Katalog - Auktion 1

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Denarius. Struck circa 150-100 BC. 4.27 g. 18.70 mm. 12h Obv. Bearded male head right; 'BoN' in Iberian characters behind. Rev. Rider with spear on prancing horse right; 'BoLSCan' in Iberian characters below.
CNH pg. 211, 6; SNG BM Spain 717.
Beautiful old cabinet tone. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, good very fine.
Privately purchased from CNG in January 2010.

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Didrachm. Struck circa 275-250 BC. 7.38 g. 20.80 mm. 6h
Obv. Head of nymph left; krater behind.
Rev. Man-headed bull walking right, head facing, crowned by Nike flying above; A between legs, NEAΠOΛITΩN in exergue.
Sambon 497; Historia Numorum Italy 586.
A lovely example. Lightly toned with some golden and iridescent highlights around devices on obverse.
Ex UBS Auction 67, 2006, lot 5424.

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Stater or Didrachm. Struck circa 350-345 BC. 7.82 g. 20.50 mm. 6h
Obv. Taras astride dolphin right, holding short spear in right hand and trident in left; TA / TARAS below.
Rev. Warrior dismounting from horse left, holding spear and shield.
Historia Numorum Italy 870; Vlasto -, cf. 391ff.
Light old cabinet tone, very fine.
Ex UBS Auction 67, 2006, lot 5425.
Ex UBS Auction 63, 2005, lot 23.

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Nomos. Circa 340-330 BC. 7.69 g. 21.70 mm. 10h
Obv. Head of Leukippos right, wearing Corinthian helmet, AMI behind.
Rev. Ear of barley, leaf and thunderbolt to right; META in left field.
Historia Numorum Italy 1577; Johnston Class B, 4.
Deeply toned, metal flaws on obverse, light scratch on reverse, otherwise near EF.
Ex CNG Auction 103, 2016, Lot 43.

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Stater. Struck circa 443-400 BC. 7.80 g. 21.10 mm. 11h
Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with laurel wreath.
Rev. ΘOYPIΩN, bull standing to right; fish swimming to left in exergue. E in field.
SNG ANS 891ff; SNG Cop. 1416.
Lightly toned. Cleaned, otherwise good very fine.
Ex UBS Auction 67, 2006, lot 5429.
Ex UBS Auction 63, 2005, lot 40.

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Nomos. Circa 440/35-400 BC. 7.61 g. 19.80 mm. 8h
Obv. Head of Athena left, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with griffin and laurel wreath; Φ to right.
Rev. Lion attacking stag right; YEΛHTΩN around.
Williams 157 (O105/R122); HN Italy 1270.
Very Rare. Nicely toned, struck on a compact flan, otherwise VF.
Ex. From the Colin E. Pitchfork Collection (CNG Mail Bid Sale 84, 2010, Lot 70).

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Nomos. Circa 530-500 BC. 7.70 g. 24.80 mm. 3h
Obv. Tripod with legs terminating in lion's paws; ϘPOTO (retrograde) around.
Rev. Eagle flying to right, incuse.
Gorini 8 var. (ethnic). Attianese 9 (same obverse die); SNG ANS 284 (same dies); SNG Ashmolean 1469 (same obverse die); Historia Numorum Italy 2095.
A nice specimen of a very rare variant with a beautiful old collection tone. Struck from a worn reverse die and with several minor edge marks, otherwise good very fine.
Ex CNG Auction Triton XXVI, 2023, Lot 31.
Ex Guadán Collection (Roma Auction 25, 2022, lot 62).

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Tetradrachm. Circa 320-310 BC. 16.74 g. 28.00 mm. 12h
Obv. Head of Tanit-Persephone to left, wearing barley wreath, triple-pendant earring and necklace; around, four swimming dolphins.
Rev. Head of horse to right; below neck truncation, 'mhmhnt in Punic characters and behind (= 'People of the Camp'), palm tree.
SNR 56, 167 (O50/R131); SNG Fitzwilliam 1485 (same dies).
An exceptional specimen with a superb portrait of the finest style. Beautifully toned and boldly struck, the reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise extremely fine.
Ex. Leu Auction 15, 2024, Lot 20 (From an American collection, privately acquired from Ariadne Galleries prior to 1982).

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Tetradrachm. circa 320-300 BC, People of the Camp' (Entella?). 16.71 g. 25.00 mm. 12h
Obv. Head of Persephone to left, wearing wreath of wheat leaves, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace; around her head, four dolphins.
Rev. Punic script ('MMHNT = People of the Camp) Horse’s head to left; behind, date palm.
Jenkins 163 (O49/R132).
A bit soft from cleaning, otherwise, good very fine.
Ex Nomos Obolos Web Auction 6, 2016, lot 246; reportedly from a collection in Ticino, formed over 20 years ago.

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Tetradrachm. Circa 300-289 BC, Unlocated Punic s (Entella?); 'Mint of the Quaestors'. 17.03 g. 22.70 mm. 12h
Obv. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress.
Rev. 'MHSBM' (Paymaster, or Quaestor in Punic script) Horse’s head to left; behind, date palm; to left, club.
Jenkins 332 (O107/R272); SNG Lloyd 1650.
Toned, well centered, flan fault on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
Ex Nomos Obolos Web Auction 6, 2016, Lot 249 (From a collection in Ticino, formed over 20 years ago).

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Tetradrachm. Circa 430-425 BC. 17.33 g. 24.00 mm. 1h
Obv. Head of Apollo left, with flowing hair, wearing laurel wreath, dotted border.
Rev. Lion's head left, with open jaws and tongue protruding; three barley grains and, behind, laurel leaf. LEO – N – TI – NON around.
Rizzo pl. XXIIII, 4 (these dies). SNG ANS 229 (these dies). AMB 353 (these dies). Boehringer, Studies Price, pl.12, 55 (these dies).
A magnificent specimen of excellent classical style with an elegant portrait. Boldly struck with a lovely light iridescent tone. Some minor scuffs under the tone, otherwise superb EF.
Ex NAC Auction 146, 2024, Lot 2079 (From an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s and late 90s).

NGC certification Grade Ch AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5 - scuffs.!#!This coin is the work of an artist termed, after Rizzo, the "maestro della foglia" ("Master of the Leaf"), because of his use of leaves as a form of signature. He was an exceptionally talented and skilled master-engraver.

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Timoleon and the Third Democracy (344-317 BC). Litra. circa 339/8-334 BC, 0. 8.31 g. 21.70 mm. Obv. ZEYΣ EΛEYΘEPIOΣ, Laureate head of Zeus Eleutherios left; behind, in the field to right, star of eight rays.
Rev. ΣYPAKOΣIΩN, Triskeles with raised central annulet and pellet.
Castrizio Series II, 3a; CNS 82; SNG ANS 544.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest specimens known. A very interesting coin. Bold strike, green-brown patina with patches of red, some deposits, otherwise good VF.
Ex CNG Mail Bid Sale 84, 2010, Lot 127.

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Agathokles (317-289 BC). Tetradrachm. Struck circa 310-306/5 BC. 16.91 g. 24.20 mm. 5h
Obv. KOPAΣ Head of Kore to right, wearing wreath of grain ears, single-pendant earring and pearl necklace.
Rev. AGAQOKLEOS in exergue, Nike, bare to waist, standing right, about to attach a helmet to a trophy, she holds a hammer in her right hand and a nail in her left, AN or AV monogram; to right, triskeles.
Ierardi 95 (O19/R61); SNG ANS 664; Gulbenkian 336 (same dies); SNG Fitzwilliam 1347 (same obv. die).
Good VF, lightly toned, minor doubling on reverse.
Ex. CNG Electronic Auction 267, 2011, Lot 25.
Ex. Stacks New York 2011 International Sale, 2011, Lot 40.

