. M. Crawford 'The oval series of aes grave' in CH 9 (2002), pp. 269-270. Very fine.
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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.
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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.
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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. Mottled brown and green patina. Good fine.
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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. Mottled brown and green patina. Good fine.
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Anonymous, Triens, after 211 BC; Æ (10,1 g; 22,8 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Minerva right; four pellets (mark of value) above. Rv. Prow right; four pellets (mark of value) below. Crawford 56/4; Sydenham 143b; RBW 208. Light green patina. Good very fine.
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Anonymous, Triens, after 211 BC; Æ (10,1 g; 22,8 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Minerva right; four pellets (mark of value) above. Rv. Prow right; four pellets (mark of value) below. Crawford 56/4; Sydenham 143b; RBW 208. Light green patina. Good very fine.
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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. Brown patina. Rough surfaces. Very fine.
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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. Brown patina. Rough surfaces. Very fine.
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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. Very fine.
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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. Very fine.
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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, some deposits. Near very fine.
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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, some deposits. Near very fine.
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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. Mottled brown and green patina. Rare. Very fine.
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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. Mottled brown and green patina. Rare. Very fine.
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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. Mottled brown patina. Some roughness. Good fine.
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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. Mottled brown patina. Some roughness. Good fine.
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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. Dark brown patina, good fine.
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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. Dark brown patina, good fine.
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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. Rough brown and green patina. Near very fine.
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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. Rough brown and green patina. Near very fine.
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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. 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. Very fine. Lustre.
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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. Fine.
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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. Fine.
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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. Brown patina, some lighter hues. Good fine.
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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. Brown patina, some lighter hues. Good fine.
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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. Dark green patina, brownish hues. Very fine.
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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. Dark green patina, brownish hues. Very fine.
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Anonymous, As, c. 157-156 BC; Æ (21,8 g; 32,40 mm; 12 h)
Laureate head of Janus. Above, I (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; before, I (mark of value); below, ROMA. Crawford 197-198B/1b. Dark brown and green patina. Some pitting. Very fine.
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Anonymous, As, c. 157-156 BC; Æ (21,8 g; 32,40 mm; 12 h)
Laureate head of Janus. Above, I (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; before, I (mark of value); below, ROMA. Crawford 197-198B/1b. Dark brown and green patina. Some pitting. Very 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. Mottled brown and green patina; some roughness; a few cuprite spots on the obverse. 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. Mottled brown and green patina; some roughness; a few cuprite spots on the obverse. 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. Nice lustre.
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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. Nice lustre.
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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. Earthen brown and green patina; a few deposits. Good fine / near very [..]
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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. Earthen brown and green patina; a few deposits. Good fine / near very [..]
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L. Iteius, Denarius, Rome, 149 BC; AR (4,15 g; 17,8 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) to left. Rv. The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback riding right. Crawford 209/1; Babelon (Itia) 1; Sydenham 394. Graffiti on reverse. Iridescent tone. A full Veery fine.
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L. Iteius, Denarius, Rome, 149 BC; AR (4,15 g; 17,8 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) to left. Rv. The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback riding right. Crawford 209/1; Babelon (Itia) 1; Sydenham 394. Graffiti on reverse. Iridescent tone. A full Veery fine.
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Anonymous, As, c. 155-149 BC; Æ (17,70 g; 29 mm; 6 h)
Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, mast and sail; before, I (mark of value); below, [ROMA]. Crawford 213/1. Dark brown patina. Good fine.
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Anonymous, As, c. 155-149 BC; Æ (17,70 g; 29 mm; 6 h)
Laureate head of Janus; above, I (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, mast and sail; before, I (mark of value); below, [ROMA]. Crawford 213/1. Dark brown patina. Good 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.
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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.
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M. Atilius Saranus, Denarius, Rome, 148 BC; AR (3,73 g; 19,8 mm; 9 h)
Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; to right, X (mark of value); behind, SARAN (AN ligate) downwards; Rv. The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback galloping right; above their heads, two stars; M·ATILI below, ROMA in linear frame. Crawford 214/1b; [..]
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M. Atilius Saranus, Denarius, Rome, 148 BC; AR (3,73 g; 19,8 mm; 9 h)
Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; to right, X (mark of value); behind, SARAN (AN ligate) downwards; Rv. The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback galloping right; above their heads, two stars; M·ATILI below, ROMA in linear frame. Crawford 214/1b; [..]
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C. Renius, Denarius, Rome, 138 BC; AR (3,88 g; 17,5 mm; 9 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Juno in biga of goats right, wearing diadem and holding sceptre snd reins in left hand and whip in right hand; below, C·RENI; in exergue, Roma. Crawford 231/1; Babelon (Renia) 1; Sydenham 432. Minor roughness, otherwise good very fine / about [..]
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C. Renius, Denarius, Rome, 138 BC; AR (3,88 g; 17,5 mm; 9 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X (mark of value); Rv. Juno in biga of goats right, wearing diadem and holding sceptre snd reins in left hand and whip in right hand; below, C·RENI; in exergue, Roma. Crawford 231/1; Babelon (Renia) 1; Sydenham 432. Minor roughness, otherwise good very fine / about [..]
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P. Aelius Paetus, Denarius, Rome, 138 BC; AR (3,90 g; 18,6 mm; 11 h)
Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet, pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind, X (mark of value). Rv. The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback galloping right. Below, P·PAETVS; in exergue, ROMA. Rv. Crawford 233/1; Babelon (Aelia) 3; Sydenham 455. Warm orange tone. A full very fine.
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P. Aelius Paetus, Denarius, Rome, 138 BC; AR (3,90 g; 18,6 mm; 11 h)
Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet, pendant earring and pearl necklace; behind, X (mark of value). Rv. The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback galloping right. Below, P·PAETVS; in exergue, ROMA. Rv. Crawford 233/1; Babelon (Aelia) 3; Sydenham 455. Warm orange tone. A full very fine.
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Sex. Pompeius Fostlus, Denarius, Rome, 137 BC; AR (3,36 g; 19,5 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, jug; below chin, X (mark of value). Rv. She-wolf standing right, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus; behind, the shepherd Faustulus standing right; in background, birds in a fig tree (ficus Ruminalis); around, SEX PO – FO[STLVS]; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 235/1c; [..]
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Sex. Pompeius Fostlus, Denarius, Rome, 137 BC; AR (3,36 g; 19,5 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, jug; below chin, X (mark of value). Rv. She-wolf standing right, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus; behind, the shepherd Faustulus standing right; in background, birds in a fig tree (ficus Ruminalis); around, SEX PO – FO[STLVS]; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 235/1c; [..]
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L. Antestius Gragulus, Denarius, Rome, 136 BC; AR (3,88 g; 20 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right; below chin, * (mark of value) and behind, GRAG. Rv. Jupiter in fast quadriga right, hurling thunderbolt and holding sceptre; below horses, L·ANTES. In exergue, ROMA. Crawford 238/1; Babelon (Antestia) 9; Sydenham 451. Warm iridescence. Good very fine.
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L. Antestius Gragulus, Denarius, Rome, 136 BC; AR (3,88 g; 20 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right; below chin, * (mark of value) and behind, GRAG. Rv. Jupiter in fast quadriga right, hurling thunderbolt and holding sceptre; below horses, L·ANTES. In exergue, ROMA. Crawford 238/1; Babelon (Antestia) 9; Sydenham 451. Warm iridescence. Good very fine.
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L. Trebanius, Quarans, 135 BC; Ӕ(4,29 g; 18 mm; 8 h)
Mint: Rome. Head of Hercules to r. wearing lion's skin headdress; three pellets (mark of value) behind; Rv. Prow of galley to r., [L·T]REBANI above, [ROMA] below; three pellets (mark of value) to r. Crawford 241/4; Sydenham 457b; RBW 997. Greyish-green patina. Very fine.
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L. Trebanius, Quarans, 135 BC; Ӕ(4,29 g; 18 mm; 8 h)
Mint: Rome. Head of Hercules to r. wearing lion's skin headdress; three pellets (mark of value) behind; Rv. Prow of galley to r., [L·T]REBANI above, [ROMA] below; three pellets (mark of value) to r. Crawford 241/4; Sydenham 457b; RBW 997. Greyish-green patina. Very fine.
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C. Minucius Augurinus, Denarius, Rome, 135 BC; AR (3,92 g; 18,3 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA downwards; before, X (mark of value). Rv. Spiral column with Aeolic capital, decorated with two bells at the top and two lions' foreparts at the base; standing on column, togate statue holding staff in right hand; behind each of the lions, corn-ear; on left, [..]
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C. Minucius Augurinus, Denarius, Rome, 135 BC; AR (3,92 g; 18,3 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA downwards; before, X (mark of value). Rv. Spiral column with Aeolic capital, decorated with two bells at the top and two lions' foreparts at the base; standing on column, togate statue holding staff in right hand; behind each of the lions, corn-ear; on left, [..]
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M. Aburius Geminus, Denarius, 132 BC; AR (3,85 g; 18,2 mm; 2 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right; GEM behind, * (mark of value) below chin; Rv. Sol in galloping quadriga right; M ABVRI (partially ligate) below horses; ROMA in exergue. Crawford 250/1; Sydenham 487. Lustrous metal, warm toning on the obverse. Extremely fine.
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M. Aburius Geminus, Denarius, 132 BC; AR (3,85 g; 18,2 mm; 2 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right; GEM behind, * (mark of value) below chin; Rv. Sol in galloping quadriga right; M ABVRI (partially ligate) below horses; ROMA in exergue. Crawford 250/1; Sydenham 487. Lustrous metal, warm toning on the obverse. Extremely fine.
