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ANCIENT COINS: ROMAN COINS (1)
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12941
Roman Coins & Their Values - Vol II, the accession of Nerva to the overthrow of the Severan Dynasty AD 96-235. By David Sear, Pub Spink 2002, 696 pgs. Describes & values (3 grades) 5300 coins with illustrations throughout. Essential reference. New.
 AVAILABLE at A$90
12942
Roman Coins & Their Values - Vol III, the accession of Maximinus I to the death of Carinus, AD 235-285. By David Sear, Pub Spink 2005, 536 pgs. Describes & values (3 grades) 4432 coins with illustration throughout. Essential reference. New.
 AVAILABLE at A$85
12943
Roman Coins & Their Values - Vol III, the accession of Maximinus I to the death of Carinus, AD 235-285. By David Sear, Pub Spink 2005, 536 pgs. Describes & values (3 grades) 4432 coins with illustration throughout. Essential reference. Scuffing to the dust jacket, contents as new.
 AVAILABLE at A$85
12944
Roman Coins & Their Values - Vol IV, the tetrarchies and the rise of the house of Constantine. The collapse of Paganism and the triumph of Christianity, Diocletian to Constantine I, AD 284-337. By David Sear, Pub by Spink 2011, 552 pgs. Describes & values (3 grades) 4405 coins with illustrations throughout. Essential reference. Slight scuffing to the dust jacket, contents new.
 AVAILABLE at A$90
12945
Anonymous. BC 211-208. Gold 60 Asses (3.43g.) Rome mint. Helmeted head of Mars right; mark of value to left Rev, Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, with wings spread. EF. This example retains solid detail and stands as a charming representative of a SCARCE and difficult type. Crawford 44/2; Sydenham 226; Bahrfeldt 4a; Biaggi 3; RBW 160?1. The Roman Republic's earliest large-scale issue of gold coins was part of the massive overhaul of Rome's coinage system circa 211 BC, at the height of the Second Punic War against Carthage. A whole new system of coinage replaced the old one based on the silver didrachm, or quadrigatus, and clumsy cast Aes Grave. At the top end of the value scale, three gold coin denominations were now issued, all marked with their value in copper asses. All gold coins bore the same design: A helmeted head of Mars on the obverse, and an eagle standing on a thunderbolt on the reverse (the eagle represented Jupiter and was one of the identifying standards carried into battle by the legions). These included a gold 60-as piece, weighing about 3.4 grams, marked with a ?X (VI times X); a 40-as piece (XXXX), and a 20-as piece (XX). A comparison of the weights of values of the precious metal denominations indicates the relative ratio of silver to gold at this time was about 12 to one. The gold for this considerable issue likely came from Rome's capture and sack of Syracuse in 212 BC. Unlike the accompanying silver denarius and bronze denominations that were introduced during this reform, the gold issues were discontinued after a few years, and Rome would not resume any coinage in gold for another century and a half. Cf; CNG, A127, Lot 468. (P)
 SOLD at A$10000
12946
Q. Sicinius. BC 49. Silver Denarius (3,69g). Head of Fortuna populi Romani r., wearing diadem; before, FORT downwards; behind, P?R upwards; Rv. Palm branch tied with fillet and winged caduceus, in saltire; above, wreath; below, Q?SICINIVS; on either side, III ? VIR. EF. An amazing old cabinet tone. Crawford 440/1; Babelon (Sicinia) 5; Sydenham 938. (P)
 SOLD at A$525
12947
Q. Sicinius and C. Coponius BC 49. Silver Denarius (3.82g). Rome. Head of Apollo right, hair tied with band, below, star, before, Q SICINIVS, behind, III VIR / Club upright, on which hangs lion's skin (head in profile), on right, bow and C COPONIVS, on left, arrow and PR S C. EF. needle sharp with an amazing portrait. Lustre present and delicately toned. Crawford 444/1a; Coponia 1, Sicinia 1; Sydenham 939. (P)
 SOLD at A$675
12948
L. Cornelius Lentulus and C. Claudius Marcellus. BC 49. Silver Denarius (3.8g). Military mint in the East. Triskeles, with winged head of Medusa in centre and grain ears between legs. Rev: LENT - MAR / COS. Jupiter standing facing, head right, holding thunderbolt and eagle. EF. Rarely seen in higher grade. Crawford 445/1b; CRI 4. (P)
 SOLD at A$800
12949
Celtic. Iberia, Castulo. late 2nd Century BC. Bronze As (15.52g). Diademed male head right, hand before. Rev: griffin standing right, paw raised; star before, Iberian legend below. F. ACIP-2143; CNH-39; SNG BM Spain-1323. Sometimes attributed to Augustus, as in Sear, Greek Imperial Coins, no. 15. (P)
 SOLD at A$160
12950
C. Vibius Pansa Caetronianus. BC 48. Silver Denarius (3.95g).Mask of bearded Pan to r.; PANSA below; Rev. Jupiter Axurus (or Anxurus) seated to l., holding patera in right hand, sceptre in l.; C?VIBIVS?C?F?C?N downwards to r., IOVIS?AXVR upwards to l.GVF. slightly off centre.Crawford 449/1a; Babelon (Vibia) 18; Sydenham 947. (P)
 SOLD at A$450
12951
Anonymous Series. BC 225-212. Silver didrachm (quadrigatus), (6.61g), Rome Mint. Laureate janiform head of the Dioscuri, border of dots, rev. Jupiter in quadriga to right, driven by Victory, Jupiter holds sceptre and hurls thunderbolt, in exergue ROMA incuse on tablet.VF.S.31; Cr.29/3, Syd. 64a, BMC 78; RSC 23. Very Scarce!. Ex; Noble Numismatics (P)
 SOLD at A$500
12952
Anonymous. BC 225-212. Silver Didrachm (quadrigatus), (6.52g), uncertain mint (possibly Rome).Laureate janiform head, border of dots, rev. Jupiter in quadriga to right, driven by Victory, Jupiter holds sceptre and hurls thunderbolt, in exergue ROMA raised in linear frame.EF/VF. Very Scarce!. S.33; Cr.28/3, Syd. 65; RSC 24. (P)
 SOLD at A$1600
12953
Anonymous. Circa, 225-212. Silver Drachm ? Half Quadrigatus (3.37g). Rome mint.Laureate head of Janus / Jupiter, hurling thunderbolt and holding scepter, in galloping quadriga driven left by Victory; ROMA in relief in exergue.gVF. A very attractive piece for the type. Rare!. Crawford 28/4; Sydenham 67; HN Italy 335; RSC 25; RBW 73. Ex; Noble 2945. (P)
 SOLD at A$950
12954
Anonymous. BC 209-208. Silver Denarius, (4.41g). uncertain mint, Helmeted head of Roma to right, X behind, border of dots, rev. the Dioscuri galloping right, ROMA below.VF.Very Scarce! S.39 (This Coin, illustrated), cf Cr.80/1a, Syd 214, RSC 20, MBC 423). (P)
 SOLD at A$190
12955
Anonymous. BC 209-208. Silver Denarius, (4.41g). uncertain mint, Helmeted head of Roma to right, X behind, border of dots, rev. the Dioscuri galloping right, ROMA below.EF. A choice example for the type.Very Scarce! S.39 (This Coin, illustrated), cf Cr.80/1a, Syd 214, RSC 20, MBC 423).