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Agathokles (317-289 BC). Tetradrachm. Struck circa 310-305 BC. 16.97 g. 25.10 mm. 5h
Obv. KOPAΣ Head of Kore to right, wearing wreath of grain ears, single-pendant earring and pearl necklace.
Rev. AΓAΘOKΛEOΣ Nike, bare to waist, standing right, about to attach a helmet to a trophy, she holds a hammer in her right hand and a nail in her left; to lower left, triskeles.
HGC 2, 1536; Ierardi 156 (O40/R105); SNG ANS 672-7; BAR Issue 23; SNG Lloyd 1495–9.
Near EF, beautiful old cabinet tone, a wonderful iridescent tone on reverse. Well centered and struck.

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Philistis (wife of Hieron II; 275-215 BC). 16-Litrai or AR-Tetradrachm. Struck circa 216-215 BC. 13.34 g. 26.40 mm. 7h
Obv. Diademed and veiled bust left; spear to right.
Rev. BAΣIΛIΣΣAΣ ΦIΛIΣTIΔOΣ Nike driving walking quadriga right; MI above.
Burnett, Enna -; SNG ANS - ; BMC Sicily pg. 214, 556.
A very rare variety. An exceptional example. Extremely Fine. Boldly struck with a beautiful old cabinet tone with traces of red and blue iridescence.
Ex. Baldwins Auction C24007, 2024, Lot 20 (Privately purchased from Paul Munro Walker on 07.03.1972).

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Drachm. Circa 313-280 BC. 6.02 g. 19.00 mm. Obv. Two young male heads facing side-by-side, the right one inverted.
Rev. Sea-eagle left, grasping dolphin with talons; monogram below.
SNG Black Sea 246; AMNG I 417; HGC 3.
A superb piece with a beautiful obverse in fine style. Iridescent tone, slightly off center on reverse. Near EF.
Ex. CNG E-Auction 542, 2023, lot 35.
Ex. Lanz Auction 141, 2008, lot 75.

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Stater. circa 323-317 BC, Pella. 8.61 g. 19.10 mm. 3h
Obv. Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath.
Rev. ΦIΛIΠΠOY, charioteer, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left, driving biga right; bee below.
Le Rider Group IIIA, 546 (D197/R394); SNG ANS 183(same dies); SNG Ashmolean 2455 (same dies); Kraay & Hirmer 566 (same obverse die).
Rare. A lovely specimen with a beautiful portrait in fine style. A few minor marks and an insignificant edge mark, otherwise good EF.
Ex. Chaponnière & Firmenich Auction 18, 2024, Lot 6.

Struck under Antipater or Polyperchon in the types of Philip II.

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Drachm. circa 171/0 BC, Third Macedonian War issue; Rhodian standard; Uncertain in Thessaly; Hermias magistrate. 2.69 g. 16.30 mm. 10h
Obv. Head of Helios facing slightly right.
Rev. Rose with bud to right; EPMIAΣ above, Z-Ω flanking stem.
Price, Larissa , pl. LV, 247; SNG Keckman 795.
EF, gorgeous iridescent toning. Well centered and Sharply struck of fine style. Magnificent.
Ex CNG Electronic Auction 207, Lot 207.
Ex Dix Noonan and Webb (29 September 2008), lot 5569.

This coin imitates the style of the coinage of Rhodes. It was struck in the name of Perseus to pay Rhodian or Cretan mercenaries during the Third Macedonian War (171-168 BC). It seems that the Cretans were familiar with the Rhodian coinage.

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Nikokrates; Philoxenides; and Petraios magistrates. Stater. Struck circa 44 BC. 6.20 g. 20.80 mm. 12h
Obv. Head of Zeus right, wearing laurel wreath; NIKOKPATOYΣ.
Rev. Athena Itonia advancing right; [ΦI]ΛOΞ-ENIΔ[OY] above spear, palm frond to outer right, ΠETPAIOΣ in exergue.
McClean -; SNG Copenhagen 298.
Good VF, lightly toned, small area of flat strike in centers.
Ex. CNG Mail Bid Sale 84, 2010, Lot 355.

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Tetradrachm. Circa 454-404 BC. 17.17 g. 23.50 mm. 10h
Obv. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye.
Rev. Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square.
Kroll 8; HGC 4, 1597.
EF, lightly toned on a compact and small flan. Some flaw on obverse and some deposit on the reverse.
Ex. CNG Electronic Auction 385, 2016, Lot 174.

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Tetradrachm. Circa 160-143 BC. 16.83 g. 33.00 mm. 12h
Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right, hair falling in three long curls at side and back of neck.
Rev. MYPINAIΩN, Apollo Grynios advancing right, holding patera and laurel branch with fillets, omphalos and amphora at feet; to left, monogram; all within laurel wreath.
BMC 13. Sacks Issue 39, 66a ( this coin ). SNG Copenhagen -. SNG von Aulock -.
A highly attractive specimen. Beautiful light cabinet tone with hints of golden iridescence. Extremely Fine, well-centred, few minor marks.
Ex. Leu Numismatik Web Auction 29, 2024, Lot 679.
Ex. Dr. Busso Peus Auction 433, 2022, Lot 1239.
Ex. Auktion Bank Leu 13, 1975, Lot 212.

From the Kirikhan hoard of 1972.

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Didrachm. circa 340-334 BC, Halikarnassos. 6.87 g. 19.90 mm. 12h
Obv. Laureate head of Apollo facing three-quarters right, wearing laurel wreath, drapery around neck.
Rev. Zeus Labraundos standing right, holding double-axe (labrys) over right shoulder and lotus-tipped sceptre in left hand; ΠIΞOΔAPOY to right.
Pixodarus 25 (A3/P11); Konuk, Identities 30; SNG Keckman 280; SNG Copenhagen 596-7; SNG von Aulock 2375-6.
A beautiful example of exceptionally fine style. Nice struck with an attractive deep old cabinet toning. A scuff on the nose, otherwise EF.
Ex. Tradart Genève SA, 1995, lot 89.

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Stater. Circa 380-325 BC. 10.85 g. 25.00 mm. 12h
Obv. Two wrestlers grappling; K between.
Rev. Slinger in throwing stance right; triskeles to right, ΠO between legs; all within beaded square border.
Cf. Tekin Series 5 (Arrangements of control letters); Cf. SNG France 108 (same).
Good Very Fine. a very attractive specimen with a pleasing tone. About Extremely Fine. Rare variety with unusual swapped control letters on obverse and reverse.
Ex. Baldwin's Auction C24007, 2024, Lot 60 (Purchased from P. Minns, August 1968).

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Denarius. Circa 60-46 BC, Utica. 3.64 g. 18.80 mm. 5h
Obv. Diademed and draped bust right, with sceptre over shoulder; REX IVBA before.
Rev. Octastyle temple, Punic inscription around.
MAA 29; Mazard 84; SNG Copenhagen 523.
An attractive portrait and lightly toned. The reverse struck a bit off center, otherwise VF.
Ex. CNG Electronic Auction 227, 2010, Lot 222.