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T. Cloelius, Denarius, Rome, 129 BC; AR (3,69 g; 19,2 mm; 9 h)
Helmeted of Roma right; behind, wreath and below, ROMA. Rv. Victory in prancing biga right; below horses, stalk of corn and in exergue, T·CLOVLI. Crawford 260/1; Babelon (Cloulia) 1; Sydenham 516. Cabinet tone. Very fine.
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T. Cloelius, Denarius, Rome, 129 BC; AR (3,69 g; 19,2 mm; 9 h)
Helmeted of Roma right; behind, wreath and below, ROMA. Rv. Victory in prancing biga right; below horses, stalk of corn and in exergue, T·CLOVLI. Crawford 260/1; Babelon (Cloulia) 1; Sydenham 516. Cabinet tone. Very fine.
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M. Caecilius Metellus, Denarius, Rome, 127 BC; AR (3,70 g; 17,8 mm; 12 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right, star on flap; * (mark of value) below chin; ROMA upward to left. Rv. Macedonian shield with head of elephant right in central boss, surrounded by laurel wreath. Crawford 263/1a; Babelon (Caecilia) 29; Sydenham 480. Flan slightly chipped at 4 o'clock on the obverse. Scratch [..]
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M. Caecilius Metellus, Denarius, Rome, 127 BC; AR (3,70 g; 17,8 mm; 12 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right, star on flap; * (mark of value) below chin; ROMA upward to left. Rv. Macedonian shield with head of elephant right in central boss, surrounded by laurel wreath. Crawford 263/1a; Babelon (Caecilia) 29; Sydenham 480. Flan slightly chipped at 4 o'clock on the obverse. Scratch [..]
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C. Porcius Cato, Denarius, Rome, 123 BC; AR (3,84 g; 18,2 mm; 3 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X (mark of value). Rv. Victory driving fast biga right, holding whip and reins; below, C CATO; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 274/1; Babelon (Porcia) 1; Sydenham 417. Warm toning. Good very fine.
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C. Porcius Cato, Denarius, Rome, 123 BC; AR (3,84 g; 18,2 mm; 3 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, X (mark of value). Rv. Victory driving fast biga right, holding whip and reins; below, C CATO; in exergue, ROMA. Crawford 274/1; Babelon (Porcia) 1; Sydenham 417. Warm toning. Good very fine.
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M. Fannius, Denarius, Rome, 123 BC; AR (3,89 g; 18,8 mm; 2 h)
ROMA Helmeted head of Roma right; below chin, X (mark of value); Rv. Victory in quadriga right, holding wreath in right hand; in exergue, M·FAN·C·F (AN ligate). Crawford 275/1; Babelon (Fannia) 1; Sydenham 419. Extremely fine. Lustrous.
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M. Fannius, Denarius, Rome, 123 BC; AR (3,89 g; 18,8 mm; 2 h)
ROMA Helmeted head of Roma right; below chin, X (mark of value); Rv. Victory in quadriga right, holding wreath in right hand; in exergue, M·FAN·C·F (AN ligate). Crawford 275/1; Babelon (Fannia) 1; Sydenham 419. Extremely fine. Lustrous.
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M. Tullius, Denarius, Rome, 119 BC; AR (3,94 g; 20 mm; 4 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA downwards. Rv. Victory on quadriga right, holding palm branch and reins; above, wreath; below, X (mark of value); in exergue, M TVLLI. Crawford 280/1; Babelon (Tullia) 1; Sydenham 531. Minor striking weakness, otherwise good very fine. Nicely toned.
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M. Tullius, Denarius, Rome, 119 BC; AR (3,94 g; 20 mm; 4 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, ROMA downwards. Rv. Victory on quadriga right, holding palm branch and reins; above, wreath; below, X (mark of value); in exergue, M TVLLI. Crawford 280/1; Babelon (Tullia) 1; Sydenham 531. Minor striking weakness, otherwise good very fine. Nicely toned.
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M. Calidius, Q. Metellus, Cn. Fulvius, Denarius, 117-116 BC; AR (3,79 g; 18 mm)
Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, ROMA; before, * (mark of value); Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins and wreath; below, CN FOVL (ligate); in exergue, ligate, M·CAL·Q·MET. Crawford 284/1b; Babelon (Calidia) 3, (Caecilia) 36, (Fulvia) 1; Sydenham 539a. Old cabinet tone. Slight oxidations on the reverse, [..]
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M. Calidius, Q. Metellus, Cn. Fulvius, Denarius, 117-116 BC; AR (3,79 g; 18 mm)
Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, ROMA; before, * (mark of value); Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins and wreath; below, CN FOVL (ligate); in exergue, ligate, M·CAL·Q·MET. Crawford 284/1b; Babelon (Calidia) 3, (Caecilia) 36, (Fulvia) 1; Sydenham 539a. Old cabinet tone. Slight oxidations on the reverse, [..]
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Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus, Denarius, 116-155 BC; AR (3,87 g; 20 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right, curl on left shoulder; X (mark of value) behind; before, ROMA upwards; Rv. Jupiter driving triumphal quadriga right, holding laurel branch and thunderbolt; CN DOMI in exergue. Crawford 285/1; Babelon (Domitia) 7; Sydenham 535. Some oxidation; a few scratches on the obverse. [..]
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Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus, Denarius, 116-155 BC; AR (3,87 g; 20 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right, curl on left shoulder; X (mark of value) behind; before, ROMA upwards; Rv. Jupiter driving triumphal quadriga right, holding laurel branch and thunderbolt; CN DOMI in exergue. Crawford 285/1; Babelon (Domitia) 7; Sydenham 535. Some oxidation; a few scratches on the obverse. [..]
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M. Sergius Silus, Brockage Denarius, 116-115 BC; AR (3,74 g; 16,3 mm; 12 h)
ROMA - EX•S•C• Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet and pearl necklace; behind, mark of value; Rv. Incuse of obverse. Crawford 286/1; Babelon (Sergia) 1; Sydenham 54. Very fine.
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M. Sergius Silus, Brockage Denarius, 116-115 BC; AR (3,74 g; 16,3 mm; 12 h)
ROMA - EX•S•C• Head of Roma to right, wearing winged helmet and pearl necklace; behind, mark of value; Rv. Incuse of obverse. Crawford 286/1; Babelon (Sergia) 1; Sydenham 54. Very fine.
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C. Fonteius, Quadrans, 114-113 BC; Æ (2,96 g; 18,4 mm; 6 h)
Head of Hercules r., wearing lion’s skin; behind, three pellets (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, C·FONT and before, [three pellets (mark of value)]. Below, [ROMA]. Crawford 290/5; Babelon (Fonteia) 5; Sydenham 556c. Dark brownish-green patina. Fine.
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C. Fonteius, Quadrans, 114-113 BC; Æ (2,96 g; 18,4 mm; 6 h)
Head of Hercules r., wearing lion’s skin; behind, three pellets (mark of value); Rv. Prow r.; above, C·FONT and before, [three pellets (mark of value)]. Below, [ROMA]. Crawford 290/5; Babelon (Fonteia) 5; Sydenham 556c. Dark brownish-green patina. Fine.
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L. Cornelius Scipius Asiaticus, Denarius serratus, Rome, 106 BC; AR (3,79 g; 19 mm; 9 h)
Laureate head of Jupiter l., behind, Q•. Rv. Jupiter in fast quadriga right, holding sceptre and reins and hurling thunderbolt. In exergue, L·SCIP ASIAG. Crawford 311/1a; Babelon (Cornelia) 24b; Sydenham 576. Nicely toned. Small scratch on the obverse, otherwise very fine.
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L. Cornelius Scipius Asiaticus, Denarius serratus, Rome, 106 BC; AR (3,79 g; 19 mm; 9 h)
Laureate head of Jupiter l., behind, Q•. Rv. Jupiter in fast quadriga right, holding sceptre and reins and hurling thunderbolt. In exergue, L·SCIP ASIAG. Crawford 311/1a; Babelon (Cornelia) 24b; Sydenham 576. Nicely toned. Small scratch on the obverse, otherwise very fine.
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L. Thorius Balbus, Denarius, Rome, 105 BC; AR (3,93 g; 19 mm; 6 h)
Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat-skin headdress; I·S·M·R downwards behind; Rv. Bull charging right; A and pellet above, L·THORIVS below, BALBVS in exergue. Crawford 316/1; Babelon (Thoria) 1; Sydenham 598. Lovely cabinet tone. Good very fine.
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L. Thorius Balbus, Denarius, Rome, 105 BC; AR (3,93 g; 19 mm; 6 h)
Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat-skin headdress; I·S·M·R downwards behind; Rv. Bull charging right; A and pellet above, L·THORIVS below, BALBVS in exergue. Crawford 316/1; Babelon (Thoria) 1; Sydenham 598. Lovely cabinet tone. Good very fine.
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Q. Minucius Thermus, Denarius, Rome, 103 BC; AR (3,97 g; 20,3 mm; 3 h)
Head of Mars to left, wearing crested helmet decorated with two volutes and a plume. Rv. Two warriors fighting, each armed with sword and shield; the one on the left protects a fallen comrade, the other wears horned helmet; in exergue, partially ligate, Q·THERM·MF. Crawford 319/1; Babelon (Minucia) [..]
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Q. Minucius Thermus, Denarius, Rome, 103 BC; AR (3,97 g; 20,3 mm; 3 h)
Head of Mars to left, wearing crested helmet decorated with two volutes and a plume. Rv. Two warriors fighting, each armed with sword and shield; the one on the left protects a fallen comrade, the other wears horned helmet; in exergue, partially ligate, Q·THERM·MF. Crawford 319/1; Babelon (Minucia) [..]
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C. Publicius Malleolus, A. Albinus, and L. Caecilius Metellus, Denarius, Rome, 96 BC; AR (3,94 g; 17,4 mm; 6 h)
Helmeted head of Mars to right; above, mallet; below chin, * (mark of value). Rv. C M AL Warrior or hero, nude but for cloak, standing front, head to left, holding spear in his right hand and placing his right foot on cuirass set on the ground; in field to left, trophy; in field to right, prow of galley. [..]