 SOLD at A$1600
12956
Anonymous. After ca. BC 211. Silver sestertius (1.07g). Rome.Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet surmounted by griffin crest; IIS (mark of value) behind, all within dotted border / Dioscuri galloping right; ROMA in relief within linear fame below, all within in linear border.VF.Crawford 44/7. Sydenham 142.
 SOLD at A$120
12957
Anonymous. BC 211-208. Silver Quinarius (2.03g). Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma right; V (mark of value) to left / The Dioscuri, each holding spear, on horseback riding right.EF. Bold portraits with lovely grayish-violet and blue iridescent toning. A remarkable example.Crawford 44/6; Sydenham 169; King 1; RSC 3; RBW 174. (P)
 SOLD at A$575
12958
M. Baebius Q.f.Tampilus. BC 137. Silver Denarius (4.02g) Rome mint. Roma head left, X below chin, TAMP[IL] behind, rev. Apollo in quadriga to right, ROMA below, [M].BAEBI.Q.[F] in exergue. EF. A choice example for this very difficult issue with a wonderful grey tone.S.113; Cr.236/1a; Syd.489; RSC Baebia 12. (P)
 SOLD at A$350
12959
C. Calpurnius Piso L.f. Frugi. 67 BC. Silver Denarius (3.83g).Head of Apollo right, dxx behind. Rev. c piso l f frv, horseman galloping right.gVF. Boldly struck in very high relief and Nice old cabinet toneCrawford 408; Sydenham 851u. (P)
 SOLD at A$350
12960
M. Opimius. BC 131. Silver Denarius (3.97g).Rome mint.Helmeted head of Roma right; tripod to left, mark of value below chin / Apollo driving galloping biga right, holding arrow, reins, and bow, quiver over shoulder.EF. A very choice example. Spelndid blue-iridescent toning. Crawford 254/1; Sydenham 475; Opimia 16; Type as RBW 1037. (P)
 SOLD at A$1400
12961
M. Sergius Silus. BC 116-115. Solver Denarius (3.88g). Rome mint.Brockage.Helmeted head of Roma right; mark of value to left / Incuse and reverse of obverse.EF. A very interesting brockage of the type.Crawford 286/1; Sydenham 534; Sergia 1; RBW 1115. (P)
 SOLD at A$325
12962
Q. Lutatius Cerco. BC 109-108. Silver Denarius (3.72g). Obverse brockage.Rome mint. Helmeted head of Roma (or Mars) right; [mark of value to left] / Incuse of the obverse.VF.Crawford 305/1; Sydenham 559; Lutatia 2; RBW 1146. (P)
 SOLD at A$325
12963
L. Memmius Galeria. ca. BC 106. Silver Denarius serratus (3.9g). Rome.ROMA, laureate head of Saturn left; harpa behind / L.MEMMI / GAL (ME ligate), Venus driving slow biga right, scepter in right hand, reins in both hands; Cupid flying left above crowing Venus with wreath, .F below horses.aEF/gVF. great detail and well centreed in the obverse die. Rev slightly off centre otherwise a really choice example.Crawford 313/1c. Sydenham 574a. Memmia 2a. (P)
 SOLD at A$425
12964
L. Thorius Balbus, BC 105. Silver Denarius (3.6g) Rome.Head of Juno Sospita to right, wearing goat skin headdress; ISMR downwards behind / Bull charging to right, G above, L.THORIV[S] below, BALBVS in exergue.gVF.Crawford 316/1 var. (no . in obv. legend); RSC Thoria 1 var. (same). (P)
 SOLD at A$150
12965
L. Cassius Caecianus. BC 102. Silver Denarius (3.91g). Rome mint. Wreathed bust of Ceres left, drapery around neck; C? to upper right / Two yoked oxen pulling plow left; T. above.EF. Attractively toned.Crawford 321/1; Sydenham 594; Cassia 4; RBW 1176 var. (controls). (P)
 SOLD at A$325
12966
L. Sentius C.f. BC 101. Silver Denarius (4.07g).Helmeted head of Roma r., ARG PVB behind. Rx: Jupiter in quadriga r., V below horses, L SENTI C F in exergueaEF. Uniform light grey toning with golden highlightsCr-325/1b, Syd-600, RSC Sentia-1 (P)
 SOLD at A$375
12967
L. Calpurnius Piso Frugi. BC 90. Silver Quinarius (2.07g), Rome. Laureate head of Apollo to right; behind, lotus flower. Rev. L.PI - SO / FRVGI Victory standing front, head to right, holding wreath in her right hand and palm branch in her left.aEF. Attractively toned.Babelon (Calpurnia) 13. Crawford 340/2e. King 40. RBW 1267 var. (differing control). Sydenham 672b.