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Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). Drachm. 27-20 BC. 3.33 g. 22.40 mm. 12h
Obv. Bare head to right; Λ-[Υ] across fields.
Rev. Cithara; M above A in left field, tripod in right field.
RPC I 3308; SNG von Aulock 4347; BMC -; Troxell, Lycian League, 115.
Very rare. A very nice protrait, struck on a very large flan, area of weakness, otherwise almost EF.
Ex. Lanz Auction 117, 2003, Lot 515.

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Vespasian (AD 69-79). Tetradrachm. Dated "New Holy Year" 2 (AD 69/70). 14.44 g. 26.00 mm. 12h
Obv. AYTO KPA KAICA OYЄCΠACIANOY Laureate head right.
Rev. [ETOYC] NЄOY IЄPOY B (date). Eagle standing left on club, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; palm frond to left, crescent between legs.
McAlee 351; RPC II 1961; Prieur 127.
Rare. Lightly toned. Minor marks and scratches, otherwise Very Fine.
Ex From the Lakeview Collection of Ancient Coins; UBS Auction 59, 2004, lot 6367.

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Septimius Severus (AD 193-211). Tetradrachm. Struck AD 207-208. 14.76 g. 24.60 mm. 12h
Obv. AYT KAI CEOYHPOC [CE], laureate and draped bust right.
Rev. ΔHMAPX EΞ VPATOCΓ, eagle standing facing, head left, holding beak in wreath, star between legs.
Prieur 1140; McAlee, Severan Group 2, 16.
Extremely fine. Exceptional portrait. Lovely old cabinet toning.
Ex From the Lakeview Collection of Ancient Coins; UBS Auction 59, 2004, lot 6645.

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Caracalla (AD 198-217). Tetradrachm. AD 215-217, Antioch. 14.47 g. 27.00 mm. 12h
Obv. AYT K M A ANTΩNЄINOC CЄB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to left, seen from behind.
Rev. •ΔΗΜΑΡΧ•ЄΞ•ΥΠΑ•ΤΟ•Δ•, eagle standing facing on leg and thigh of sacrificial animal, head to right, with wreath in beak; •Δ•-•E• across upper fields.
McAlee 682; Prieur 228.
Boldly struck and with a exceptional portrait. Good extremely fine.
Ex. Leu Numismatik Web Auction 30, 2024, Lot 1521 (reportedly from a European collection, formed before 2005).

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Gordian III (AD 238-244). Tetradrachm. AD 240, Antioch. 12.05 g. 26.00 mm. 12h
Obv. AYTOK K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC CЄB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right.
Rev. ΔΗΜΑΡΧ ЄΞΟYCΙΑC, eagle standing facing, head and tail left, wings spread, and wreath in beak; SC in exergue.
McAlee 860; Prieur 282; RPC VII.2, 3488.
A very attractive piece, well struck, slightly rough, otherwise, extremely fine.
Ex. Leu Numismatik Web Auction 30, 2024, Lot 1525 (reportedly from a European collection, formed before 2005).

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Philip I (AD 244-249). Tetradrachm. AD 246, Rome for Antioch. 13.89 g. 27.00 mm. 1h
Obv. AYTOK K M IOYΛ ΦIΛIΠΠOY CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right.
Rev. ΔHMAPX ΕΞ OVCIAC, eagle standing facing with wings spread, head to left, holding wreath in beak; S-C below wings, MON VRB in exergue.
McAlee 899; Prieur 304; RPC VIII Online ID 29000.
A beautiful piece with an exceptional and outstanding portrait! Minor roughness, otherwise, good extremely fine.
Ex. Leu Numismatik Web Auction 30, 2024, Lot 1539.

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Trajan Decius (AD 249-251). Tetradrachm. Dated year 1 = D 249/250, Egypt. 12.82 g. 24.00 mm. 11h
Obv. A K Γ M K TPAIANOC ΔЄKIOC, laureate and cuirassed bust right.
Rev. Serapis standing to right, wearing kalathos, holding sceptre; L-A across fields.
Dattari 10493; K&G 79.18; RPC IX 2253; Emmett 3644.1.
An attractive piece with an spectacular portrait. Flan fault on the reverse edge, otherwise, good very fine.
Ex. Leu Numismatik Web Auction 30, 2024, Lot 1629 (reportedly from a European collection, formed before 2005).

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Didrachm. 300/280-276 BC, Uncertain in South Italy (Metapontum? or Neapolis?). 6.93 g. 19.90 mm. 4h
Obv. Bearded head of Mars left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet; oak spray behind.
Rev. Head of bridled horse right, ROMANO inscribed on base; stalk of grain behind.
Crawford 13/1; Sydenham 1; BMCRR Romano-Campanian 1; Historia Numorum Italy 266; RSC 4; RBW 3.
Rare and in a very nice condition for this difficult issue. Wonderful old cabinet tone. A few minor scratches under tone, otherwise very fine.
Ex UBS Auction 57, 2003, Lot 345.

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Drachm or Half-Quadrigatus. circa 225-212 BC, Rome. 3.06 g. 17.30 mm. 7h
Obv. Laureate head of Janus.
Rev. Jupiter, holding sceptre and brandishing thunderbolt, in fast quadriga driven to left by Victory; ROMA in exergue.
Crawford 28/4; Sydenham 67; BMCRR Romano-Campanian 110; RSC 25; RBW 73; Historia Numorum Italy 335.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Well struck on a broad flan with a deep old cabinet tone. A few minor marks and scratches under the tone, otherwise good very fine.
Ex Hd. Rauch Auction 70, 2002, Lot 166.

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Didrachm / Quadrigatus. Circa 225-212 BC, Rome. 6.30 g. 23.20 mm. 7h
Obv. Janushead with features of the Dioscuri.
Rev. Jupiter, hurling thunderbolt with right hand and holding scepter in left, in galloping quadriga driven right by Victory, holding reins in both hands; in exergue, ROMA in relief on solid tablet.
Crawford 29/3. RBW 63. Sydenham 64.
A lovely specimen, perfectly centered and struck on a broad flan. Lightly toned and with hints of golden iridescence on the reverse, minor flan crack, Otherwise good VF.
Ex. UBS Auction 56, 2003, Lot 192.

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Denarius. 211-208 BC, Rome. 4.30 g. 19.00 mm. 8h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma to right; X (mark of value) behind.
Rev. Dioscuri riding to right, each holding spear, star above each head; ROMA in linear frame below.
Crawford 44/5; Sydenham 140; BMCRR Rome 1; RSC 2; RBW 169.
VF, old cabinet tone, small flan flaw in field before chin on obverse.
Privately purchased from CNG in 2010.

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Sestertius. circa 211-208 BC, Rome. 1.23 g. 12.40 mm. 3h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; IIS (mark of value) behind.
Rev. The Dioscuri, each holding spear, riding right; ROMA in linear frame in exergue.
Crawford 44/7; Sydenham 142; RSC 4; RBW 176.
A lovely specimen with an old cabinet tone. Reverse slighly off center, otherwise VF.
Ex NAC Auction N, 2003, Lot 1461.
Ex NFA sale March 1977, 462.

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Denarius. After 211 BC, Rome. 3.94 g. 20.00 mm. 12h
Obv. Head of Roma to right; X behind.
Rev. The Dioscuri on horseback riding to right, each holding couched spear, and wearing chlamys, cuirass, and a pileus surmounted by star; ROMA in relief within linear frame below.
Crawford 53/2; Sydenham 311; BMCRR Rome 291-4; RSC -, cf. 2; RBW 193.
Toned, a few light marks, otherwise VF.
Privately purchased from CNG in 2010.