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C. Publicius Malleolus, A. Albinus, and L. Caecilius Metellus, Denarius, Rome, 96 BC; AR (3,94 g; 17,4 [..]
Helmeted head of Mars to right; above, mallet; below chin, * (mark of value). Rv. C M AL Warrior or hero, nude but for cloak, standing front, head to left, holding spear in his right hand and placing his right foot on cuirass set on the ground; in field to left, trophy; in field to right, prow of galley. [..]
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D. Iunius Silanus, Denarius, 91 BC; AR (4,05 g; 17,4 mm; 11 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, I (control letter). Rv. Victory in biga right, holding reins; above, [control numeral]; in exergue, D·SILANVS·L·F / ROMA. Crawford 337/3; Babelon (Junia) 15; Sydenham 646. Deep iridescent tone. Reverse slightly off centre, otherwise near extremely fine.
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D. Iunius Silanus, Denarius, 91 BC; AR (4,05 g; 17,4 mm; 11 h)
Helmeted head of Roma right; behind, I (control letter). Rv. Victory in biga right, holding reins; above, [control numeral]; in exergue, D·SILANVS·L·F / ROMA. Crawford 337/3; Babelon (Junia) 15; Sydenham 646. Deep iridescent tone. Reverse slightly off centre, otherwise near extremely fine.
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L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, Denarius, 90 BC; AR (3,79 g; 17,5 mm; 12 h)
Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, laurel wreath; Rv. Horseman galloping r., holding palm branch over his shoulder in his l. hand; below, L PISO FRVGI / XXVII. Crawford 340/1; Babelon (Calpurnia) 11; Sydenham 663. Good very fine. Lustrous metal.
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L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, Denarius, 90 BC; AR (3,79 g; 17,5 mm; 12 h)
Laureate head of Apollo r.; behind, laurel wreath; Rv. Horseman galloping r., holding palm branch over his shoulder in his l. hand; below, L PISO FRVGI / XXVII. Crawford 340/1; Babelon (Calpurnia) 11; Sydenham 663. Good very fine. Lustrous metal.
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L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, Denarius, Rome, 90 BC; AR (3,82 g; 17 mm; 3 h)
Laureate head of Apollo to right; behind, five pellets. Rv. L PISO FRVGI Horseman galloping right, holding palm-branch and reins; above, I between pellets. Crawford 340/1; Babelon (Calpurnia) 11; Sydenham 664e. Warm toning. Good very fine.
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L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, Denarius, Rome, 90 BC; AR (3,82 g; 17 mm; 3 h)
Laureate head of Apollo to right; behind, five pellets. Rv. L PISO FRVGI Horseman galloping right, holding palm-branch and reins; above, I between pellets. Crawford 340/1; Babelon (Calpurnia) 11; Sydenham 664e. Warm toning. Good very fine.
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L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, Quinarius, 90 BC; AR (1,84 g; 15 mm; 9 h)
Laureate head of Apollo right; control mark (dolphin swimming downwards?) behind; Rv. Victory standing right, holding wreath in lowered right hand and palm over shoulder with left; [L·PI-SO] across fields, [FRVGI] below. Crawford 340/2e; Babelon (Calpurnia) 13b; Sydenham 672b. Porous surfaces, otherwise [..]
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L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi, Quinarius, 90 BC; AR (1,84 g; 15 mm; 9 h)
Laureate head of Apollo right; control mark (dolphin swimming downwards?) behind; Rv. Victory standing right, holding wreath in lowered right hand and palm over shoulder with left; [L·PI-SO] across fields, [FRVGI] below. Crawford 340/2e; Babelon (Calpurnia) 13b; Sydenham 672b. Porous surfaces, otherwise [..]
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Q. Titius, Denarius, Rome, 90 BC; AR (3,65 g; 16,7 mm; 6 h)
Head of Liber right, wearing ivy wreath. Rv. Pegasus prancing right; below, Q TITI in frame. Crawford 341/2; Babelon (Titia) 2; Sydenham 692. Very fine.
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Q. Titius, Denarius, Rome, 90 BC; AR (3,65 g; 16,7 mm; 6 h)
Head of Liber right, wearing ivy wreath. Rv. Pegasus prancing right; below, Q TITI in frame. Crawford 341/2; Babelon (Titia) 2; Sydenham 692. Very fine.
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C. Vibius Pansa, Denarius, Rome, 90 BC; AR (3,76 g; 18 mm; 3 h)
PANSA Laureate head of Apollo right; below chin, II. Rv. Minerva in fast quadriga right, holding spear and reins in left hand and trophy in right; in exergue, C·VIBIVS·C·F. Crawford 342/5b; Babelon (Vibia) 1; Sydenham 684. Warmly toned. Very fine.
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C. Vibius Pansa, Denarius, Rome, 90 BC; AR (3,76 g; 18 mm; 3 h)
PANSA Laureate head of Apollo right; below chin, II. Rv. Minerva in fast quadriga right, holding spear and reins in left hand and trophy in right; in exergue, C·VIBIVS·C·F. Crawford 342/5b; Babelon (Vibia) 1; Sydenham 684. Warmly toned. Very fine.
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Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Clodianus, Denarius, Rome, 88 BC; AR (2,72 g; 16 mm; 7 h)
Helmeted bust of Mars seen from behind, with head turned to r., spear and sword over shoulders, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins and wreath; in exergue, CN LENTVL. Crawford 345/1; Babelon (Cornelia) 50; Sydenham 702. Old cabinet tone. Good very fine.
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Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Clodianus, Denarius, Rome, 88 BC; AR (2,72 g; 16 mm; 7 h)
Helmeted bust of Mars seen from behind, with head turned to r., spear and sword over shoulders, Rv. Victory in biga r., holding reins and wreath; in exergue, CN LENTVL. Crawford 345/1; Babelon (Cornelia) 50; Sydenham 702. Old cabinet tone. Good very fine.
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L. Rubrius Dosseuns, Denarius, Rome, 87 BC; AR (3,84 g; 18,8 mm; 12 h)
Laureate head of Jupiter right, with sceptre over shoulder; behind, DOSSEN. Rv. Triumphal quadriga right, with side-panel decorated with thunderbolt; above, Victory flying right, holding wreath; in exergue, L RVBRI. Crawford 348/1. Babelon (Rubria) 1. Sydenham 705. Very fine.
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L. Rubrius Dosseuns, Denarius, Rome, 87 BC; AR (3,84 g; 18,8 mm; 12 h)
Laureate head of Jupiter right, with sceptre over shoulder; behind, DOSSEN. Rv. Triumphal quadriga right, with side-panel decorated with thunderbolt; above, Victory flying right, holding wreath; in exergue, L RVBRI. Crawford 348/1. Babelon (Rubria) 1. Sydenham 705. Very fine.
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Anonymous, Semis, 86 BC; Æ (6,11 g; 20 mm; 6 h)
Laureate head of Saturn r.; behind, S (mark of value); Rv. Prow l.; above, ROMA; before, S (mark of value). Crawford 350B/1. Rough brown and green patina. Very fine.
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Anonymous, Semis, 86 BC; Æ (6,11 g; 20 mm; 6 h)
Laureate head of Saturn r.; behind, S (mark of value); Rv. Prow l.; above, ROMA; before, S (mark of value). Crawford 350B/1. Rough brown and green patina. Very fine.
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Mn. Fonteius, Denarius, Rome, 85 BC; AR (3,63 g; 20,3 mm; 1 h)
Laureate head of Apollo right; below, thunderbolt; behind, MN FONTEI C F; before, monogram APV. Rv. Cupid on goat right; above, by two pilei surmounted by stars; in exergue, filleted thyrsos; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 353/1a; Babelon (Fonteia) 9; Sydenham 724. Slight oxidation, otherwise very [..]
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Mn. Fonteius, Denarius, Rome, 85 BC; AR (3,63 g; 20,3 mm; 1 h)
Laureate head of Apollo right; below, thunderbolt; behind, MN FONTEI C F; before, monogram APV. Rv. Cupid on goat right; above, by two pilei surmounted by stars; in exergue, filleted thyrsos; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 353/1a; Babelon (Fonteia) 9; Sydenham 724. Slight oxidation, otherwise very [..]
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Mn. Fonteius, Denarius, Rome, 85 BC; AR (3,42 g; 18,4 mm; 6 h)
Laureate head of Vejovis (or Apollo) right; C F below chin; thunderbolt below head. Rv. Infant winged Genius (or Cupid) seated on goat standing right; pilei of the Dioscuri above; thyrsus with fillet in exergue; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 353/1c ; Babelon (Fonteia) 10; Sydenham 724a. Some porosity [..]
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Mn. Fonteius, Denarius, Rome, 85 BC; AR (3,42 g; 18,4 mm; 6 h)
Laureate head of Vejovis (or Apollo) right; C F below chin; thunderbolt below head. Rv. Infant winged Genius (or Cupid) seated on goat standing right; pilei of the Dioscuri above; thyrsus with fillet in exergue; all within laurel wreath. Crawford 353/1c ; Babelon (Fonteia) 10; Sydenham 724a. Some porosity [..]
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C. Licinius Macer, Denarius, Rome, 84 BC; AR (3,97 g; 20,6 mm; 5 h)
Bust of Apollo seen from behind, with head turned left, holding thunderbolt in right hand. Rev. Minerva in fast quadriga right, holding shield and reins in left hand and spear in right. In exergue, C·LICINIVS·L·F / MACER. Crawford 354/1; Babelon (Licinia) 16; Sydenham 732. Banker's mark on obverse; [..]