 SOLD at A$230
12968
C Vibius c.f. 90 BC. Silver Denarius (3.74g) Rome mint. Laureate head of Apollo right rev Minerva driving galloping quadriga right holding trophy, reins & spear. gVF. S-242, RSC-2. (P)
 SOLD at A$200
12969
M. Cato. BC 89. Silver Quinarius (2.05g). Rome.M?CATO, Ivy-wreathed head of Liber right / Victory seated right, holding patera in right hand and palm branch in left; in exergue, VICRIX.VF.Babelon Porcia 7 var. Sydenham 597 var. Crawford 343/2a var. (P)
 SOLD at A$180
12970
L. Rubrius Dossenus. BC 87. Silver Quinarius (1.97g). Rome.DOS-SEN Laureate head of Neptune right, with trident behind his neck. Rev. L. RVBR[I] Victory advancing to right, holding wreath and palm frond; altar to right.Lovely golden lustre; scarcely encountered so attractive and struck on fine silver. Struck on a irregular flan, otherwise, VF.Babelon (Rubria) 4. Crawford 348/4. Sydenham 708. (P)
 SOLD at A$375
12971
Mn. Fonteius. BC 108-107. Silver Denarius (3.92 g), Rome.Jugate, laureate heads of Dioscuri to right; below their chins, star (mark of value). Rev. MN.FONTEI Galley facing three-quarters to right; below, three pellets and R. gVF.Babelon (Fonteia) 7. Crawford 307/1b. RBW -. Sydenham 566. (P)
 SOLD at A$400
12972
Cleopatra VII with Mark Antony. BC 36-30. Bronze (8.36g) years ?? (21) and (6) = 32/1. Syria, Coele-Syria. Chalkis ad Libanon. Draped bust of Cleopatra to right, wearing stephane. Rev. Bare head of Antony to right.gVF. A very attractive example, with a fine green patina and a splendid bust of Cleopatra, all on a broad flan. Rev struck slightly off-centre and with some striking flatness as the usual of this very difficult type.Rouvier 440 (Berytus). RPC 47711. SNG Munich 1006. SNG Copenhagen 382. Svoronos 1887. At the famous "donations of Alexandria" in 36 BC, among the many "gifts" illegally bestowed by Antony on Cleopatra was sovereignty over the lands of Coele Syria, now the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon, with its profitable trade in cedar wood and exotic spices. This bronze coin of a city under Cleopatra's control, Chalkis in Coel-Syria, is dated to the sixth year of her sovereignty in the region (32/1 BC). While it hugely increased her wealth and prestige, it also put Cleopatra in emnity with Herod the Great of Judaea, who coveted the same luxury markets. Originally a supporter of Antony, Herod eventually "jumped ship" to join Octavian when civil war broke out in 32 BC. (P)
 SOLD at A$2000
12973
L. Sulla. BC 84-83. Silver Denarius (3.89g), military mint moving with Sulla. L SVLL A Diademed head of Venus to right; in field to right, Cupid standing to left, holding palm branch in his right hand. Rev. IMPER ITERV Jug and lituus between two trophies. aEF. A choice example for the type. attractive dark cabinet tone.Babelon (Cornelia) 29. Crawford 359/2. RBW 1364 var. (ITERVM). Sydenham 761.This coin is from the first issue of Sulla, struck in his army camp while marching toward the allies of his nemesis, Marius, in Rome. He is the first of the great imperators of Rome to issue his own personal coinage without the authority of the Senate, the majority of whose members were allied to the Republican-minded Marius.The iconography of this issue is telling of the self-promotion of Sulla, as the types and legends only refer to himself rather than some ancestor as was typical of the Republican coinage up to that time. Venus appears as she is the patron of Sulla, whom he regards as responsible for his successes for which he received his two acclamations of imperator by his troops. These two acclamations are commemorated by the reverse; the legend and the two trophies are overt references. The jug and lituus, though, are more subtle, but also probably symbolic of his claim to emporium rather than a reference to his holding a position in one of the priestly colleges in Rome. This issue, which transformed Roman coinage into a form of overt propaganda for the issuer (rather than his family), set a precedent which was followed by all the later imperators and directly led to the development of the imperial coinage. (P)
 SOLD at A$625
12974
C. Norbanus. BC 83. Silver Denarius (4.08g). Rome mint.Diademed head of Venus right; CVIII to left / Corn ear, fasces with axe, and caduceus.aEF. Wonderful natural iridescent toning, Iridescently toned in teal and electric blue, the color and quality of the surfaces resemble more the late C19th proof coinage of the United States! Crawford 357/1b; Sydenham 739; Norbana 2; RBW 1363 var. (control) (P)
 SOLD at A$400
12975
Q. Antonius Balbus. BC 83-82. Silver Serrate Denarius (3.87g). Rome mint.Laureate head of Jupiter right; D below / Victory, holding wreath, palm frond, and reins, driving galloping quadriga right.EF. Well centreed and well struck with full legends nice and bold with pleasing old cabinet tone.Crawford 364/1b; Sydenham 742; Antonia 1a; RBW ?. (P)
 SOLD at A$350
12976
A. Postumius A.f. Sp.n. Albinus. BC 81. Silver Denarius serratus (3.94g). Rome mint. 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.aEF. Lovely dark grey old cabinet tone with golden highlights.Crawford 372/2; BMCRR Rome 2839-42; RSC Postumia 8. (P)
 SOLD at A$350
12977
L. Procilius f. ca. BC 80. Silver serratus denarius (3.88g). Rome, special issue.Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat skin headdress, S.C behind / L PROCILI F, Juno Sospita driving biga galloping right, brandishing spear in right hand, shield with thunderbolt motif and reins in left; snake below horses.EF/gVF.Crawford 379/2. Sydenham 772. Procilia 2. (P)
 SOLD at A$325
12978
L. Procilius. Denarius 80, Silver Denarius (3.95g).Laureate head of Jupiter r.; behind, S?C. Rev. L?PROCILI / F Juno Sospita standing r., holding shield and hurling spear; at her feet, snake.VF.Babelon Procilia 1. Sydenham 771. FFC 1083 (this coin). RBW 1406. Crawford 379/1. (P)
 SOLD at A$300
12979