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Victoriatus. after 211 BC, Rome. 2.58 g. 17.40 mm. 11h
Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter right.
Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy; ROMA in exergue.
Crawford 53/1; Sydenham 83; RSC 9; BMCRR Rome 297-9; RBW 191.
Toned and good very fine.
Ex NAC Auction N, 2003, lot 1462.

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Victoriatus. after 211 BC, Rome. 3.25 g. 16.00 mm. 1h
Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter to right.
Rev. Victory standing to right, crowning trophy; [ROMA] in exergue.
Crawford 53/1; Sydenham 83; RSC 9.
Good VF, beautiful old cabinet tone, a couple of light scratches.
Ex. From Group SGF (CNG Electronic Auction 374, 2016, Lot 432).

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Denarius. 207 BC, Rome. 4.47 g. 18.80 mm. 7h
Obv. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet ornamented with griffin's head; X behind.
Rev. The Dioscuri on horseback to right, each holding couched spear; crescent above; ROMA in relief in linear frame below.
Crawford 57/2; Sydenham 265; RSC 20i; RBW 218.
A beautiful example, attractively toned, boldly struck and of fine style. Good extremely Fine.
Ex. NAC Auction 92, Lot 261; From the collection of E.E. Clain-Stefanelli.

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Victoriatus. circa 211-208 BC, Uncertain in Sicily. 3.24 g. 16.40 mm. 4h
Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter to right.
Rev. Victory standing to right, crowning trophy; ROMA in exergue.
Crawford 70/1; Sydenham 83; RSC 9; RBW 297.
A nice portrait of fine style. Lightly toned with some deposits on the reverse, otherwise, almost EF.
Ex. NAC Auction N, 2003, part of Lot 2253.

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Denarius. 209 BC, Uncertain in southeast Italy. 3.94 g. 20.50 mm. Obv. Helmeted bust of Roma right; X behind.
Rev. The Dioscuri galloping to right, each holding a couched lance, stars above; spearhead below horses, ROMA in linear frame below.
Crawford 88/2b; Sydenham 222; BMCRR Rome 318-19; RSC 20aa; RBW 371.
Lightly toned, tiny flan crack, otherwise good Very Fine.
Ex. From the E.E. Clain-Stefanelli collection; Naville LiveAuction 23, 2016, Lot 285.

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Denarius. ca 169-158 BC, Rome. 3.83 g. 18.50 mm. 6h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, X behind.
Rev. Luna in a biga right, PVR below horses, murex shell above, ROMA within linear frame in exergue.
Crawford 187/1; Sydenham 424; BMCRR Italy 420; RSC Furia 13; RBW 797.
Light iridescent tone and about extremely fine.
Ex NAC Auction 83, 2015, lot 270 (The Collection of Roman Republican Coins of a Student and his Mentor Part III).

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Denarius. 148 BC, Rome. 3.78 g. 19.70 mm. 11h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, X below chin, LIBO behind
Rev. The Dioscuri on horseback to right, Q•MARC below horses, ROMA in linear frame below.
Crawford 215/1; Sydenham 395; BMCRR Rome 700-701 RSC Marcia 1; RBW 915.
Nearly Extremely Fine. Boldly struck on a full flan. Pleasing tone.
Ex. Baldwin's Auction C24007, 2024, Lot 102 (Privately purchased from P. Minns in November 1967).

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Denarius. 147 BC, Rome. 3.78 g. 18.50 mm. Obv. Helmeted head of Roma to right; cornucopiae behind, X below chin.
Rev. The Dioscuri, each holding spear, riding to right; L•CVP below, ROMA in linear frame in exergue.
Crawford 218/1; Sydenham 404; BMCRR Rome 850-5; RSC Cupiennia 1; RBW 937.
Lightly toned. Reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise Extremely Fine.
Ex. Naville LiveAuction 24, 2016, Lot 440.

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Denarius. 140 BC, Rome. 3.96 g. 19.00 mm. 7h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma to right, wearing necklace of beads; behind, XVI (downwards).
Rev. Victory in biga to right, holding reins in her left hand and whip in her right; above, FLAC; below, C.VAL.C.F; in exergue, ROMA.
Babelon Valeria 8. Sydenham 441. RBW 956. Crawford 228/1.
Rare. A spectacular coin. Sharply struck with an attractive iridescent tone and lustrous fields. Good extremely fine.
Ex. Harlan J. Berk Sale 164, January 2009, lot 262.

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Denarius. 140 BC, Rome. 3.86 g. 18.00 mm. 7h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; X behind.
Rev. Victory driving galloping biga right; FLAC above, C•VAL•C•F below, ROMA in exergue.
Crawford 228/2; Sydenham 440; RSC Valeria 7; RBW 957.
VF, old cabinet toning.
Ex. From the Collection of Professor L. Fontana (CNG Electronic Auction 237, 2010, Lot 272).

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Denarius. 137 BC, Rome. 4.01 g. 18.80 mm. 5h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma to right; behind, jug; X below chin.
Rev. SEX•PO FOSTLVS, below, ROMA, she-wolf standing right, head left, suckling Romulus and Remus; behind, shepherd and birds in a fig tree.
Crawford 235/1c; Sydenham 461a; RSC Pompeia 1a; RBW 972.
A exquisite specimen of this foundation myth type. Rare in this condition and exceptionally complete for the issue. Well centered and well struck, very lightly toned. EF.
Ex Lanz Auction 163, 2016, Lot 173.
Ex Lanz Auction 86, 1998, Lot 259.

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Denarius. 136 BC, Rome. 3.65 g. 19.60 mm. 6h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; wreath above XVI monogram behind, ROMA below.
Rev. The Dioscuri riding in opposite directions, heads reverted; C SERVEILI•M•F in exergue.
Crawford 239/1; Sydenham 525; BMCRR Italy 540-7; RSC Servilia 1; RBW 984.
Deep old cabinet tone and an attractive reverse. EF.
Ex NAC Auction 92, 2016, lot 1591.

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Denarius. 134 BC, Rome. 3.91 g. 19.00 mm. 10h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; mark of value behind.
Rev. TI•MINVCI•C•F AVGVRINI, ionic column surmounted by statue; at base, two stalks of grain; on left, L. Minucius Augurinus standing right, holding patera, foot on modius; on right, M. Minucius standing left, holding lituus, ROMA across fields.
Crawford 243/1; Sydenham 494; BMCRR Rome 1005; RSC Minucia 9; RBW 1002.
EF, lovely light old cabinet tone, minor die break on obverse. Well centered and struck for issue.
Privately purchased from CNG in 2010.
Ex. From the Collection of Professor L. Fontana.

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Denarius. 134 BC, Rome. 3.91 g. 19.00 mm. 10h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; mark of value behind.
Rev. TI•MINVCI•C•F AVGVRINI, ionic column surmounted by statue; at base, two stalks of grain; on left, L. Minucius Augurinus standing right, holding patera, foot on modius; on right, M. Minucius standing left, holding lituus, ROMA across fields.
Crawford 243/1; Sydenham 494; BMCRR Rome 1005; RSC Minucia 9; RBW 1002.
Beautiful old cabinet tone. Some deposits, otherwise almost extremely fine.
Ex. Naville LiveAuction 23, 2016, Lot 299.