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C. Licinius Macer, Denarius, Rome, 84 BC; AR (3,97 g; 20,6 mm; 5 h)
Bust of Apollo seen from behind, with head turned left, holding thunderbolt in right hand. Rev. Minerva in fast quadriga right, holding shield and reins in left hand and spear in right. In exergue, C·LICINIVS·L·F / MACER. Crawford 354/1; Babelon (Licinia) 16; Sydenham 732. Banker's mark on obverse; [..]
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C. Norbanus, Denarius, Rome, 83 BC; AR (3,80 g; 18,4 mm; 9 h)
Diademed head of Venus right; control mark to left. Below, C·NORBANVS. Rv. Fasces between grain ear on left and caduceus on right. Crawford 357/1b; Babelon (Norbana) 2; Sydenham 739. Very fine.
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C. Norbanus, Denarius, Rome, 83 BC; AR (3,80 g; 18,4 mm; 9 h)
Diademed head of Venus right; control mark to left. Below, C·NORBANVS. Rv. Fasces between grain ear on left and caduceus on right. Crawford 357/1b; Babelon (Norbana) 2; Sydenham 739. Very fine.
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C. Mamilius Limetanus, Denarius serratus, Rome, 82 BC; AR (3,39 g; 19,8 mm; 8 h)
Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus; caduceus over left shoulder.; above, C (control letter); Rv. Ulysses standing right, holding staff and extending his right hand to his dog Argus; to left, C·MAMIL downwards; to right, LIMETAN (TA ligate) upwards. Crawford 362/1; Babelon (Mamilia) [..]
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C. Mamilius Limetanus, Denarius serratus, Rome, 82 BC; AR (3,39 g; 19,8 mm; 8 h)
Draped bust of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus; caduceus over left shoulder.; above, C (control letter); Rv. Ulysses standing right, holding staff and extending his right hand to his dog Argus; to left, C·MAMIL downwards; to right, LIMETAN (TA ligate) upwards. Crawford 362/1; Babelon (Mamilia) [..]
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Q. Antonius Balbus, Denarius serratus, 83-82 BC; AR (3,50 g; 21 mm; 5 h)
Laureate head of Jupiter to r.; behind, S·C; Rv. Victory in fast quadriga to r., holding wreath in her r. hand and palm and reins in her l.; below, M (control letter); in exergue, partially ligate, M·ANTO·BALB / PR. Crawford 364/1d; Babelon (Antonia) 1; Sydenham 742b.
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Q. Antonius Balbus, Denarius serratus, 83-82 BC; AR (3,50 g; 21 mm; 5 h)
Laureate head of Jupiter to r.; behind, S·C; Rv. Victory in fast quadriga to r., holding wreath in her r. hand and palm and reins in her l.; below, M (control letter); in exergue, partially ligate, M·ANTO·BALB / PR. Crawford 364/1d; Babelon (Antonia) 1; Sydenham 742b.
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Ti. Claudius Nero, Denarius serratus, Rome, 79 BC; AR (3,68 g; 18 mm; 5 h)
Diademed and draped bust of Diana to right, with bow and quiver over her shoulder; to right, S C. Rv. TI•CLAVD•TI•F / [A]P [N] Victory driving fast biga to right, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond and reins in her left; below, A XXXV. Crawford 383/1; Babelon (Claudia) 5; Sydenham 770. [..]
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Ti. Claudius Nero, Denarius serratus, Rome, 79 BC; AR (3,68 g; 18 mm; 5 h)
Diademed and draped bust of Diana to right, with bow and quiver over her shoulder; to right, S C. Rv. TI•CLAVD•TI•F / [A]P [N] Victory driving fast biga to right, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond and reins in her left; below, A XXXV. Crawford 383/1; Babelon (Claudia) 5; Sydenham 770. [..]
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M. Volteius, Denarius, Rome, 78 BC; AR (4,06 g; 16 mm; 12 h)
Head of Liber right, wearing ivy-wreath; Rv. Ceres in biga of snakes right, holding torch in each hand; behind, bird. In exergue, M·VOLTEI·M·F. Crawford 385/3; Babelon (Volteia) 3; Sydenham 776. Cabinet tone. Good very fine.
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M. Volteius, Denarius, Rome, 78 BC; AR (4,06 g; 16 mm; 12 h)
Head of Liber right, wearing ivy-wreath; Rv. Ceres in biga of snakes right, holding torch in each hand; behind, bird. In exergue, M·VOLTEI·M·F. Crawford 385/3; Babelon (Volteia) 3; Sydenham 776. Cabinet tone. Good very fine.
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Cn. Cornelius Lentulus, Denarius, Uncertain Spanish mint, 76-75 BC; AR (3,90 g; 17,7 mm; 6 h)
Diademed and draped bust of Genius Populi Romani right, with sceptre over shoulder; G·P·R. above; Rv. Sceptre with wreath, globe, and rudder; CN·LEN·Q below, EX – SC across fields. Crawford 393/1a; Babelon (Cornelia) 54; Sydenham 752. A few test cuts on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
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Cn. Cornelius Lentulus, Denarius, Uncertain Spanish mint, 76-75 BC; AR (3,90 g; 17,7 mm; 6 h)
Diademed and draped bust of Genius Populi Romani right, with sceptre over shoulder; G·P·R. above; Rv. Sceptre with wreath, globe, and rudder; CN·LEN·Q below, EX – SC across fields. Crawford 393/1a; Babelon (Cornelia) 54; Sydenham 752. A few test cuts on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
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M. Plaetorius Cestianus, Denarius, Rome, 57 BC; AR (3,87 g; 18,6 mm; 8 h)
Turreted and draped bust of Cybele right; globe below chin, forepart of lion behind; CESTIANV[S] behind; Rv. Curule chair; trident to left; M·PLAETORIVS·AED·CVR·EX·S[·C] around. Crawford 409/2; Babelon (Plaetoria) 3; Sydenham 808. Banker's mark on the obverse. Good very fine. Lustrous metal.
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M. Plaetorius Cestianus, Denarius, Rome, 57 BC; AR (3,87 g; 18,6 mm; 8 h)
Turreted and draped bust of Cybele right; globe below chin, forepart of lion behind; CESTIANV[S] behind; Rv. Curule chair; trident to left; M·PLAETORIVS·AED·CVR·EX·S[·C] around. Crawford 409/2; Babelon (Plaetoria) 3; Sydenham 808. Banker's mark on the obverse. Good very fine. Lustrous metal.
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L. Furius Brocchus, Denarius, 63 BC; AR (3,93 g; 19 mm; 6 h)
Wreathed head of Ceres r., between corn ear and barley grain; on either side, III VIR; below, BROCCHI; Rv. Curule chair between fasces; above, L·FVRI / CN·F. Crawford 414/1; Babelon (Furia) 23; Sydenham 902. A few scratches; reverse slightly off-centre, otherwise about extremely fine.
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L. Furius Brocchus, Denarius, 63 BC; AR (3,93 g; 19 mm; 6 h)
Wreathed head of Ceres r., between corn ear and barley grain; on either side, III VIR; below, BROCCHI; Rv. Curule chair between fasces; above, L·FVRI / CN·F. Crawford 414/1; Babelon (Furia) 23; Sydenham 902. A few scratches; reverse slightly off-centre, otherwise about extremely fine.
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L. Marcius Philippus, Denarius, Rome, 57 BC; AR (4,11 g; 17,8 mm; 3 h)
Diademed head of Ancus Marcius to right; behind, lituus and ANCVS downwards. Rv. Aqueduct, on which is a statue of Q. Marcius Rex on a horse rearing to right with a plant below; above, PHILIPPVS downwards; below, within arches of acqueduct, A-Q-V-A-MAR (partially ligate). Crawford 425/1; Babelon (Marcia) [..]
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L. Marcius Philippus, Denarius, Rome, 57 BC; AR (4,11 g; 17,8 mm; 3 h)
Diademed head of Ancus Marcius to right; behind, lituus and ANCVS downwards. Rv. Aqueduct, on which is a statue of Q. Marcius Rex on a horse rearing to right with a plant below; above, PHILIPPVS downwards; below, within arches of acqueduct, A-Q-V-A-MAR (partially ligate). Crawford 425/1; Babelon (Marcia) [..]
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Cn. Nerius, L. Lentulus, Claudius Marcellus, Denarius, 49 BC; AR ( 3,85 g; 19,1 mm; 10 h)
Head of Saturn right, with harpa over shoulder; before, [NERI·Q·VR]B downwards. Rv. Legionary eagle between standard of the Hastati, on left, and standard of the Principes, on right; on left, L·LENT upwards; on right, C·MARC (MA ligate) upwards; below, CO – S. Crawford 441/1; Babelon (Neria) 1, (Cornelia) [..]
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Cn. Nerius, L. Lentulus, Claudius Marcellus, Denarius, 49 BC; AR ( 3,85 g; 19,1 mm; 10 h)
Head of Saturn right, with harpa over shoulder; before, [NERI·Q·VR]B downwards. Rv. Legionary eagle between standard of the Hastati, on left, and standard of the Principes, on right; on left, L·LENT upwards; on right, C·MARC (MA ligate) upwards; below, CO – S. Crawford 441/1; Babelon (Neria) 1, (Cornelia) [..]
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L. Hostilius Saserna, Denarius, Rome, 48 BC; AR (3,90 g; 16,2 mm; 6 h)
Diademed female head (Pietas or Clementia?) right, wearing oak wreath. Rv. Victory advancing right, holding winged caduceus and trophy; L·HOSTILIVS [SASERNA] around. Crawford 448/1a; Babelon (Hostilia) 5; Sydenham 951.