L. Papius. BC 79. Silver Serrate denarius(3.94g) Trade Guild: Soldiers.Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; helmet behind.L PAPI in exergue, griffin springing right; helmet below. gEF. Amazing detail throughout and old cabinet tone. Superb!.Crawford 384/1, type 129 (2); Sydenham 773; Papia 1. (P)
 SOLD at A$600
12980
Albinus Bruti f. BC 48. Silver Denarius (3.58g). Rome mint.(Moneyer issues of Imperatorial)Bare head of the consul Aulus Postumius Albinus right. Rev; Legend in two lines within wreath of grain ears.EF. Attractive old cabinet toning with hints of iridescense. Rarely seen this choice!. Superb Example for this very difficult issue.Rare! Crawford 450/3b; CRI 27; Sydenham 943a; Postumia 14; RBW ?.; S.314Cf; for the most recent sold example, See CNG Triton XXVIII, Lot 575, hammer US$2250 . (P)
 SOLD at A$900
12981
Q. Cassius Longinus. BC 55. Silver Denarius (3.59g) Rome.Head of Genius Populi Romani to right, sceptre behind / Eagle standing to right on winged thunderbolt; lituus to left, capis to right, Q CASSIVS in exergue.EF. Attractively toned.Crawford 428/3; BMCRR Rome 3868-70; RSC Cassia 7. (P)
 SOLD at A$275
12982
Cn. Lentulus. BC 75-76. Silver Denarius (3.76g) Rome.Diademed and draped bust of Genius Populi Romani right; with sceptre over shoulder, G.P.R above. Rev: sceptre with wreath, globe and rudder; EX to left, S.C to right, LENT.CVR.X.FL in exergue.EF. A very attractive cabinet tone with detailed golden hues.Crawford-393/1b; RSC Cornelia-55; S.323.This issue was struck to pay Pompey's troops during one of his campaigns in Spain in 76 B.C. Cn. Lentulus struck in Spain in his capacity as questor to the proconsul Pompey, who had been sent to the peninsula to assist Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius in the protracted war against Sertorius. (P)
 SOLD at A$700
12983
L. FARSULEIUS MENSOR. BC 76. Silver Denarius (3.8g), Rome.MENSOR / S C. Diademed and draped bust of Libertas right; pileus to left. Rev; L FARSVLEI. Warrior, holding spear and and reins, and assisting togate figure to left, in biga right; below horses, control-numeral XCII.gEF. An excellent portrait unusually well-centreed, complete and of excellent metal. Attractive old cabinet toning further adds to its appeal.Crawford 392/1b; S.329. (P)
 SOLD at A$650
12984
C. Postumius. BC 73. Silver Denarius (3.86g). Rome mint.Draped bust of Diana right, quiver and bow over shoulder / Hound running right; spear below; C ? POSTVMI/T) in two lines below exergual line.EF. An incredible example! Struck on a broad flan, well centreed and of artistic style. Superb, Possibly the finest known!Crawford 394/1a; Sydenham 785; Postumia 9; BMCRR Rome 3238-41; RBW 1434; S.330 (P)
 SOLD at A$1250
12985
Mn. Aquillius Mn.f. Ca. BC 71 or 65. Silver Denarius serratus (3.78g). Rome mint.VIRTVS-III?VIR, draped bust of Virtus right, wearing crested helmet, decorated with side feather; dotted border / MN?AQVIL-MN?F?MN?N (partially ligate), consul Mn. Aquillius Senior standing left, head right, supporting kneeling female figure of Sicilia; SICIL in exergue.EF with attractive cabinet tone.Crawford 401/1; Sydenham 798; RSC Aquillia 2; S.336. (P)
 SOLD at A$475
12986
M. Plaetorius M.f. Cestianus. BC 68-67. Silver Denarius (3.44g). Rome. CESTIANVS, head of Cybele right; behind, forepart of lion; below chin, globe. Reverse unlisted control mark, M PLAETORIVS AED CVR EX S C, curule chair; in left field, c.aEF. Well struck on a large size flan with old cabinet-iridescent toning on both sides.Crawford 409/2; Sydenham 808; Plaetoria 3.Although Hersh and Walker dated this issue to 57 BC based on their interpretation of the evidence from the Mesagne hoard, they failed to note that the dates of Cestianus' curule aedileship are secured by Cicero's speech, Pro Cluentio, which was read in 66 BC. Cicero says in his speech that he had argued the case of Decimus Matrinius, a man who had been degraded to a lower order by the censors of 70 BC, before the curule aediles Cestianus and Flaminius. This secures their aedileship to between 70 and 67 BC, and for other reasons Cestianus could not have been curule aedile in either 70 or 69 BC. The types of this coin refer to the Ludi Megalesiaci, games which honored the goddess Cybele, and were presented by the curule aediles. (P)
 SOLD at A$600
12987
L. ROSCIUS FABATUS. BC 59. Serrate Denarius (3.95g). Rome.L ROSCI. Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat skin headdress; anvil to left. Rev: FABATI. Female standing right, feeding coiled serpent to right; altar to left.gVF.Crawford 412/1 (controls 102). (P)
 SOLD at A$325
12988
L. Furius Cn.f. Brocchus. BC 63. Silver Denarius (3.92g). Rome mint. Wreathed and draped bust of Ceres right; stalk of grain to left, barley grain to right / Curule chair between two fasces.EF. Deep iridescent cabinet toning with golden hues over fully lustrous surfaces and excellent metal quality. A very pretty coin in hand!Crawford 414/1; Sydenham 902; Furia 23; RBW 1495; S.365. (P)
 SOLD at A$750
12989
L. Scribonius Libo. BC 62. Silver Denarius (3.95g), Rome mint. BON?EVENT ? LIBO, diademed head of Bonus Eventus to right. Rev. PVTEAL SCRIBON, garlanded Puteal Scribonianum (Scribonian wellhead), decorated with two lyres; hammer at base.gVF, 2 small banker's marks on neck.Babelon, Scribonia 8; Crawford 416/1a; RBW 1500; Sydenham 928; S.367. (P)
 SOLD at A$220
12990
L. Marcius Philippus. BC 57. Silver Denarius (3.72g). Rome mint. Diademed head of Ancus Marcius right; lituus to left Rev. Equestrian statue right on arcade of five arches; flower below statue. Crawford.Near EF.425/1; Sydenham 919; Marcia 28; RBW 1524; S.382. (P)
 SOLD at A$180
12991
Octavian. BC 29-27 Silver Denarius (3.65g).. Struck circa autumn 30 - summer 29 BC. Rome Laureate head right / Rostral column ornamented with two anchors and six beaks of galleys, surmounted by a statue of Octavian, naked but for cloak over left shoulder, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left; IMP CAESAR across fields.VF. banker mark to left?!RIC 271; CRI 423; RSC 124; BMCRE 633-6 = BMCRR Rome 4349-51; BN 68-71.
