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014/6 AES Grave UnciaAnonymous. AES Grave Uncia. 280-276 BC. (27.79g) Obv: Knucklebone; below, one pellet (indistinct). Rev: Central pellet in high relief.
Crawford 14/6; Sydenham 13Paddy
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026/3 Litra or 1/8 ounceAnonymous. Æ Litra or 1/8 ounce. Rome. 234-231 BC. ( 3.43g, 15mm, 5h) Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right Rev: Horse rearing left, wearing bridle, bit, and reins; ROMA below.
Crawford 26/3; Sydenham 29 (Half-litra); Kestner 56-65; BMCRR Romano-Campanian 70-74 (Half-litra)
This coin is attributed as a Litra by Crawford, others define it as half-litra. However, it could be argued that "1/8 ounce piece" is the better description.
First of all, on litra and half-litra:
"According to Crawford, the weight standard of the series 26 litra and half litra are based on a litra of 3.375 grams . The half litra in Crawford is described as having a dog on the reverse rather than a horse, and the average weight of the half litra of several specimens is described as 1.65 grams. BMCRR does refer to these as half litrae; but keep in mind that Grueber was writing circa 1900 and based on older scholarship. Sydenham was writing in the 1950s. Of the three major works cited, Crawford is the most current and likely based on a greater number of more recent finds."
Andrew Mccabe:
"It's very doubtful to me that the word "litra" is correct. Much more likely, these small bronze coins were simply fractions of the Aes Grave cast coinage system, as they come in weights of 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16 ounce, and the Aes Grave coinage generally had denominations from As down to Semuncia (1/2 ounce). So this coin would be 1/8 ounce coin. That's my view, which differs from their long term designation as "Litra", which presume them to be overvalued token bronze coinage on the Sicilian model, whereby bronze coins had value names that indicate a relationship to the silver coinage.
Litra, the word, is from the same stem as Libra, i.e. pound, would suggest a denomination of a (light) Sicilian pound of bronze, which sometimes equates in value to a small silver coin in Sicily weighing about 1/12 didrachm (about 0.6 grams) so by this definition, a Litra = an Obol. But it hardly stands up to scrutiny that such a tiny bronze coin, weighing 3.375 grams, could have been equivalent to a 0.6 gram silver obol. It would imply a massive overvaluation of bronze that just does not seem credible.
So. throw out the Litras, and call these coins 1/8 ounce pieces, and I think we have a sensible answer."
Paddy
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030/1 AR DidrachmAnonymous. AR Didrachm. Uncertain Mint, 225-214 BC. (6.56g, 23mm, 12h) Obv: Janiform head of the Dioscuri. Rev: Jupiter, hurling thunderbolt and holding sceptre, in galloping quadriga driven by Victory; ROMA on tablet below.
Crawford 30/1; Sydenham 64.
Traces of corrosion, Good Very Fine.
Ex: Roma Numismatics
From the Andrew McCabe Collection; Ex GoodmanPaddy
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035/5 AES Grave Sextans Janus-ProwAnonymous. Aes Grave Sextans. Rome Mint. 225-217 BC. (42.49g; 33.94mm) Obv: Head of Mercury left, oo. Rev: Prow r, oo.
Crawford 35/5
Ex: Holding HistoryPaddy
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038/07 AE SemiunciaAnonymous. AE Semiuncia. Rome Mint. c. 217-215. (5,2 g, 19 mm) Obv: Head of Mercury right, wearing winged petasus. Rev: ROMA Prow right.
BMC 129-161 and 163-165; Crawford 38/7
Paddy
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056/3 Ancient imitationAnonymous. Ae Semis imitation. Probably first century BC. Obv: Laureate head of Saturn r.; behind, S. Rev: Prow r.; above, S and below, ROMA.
Crawford 56/3
Style and shape is not the best on this coin. However, as an ancient imitation it does have historical value.
Paddy
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056/3 Spanish imitation in good styleAnonymous. Ae Semis. Second or first century BC. (6.58 g, 20.55 mm) Obv: Laureate head of Saturn r.; behind, S. Rev: Prow r.; above, S and below, ROMA.
Syd 143a; Crawford 56/3
In 1982 a conference report was published that contained a joint debate between Crawford and the Spanish numismatist Villaronga. Villaronga illustrated a number of coins from site finds near Cadiz, and concluded that they were good style Spanish imitations. Every year about 10 or 20 similar coins appear on the Spanish market, but none appear in Italian sources.
Thank you Mccabe for helping with the attribution.
Paddy
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056/4 Subgroup 85 & 86A AE TriensAnonymous. Ae Triens. Apulia. 212-208 BC. (9.08 g, 23.72 g) Obv: Helmeted head of Minerva right, four pellets above. Rev: ROMA, prow right, four pellets below.