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L. Hostilius Saserna, Denarius, Rome, 48 BC; AR (3,90 g; 16,2 mm; 6 h)
Diademed female head (Pietas or Clementia?) right, wearing oak wreath. Rv. Victory advancing right, holding winged caduceus and trophy; L·HOSTILIVS [SASERNA] around. Crawford 448/1a; Babelon (Hostilia) 5; Sydenham 951.
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C. Vibius Pansa Caetronianus, Denarius, Rome, 48 BC; AR (4,05 g; 16,6 mm; 6 h)
Mask of bearded Pan r.; behind, pedum and below, [PA]NSA. Rv. C·VIBIVS·C· F·[C·N] – IOVIS AXVR Jupiter, laureate, seated left, holding patera and sceptre. Crawford 449/1b; Babelon (Vibia) 19; Sydenham 948. Dark tone. Banker's mark on reverse. Very fine.
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C. Vibius Pansa Caetronianus, Denarius, Rome, 48 BC; AR (4,05 g; 16,6 mm; 6 h)
Mask of bearded Pan r.; behind, pedum and below, [PA]NSA. Rv. C·VIBIVS·C· F·[C·N] – IOVIS AXVR Jupiter, laureate, seated left, holding patera and sceptre. Crawford 449/1b; Babelon (Vibia) 19; Sydenham 948. Dark tone. Banker's mark on reverse. Very fine.
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Mn. Cordius Rufus, Denarius, Rome, 46 BC; AR (3,03 g; 18 mm; 7 h)
Diademed head of Venus right; behind, RVFVS S C. Rv. Cupid riding dolphin right; below, MN CORDIVS. Crawford 463/3; Babelon (Cordia) 3; Sydenham 977. Old cabinet tone. Very fine.
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Mn. Cordius Rufus, Denarius, Rome, 46 BC; AR (3,03 g; 18 mm; 7 h)
Diademed head of Venus right; behind, RVFVS S C. Rv. Cupid riding dolphin right; below, MN CORDIVS. Crawford 463/3; Babelon (Cordia) 3; Sydenham 977. Old cabinet tone. Very fine.
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T. Carisius, Denarius, Rome, 46 BC; AR (4,05 g; 18,9 mm; 12 h)
Draped and winged bust of Victory right; behind, S C. Rv. Victory driving prancing quadriga right, holding wreath and reins; in exergue, T CARISI. Crawford 464/5; Babelon (Carisia) 3; Sydenham 985. Very fine. Lovely iridescence.
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T. Carisius, Denarius, Rome, 46 BC; AR (4,05 g; 18,9 mm; 12 h)
Draped and winged bust of Victory right; behind, S C. Rv. Victory driving prancing quadriga right, holding wreath and reins; in exergue, T CARISI. Crawford 464/5; Babelon (Carisia) 3; Sydenham 985. Very fine. Lovely iridescence.
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Marcus Antonius, Quinarius, Military Mint travelling with Antony and Lepidus in Transalpine Gaul, Late summer-autumn 43 BC; AR (1,79 g; 12 h; 11 h)
[Lituus, capis], and raven standing left on ground line; above, [M ANT] IMP (ANT ligate). Rv. Victory standing r., [holding palm frond, crowning trophy with wreath]. Crawford 489/4; CRI 121; RSC 82; Sydenham 1159; Kestner 3716; BMCRR Gaul 36; CNR II 133. Slightly porous, otherwise very fine.
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Marcus Antonius, Quinarius, Military Mint travelling with Antony and Lepidus in Transalpine Gaul, Late [..]
[Lituus, capis], and raven standing left on ground line; above, [M ANT] IMP (ANT ligate). Rv. Victory standing r., [holding palm frond, crowning trophy with wreath]. Crawford 489/4; CRI 121; RSC 82; Sydenham 1159; Kestner 3716; BMCRR Gaul 36; CNR II 133. Slightly porous, otherwise very fine.
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Marcus Antonius and Octavianus, Quinarius, Military mint moving with Octavian in Gaul, 39 BC; AR (1,70 g; 14 mm; 12 h)
Veiled and diademed head of Concordia right; around, anticlockwise, III·VIR R·P·C. Rv. Clasped hands holding caduceus; around, M·ANTON·C·CAESAR. Crawford 529/4b; Sydenham 1195; RSC 57. Slight oxidation, otherwise good very fine.
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Marcus Antonius and Octavianus, Quinarius, Military mint moving with Octavian in Gaul, 39 BC; AR (1,70 [..]
Veiled and diademed head of Concordia right; around, anticlockwise, III·VIR R·P·C. Rv. Clasped hands holding caduceus; around, M·ANTON·C·CAESAR. Crawford 529/4b; Sydenham 1195; RSC 57. Slight oxidation, otherwise good very fine.
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Marcus Antonius, Denarius, Mint moving with M. Antonius, 32-31 BC; AR (3,45 g; 16,5 mm; 6 h)
ANT AVG – III·VIR·R·P[·C] Galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow. Rev. LEG – III Aquila between two standards. Crawford 544/15; Babelon (Antonia) 106; Sydenham 1217; Sear Imperators 350. Very fine.
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Marcus Antonius, Denarius, Mint moving with M. Antonius, 32-31 BC; AR (3,45 g; 16,5 mm; 6 h)
ANT AVG – III·VIR·R·P[·C] Galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow. Rev. LEG – III Aquila between two standards. Crawford 544/15; Babelon (Antonia) 106; Sydenham 1217; Sear Imperators 350. Very fine.
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Marcus Antonius, Denarius, Mint moving with Antonius, 32-31 BC; AR (3,29 g; 18,5 mm; 6 h)
ANT AVG / III VIR R [P C] Praetorian galley right, with filleted sceptre on prow. Rv. LEG - XII, Legionary eagle between two standards. Crawford 544/26; Babelon (Antonia) 119; Sydenham 1230. Tiny test cuts. Very fine.
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Marcus Antonius, Denarius, Mint moving with Antonius, 32-31 BC; AR (3,29 g; 18,5 mm; 6 h)
ANT AVG / III VIR R [P C] Praetorian galley right, with filleted sceptre on prow. Rv. LEG - XII, Legionary eagle between two standards. Crawford 544/26; Babelon (Antonia) 119; Sydenham 1230. Tiny test cuts. Very fine.
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Marcus Antonius, Denarius, Mint moving with Antonius, 32-31 BC; AR (3,35 g; 17,3 mm; 5 h)
ANT•AVG - III VIR•R•P•C Galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; countermark. Rv. LEG XVII Aquila between two signa. Crawford 544/32; Babelon (Antonia) 127; Sydenham 1237. Banker's mark on obverse. Some oxidation. Very fine.
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Marcus Antonius, Denarius, Mint moving with Antonius, 32-31 BC; AR (3,35 g; 17,3 mm; 5 h)
ANT•AVG - III VIR•R•P•C Galley right, with sceptre tied with fillet on prow; countermark. Rv. LEG XVII Aquila between two signa. Crawford 544/32; Babelon (Antonia) 127; Sydenham 1237. Banker's mark on obverse. Some oxidation. Very fine.
75
Octavian, Quinarius, Uncertain mint in Italy (Brundisium or Rome), 29-27 BC; AR (1,56g; 13,3 mm)
[CAESAR] IMP VII Bare head of Octavian to right. Rv. [ASIA] RECEPTA Victory standing front on cista mistica, head to left, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond in her left, flanked by two interlaced snakes with heads erect. RIC 276; Cohen 14. Old cabinet tone. Good very fine.
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Octavian, Quinarius, Uncertain mint in Italy (Brundisium or Rome), 29-27 BC; AR (1,56g; 13,3 mm)
[CAESAR] IMP VII Bare head of Octavian to right. Rv. [ASIA] RECEPTA Victory standing front on cista mistica, head to left, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond in her left, flanked by two interlaced snakes with heads erect. RIC 276; Cohen 14. Old cabinet tone. Good very fine.
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Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), As, Rome, 15 BC; Æ (10,13 g; 26 mm; 2 h)
C. Plotius Rufus, moneyer. CAESAR [AVGVSTVS TRIBVNIC POT]EST Bare head of Augustus to right; Rv. C PLOTIVS RVFVS IIIVIR A A A F F around large S C. RIC 389; BMC 153. Cohen 504. Attractive reddish brown patina. Very fine.
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Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), As, Rome, 15 BC; Æ (10,13 g; 26 mm; 2 h)
C. Plotius Rufus, moneyer. CAESAR [AVGVSTVS TRIBVNIC POT]EST Bare head of Augustus to right; Rv. C PLOTIVS RVFVS IIIVIR A A A F F around large S C. RIC 389; BMC 153. Cohen 504. Attractive reddish brown patina. Very fine.
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Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), As, Rome, 7 BC; Æ (9,55 g; 26 mm; 7 h)
P. Lurius Agrippa, moneyer. CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBVNIC POT Bare head right; Rv. P LVRIVS AGRIPPA III VIR A A A F F around large S C. RIC 427; Cohen 445. Light reddish brown patina. Irregular surfaces; some roughness. Very fine.
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Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), As, Rome, 7 BC; Æ (9,55 g; 26 mm; 7 h)
P. Lurius Agrippa, moneyer. CAESAR AVGVST PONT MAX TRIBVNIC POT Bare head right; Rv. P LVRIVS AGRIPPA III VIR A A A F F around large S C. RIC 427; Cohen 445. Light reddish brown patina. Irregular surfaces; some roughness. Very fine.
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Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Quadrans, Rome, 5 BC; Æ (2,90 g; 15,5 mm; 3 h)
Apronius, Galus, Messalla and Sisenna, as IVviri monetales. MESSALLA APRONIVS III VIR Bowl-shaped and garlanded altar; Rv. GALVS SISENNA AA FF around S C. RIC 453; Cohen 532. Dark brown patina. Good very fine.