 SOLD at A$550
12992
L. Plautius Plancus. ca. BC 47. Silver denarius (3.65g). Rome. L.PLAVTIVS, head of Medusa facing, coiled snake on either side / PLANCVS, Victory (or Aurora) flying forward, head left, holding palm branch in left hand over shoulder, reins in both hands, leading the four horses of the sun charging right.gVF. Crawford 453/1a. Sydenham 959. Plautia 15; S.429. (P)
 SOLD at A$1150
12993
T. Carisius. BC 46. Silver Sestertius (0.89g) Rome.Head of Diana to right, with bow and quiver over shoulder / Hound running to right; T CAR above.gVF. In a very exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest specimens known and with a lovely old cabinet tone.Rare. Crawford 464/8a; CRI 76; BMCRR Rome 4077-9; RSC Carisia 7. Far superior to the all examples were sold, most recent one Gorny & Mosch A310, lot 452, hammer 450EUR.Also, See, Roma Numismatics A 29, lot 354, hammer US$610. (P)
 SOLD at A$1700
12994
P. Clodius M.f. Turrinus. BC 42. Silver Denarius, (3.86g). Rome Mint.Laureate head of Apollo right; lyre to left; Rev: Diana standing right, holding long torch in each hand. aEF. A rather eye catching piece, featuring a solid strike and pleasing toning, along with a good deal of lustre remaining.Cr-494/23; CRI-184; Syd-1117. (P)
 SOLD at A$400
12995
C. Vibius Varus, moneyer. BC 42. Silver Denarius (4.08g). Rome.Head right of young Bacchus or Liber, wreathed with ivy. Reverse: Panther springing left at garlanded altar surmounted by mask; behind altar, thyrsus.EF. An amazing coin and a superb old cabinet tone with iridescent sparkles.Sear 496; Vibia 24; Cr. 494/36; Syd. 1138. (P)
 SOLD at A$1150
12996
Anonymous. Circa. BC 240. Bronze Aes Grave Triens (90.85g). Sickle series. Rome mint. Thunderbolt; ?? ?? (mark of value) across field / Dolphin swimming right; sickle above; ???? (mark of value) below.gVF. The second found in coin archive and so far the finest known shows all the details.Cf, See CNG 571, Lot 660, hammered US$1400. the example we present far superior in quality.Crawford 25/6; ICC 50; HN Italy 302; Thurlow-Vecchi 38 (this coin illustrated); RBW 43. (P)
 SOLD at A$1900
12997
Anonymous, Circa. BC 280. Bronze Aes Grave Sextans (48.65g), Sextans, Rome. Scallop shell flanked by two pellets (mark of value). Rev. Caduceus flanked by two pellets (mark of value).VF.Crawford 14/5. HN Italy 272. (P)
 SOLD at A$400
12998
Anonymous. Circa. BC 280. Bronze Aes Grave Uncia (22.8 g). Mercury/Dioscuri series. Rome mint.Knucklebone; ? (mark of value) to left / ? (mark of value).VF. Seldom seen this choice for this type.Crawford 14/6; ICC 31; HN Italy 273; Type as RBW 6. Cf. See CNG411, Lot338, hammered US$320. (The example we present more complete and in higher grade) (P)
 SOLD at A$375
12999
Anonymous. Circa. BC 265. Bronze Aes Grave Uncia (31.7g).Libral standard. Rome mint. Knucklebone; ? (mark of value) above / Knucklebone. EF. A very choice example.Crawford 21/6; Thurlow & Vecchi 21; Haeberlin pl. 28 (P)
 SOLD at A$450
13000
Anonymous. Aes Grave As(284.77g), ca. 225-217 BC. Libral series. Rome.Head of bearded Janus; below, mark of value; all on a raised disk. Reverse: Prow of galley to right; above, I (mark of value); all on a raised disk.gVF. A pleasing example of this popular issue, dark green-brown patina with some greenish highlights. Always in demand.Crawford 35/1; ICC 74; HN Italy 337; Sydenham 72.(P)
 SOLD at A$3300
13001
Anonymous. Circa 225-217 BC.AE Aes Grave Semis (133.29g). Rome mint.Laureate head of Saturn left; S (mark of value) horizontally below; all on raised disk / Prow of galley right; S (mark of value) above; all on raised disk.VF. Green-brown patina.Crawford 35/2; ICC 76; Sydenham 73; HN Italy 338; RBW 86. (P)
 SOLD at A$2300
13002
Anonymous. Circa. BC 225-217. Bronze Aes Grave Triens (95.32g). Rome mint.Helmeted head of Minerva left; .... (mark of value) below; all on a raised disk / Prow of galley right; .... (mark of value) below; all on a raised disk.VF. As found.Crawford 35/3a; ICC 78; HN Italy 339; RBW 87. (P)
 SOLD at A$850
13003
Anonymous. Circa. BC 217-215. Bronze Sextans (21.24 g). Rome mint.Head of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus; ? ? (mark of value) above / Prow of galley right; ? ? (mark of value) below.Porous VF.Crawford 38/5; Sydenham 85; RBW 96?7. (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13004
Anonymous. BC 211-208. Bronze As (47.12g). Mint in central Italy. Laureate head of bearded Janus; I (mark of value) above / Prow of galley right; above, Victory advancing right, holding wreath, and I (mark of value).aVF.Crawford 61/2; Sydenham 148 (P)
 SOLD at A$375
13005
Anonymous. BC 211-208. Bronze As (43.27 g). Sextantal standard. Mint in central Italy.Laureate head of bearded Janus; I (mark of value) above / Prow of galley right; hammer and apex above; I (mark of value) to right; RO[MA] in exergue.F/aVF.Crawford 59/2; Sydenham 150; BMCRR 44.
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13006
Nero with Octavia, AD 54-68, Billon Tetradrachm (12.67g), Egypt, Alexandria, year 4 = A.D. 57-58, (12.51 g).Radiate head of Nero, NER K KLAU KAIS SEB GERAU TO around, rev. draped bust of Octavia to right, LD before, around OKTAOUIA SEBA STOU.VF.Very rare issue of Octavia! Only three examples found in coinarchives. K?ln ?; Dattari (Savio) 191; K&G 14.25-6; RPC I 5213 or 5222; Emmett 127.4; S.657. (P)
 SOLD at A$250
13008
Julius Caesar. BC 46-45. Late 48-47 BC. Silver Denarius (3.92 g). Military mint traveling with Caesar in North Africa.Diademed head of Venus right Rev Aeneas advancing left, holding palladium and bearing Anchises on his shoulder. gVF/EF.Crawford 458/1; CRI 55; Sydenham 1013; RSC 12; RBW 1600; S.1402. (P)
 SOLD at A$2000
13009
Julius Caesar. BC 49-44. Gold Aureus (8.06g) with A. Hirtius, praetor, Rome, early 46.C?CAESAR COS?TER Veiled female head (of Vesta or Pietas?) to right. Rev. A?HIRTIVS?PR Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: lituus, guttus, and securis. EF, a lovely example on a broad flan and unusually attractive.Babelon (Hirtia) 1 and (Julia) 22; Calic? 37; Crawford 466/1; CRI 56. RBW 1634-6; Sydenham 1018; S. 56Aulus Hirtius, a close friend of Julius Caesar with whom he campaigned in Gaul, served as consul in 43 BC, the year of his death from wounds sustained while besieging Mark Antony at Mutina. Hirtius was an enthusiastic writer on military topics. He contributed an eighth book to Caesar's De Bello Gallico and is widely believed to have authored De Bello Alexandrino. Additionally, some scholars speculate that Hirtius served as the editor, though not the author, of De Bello Africano and De Bello Hispaniensi. (P)
 SOLD at A$10500
13010