Originally defined as Crawford 56/4, this type of Triens have been assigned to subgroup 85 & 86A. This is a Q or H triens, that is missing the Q or H. Andrew McCabe gives the subgroup the number F1 which has the following characteristics:
"Mint: Apulia. Second Punic war. Related to RRC 85 H, and RRC 86 anchor and Q. Obverses are in high relief. The general style, for examples Janus, or Hercules’ truncation, or the regular reverse prow, is like RRC 86 anchor and Q. Reverses of Sextans and Quadrans have either regular, or Luceria style, prows with a club in an elevated fighting platform. On regular reverses, the top and central keel lines join half way across prow. Flans are thin and broad akin to late issues of Luceria. All denominations As through Sextans are known."
"The regular reverse prow is tall (height/width) with a fighting platform and deck structure elevated more than usual, and there is always a line extending either side of the deck structure. The keel-lines are also distinctive, with the middle of the three lines always converging with the top line half way across the prow... These specific design features – especially the middle keel line converging with the upper line half way across the prow – are identical with and typical of the RRC 86A Q series from Apulia58... The obverses of all denominations are in high relief, and show high quality engraving."
"So a close geographic and timing link between the Anchor Q, H, L, L-T, CA and P coins can be posited. These coins are certainly a second Punic war issue from Apulia. It remains open for discussion which city minted these group F1 coins, presumably alongside the RRC 85 and RRC 86 issues."
This is one out of six specimens: "F1 Triens: 6 coins, mean 9.4 grams, heaviest 10.5 grams".
All quotes are from the work of Andrew McCabe.
Link to thread at Forvm Ancient Coins: http://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=90604.0
On this topic at Andrew McCabe's homepage: http://andrewmccabe.ancients.info/RRC056.html
I would strongly recommend anyone who wants to learn more about Roman Republican coins to give Andrew McCabe's homepage a visit.
Paddy
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167/1 AnonymousAnonymous. Ar Denarius. c 179-170 BC. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma r.; behind, X. Rev: The Dioscuri galloping r.; below horses, helmet and ROMA in linear frame.
Syd. 311; Crawford 167/1Paddy
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196/1 AE AsAnonymous [Star]. Æ As. Rome Mint. c 169-158 BC. (32 mm, 17.95 g, 4 h) Rev: Laureate head of Janus; above, I. Obv: Prow of galley right; above, star; before, I; below, ROMA.
BMCRR 461; Syd 264; Crawford 196/1
Reddish-brown patina with some black spots. Nearly very fine.
A duplicate from the RBW Collection of Roman Republican Coins. Purchased privately from Frank Kovacs in 1988
Ex: Triskles Paddy
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200/1 Pinarius NattaPinarius Natta. AR Denarius. Rome Mint. 149 BC. (4.01g, 18mm, 12h) Obv: Helmeted head of Roma right, X behind. Rev: Victory driving biga right, NAT below, ROMA in linear frame.
Crawford 200/1; Sydenham 382; BMC 756
Ex: Roma Numismatics; From the Andrew Mccabe Collection
A most excellent coin. Nice crisp strike and really appealing tone. Paddy
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266/1 C. CassiusC. Cassius. AR Denarius. Rome Mint. c 126 BC. Obv: Helmeted head of Roma right; XVI monogram and urn behind Obv: Libertas driving quadriga right, holding rod and pileus, C CASI below, ROMA in exergue.
Syd. 502; B. Cassia 1; Crawford 266/1Paddy
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275/1 M. Fannius C. f.M. Fannius C. f. AR Denarius. 123 BC. (3.88 gr) Obv: Helmeted bust of Roma right; X below chin, ROMA behind Rev: Victory in quadriga right; M. FAN. C. F. in ex.
Syd 419; Fannia 1; Crawford 275/1
Ex: Poinsignon NumismatiquePaddy
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298/1 Lucius CaesiusLucius Caesius. Ar Denarius. Rome Mint. 112-111 BC. (3.77 g) Obv: Bust of Vejovis left, seen from behind, hurling thunderbolt; monogram behind. Rev: The two Lares seated right with a dog between them; head of Vulcan and tongs above.
Syd 564; Caesia 1; Crawford 298/1Paddy
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319/1 Q. Minucius ThermusQ. Minucius Thermus M.f. AR denarius. Rome Mint. 103 BC. Obv: Helmeted head of Mars left. Rev: Roman soldier fighting barbarian soldier in protection of fallen comrade, Q THERM M F in exergue.
Syd592; Minucia 19; Crawford 319/1Paddy
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341/1 Q. TitiusQ. Titius. Ar Denarius. 90 BC. (3.95 g). Obv: Head of Mutinus Titinus (Priapus) right. Rev: Pegasus springing right from tablet.