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Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Quadrans, Rome, 5 BC; Æ (2,90 g; 15,5 mm; 3 h)
Apronius, Galus, Messalla and Sisenna, as IVviri monetales. MESSALLA APRONIVS III VIR Bowl-shaped and garlanded altar; Rv. GALVS SISENNA AA FF around S C. RIC 453; Cohen 532. Dark brown patina. Good very fine.
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Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), Denarius, Lugdunum, 2 BC-AD 4; AR (3,76 g; 19,8 mm; 4 h)
CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE Laureate head of Augustus to right. Rv. AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT Gaius and Lucius Caesar, standing facing with two round shields and two spears between them; above, simpulum and lituus; in exergue, CL CAESARES. RIC I (second edition) 210; Cohen I, 69, 43; [..]
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Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), Denarius, Lugdunum, 2 BC-AD 4; AR (3,76 g; 19,8 mm; 4 h)
CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE Laureate head of Augustus to right. Rv. AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT Gaius and Lucius Caesar, standing facing with two round shields and two spears between them; above, simpulum and lituus; in exergue, CL CAESARES. RIC I (second edition) 210; Cohen I, 69, 43; [..]
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Divus Augustus (died 14), Dupondius struck under Tiberius, Rome, c. 34-37; Æ (10,11 g; 27,8 mm; 12 h)
DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. Radiate head left. Rv. S - C Eagle standing facing on globe, head right, with wings spread. RIC² 82 (Tiberius); Cohen 247. Spots of corrosion, rough surfaces. Very fine.
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Divus Augustus (died 14), Dupondius struck under Tiberius, Rome, c. 34-37; Æ (10,11 g; 27,8 mm; 12 h) [..]
DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. Radiate head left. Rv. S - C Eagle standing facing on globe, head right, with wings spread. RIC² 82 (Tiberius); Cohen 247. Spots of corrosion, rough surfaces. Very fine.
81
Tiberius as Caesar (4-14), As struck under Augustus, Rome, 10-11; Æ (10,47 g; 28 mm; 1 h)
TI CAESAR AVGVST F IMPERAT V Bare head of Tiberius right; Rv. [P]ONT[IFEX] TRIBVN POTESTATE XI[I] around large S C. RIC I 469 (Augustus); Cohen 27. Mottled brown patina. Good very fine / very fine.
81
Tiberius as Caesar (4-14), As struck under Augustus, Rome, 10-11; Æ (10,47 g; 28 mm; 1 h)
TI CAESAR AVGVST F IMPERAT V Bare head of Tiberius right; Rv. [P]ONT[IFEX] TRIBVN POTESTATE XI[I] around large S C. RIC I 469 (Augustus); Cohen 27. Mottled brown patina. Good very fine / very fine.
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Claudius (41-54), As, Rome, 42-43; Æ (10,62 g; 28,5 mm; 6 h)
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P Bare head of Claudius to left; Rv. LIBERTAS AVGVSTA / S - C Libertas standing front, head to right, holding pileus in her right hand and extending her left. RIC 113; Cohen 47; BMC 204. Coppery-brown surfaces. Extremely fine.
82
Claudius (41-54), As, Rome, 42-43; Æ (10,62 g; 28,5 mm; 6 h)
TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P Bare head of Claudius to left; Rv. LIBERTAS AVGVSTA / S - C Libertas standing front, head to right, holding pileus in her right hand and extending her left. RIC 113; Cohen 47; BMC 204. Coppery-brown surfaces. Extremely fine.
83
Nero (54-68), Aureus, Rome, 64-65; AV (7,15 g; 19,2 mm; 6 h)
NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS Laureate head of Nero to right. Rv. IVPPITER CVSTOS Jupiter seated left on throne, holding thunderbolt in his right hand and long scepter in his left. BMC 67. Calicó 412. CBN 213. Cohen 118. RIC 52. Very fine.
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Nero (54-68), Aureus, Rome, 64-65; AV (7,15 g; 19,2 mm; 6 h)
NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS Laureate head of Nero to right. Rv. IVPPITER CVSTOS Jupiter seated left on throne, holding thunderbolt in his right hand and long scepter in his left. BMC 67. Calicó 412. CBN 213. Cohen 118. RIC 52. Very fine.
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Otho (69), Denarius, Rome; AR (2,56 g; 16,5 mm; 6 h)
IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P Bare head right. Rv. SECVRITAS PR. Securitas standing left, holding wreath and sceptre. RIC² 8. Near very fine.
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Otho (69), Denarius, Rome; AR (2,56 g; 16,5 mm; 6 h)
IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P Bare head right. Rv. SECVRITAS PR. Securitas standing left, holding wreath and sceptre. RIC² 8. Near very fine.
85
Vitellius (69), Denarius, Rome, April-December 69; AR (2,75 g; 16,8 mm; 6 h)
A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P Laureate head right; Rv. [LIBERTAS] RESTITVTA Libertas, draped, standing front, head right, holding pileus in right hand and rod in left. RIC 105; Cohen 47; BMC 31. Scratch on the reverse not affecting the devices. Rough surfaces, a few scratches, otherwise good fine. Lustrous [..]
85
Vitellius (69), Denarius, Rome, April-December 69; AR (2,75 g; 16,8 mm; 6 h)
A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P Laureate head right; Rv. [LIBERTAS] RESTITVTA Libertas, draped, standing front, head right, holding pileus in right hand and rod in left. RIC 105; Cohen 47; BMC 31. Scratch on the reverse not affecting the devices. Rough surfaces, a few scratches, otherwise good fine. Lustrous [..]
86
Vitellius (69), Denarius, Rome; AR (3,08 g; 16,7 mm; 6 h)
A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P Laureate head r.; Rv. PONT MAXIM Vesta veiled and draped, seated r., holding patera and sceptre. RIC 107. Some roughness and oxidation, otherwise fine.
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Vitellius (69), Denarius, Rome; AR (3,08 g; 16,7 mm; 6 h)
A VITELLIVS GERM IMP AVG TR P Laureate head r.; Rv. PONT MAXIM Vesta veiled and draped, seated r., holding patera and sceptre. RIC 107. Some roughness and oxidation, otherwise fine.
87
Vespasian (69-79), Denarius, Rome, 70; AR (3,21 g; 17,2 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head r.; Rv. COS ITER TR POT Pax seated l. holding branch. RIC 10 = RIC² 29. Deeply toned. A few scratches, otherwise good fine.
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Vespasian (69-79), Denarius, Rome, 70; AR (3,21 g; 17,2 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head r.; Rv. COS ITER TR POT Pax seated l. holding branch. RIC 10 = RIC² 29. Deeply toned. A few scratches, otherwise good fine.
88
Vespasian (69-79), Denarius, Rome, 74; AR (3,23 g; 18,3 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAESAR – VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head right. Rv. PONT MAX – TR P COS V Winged caduceus. RIC 703; Cohen 362; BMC 138; CBN 113.
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Vespasian (69-79), Denarius, Rome, 74; AR (3,23 g; 18,3 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAESAR – VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head right. Rv. PONT MAX – TR P COS V Winged caduceus. RIC 703; Cohen 362; BMC 138; CBN 113.
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Vespasian (69-79), Dupondius, Rome mint for circulation in Syria, 74; Æ (11,92 g; 26,7 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG Laureate head right. Rv. PON MAX TR POT P P COS V CENS Winged caduceus between crossed cornucopiae. RIC 756 (Rome); RPC 1982 (Antioch).
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Vespasian (69-79), Dupondius, Rome mint for circulation in Syria, 74; Æ (11,92 g; 26,7 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG Laureate head right. Rv. PON MAX TR POT P P COS V CENS Winged caduceus between crossed cornucopiae. RIC 756 (Rome); RPC 1982 (Antioch).
90
Vespasian (69-79), Denarius, Rome, 76; AR (3,32 g; 18,3 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head of Vespasian to right; Rv. COS VII Bull or cow standing right. BMCRE 177; RIC 841; Cohen 118. Light cabinet tone. Some porosity, otherwise very fine.
90
Vespasian (69-79), Denarius, Rome, 76; AR (3,32 g; 18,3 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head of Vespasian to right; Rv. COS VII Bull or cow standing right. BMCRE 177; RIC 841; Cohen 118. Light cabinet tone. Some porosity, otherwise very fine.
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Titus (79-81), Dupondius, Rome, 80-81; Æ (11,73 g; 28 mm; 6 h)
IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII Radiate head left; Rv. CERS (sic!) AVGVST / S – C Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch. RIC 111 var. (reverse legend); Cohen 35 (same). Dark brown patina, brassy highlights. Very fine.
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Titus (79-81), Dupondius, Rome, 80-81; Æ (11,73 g; 28 mm; 6 h)
IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P COS VIII Radiate head left; Rv. CERS (sic!) AVGVST / S – C Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears and torch. RIC 111 var. (reverse legend); Cohen 35 (same). Dark brown patina, brassy highlights. Very fine.
92
Domitian, as Caesar (69-81), As struck under Vespasian, Rome, 73-74; Æ (8,23 g; 27,6 mm; 6 h)
CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS II Laureate head left; Rv. VICTORIA AVGVST Victory standing right on prow, holding palm frond over shoulder and wreath. RIC 677 (Vespasian). Green patina. Very fine.
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Domitian, as Caesar (69-81), As struck under Vespasian, Rome, 73-74; Æ (8,23 g; 27,6 mm; 6 h)
CAESAR AVG F DOMITIAN COS II Laureate head left; Rv. VICTORIA AVGVST Victory standing right on prow, holding palm frond over shoulder and wreath. RIC 677 (Vespasian). Green patina. Very fine.