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Denarius. 134 BC, Rome. 3.91 g. 19.00 mm. 7h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; modius to left, mark of value below chin.
Rev. Victory, holding whip in right hand and reins in left, driving biga right; below, two grain ears.
Crawford 245/1; Sydenham 500; B. Marcia 8; RBW 1009.
Bodly struck with a wonderful old cabinet tone. Good extremely fine.
Ex. NAC Auction 92, 2016, Lot 279. From the collection of E.E. Clain-Stefanelli.

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Denarius. 134 BC, Rome. 19.00 mm. 5h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; modius behind, XVI monogram below chin.
Rev. Victory driving galloping biga right, holding whip in right hand and reins in left; M MARC ROMA divided by two stalks of grain below.
Crawford 245/1; Sydenham 500; BMCRR Rome 1008-12; RSC Marcia 8; RBW 1009.
Lightly toned, lustrous and sharply struck from fresh dies. Minor flan faults, otherwise, virtually as struck.
Ex Leu Numismatik Webauction 29, 2024, lot 1546; Reportedly from an American collection, privately acquired from Ariadne Galleries prior to 1982.

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Denarius. 132 BC, Rome. 3.94 g. 20.00 mm. 11h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma to right; mark of value behind.
Rev. Victory driving quadriga to right, holding reins, palm branch and wreath; P•MAE ANT (ligate) below, ROMA in exergue.
Crawford 249/1; Sydenham 492; BMCRR Rome 988; RSC Maenia 7; RBW 1023.
EF, tiny flaw on cheek and a minor weakness on the reverse.
Ex. CNG Electronic Auction 376, 2016, lot 403.

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Denarius. 130 BC, Rome. 3.88 g. 20.60 mm. 6h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; XVI monogram below chin, M•VARG (ligate) behind.
Rev. Jupiter driving triumphal quadriga right, holding palm frond and thunderbolt; ROMA in exergue.
Crawford 257/1; Sydenham 507; BMCRR Rome 1068-9; RSC Vargunteia 1, RBW 1048.
An exceptional example of the type. Perfectly struck and beautifully centered on a very large flan of medallic qualities. Good Extremely Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics II, 2011, Lot 408.
Ex Hess Divo Auction 317, 2010, Lot 536.
Ex Tkalec sale 29 February 2008, 2008, Lot 28.

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Denarius. 128 BC, Rome. 3.93 g. 19.30 mm. 5h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; control mark below chin, corn-ear behind.
Rev. Victory in biga right; ROMA above, man spearing a lion below, CN•DOM in exergue.
Crawford 261/1; Sydenham 514; BMCRR Rome 1025; RSC Domitia 14, RBW 1056.
An exceptional example. Boldly struck and well centered on a broad, medallic flan. Lightly toned, minor scuff on obverse, otherwise about EF.
Privately purchased from CNG in 2010.

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Denarius. 127 BC, Rome. 3.92 g. 18.20 mm. 7h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma to right; mark of value below chin, ROMA behind, Q•MAX before.
Rev. Cornucopiae superimposed on thunderbolt, all within wreath of ear of barley and wheat with assorted fruits.
Crawford 265/1; RBW 1073; Syd 478; RSC Fabia 5.
Old cabinet tone and some minor deposits, otherwise about extremely fine.
Ex RBW collection. NAC Auction 61, 2011, Lot 1069.
Ex Monetarium fixed price list 45, 1986, 91.

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Denarius. 126 BC, Rome. 3.98 g. 17.40 mm. 1h
Obv. Helmeted bust of Roma right; flamen's cap behind, XVI monogram before chin.
Rev. The Dioscuri riding right, each holding a couched lance, stars above; Macedonian shield between T-Q below, ROMA in exergue.
Crawford 267/1; Sydenham 505; BMCRR Rome 1038; RSC Quinctia 2; RBW 1078.
Beautiful deep old cabinet tone. Very Fine.
Ex Purchased from Thierry Dumez in October 2011.

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Denarius. 126 BC, Rome. 3.74 g. 16.60 mm. 12h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma to right; mark of value behind.
Rev. The Flamen Quirinalis: Q. Fabius Pictor, seated to left, holding apex and spear, with shield at side inscribed QVIRIN in two lines; N•FABI to right, PICTOR to left.
Crawford 268/1a; Sydenham 517; RSC Fabia 11.
A very rare variety without the control mark on obverse. Deep old cabinet tone. Almost Extremely Fine.
Ex. From the RBW Collection (NAC Auction 61, 2011, Lot 1079).
Ex. Empire Coins sale 4, 1985, Lot 197.

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Denarius. 125 BC, Rome. 3.90 g. 17.30 mm. 4h
Obv. Head of Roma r., wearing Phrygian helmet surmounted by eagle's head; ROMA behind; mark of value below chin
Rev. Jupiter, crowned by Victory, in biga of elephants right, holding thunderbolt in left hand and reins in right; in exergue, [C·]METELLVS.
Babelon Caecilia 14. Sydenham 485. Crawford 269/1.
Beautiful old cabinet tone, some traces of deposit, otherwise about extremely fine.
Ex. NAC Auction 61, 2011, Lot 1081. From the RBW Collection.
Privately purchased from Tom McKenna in April 1991.

This coin celebrates L. Caecilius Metellus’ triumph in 250 BC, made possible by his great victory against the Carthaginians at Panormus in 251 BC, during which he captured the entire force of enemy elephants.

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Denarius. 125 BC, Rome. 3.93 g. 18.70 mm. 12h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma left, BALBVS downwards to left, mark of value below chin, ROMA below; all within laurel wreath.
Rev. Jupiter, holding thunderbolt in right hand and spear in left, standing in quadriga driven right by Victory, holding reins in left hand and whip in right; round Macedonian shield below; MN•ACILI in exergue.
Crawford 271/1; RSC Acilia 1; BMCRR 1098; RBW 1089.
A nice specimen for this type. Reverse slightly off center, otherwse, Extremely fine.
Ex. NAC Auction 92, 2016, Lot 286.
Ex. From the collection of E.E. Clain-Stefanell.

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Denarius. 120 BC, Rome. 3.85 g. 19.00 mm. 4h
Obv. Laureate head of Janus; M•FOVRI•L•F around.
Rev. Roma standing left, holding wreath and sceptre; to left, trophy of Gallic arms flanked by a carnyx and shield on each side; star above, ROMA to right, PHI(ligate)•L•I in exergue.
Crawford 281/1; Sydenham 529; RSC Furia 18; BMCRR Italy 555; RBW 1105.
A lovely coin, exceptional for the type. A wonderful portrait in fine style. Lightly toned, nicely centered and well struck on a very broad flan. Good VF.
Ex Clain-Stefanelli Collection (Naville Live Auction 25, 2016, Lot 349.

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Denarius Serratus. 118 BC, Narbo. 3.87 g. 18.60 mm. 11h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, X behind, L • COSCO • M • F around.
Rev. Warrior in biga right, holding shield, carnyx and reins, hurling spear, L•LIC•CN•DOM in exergue.
Crawford 282/2; Sydenham 521; RSC Cosconia 1; RBW –.
Nice, old cabinet tone. Good Very Fine.
Ex. Naville LiveAuction 25, 2016, Lot 350 (From the E.E. Clain-Stefanelli Collection).