Julius Caesar. BC 46-45. Silver Denarius (3.97g). Issued BC 49-48. Moving mint with Caesar.Elephant to right trampling on serpent, CAESAR in exergue, border of dots, rev. simpulum, sprinkler, axe and priest's hat all in dotted circle.EF or better. Rare and exceptionally well-centred for the issue. Struck on excellent metal and with a light iridescent tone. A wonderful Denarius!S.1006, C.443./1, BMC Gaul 27, Sear Julius Caesar 49 [p.111]).One of the most popular types Caesar minted were of an elephant stepping on a serpent, with CAESAR in the exergue. Although there is no clear record of what these coins allude to, this design is believed to commemorate Caesar's victory in the Battle of Thapsus in 46 BC, where he defeated the forces of his political rival, Pompey, so efficiently that it was like an elephant stepping on a snake and could be seen as good defeating evil. On the reverse, he included important pontifical religious implements, a reminder to the Roman people that he was a pious man, and that he held numerous religious positions, such as Pontifex Maximus (Highest Priest). This series of coinage effectively communicated Caesar's dual image as a capable military leader and a custodian of Roman tradition, helping to consolidate his support base and establish his legitimacy during the tumultuous events of the civil war.Cf; Heritage auctions, A61373, Lot, 22001, Hammer price US$18,000 (P)
 SOLD at A$6250
13011
Julius Caesar. BC 46-45. Silver Denarius (3.97g). Issued BC 49-48. Moving mint with Caesar.Elephant to right trampling on serpent, CAESAR in exergue, border of dots, rev. simpulum, sprinkler, axe and priest's hat all in dotted circle.gEF, Rare and exceptionally well-centred for the issue. Struck on excellent metal and with a light iridescent tone. A wonderful Denarius!S.1006, C.443./1, BMC Gaul 27, Sear Julius Caesar 49 [p.111]).One of the most popular types Caesar minted were of an elephant stepping on a serpent, with CAESAR in the exergue. Although there is no clear record of what these coins allude to, this design is believed to commemorate Caesar's victory in the Battle of Thapsus in 46 BC, where he defeated the forces of his political rival, Pompey, so efficiently that it was like an elephant stepping on a snake and could be seen as good defeating evil. On the reverse, he included important pontifical religious implements, a reminder to the Roman people that he was a pious man, and that he held numerous religious positions, such as Pontifex Maximus (Highest Priest). This series of coinage effectively communicated Caesar's dual image as a capable military leader and a custodian of Roman tradition, helping to consolidate his support base and establish his legitimacy during the tumultuous events of the civil war.Cf; Heritage auctions, A61373, Lot, 22001, Hammer price US$18000 (P)
 SOLD at A$5000
13012
Julius Caesar. BC 49-44. March-April BC 44. Silver Denarius (3.63 g). Rome mint.M. Mettius, moneyer. Laureate head right / Venus Victrix standing left, holding Victory and transverse sceptre, resting her elbow on shield set on celestial globe to right; A to left.VF. Rev. off centre as most of the examples from the same issue. Area of weakness.Crawford 480/17; Alfoldi Type XVI, 62 (A10/R9); CRI 101; Sydenham 1055; RSC 35; RBW 1686. Rome had spurned the Hellenistic practice of placing the ruler?s portrait on the coinage of the realm, much as they rejected the concept of kingship altogether. So early in 44 BC, many Romans must have been stunned to see the image of Julius Caesar, recently appointed dictator for an unprecedented fourth time, on circulating silver denarii. Like a profusion of other honors and titles, the right to place his image on coins had been bestowed on Caesar by the Roman Senate. Caesar?s enemies may have had an ulterior motive in approving the honor, as it almost certainly would fuel the growing suspicion that Caesar intended to name himself king of Rome. If this was the intent, it succeeded, for within three months a conspiracy had been formed and Caesar was duly assassinated at a meeting of the Senate on March 15, 44 BC. This silver denarius carries a startlingly realistic, warts-and-all portrait of Caesar on the obverse and the image of the dictator?s patron goddess, Venus, on the reverse. The obverse legend acclaims Caesar as ?Imperator,? or victorious general. Within a few years, Caesar's successors and even his assassins would show no compunction about putting their portraits on their coins. (P)
 SOLD at A$2400
13013
Julius Caesar. BC 46-45. Silver Denarius (3.93g). Military mint travelling with Caesar in Spain.Head of Venus to right, wearing stephane; Cupid behind shoulder / Trophy of Gallic arms between two seated captives: female seated to left resting head in right hand, and bearded male seated to right with hands tied behind back, looking to left; CAESAR in exergue.gEF! In exceptional state of preservation. Wonderful life-like portrait.Crawford 468/1; CRI 58; BMCRR Spain 86; RSC 13. (P)
 SOLD at A$2400
13014
The Pompeians. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio. 47- Spring 46 BC. Silver Denarius (4.03g). Military mint traveling with Scipio in Africa. Laureate head of Jupiter right; Q ? METEL around right, PIVS below Rev, Elephant advancing right; SCIPIO above, IMP below.EF. Superb old cabinet tone.Crawford 459/1; CRI 45; Sydenham 1050; Caecilia 47; BMCRR Africa 1-3; RBW 1601. (P)
 SOLD at A$20000
13016
Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. T. Carisius. 46 BC. Silver Denarius (3.77 g). Rome mint.Head of Juno Moneta right, no locks of hair on neck / Implements for coining money: anvil die with garlanded punch die above, tongs and hammer on either side; all within laurel wreath.EF. Old cabinet toning with iridescence. Very seldom seen this choice.Crawford 464/2; CRI 70; Sydenham 982; Carisia 1; RBW ?. (P)
 SOLD at A$800
13017
The Republicans. Brutus. Early BC 42. Silver Denarius (4.09g). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, legatus. Emblems of the pontificate: securis, simpulum, and secespita; BRVTVS below / Emblems of the augurate: capis and lituus; LENTVLVS/SPINT in two lines below.gEF, A magnificent strike and perfectly centreed. Lustrous surfaces overlaid with delicate russet toning. A fantastic example and one of the finest known.Crawford 500/7; CRI 198; Sydenham 1310; RSC 6; BMCRR East 80-1; Kestner 3770; RBW 1766; S.1431.The types chosen for this issue indicate both Brutus' membership in the college of pontifices and the legate's, P. Lentulus Spinther, membership in the augurate. The pontificate and augurate were Rome's foremost priestly colleges, the former supervising all of the other priestly colleges, and the later being responsible for reading the signs of the gods to determine whether or not an anticipated undertaking would be divinely supported or opposed. The priestly symbols on this issue, which was struck to pay the military expenses of the tyrannicides while preparing for the expected showdown with the Triumvirs, suggests divine support and the just nature of their cause. (P)