93
Domitian (81-96), As, Rome, 86; Æ (11,94 g; 29,8 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PERP P Laureate head right, left shoulder draped with aegis; Rv. FORTVNAE – AVGVSTI / S – C Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. RIC 333; Cohen 122. Dark brown patina. Surfaces somewhat rough, some slight weakness to legends, otherwise good very [..]
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Domitian (81-96), As, Rome, 86; Æ (11,94 g; 29,8 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PERP P Laureate head right, left shoulder draped with aegis; Rv. FORTVNAE – AVGVSTI / S – C Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. RIC 333; Cohen 122. Dark brown patina. Surfaces somewhat rough, some slight weakness to legends, otherwise good very [..]
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Nerva (96-98), Dupondius, Rome, 97; Æ (13,03 g ; 27,3 mm; 6 h)
IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P Radiate head of Nerva to right; Rv. FORTVNA AVGVST / S - C Fortuna standing front, head to left, holding rudder in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left. BMC 123. Cohen 69. RIC 84. Lovely green patina; some light corrosion, otherwise good very fine. Powerful [..]
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Nerva (96-98), Dupondius, Rome, 97; Æ (13,03 g ; 27,3 mm; 6 h)
IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS III P P Radiate head of Nerva to right; Rv. FORTVNA AVGVST / S - C Fortuna standing front, head to left, holding rudder in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left. BMC 123. Cohen 69. RIC 84. Lovely green patina; some light corrosion, otherwise good very fine. Powerful [..]
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Trajan (98-117), Denarius, Rome, c. 108-109; AR (3,10 g; 18 mm; 6 h)
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P Laureate bust of Trajan to right, slight drapery on left shoulder; Rv. COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopia in left. RIC 121; Cohen 81. Some oxidation. Very fine.
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Trajan (98-117), Denarius, Rome, c. 108-109; AR (3,10 g; 18 mm; 6 h)
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P Laureate bust of Trajan to right, slight drapery on left shoulder; Rv. COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopia in left. RIC 121; Cohen 81. Some oxidation. Very fine.
96
Trajan (98-117), Sestertius, Rome, 108-19/110; Æ (25 g; 32,3 mm; 6 h)
MP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS [V P] P Laureate head of Trajan to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder. Rv. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory in her right hand and spear in her left, placing her right foot on a helmet and her left on the [..]
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Trajan (98-117), Sestertius, Rome, 108-19/110; Æ (25 g; 32,3 mm; 6 h)
MP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS [V P] P Laureate head of Trajan to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder. Rv. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory in her right hand and spear in her left, placing her right foot on a helmet and her left on the [..]
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Trajan (98-117), Denarius, Rome, 113-114; AR (2,98 g; 19,1 mm; 7 h)
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P Laureate and draped bust of Trajan to right; Rv. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Mars walking right, holding spear in his right hand and trophy over his left shoulder. BMC 417; RIC 269; Cohen 372. Nice iridescent tone. Good very fine / very fine.
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Trajan (98-117), Denarius, Rome, 113-114; AR (2,98 g; 19,1 mm; 7 h)
IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P Laureate and draped bust of Trajan to right; Rv. S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI Mars walking right, holding spear in his right hand and trophy over his left shoulder. BMC 417; RIC 269; Cohen 372. Nice iridescent tone. Good very fine / very fine.
98
Trajan (98-117), Denarius, ROME, 114-116; AR (3,35 g; 17 mm; 7 h)
IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Trajan to right; Rv. PM TRP COS VI PP SPQR Felicitas standing left, with caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 344; Cohen 278. Deep old cabinet tone. Graffiti on obverse. Good very fine.
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Trajan (98-117), Denarius, ROME, 114-116; AR (3,35 g; 17 mm; 7 h)
IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Trajan to right; Rv. PM TRP COS VI PP SPQR Felicitas standing left, with caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 344; Cohen 278. Deep old cabinet tone. Graffiti on obverse. Good very fine.
99
Hadrian (117-138), Sestertius, Rome, 117; Æ (26,12 g; 34,7 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES DIVI TRAIAN AVG F TRAIANO HADRIAN OPT AVG GER Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rv. [DAC PARTHI]CO P M TR P COS P P Trajan and Hadrian, both laureate and togate, standing facing one another, Trajan (on right) holding roll and handing heavenly globe to Hadrian (on left); S C in exergue. [..]
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Hadrian (117-138), Sestertius, Rome, 117; Æ (26,12 g; 34,7 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES DIVI TRAIAN AVG F TRAIANO HADRIAN OPT AVG GER Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right. Rv. [DAC PARTHI]CO P M TR P COS P P Trajan and Hadrian, both laureate and togate, standing facing one another, Trajan (on right) holding roll and handing heavenly globe to Hadrian (on left); S C in exergue. [..]
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Hadrian (117-138), As, Rome, 124-128; Æ (11,96 g; 25,5 mm; 4 h)
HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder; COS III Galley sailing left; S C in exergue. RIC II 674; Cohen 449. Dark brown patina. Very fine.
100
Hadrian (117-138), As, Rome, 124-128; Æ (11,96 g; 25,5 mm; 4 h)
HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder; COS III Galley sailing left; S C in exergue. RIC II 674; Cohen 449. Dark brown patina. Very fine.
101
Hadrian (117-138), Denarius, Rome, 125-127; AR (3,37 g; 17,5 mm; 6 h)
HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Laureate bust right, wight slight drapery on left shoulder. Rv. COS III Priestly instruments: sacrificial knife, lituus, apex and simpulum, all resting on axe with head to left. RIC² 803. Rare. Nicely toned. Very fine.
101
Hadrian (117-138), Denarius, Rome, 125-127; AR (3,37 g; 17,5 mm; 6 h)
HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS Laureate bust right, wight slight drapery on left shoulder. Rv. COS III Priestly instruments: sacrificial knife, lituus, apex and simpulum, all resting on axe with head to left. RIC² 803. Rare. Nicely toned. Very fine.
102
Hadrian (117-138), Sestertius, Rome, 133-135; Æ (27,04 g; 31 mm; 5 h)
HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P Laureate and draped bust of Hadrian to right; Rv. FORTVNAE REDVCI Hadrian standing right, holding roll in his left hand and clasping right hands with Fortuna, standing left, holding cornucopiae in her left hand; at her feet to right, rudder set on globe; in exergue, S C. RIC [..]
102
Hadrian (117-138), Sestertius, Rome, 133-135; Æ (27,04 g; 31 mm; 5 h)
HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P Laureate and draped bust of Hadrian to right; Rv. FORTVNAE REDVCI Hadrian standing right, holding roll in his left hand and clasping right hands with Fortuna, standing left, holding cornucopiae in her left hand; at her feet to right, rudder set on globe; in exergue, S C. RIC [..]
103
Hadrian (117-138), Sestertius, Rome, 134-138; Æ (24,95 g; 30 mm; 6 h)
HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P Laureate head right. Rv. SALVS AVG Salus standing left, feeding snake out of patera in left hand, snake coiled around altar and holding spear; S – C across fields. RIC 786; Cohen 1333. Light green patina, red-brown spots. Some corrosion, otherwise very fine.
103
Hadrian (117-138), Sestertius, Rome, 134-138; Æ (24,95 g; 30 mm; 6 h)
HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P Laureate head right. Rv. SALVS AVG Salus standing left, feeding snake out of patera in left hand, snake coiled around altar and holding spear; S – C across fields. RIC 786; Cohen 1333. Light green patina, red-brown spots. Some corrosion, otherwise very fine.
104
Hadrian (117-138), Sestertius, Rome, 137-138; Æ(24,67 g; 33 mm; 6 h)
HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P Laureate head of Hadrian to right; Rv. FORTVNA AVG Fortuna standing front, head to l., holding rudder in her r. hand and cornucopiae in her l.; S – C across fields. RIC 759; Cohen 763. Attractive green patina. About extremely fine.
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Hadrian (117-138), Sestertius, Rome, 137-138; Æ(24,67 g; 33 mm; 6 h)
HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P Laureate head of Hadrian to right; Rv. FORTVNA AVG Fortuna standing front, head to l., holding rudder in her r. hand and cornucopiae in her l.; S – C across fields. RIC 759; Cohen 763. Attractive green patina. About extremely fine.
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Sabina, Sestertius struck under Hadrian, Rome, 130-133; Æ (25,47 g; 31,5 mm; 6 h)
SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P Diademed and draped bust to right, wearing stephane. Rv. PIETAS Pietas seated to left, holding patera and sceptre; S C in exergue. RIC 2525; Cohen 48. Dark brown patina. Some roughness, otherwise good very fine.
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Sabina, Sestertius struck under Hadrian, Rome, 130-133; Æ (25,47 g; 31,5 mm; 6 h)
SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P Diademed and draped bust to right, wearing stephane. Rv. PIETAS Pietas seated to left, holding patera and sceptre; S C in exergue. RIC 2525; Cohen 48. Dark brown patina. Some roughness, otherwise good very fine.
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Sabina, Augusta (128-136/7), Denarius, Rome, c. 137; AR (3,90 g; 18,5 mm; 6 h)
SABINA AVGVSTA Diademed and draped bust of Sabina to right. Rv. VENERI GENETRICI Venus standing front, head to right, lifting fold of drapery with her right hand and holding apple in her left. RIC 2576; Cohen 73. R
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Sabina, Augusta (128-136/7), Denarius, Rome, c. 137; AR (3,90 g; 18,5 mm; 6 h)
SABINA AVGVSTA Diademed and draped bust of Sabina to right. Rv. VENERI GENETRICI Venus standing front, head to right, lifting fold of drapery with her right hand and holding apple in her left. RIC 2576; Cohen 73. R
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Antoninus Pius (138-161), Sestertius, Rome, 138; Æ (24,59 g; 31 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES AELIVS ANTONINVS AVG Laureate head right; Rv. PONT MAX [TR] POT COS Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae; PAX in exergue. RIC 519a; Cohen 660. Light green patina, some corrosion. Good very fine / very fine.