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Denarius. 115-114 BC, Rome. 3.79 g. 21.10 mm. 6h
Obv. Head of Roma right, wearing winged and crested helmet, hair falling in two locks down neck, X behind, ROMA below.
Rev. Roma, helmet, seated right on shields and leaning with left hand on spear; before her, she-wolf standing right, head reverted, suckling Romulus and Remus; helmet at Roma’s feet; on either side, a bird flying toward her.
Crawford 287/1; Sydenham 530; Kestner 2478-81; BMCRR Italy 562-5; RSC (Anonymous) 176.
Wonderful deep old cabinet tone, very well struck on an exceptionally broad and medallic flan. Very difficult to find in this condition.
Ex. NAC Auction 138, 2023, Lot 409.
Privately purchased from Seaby on the 14th of September 1977.

From the Graham Collection of Roman Republican Coins.

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Denarius. 113-112 BC, Rome. 3.95 g. 17.60 mm. 4h
Obv. Helmeted bust of Roma to left, holding shield, ornamented with a horseman galloping left and spear over shoulder; crescent above, ROMA upwards behind, mark of value before.
Rev. View of the interior of the comitium with the pons in the foreground. Three togate figures; figure on the left advances right to receive a tabella from the rogator figure in the center; figure on the right drops a tabella into a voting box or basket; P•NERVA above, tabella inscribed P in upper right field.
Crawford 292/1; BMCRR Italy 526-8; RSC Licinia 7.
A highly pleasing example of this difficult issue. Unusually complete. Lovely old cabinet tone and about extremely fine.
Ex. NAC, Auction 54, 2010, Lot 186.

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Denarius. 113-112 BC, Rome. 3.86 g. 19.00 mm. 6h
Obv. Head of Philip V of Macedon right, wearing diademed royal Macedonian helmet with goat horns; Roma monogram to upper left, Φ below chin.
Rev. Equestrian statue right on tablet inscribed L•PHILIPPVS, holding laurel branch; flower below horse; mark of value in exergue.
Crawford 293/1; Sydenham 551; B. Marcia 12; RBW 1132.
A lovely specimen with an attractive old cabinet tone and a very nice portrait. Tiny banker's mark in obverse right field. Choice Very Fine.
Ex Dr. Lawrence D. Sporty Collection (CNG Auction 103, 2016, Lot 624).
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Inventory 928419 (July 2012).
Ex Pat Coyle Collection (Goldberg Auction 69, 29 May 2012, lot 3259).
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica I (19 May 1999), lot 1415.

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Denarius. circa 110-109 BC, Rome. 4.00 g. 18.50 mm. 6h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma to right; ROMA above, P•LAECA behind, X (mark of value) below chin.
Rev. Male figure in military dress standing to left, with right hand raised; togate male figure standing to left, attendant standing to right, holding rods; PROVOCO in exergue.
Crawford 301/1; Sydenham 571; BMCRR Italy 649; RSC Porcia 4; RBW –.
Lightly toned, some die rust, otherwise EF.
Ex CNG Electronic Auction 392, 2017, lot 463 (From the Collection of a Director).

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Denarius. 108-107 BC, Rome. 3.78 g. 17.00 mm. 9h
Obv. Head of Pietas to right, wearing stephane; PIETAS downwards behind.
Rev. Amphinomus running to right, carrying his father; M•HERENNI downwards behind, control mark (K above •) to lower right.
Crawford 308/1b; Sydenham 567; BMCRR 1258; RBW 1149; RSC Herennia 1a.
Lightly toned and well centered. A few marks, otherwise, very fine.
Ex Leu Web Auction 29, 2024, Lot 1581.
Ex Leu Web Auction 20, 17 July 2022, Lot 2240. from the J. M. A. L. Collection, formed between 1970 and 2000,
Ex J. M. A. L. Collection, formed between 1970 and 2000 (Chaponnière & Firmenich 13, 16 May 2021, Lot 235; with collector's ticket)
Ex Schweizerische Kreditanstalt Monetarium FPL, September 1991, Lot 21.

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Denarius. 105 BC, Rome. 3.95 g. 18.20 mm. 3h
Obv. Head of Juno Sospita to right, wearing goat skin; I•S•M•R downwards behind.
Rev. Bull charging to right; L (control letter) above, L•THORIVS below, BALBVS in exergue.
Crawford 316/1; Sydenham 598; BMCRR Rome 1627; RSC Thoria 1; RBW 1168.
An exceptional specimen from artistic dies. Boldly struck on a very broad flan. Lovely iridescent tone. EF.
Ex NAC Auction Q, 2006, Lot 1495.

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Denarius. 103 BC, Rome. 3.91 g. 18.00 mm. 9h
Obv. Helmeted head of Mars to left.
Rev. Two warriors in combat, one on left protecting a fallen comrade; Q•THERM•MF (ligate) in exergue.
Crawford 319/1; BMCRR Italy 653-6; RSC Minucia 19.
Good VF, attractive toning. Well centered and boldly struck.
Ex. CNG Auction 88, 2011, Lot 1147.

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Denarius. 101 BC, Rome. 3.97 g. 21.00 mm. 8h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right; PV behind; all within laurel wreath.
Rev. Victory in biga right; RVF above, M•LVCILI in exergue.
Crawford 324/1; Sydenham 599; BMCRR Rome 1613; RSC Lucilia 1; RBW 1180.
Good VF, nice portrait and a lovely old cabinet tone, struck on a large flan with minor areas of weakness.
Ex. From the Andrew McCabe Collection .
Ex. Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 59, 2011, lot 1742.

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Denarius. 101 BC, Rome. 3.94 g. 19.20 mm. 6h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, ·E behind.
Rev. Triumphator in quadriga right, holding laurel branch and staff, on near horse sits a rider, holding laurel-branch; Q above, C•FVNDAN in exergue.
Crawford 326/1; Sydenham 583; RSC Fundania 1; RBW -.
An nice portrait of fine style in high relief. Attractive old cabinet tone with hints of golden iridescence. Good VF.
Ex. NAC Auction 92, 2016, Lot 1619.

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Denarius. 101 BC, Rome. 3.87 g. 19.00 mm. 8h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma right, R below • behind.
Rev. Triumphator in quadriga right, holding laurel branch and staff, on near horse sits a rider, holding laurel-branch; Q above, C•FVNDAN in exergue.
Crawford 326/1; Sydenham 583; RSC Fundania 1; RBW -.
Attractively toned with hints of iridescence around the devices. Good Very Fine.
Ex. From the Eucharius Collection (Roma E-Sale 26, 2016, Lot 511).

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Denarius. 100 BC, Rome. 3.91 g. 18.30 mm. 1h
Obv. Bust of Hercules to right, seen from behind, holding club; shield in left field, Θ (control mark) before, ROMA below.
Rev. Roma standing facing, holding spear and wearing triple-crested helmet, crowned by Genius of the Roman People standing to left and holding cornucopiae; Θ (control mark) in left field, LENT•MAR•F (partially ligate) in exergue; all within laurel wreath.
Crawford 329/1b; Sydenham 604b; BMCRR Rome 1717; RSC Cornelia 25a; RBW –.
A gorgeous example with an excellent portrait of beautiful style. Sharply struck and in outstanding condition with a lovely light iridescent tone. Virtually as struck. Superb. Almost mint state.
Ex From the Dioscuri Collection (NAC Auction 143, 2024, Lot 140).
Ex NAC Auction 29, 2005, Lot 327.
Ex NAC Auction 83, 2015, Lot 309 (Student and his Mentor sale).