 SOLD at A$7000
13018
The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. BC 42. Silver Denarius (3.8g). Military mint traveling with Antony in Greece. Bare head right, wearing beard, Rev; Facing head of Sol on disk within distyle temple.VF, A lovely and fascinating coin with a beautiful old cabinet toning.Crawford 496/1; CRI 128; Sydenham 1168; RSC 12a; RBW ?. S.1467Cf; For the most recent sold example, See, CNG A500, Lot507, hammer Price US$700 (P)
 SOLD at A$900
13019
The Triumvirs. Octavian and Divus Julius Caesar. BC 38. Bronze Sestertius(or Dupondius?) (11.19g). Southern Italian(?) mint.Bare head of Octavian right, wearing slight beard / Laureate head of Divus Julius Caesar right.aVF.Rare!. Crawford 535/1; Alfoldi & Giard ?; CRI 308; Sydenham 1335; RPC I 620; RBW 1822. (P)
 SOLD at A$325
13020
The Triumvirs, Octavian, early BC 40. Silver Denarius (3.42g) Military mint travelling with Octavian in Italy. Q Salvius moneyer. Bare head right wearing slight beard rev winged thunderbolt. S-1541, RSC 514. (P)
 SOLD at A$400
13021
Octavian, as Sole Imperator. BC 30-27. Silver quinarius(1.72g). Uncertain Italian mint or Ephesus, ca. 29-26 BC.CAESAR-IMP VII, bare head of Augustus right / ASIA-RECEPTA, Victory standing left on cista mystica, wreath in outstretched right hand, palm in left over shoulder, serpents to either side entwined below. gVF. Superb choice example for the type.Scarce!. S.1568; RIC 276; RSC 14; BMC 647. (P)
 SOLD at A$325
13022
Octavian. BC 44-27. Silver Denarius(3.59g), uncertain Italian mint (Rome?), autumn 30-summer 29.Bare head of Octavian to right. Rev. IMP - CAESAR Naval and military trophy composed of helmet, cuirass, shield, and crossed spears, set on prow of galley to right; at base, crossed rudder and anchor. EF. a beautifully portrait of fine style.Babelon (Julia) 158. BMC 625. Cohen 119. RIC 265. (P)
 SOLD at A$800
13023
Octavian, as Imperator BC 43-27, with Divus Julius Caesar. Bronze sestertius (19.36g). Uncertain mint, possibly in southern Italy, ca. 38 BC.CAESAR-DIVI?F, bare head of Octavian right / DIVOS-IVLVS, wreathed head of Divus Julius Caesar right.gVF. Crawford 535/1. RPC I 620.Cf; for the same type See, HA, A3115, Lot 31047, hammer US$20.000. (P)
 SOLD at A$3800
13024
Octavian and Divus Julius Caesar. Bronze (16.64g) Southern (?) Italian mint, Circa. BC 38.Bare head of Octavian to right; DIVI F behind; [star] before / DIVOS IVLIVS in two lines within laurel wreath.Porous VF/VG.RPC I 621; CRI 309; Crawford 535/2; Sydenham 1336 (P)
 SOLD at A$325
13025
Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Bronze Semis (4.87g). SPAIN, Illici. L. Manlius and T. Petronius, duoviri. After 19 BC.Laureate head left / Aquila and vexillum between two signa.VF. RPC I 191; SNG Copenhagen -. (P)
 SOLD at A$150
13026
Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Gold Aureus (7.98g). Struck at Lugdunum, 2 BC-AD 4.CAESAR AVGVSTVS - DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate head of Augustus right. Rev. AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Gaius and Lucius Caesars, both togate, standing facing and resting hands on shield; behind each, shield and spear; above, simpulum and lituus; in exergue, CL CAESARES.EF, well centreed with complete legends and a pleasing aureus depicting Rome's first and greatest emperor.Rare. S. 1578; RIC 206; Lyon 81; BMC 513-8; Calic? 176a.Midway into his long reign, Augustus began to think about the issue of succession to the office of Emperor he had created. His hopes soon settled on the young Gaius and Lucius Caesars, his grandsons via his daughter Julia's marriage to his close friend and partner Marcus Agrippa. Gaius was born in 20 BC and Lucius three years later. Augustus formally adopted them both and gave them an accelerated progress up the ladder of public offices. Alas, both youths suffered untimely ends. Lucius fell ill during a state visit to Gaul and died at Massalia in AD 2; two years later, Gaius was wounded in battle with the Parthians on the eastern frontier and died in Lycia. Augustus was thus forced to "settle" for his stepson, Tiberius, his eventual successor.(P)
 SOLD at A$11000
13027
Augustus 27 BC-AD 14. Struck circa 25 BC Ionia. Ephesos. Cistophoric Silver Tetradrachm (27 mm, 11,77 g).IMP CAESAR, bare head of Augustus to right / AVGVSTVS, capricorn to right, head turned back to left, cornucopiae on its back; all within wreath.RIC 477; RPC 2213. Mint State. An exceptional state of preservation, undoubtedly one the finest specimen known. A superb portrait struck in high relief and a wonderful light grey tone and fully lustrous. Augustus, originally named Gaius Octavius and later known as Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, was the first emperor of Rome and one of the most significant figures in Roman history. Born in 63 BC, Augustus came to prominence following the assassination of his great-uncle and adoptive father, Julius Caesar, in 44 BC. His rise to power marked the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire, a transformation that would shape the course of Western history. After Julius Caesar?s murder, Augustus formed the Second Triumvirate with Mark Antony and Lepidus to defeat Caesar?s assassins, Brutus and Cassius, at the Battle of Philippi in 42 BC. This alliance, however, was short-lived, as tensions soon arose between Augustus and Mark Antony. The conflict culminated in the decisive Battle of Actium in 31 BC, where Augustus defeated Antony and Cleopatra, effectively consolidating his control over Rome. In 27 BC, the Roman Senate awarded him the title "Augustus," meaning "revered one," signifying his new role as the supreme ruler. Though Augustus maintained the outward appearance of a republican government, he held absolute power, marking the true beginning of the Roman Empire. His reign ushered in the Pax Romana, a long period of peace and stability throughout the Roman world that lasted for over two centuries. Augustus? rule was characterized by significant reforms in nearly all aspects of Roman life. He reorganized the Roman military, establishing a professional standing army, and reformed the financial and administrative systems. His reign also saw a flourishing of culture, with major literary figures such as Virgil, Horace, and Ovid producing some of their greatest works. He also improved Rome?s infrastructure by building roads, aqueducts, and public buildings. Despite his long and successful reign, Augustus faced personal struggles regarding his succession. His only biological child, Julia, did not provide a direct male heir. Over time, he adopted several successors, including his stepsons, Tiberius and Drusus, from his marriage to Livia Drusilla. Ultimately, Tiberius succeeded him after Augustus died in AD 14. Augustus? legacy is immense, as he transformed Rome from a chaotic republic into a stable, long-lasting empire. His political, military, and social reforms had a lasting impact, and he was deified by the Roman Senate after his death, securing his place not only as a historical figure but also as a god in Roman religious tradition.Ex; Nomos Auction 21, 293.Ex; A. Czyzewski Collection, Privetly purchased from Superior galleries. Ex; Herakles 1, Lot 51, Hammered 7500 EUR. (P)