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Antoninus Pius (138-161), Sestertius, Rome, 138; Æ (24,59 g; 31 mm; 6 h)
IMP CAES AELIVS ANTONINVS AVG Laureate head right; Rv. PONT MAX [TR] POT COS Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae; PAX in exergue. RIC 519a; Cohen 660. Light green patina, some corrosion. Good very fine / very fine.
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Antoninus Pius (138-161), Denarius, Rome, 145-147; AR (3,18 g; 19,7 mm; 7 h)
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P Laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right; Rv. COS IIII Pulvinar of Jupiter and Juno: square seat, draped and surmounted by horizontal thunderbolt. RIC 137; Cohen 345. Lovely iridescent toning; a few short edge cracks, otherwise extremely fine.
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Antoninus Pius (138-161), Denarius, Rome, 145-147; AR (3,18 g; 19,7 mm; 7 h)
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P Laureate head of Antoninus Pius to right; Rv. COS IIII Pulvinar of Jupiter and Juno: square seat, draped and surmounted by horizontal thunderbolt. RIC 137; Cohen 345. Lovely iridescent toning; a few short edge cracks, otherwise extremely fine.
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Antoninus Pius (138-161), As, Rome, 154-155; Æ (8,39 g; 28 mm; 5 h)
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P Laureate bust right; Rv. FELICITAS [AV]GVSTI Felicitas standing left, holding winged caduceus and cornucopia; S - C in fields. RIC 1067; Cohen 370. Mottled green patina. Edge damaged, otherwise good very fine. Fine portrait.
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Antoninus Pius (138-161), As, Rome, 154-155; Æ (8,39 g; 28 mm; 5 h)
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P Laureate bust right; Rv. FELICITAS [AV]GVSTI Felicitas standing left, holding winged caduceus and cornucopia; S - C in fields. RIC 1067; Cohen 370. Mottled green patina. Edge damaged, otherwise good very fine. Fine portrait.
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Antoninus Pius (138-161), As, Rome, 158-159; Æ (11,55 g; 25,6 mm; 10 h)
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXI Laureate head right. Rv. FORTVNA OBSE[QVENS] Fortuna standing left, holding patera over rudder and cornucopia; [COS IIII in exergue]. RIC 996; Cohen 449. Dark greenish brown patina. Rare. Very fine.
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Antoninus Pius (138-161), As, Rome, 158-159; Æ (11,55 g; 25,6 mm; 10 h)
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXI Laureate head right. Rv. FORTVNA OBSE[QVENS] Fortuna standing left, holding patera over rudder and cornucopia; [COS IIII in exergue]. RIC 996; Cohen 449. Dark greenish brown patina. Rare. Very fine.
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Diva Faustina I (died 140/1), As struck under Antoninus Pius, Rome, 146-161; Æ (14,88 g; 27,5 mm; 6 h)
DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA, draped bust right. Rv. AETERNITAS Providentia standing left, holding globe and sceptre; S – C across fields. RIC 1163 (Pius); Cohen 38. Nice green patina, darker hues on the reverse. Good very fine.
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Diva Faustina I (died 140/1), As struck under Antoninus Pius, Rome, 146-161; Æ (14,88 g; 27,5 mm; 6 [..]
DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA, draped bust right. Rv. AETERNITAS Providentia standing left, holding globe and sceptre; S – C across fields. RIC 1163 (Pius); Cohen 38. Nice green patina, darker hues on the reverse. Good very fine.
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Marcus Aurelius (161-180), Sestertius, Rome, 161; Æ (24,93 g; 33 mm; 11 h)
IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG P M Laureate head right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rv. CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XV / S - C Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus with clasped hands; in exergue, COS III. RIC III 795; Cohen 45.
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Marcus Aurelius (161-180), Sestertius, Rome, 161; Æ (24,93 g; 33 mm; 11 h)
IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG P M Laureate head right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rv. CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XV / S - C Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus with clasped hands; in exergue, COS III. RIC III 795; Cohen 45.
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Marcus Aurelius (161-180), Sestertius, Rome, 166; Æ (20,49 g; 30,8 mm; 11 h)
M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX Laureate head right. Rv: TR POT XX IMP IIII COS III Victory standing right, holding palm and placing shield inscribed VIC PAR on palm tree; S – C across fields. RIC 934; Cohen 807; BMCRE-1289.
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Marcus Aurelius (161-180), Sestertius, Rome, 166; Æ (20,49 g; 30,8 mm; 11 h)
M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX Laureate head right. Rv: TR POT XX IMP IIII COS III Victory standing right, holding palm and placing shield inscribed VIC PAR on palm tree; S – C across fields. RIC 934; Cohen 807; BMCRE-1289.
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Marcus Aurelius (161-180), Dupondius, Rome, 172; Æ (12,46 g; 25,7 mm; 6 h)
M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI Radiate head right; Rv. IMP VI COS III / S – C Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory and spear; shield to right. RIC 1035; Cohen 282. Mottled light green and brown patina. Good very fine.
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Marcus Aurelius (161-180), Dupondius, Rome, 172; Æ (12,46 g; 25,7 mm; 6 h)
M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI Radiate head right; Rv. IMP VI COS III / S – C Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory and spear; shield to right. RIC 1035; Cohen 282. Mottled light green and brown patina. Good very fine.
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Faustina II, Denarius struck under Antoninus Pius, Rome, c. 153-154; AR (3,20 g; 16,8 mm; 5 h)
FAVSTINA AVGVSTA AVG PII F Draped bust to right; Rv. PVDICITIA Pudicitia standing to left, dropping incense on lighted altar to left. RIC 508a (Antoninus Pius); Cohen 184. Lovely iridescent toning. Extremely fine.
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Faustina II, Denarius struck under Antoninus Pius, Rome, c. 153-154; AR (3,20 g; 16,8 mm; 5 h)
FAVSTINA AVGVSTA AVG PII F Draped bust to right; Rv. PVDICITIA Pudicitia standing to left, dropping incense on lighted altar to left. RIC 508a (Antoninus Pius); Cohen 184. Lovely iridescent toning. Extremely fine.
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Faustina II, As struck under Antoninus Pius, Rome, 157-161; Æ (13,66 g; 25,5 mm; 6 h)
FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Draped bust right; Rv. AVGVSTI PII FIL Venus standing left, holding Victory and leaning on shield, set on helmet; S C across fields. RIC 1389b (Antoninus Pius); BMCRE 2202 (Antoninus Pius). Green patina. Very fine.
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Faustina II, As struck under Antoninus Pius, Rome, 157-161; Æ (13,66 g; 25,5 mm; 6 h)
FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Draped bust right; Rv. AVGVSTI PII FIL Venus standing left, holding Victory and leaning on shield, set on helmet; S C across fields. RIC 1389b (Antoninus Pius); BMCRE 2202 (Antoninus Pius). Green patina. Very fine.
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Lucius Verus (161-169), Sestertius, Rome, 166; Æ (28,60 g; 31,2 mm; 12 h)
Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rv. Bound Parthian captive seated righL VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rv. TR POT V IMP III COS II Bound Parthian captive seated right before trophy of arms; bow and quiver behind. RIC III 1441 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 123-16/35; Banti –. RICONTROLLA [..]
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Lucius Verus (161-169), Sestertius, Rome, 166; Æ (28,60 g; 31,2 mm; 12 h)
Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rv. Bound Parthian captive seated righL VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rv. TR POT V IMP III COS II Bound Parthian captive seated right before trophy of arms; bow and quiver behind. RIC III 1441 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 123-16/35; Banti –. RICONTROLLA [..]
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Lucius Verus (161-169), Denarius, Rome, 168; AR (3,60 g; 18 mm; 12 h)
L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX Laureate head right; Rv. TR P VIII IMP V COS III Aequitas seated left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC 595 (Marcus Aurelius); Cohen 318. Light cabinet tone. Good very fine.
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Lucius Verus (161-169), Denarius, Rome, 168; AR (3,60 g; 18 mm; 12 h)
L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX Laureate head right; Rv. TR P VIII IMP V COS III Aequitas seated left, holding scales and cornucopiae. RIC 595 (Marcus Aurelius); Cohen 318. Light cabinet tone. Good very fine.
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Commodus (177-192), Sestertius, Rome, 173-184; Æ (23,55 g; 29,3 mm; 12 h)
M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS Laureate head right; Rv. TR P VIIII [IM]P VI COS IIII PP Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 412. Attractive specimen, boasting a lovely chestnut patina and a fine portrait. Rare. About extremely fine.
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Commodus (177-192), Sestertius, Rome, 173-184; Æ (23,55 g; 29,3 mm; 12 h)
M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS Laureate head right; Rv. TR P VIIII [IM]P VI COS IIII PP Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 412. Attractive specimen, boasting a lovely chestnut patina and a fine portrait. Rare. About extremely fine.
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Commodus (177-192), Dupondius, Rome, 177-178; Æ (10,48 g; 25,6 mm)
L AVREL COMMODVS AVG TR P III Radiate head to right. Rv. LIBERTAS AVG IMP II COS P P Libertas standing facing, head to left, holding sceptre and pileus; S – C across fields. RIC 1591 (Aurelius); Cohen 333; BMCRE 1690. Dark brown patina. Very rare. Very fine.
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Commodus (177-192), Dupondius, Rome, 177-178; Æ (10,48 g; 25,6 mm)
L AVREL COMMODVS AVG TR P III Radiate head to right. Rv. LIBERTAS AVG IMP II COS P P Libertas standing facing, head to left, holding sceptre and pileus; S – C across fields. RIC 1591 (Aurelius); Cohen 333; BMCRE 1690. Dark brown patina. Very rare. Very fine.