Undoubtedly one of the finest specimen known.

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Denarius. 100 BC, Rome. 3.91 g. 18.00 mm. 11h
Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; harpa behind, Q below chin, PISO CAEPIO around, control mark below.
Rev. Two quaestors seated left between two stalks of grain, AD•FRV•EMV EX•S•C below.
Crawford 330/1a; Sydenham 603; BMCRR Rome 1127; RSC Calpurnia 5; RBW –.
Good VF, attractively toned.
Ex CNG Electronic Auction 279, 2012, lot 313.
Ex From the Bruce R. Brace Collection. Purchased from the Hughes Collection in 1952.

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Quinarius. 97 BC, Rome. 1.93 g. 17.40 mm. 5h
Obv. Laureate head of Apollo to right; C•EGNATVLEI•C•F• downwards, Q (mark of value) below.
Rev. Victory standing to left, inscribing shield attached to trophy with carnyx at base to left; Q in field, ROMA in exergue.
Crawford 333/1; Sydenham 588; BMCRR 1076; RSC Egnatuleia 1; RBW 1193.
Superb EF. Minor area of weakness.

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Denarius. 91 BC, Rome. 3.71 g. 17.20 mm. 7h
Obv. Helmeted head of Roma to right; C (control mark) behind.
Rev. Victory in biga to right; II (control mark) above, D•SILANVS L F ROMA in two lines in exergue.
Crawford 337/3; Sydenham 646; RSC Junia 15; RBW 1233 var. (control marks).
Lightly toned and of appealing style. Extremely Fine.

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C. Papius. Denarius. circa 90 BC, Mint moving with Papius in Campania. 3.68 g. 19.80 mm. 1h
Obv. Draped bust of Mars right, wearing slight beard and crested Corinthian helmet with plume at side; viteliú (in Oscan) to left; behind neck, X (mark of value) with pellet above and below.
Rev. Oath-taking scene: youth kneeling left, head right, holding pig, at which four standing soldiers (two on each side) point their swords; c. paapii. c. (in Oscan) in exergue.
Sydenham 637; Campana 83; BMCRR Social War 35-6; RBW 1225.
Very rare. Deep cabinet tone, with iridescent highlights. Good very fine.
Ex. UBS Auction 56, 2003, Lot 198.

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Denarius. 90 BC, Rome. 3.91 g. 19.00 mm. 4h
Obv. Laureate head of Apollo to right; XXXVIIII downwards behind.
Rev. Horseman galloping to right, holding palm branch and reins; LVII above; L•PISO•FRVGI and ROMA in monogram below.
Crawford 340/1; Sydenham 661; RSC Calpurnia 11; RBW 1256 var. (control numbers).
A lovely piece with an attractive old cabinet toning with iridescence. Well struck and centered. Good VF.
Ex. CNG Auction 103, 2016, Lot 628.

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Denarius. 90 BC, Rome. 3.99 g. 17.00 mm. 7h
Obv. Bearded head of Mutinus Titinus right, wearing winged diadem, lock of hair falling down neck.
Rev. Pegasus springing right on tablet inscribed Q•TITI.
Crawford 341/1; Sydenham 691; BMCRR Rome 2220-4; RSC Titia 1; RBW 1274.
A beautiful portrait of fine style and an attractive old cabinet tone. Reverse slightly off center. Almost extremely fine.

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Denarius. 90 BC, Rome. 3.86 g. 18.30 mm. 7h
Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right; sickle below chin.
Rev. Minerva driving galloping quadriga right, holding trophy, reins, and spear.
Crawford 342/5b; Sydenham 684; Vibia 2.
Boldly struck with a light iridescent tone. Superb Extremely Fine.
Ex Lanz Auction 163, 2016, Lot 190.
Ex Hd. Rauch Auction 52, 1994, Lot 133.

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Denarius. 89 BC, Rome. 3.66 g. 19.00 mm. 10h
Obv. Bare head of King Tatius right; TA (ligate) before, SABIN behind.
Rev. The Rape of the Sabine women: two Roman soldiers, facing each other, each carrying off a Sabine woman in his arms; L•TITVRI below.
Crawford 344/1a; BMCRR Rome 2322-3; RSC Tituria 1.
Good Very Fine, old cabinet toning over highly lustrous metal, with hints of golden iridescence around the devices.
Ex. From the Eucharius Collection(Roma E-Sale 26, 2016, Lot 529).

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Denarius. 87 BC, Rome. 4.29 g. 16.00 mm. 11h
Obv. Helmeted bust of Minerva to right, wearing aegis; [D]OS behind.
Rev. Triumphal quadriga with side panel decorated with eagle on thunderbolt; Victory with outspread wings in biga above; [L•] RVB[RI] in exergue.
Crawford 348/3; Sydenham 707; BMCRR Rome 2455; RSC Rubria; RBW 1324.
A nice specimen with a lovely tone. Extremely Fine.
Ex. NAC Auction 83, 2015, Lot 325 (The Collection of Roman Republican Coins of a Student and his Mentor Part III).
Ex. NAC Auction 40, 2007, Lot 451.

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Denarius. 82 BC, Rome. 3.85 g. 18.50 mm. 10h
Obv. Laureate head of Apollo to right.
Rev. Marsyas walking to left, raising hand and holding wineskin over shoulder; column to right, surmounted by statue of Victory, L•CENSOR downwards to left.
Crawford 363/1d; Sydenham 737; BMCRR Rome 2657-9; RSC Marcia 24; RBW 1372.
Old cabinet tone, struck from a slightly worn reverse die, otherwise good EF.

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Denarius. 82-80 BC, Rome. 3.91 g. 17.40 mm. 7h
Obv. Head of Apollo to right; B (control letter) and lituus behind, mark of value before, ROMA below.
Rev. Battle on horseback between two warriors, the shield of horseman on right inscribed M; C•SERVEIL in exergue.
Crawford 370/1b; Sydenham 720; BMCRR Rome 1169; RSC Servilia 7; RBW 1390.
Scarce. Beautiful old cabinet tone, area of weakness on obverse, otherwise almost EF / EF.
Ex NAC Auction 92, 2016, lot 1649.

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Denarius serratus. 81 BC, Rome. 4.08 g. 20.00 mm. 3h
Obv. Head of Hispania to right, wearing veil; HISPAN behind.
Rev. Togate figure standing to left, raising hand; legionary eagle to left, fasces with axe to right; A ALBIN N•S across fields, POST•A•F in exergue.
Crawford 372/2; Sydenham 746; BMCRR Rome 2839-42; RSC Postumia 8; RBW 1393.
A very appealing specimen. Boldly struck but slightly off center, thin die break on obverse, otherwise superb EF.
Ex CNG Electronic Auction 384, 2016, Lot 510 (From the estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind).
Ex Cederlind BBS 169, 2013, lot 211.

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Quinarius. 81 BC, Uncertain. 1.86 g. 13.70 mm. 7h
Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right.
Rev. Victory standing right, crowning trophy with wreath, B between.
Crawford 373/1b; Sydenham 609b; RSC 227b; BMCRR Italy 749; RBW –.
Lightly toned, minor scratches on obverse, reverse slightly off center, otherwise VF.
Ex NAC Auction N, 2003, lot 1535.