 SOLD at A$15000
13028
Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Silver Denarius (3.83g). Rome mint.L. Caninius Gallus, moneyer. Struck 12 BC. Bare head right / German kneeling right in attitude of submission, offering up vexillum and extending hand.EF/VF. RIC I 416; RSC 383. (P)
 SOLD at A$650
13029
Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. Silver Denarius (3.51g), uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?), 18-16 BC. S.P.Q.R. CAESARI AVGVSTO Bare head of Augustus to right. Rev. VOT.P.SVSC. - PRO.SAL.ET.RED.I.O .M.SACR Mars, helmeted and cloaked, standing front, head to left, holding vertical vexillum with his right hand and parazonium in his left.VF. The reverse struck slightly off centre from a somewhat worn die.BMC 438. CBN 1242. Cohen 325. RIC 150a. (P)
 SOLD at A$525
13030
Augustus and Agrippa. Ca. BC 16/15. Bronze Dupondius (12.59g).IMP DIVI F. Heads back to back of Augustus r. bare, and Agrippa left wearing rostral crown. We note a counterstamp (I D ?) on the head of Augustus which appears to be ancient. Rev. COL NEM, crocodile r., chained to palm, wreath with long ties above, two palms below. VF/aVF with green patina and minor deposits. S. 1729-1731. (P)
 SOLD at A$425
13031
Augustus and Agrippa. Ca. BC 16/15. Bronze Dupondius (13.14g).IMP DIVI F. Heads back to back of Augustus r. bare, and Agrippa left wearing rostral crown. We note a counterstamp (I D ?) on the head of Augustus which appears to be ancient. Rev. COL NEM, crocodile r., chained to palm, wreath with long ties above, two palms below. gF/aVF.S. 1729-1731. (P)
 SOLD at A$275
13032
Gaul Nemausus, Augustus, with Agrippa 27BC-14AD AE Dupondius (12.88g) struck 10-14AD. Head of Agrippa wearing combined rostral crown & laurel wreath, Augustus laureate, heads back to back rev Crocodile chained to palm frond. aF/VG. S-1731, RIC-159. (P)
 SOLD at A$275
13033
Julia Augusta (Livia). Augusta, AD 14-29. Bronze Dupondius (14.37g). Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, AD 22-23.IVSTITIA, diademed and draped bust of Julia Augusta (Livia) as Ivstitia right / Legend around large S.C.VF, some porosity.RIC I 46 (Tiberius). (P)
 SOLD at A$300
13034
Julia Augusta (Livia). As wife of Augustus, 38 BC-AD 14. Bronze obol (7.65g). EGYPT, Alexandria. Dated RY 40 or 41 of Augustus (AD 10-12).Draped bust of Livia right / Draped bust of Euthenia right, wearing wreath of grain ears and holding stalks of grain; L MA (date) below.EF, some porosity but undoubtedly the finest specimen known from the tiny handful of examples and the only example with the full legends.Very Rare. Cf. RPC 5053 (RY 40) and 5063 (RY 41); cf. K?ln 41 (RY 40); cf. Dattari (Savio) 6610 (RY 41); cf. K&G 3.11 (RY 40) and 3.15 (RY 41).Cf; for the same type, See CNG,A91, Lot 703, Hammer US$1100 . (P)
 SOLD at A$1100
13035
Tiberius. AD 14-37. Silver Denarius (3.68g) Tribute Penny Lugdunum (Lyon) mint, 36-37AD Laureate head right rev Pax seated right holding sceptre & olive branch, ornate chair legs. VF. cf S-1763, RSC-16a. (P)
 SOLD at A$500
13036
Anonymous issues. temp. Tiberius, AD 14-37. Bronze Tessera (3.07g). Struck circa AD 22-37.Bare head of Tiberius left within wreath / Large IIII within wreath.VF.Buttrey ?; Kestner, Tesseren 5 var. (rev. numeral); Cohen ?.Cf; for the type See, CNG354, Lot489, Hammered US$525.
 SOLD at A$950
13037
Tiberius. AD 14-37. Bronze as, (11.23g). Rome mint, issued AD 22-23.Bare head to left, around TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII, Rev. PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POTEST XXIIII around, SC in centre.VF.S.1770, RIC 44 var., BMC 91 var. (P)
 SOLD at A$250
13038
Tiberius with Divus Augustus AD 14-37. Billon-Tetradrachm (14.37g). Egypt. Alexandria. Dated RY 7=20/1 AD.Laureate head of Tiberius to right; LZ (date) below chin / Radiate head of Divus Augustus to right.EF.RPC I 5089; Dattari 78. (P)
 SOLD at A$425
13039
Augustus. AD 27 BC - 14. Bronze Dupondius (14.78g). Rome. Struck under Tiberius.DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. Radiate head left. Rev: Large SC within oak wreath.VFRIC? 79 (Tiberius). (P)
 SOLD at A$120
13040
Augustus. AD 27 BC - 14. Bronze as. (10.68g) as, posthumous issue, Rome mint, issued under Tiberius, issued 34-37 AD.Radiate head to left of Augustus, around DIVVS AVGVSTVS [PATER], rev. S C across, winged thunderbolt.VF. Some surface roughness, Obv off centre.S.1791, RIC 83, BMC 157, C.249. (P)
 SOLD at A$180
13041
Augustus. AD 27 BC - 14. Bronze Dupondius (7.66g), Rome Mint.AVGVSTVS/ TRIBVNIC/ POTEST in three lines, within oak wreath / C N PISO CN F III VIR A A A F F around large SC.EF, apparently only the third and by far the finest specimen known for the type (Rev. legends). Much better than the other two found examples in coin archives, Cf; Heritage Europe, A 74, Lot, 3087; Monnaies d?Antan, A 34, Lot 368.Cf,Sear5 1664; RSC.378 (2f); RCV.1663. (P)
 SOLD at A$300
13042
Drusus (son of Tiberius, Caesar). AD 22-23. Bronze As (10.18G). Rome.DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N, bare head left. Rev: PONTIF TRIBVN POTEST ITER around large SC.VF, porous.RIC I-45 (Tiberius); BMCRE-99 (Tiberius). (P)
 SOLD at A$200
13043
Drusus (son of Tiberius, Caesar). AD 22-23. Struck under Tiberius. AD 21-22. Bronze As (10.16 g), Rome.DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N, bare head of Drusus to left. Rev. PONTIF TRIBVN POTEST ITER, around large S ? C.gVF. RIC I2 45; BMCRE 99; Cohen 2. (P)
 SOLD at A$230
13044
Drusus (son of Tiberius, Caesar). AD 22-23. Bronze As (10.18G). Rome.DRVSVS CAESAR TI AVG F DIVI AVG N, bare head left. Rev: PONTIF TRIBVN POTEST ITER around large SC.VF, light porosity.RIC I-45 (Tiberius); BMCRE-99 (Tiberius). (P)
 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
13045
Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. Bronze As, (10.23g). Rome mint, issued AD 37-38.Bare head of Caligula to left, around C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, rev. VESTA above, Vesta seated to left, veiled and draped seated on ornamental throne, holding patera and transverse sceptre, S C across field.gVF. Attractive green-brown glossy patina.S.1803, RIC 38, C.27, BMC 46 (illustrated) (P)
 SOLD at A$525
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