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Denarius. 81 BC, North Italian. 3.74 g. 18.00 mm. 6h
Obv. Diademed head of Pietas right; to right, stork standing right.
Rev. Elephant walking left; Q • C • M • P • I in exergue.
Crawford 374/1; Sydenham 750; RSC Caecilia 43; BMCRR Spain 43-6; RBW 1396.
A lovely specimen with a wonderful elephant on the revers. Lightly toned with some iridescence, traces of die rust on obverse, otherwise good VF.
Ex CNG Auction 372, 2016, Lot 366.
Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions XII, 26 September 1990, lot 799.

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Denarius serratus. 81 BC, Rome. 3.89 g. 18.80 mm. 6h
Obv. CAPIT•XXXV, draped bust of Ceres right; below chin, spear head control-symbol.
Rev. Ploughman with yoke of oxen left, control mark XXXV above, C•MARI•C•F in exergue, S•C below.
Crawford 378/1c; Sydenham 744b; BMCRR Rome 2855-90; RSC Maria 9.
Near Extremely Fine.
Ex. Roma E-Sale 28, 2016, Lot 368 (From the Andrew McCabe Collection; Bought from Civitas, 2014).

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Denarius. 80 BC, Rome. 3.93 g. 17.60 mm. 1h
Obv. Laureate head of Jupiter to right; S•C downwards behind.
Rev. Juno Sospita advancing to right, hurling spear and holding shield decorated with thunderbolt; serpent to right, L•PROCILI•F downwards in two lines to left.
Crawford 379/1; BMCRR Rome 3147-9; RSC Procilia 1.
A lovely example, boldly struck and attractively toned. Near EF.
Privately purchased from CNG in 2008.

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Denarius serratus. 80 BC, Rome. 3.94 g. 18.20 mm. 8h
Obv. Helmeted and draped bust of Roma right; P above, ROMA behind.
Rev. Hercules strangling the Nemean lion; club at his feet, bow and arrows in bowcase to lower left, P to upper left, C•POBLICI•Q•F upwards to right.
Crawford 380/1; Sydenham 768; BMCRR Rome 2899; RSC Poblicia 9; RBW 1408 var. (control letter).
Good Very Fine or better. Iridescent cabinet tone.
Ex. Baldwin's Auction C24007, 2024, Lot 127 (Privately purchased from P. Minns in April 1970).

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Denarius serratus. 79 BC, Rome. 3.65 g. 18.70 mm. 5h
Obv. Head of Juno Sospita to right, wearing goat skin headdress; butterfly (control symbol) behind.
Rev. Griffin springing to right; fly (control symbol) below, L•PAPI in exergue.
Crawford 384/1 (symbols 57); Sydenham 773; RSC Papia 1.
A lovely example. Old cabinet tone with some light red and blue highlights. Good very Fine.

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Denarius. 78 BC, Rome. 3.90 g. 18.60 mm. 5h
Obv. Head of Liber right, wearing ivy wreath with thyrsus over shoulder.
Rev. Head of Libera left, wearing vine wreath; L•CASSI•Q•F upwards behind.
Babelon Cassia 6. Sydenham 779. Crawford 386/1.
An attractive specimen, boldly struck, lightly toned. The obverse struck slightly off-centre and with minor weakness, otherwise extremely fine.
Ex NAC sale 52, 2009, Lot 236.
Ex Triton sale VI, 2003, Lot 692.

This coin is a reference to the legendary Spurius Cassius. An ancestor of the moneyer. He was was three times consul and celebrated two triumphs. During his second consulship (493 BC), he!#!founded a temple for Ceres, Liber and Libera.

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Denarius. 74 BC, Rome. 3.68 g. 17.30 mm. 4h
Obv. Radiate head of Sol right.
Rev. Crescent moon surrounded by seven stars; TRIO above, L•LVCRETI below.
Crawford 390/1; Sydenham 783; BMCRE 3245; Lucretia 2; RBW 1424.
Old cabinet tone, counter-mark on obverse, some minor deposits, otherwise Very Fine.
Ex. Hd. Rauch Sale, 17.11.2002, Lot 288.

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Denarius. 75 BC, Rome. 3.77 g. 20.00 mm. 9h
Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Libertas to right; pileus and MAXSVMVS downwards behind.
Rev. Roma and Venus standing facing, each holding staff, Roma on left, holding sword and placing foot on wolf's head, Cupid alighting on Venus' shoulder on right, together flanked by rudders standing on prow; [C•]EGNATIVS•CN•F below, CN•N upwards to right, [control mark in left field].
Crawford 391/3; Sydenham 787; RSC Egnatia 2; RBW 1429 var. (rev. control letter). .
Scarce. EF, lightly toned, reverse struck slightly off center.
Ex. CNG Auction 106, 2017, Lot 653.

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Denarius. 76-75 BC, Spanish (?). 3.91 g. 18.80 mm. 5h
Obv. Diademed and draped bust of Genius Populi Romani right, with sceptre over shoulder; G•P•R above-
Rev. Sceptre topped with wreath, globe and rudder; EX to left, S•C to right, LENT•CVR•Ӿ•FL in exergue.
Crawford 393/1b; Sydenham 752a; BMCRR Spain 58-9; RSC Cornelia 55; RBW 1433.
Superb EF, lustrous, lightly toned with iridescent highlights.
Ex CNG Mail Bid Sale 82, 2009, Lot 916.

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Serrate Denarius. 71 BC, Rome. 3.91 g. 19.50 mm. 6h
Obv. Helmeted bust of Virtus right; VIRTVS III VIR around.
Rev. The consul Manius Aquillius standing facing, holding shield and raising slumped Sicilian by the arm; MN AQVIL upwards to right, MN•F MN N• downwards to left, SICIL in exergue.
Crawford 401/1; Sydenham 798; BMCRR Rome 3364-9; RSC Aquillia 2; RBW 1443.
Wonderful deep old iridescent tone. Slightly off-centre on reverse, otherwise about extremely fine.
Ex LHS Auction 103, 2009, Lot 167.

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Denarius serratus. 70 BC, Rome. 3.96 g. 20.70 mm. 6h
Obv. Jugate heads of Honos, laureate, and Virtus, wearing crested helmet, to right; KALENI below, HO behind, VIRT (ligate) before.
Rev. Italia standing to right, holding cornucopiae, and Roma standing to left, foot on globe and holding sceptre, clasping hands; winged caduceus and ITAL monogram behind Italia, RO behind Roma, CORDI in exergue.
Crawford 403/1; BMCRR Rome 3358-63; Sydenham 797; RBW 1445; RSC Fufia 1.
A very nice specimen with a beautiful light cabinet tone with golden iridescence around the devices. Reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, about extremely fine.

Unusually complete for the issue.!#!Privatly purchased from cng in 2008.

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Denarius serratus. 70 BC, Rome. 3.75 g. 18.00 mm. 6h
Obv. Bare-headed and bearded head of King Tatius right; SABINVS downwards behind, S•C downwards before, TA monogram (for Tatius) below chin.
Rev. Togate figure, holding reins and magistrate's sceptre, driving slow biga to left; IVDEX above, stalk of grain to right, T•VETTIVS in exergue.
Crawford 404/1; Sydenham 905; BMCRR Rome 3370; RSC Vettia 2, RBW 1446.
Scarce type. Lightly toned, slightly off center on reverse, otherwise VF.
Ex NAC Auction P, 2005, Lot 1750.