Syd 691; Titia 1; Crawford 341/1
Ex: KunkerPaddy
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364/1d Q. Antonius BalbusQ. Antonius Balbus. Ar Serrate Denarius. Rome Mint. 83-82 BC. (3,89 g) Obv: Laureate head of Jupiter right; S•C behind. Rev: Victory in quadriga right; H below; in exergue, Q·ANTO·BALB / PR.
Syd 742 b; Bab. 1; BMC 2757; Crawford 364/1d
Antonius Balbus was a member of the Marian party, and in 82 BC was appointed praetor in Sardinia. Before leaving for Sardinia, this issue was struck by order of the Senate which was dominated by members of the Marian party to pay the army preparing to resist the return of Sulla. The reverse imagery reflects the expectations of Q. Antonius Balbus. Sulla was victorius, and in 82 BC, Q. Antonius Balbus was removed from from his seat as praetor by L. Philippus and slain.Paddy
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367/5 L. Manlius Torquatus.L. Manlius Torquatus. AR Denarius. 82 BC. Military mint moving with Sulla. Obv: L·MANLI -I – PRO Q. Helmeted head of Roma right. Rev: Sulla driving triumphal quadriga right, crowned by Victory flying left; in exergue, L·SVLLA·IMP.
Syd 757; Manlia 4;Crawford 367/5
I had no idea that this was related to Sulla when I bought it. I do now. Military mint!
As consul for the year 88 BC, Sulla was awarded the coveted assignment of suppressing the revolt of Mithradates VI of Pontus, but political maneuvers resulted in this assignment being transferred to Marius. In response, Sulla turned his army on Rome, captured it, and reclaimed his command against Mithradates. His prosecution of the first Mithradatic War was successful, but he spared the Pontic king for personal gain. In 83 BC, Sulla returned to Italy as an outlaw, but he was able to win the support of many of the leading Romans. Within a year he fought his way to Rome, where he was elected dictator. It was during this campaign to Rome that this (....) was struck. The obverse type represents Sulla's claim to be acting in Rome's best interest. The reverse shows Sulla enjoying the highest honor to which a Roman could aspire, the celebration of a triumph at Rome.
Paddy
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372/2 A. Postumius A.f. Sp. n. AlbinusPostumius Albinus. AR Denarius Serrate. c. 81 BC. Obv: [HI]SPAN Veiled head of Hispania right with disheveled hair. Rev: ALBIN [S N] Togate figure standing left between Roman legionary eagle and fasces, POST [A F] in exergue.
Syd 746; Postumia 8; Crawford 372/2Paddy
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382/1b C Naevius BalbusC. Naevius Balbus. AR Denarius Serrate. Rome mint. 79 BC. Rev: Diademed head of Venus right, SC behind. Rev: Victory driving galloping triga right, CLXXVII above; C·NAE·BALB in
exergue.
Syd 769b; Naevia 6; Crawford 382/1b
By die comparison, controlnumber 127.
Paddy
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383/1 TI.CLAVD TI.F AP.N.Ti. Claudius Ti.f. Ap. N. AR Denarius Serrate. Rome mint. 79 BC. Obv: Bust of Diana right, bow and quiver onshoulder, SC before. Rev: Victory in biga right, carrying wreath and long palm, CXIII below, TI CLAVD TI F/AP N in two lines in exergue.
Syd 770; Claudia 5; Crawford 383/1Paddy
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394/1a C. PostumiusC. Postumius. AR Denarius. Rome Mint. 74 BC. Obv: Bust of Diana right, bow and quiver over shoulder. Rev: Hound running right, spear below, C POSTVMI and TA monogram in exergue.
Syd 785; Postumia 9; Crawford 394/1a.
Ex: Romadrome
Paddy
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415/1 L. Aemilius Lepidus PaullusL. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus, AR Denarius, Rome Mint. 62 BC. (3.75g; 18.77mm) Obv: [P]AVLLVS LEPIDVS CONCORDIA, Veiled and diademed head of Concordia right. Rev: Trophy; on right togate figure (L. Aemilius Paullus); on left, three captives (King Perseus of Macedon and his sons); above, TER; in ex. PAVLLV[S].
Crawford 415/1; Aemilia 10; Sydenham 926
Ex: J Pedersen Mynthandel
Paddy
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416/1a L. Scribonius LiboL. Scribonius Libo. AR Denarius. 62 BC. (3.87g, 19.30mm) Obv: Diademed head of Bonus Eventus right, LIBO behind, BON EVENT downward before. Rev: Garlanded well-head decorated with two lyres and hammer, PVTEAL above, SCRIBON below. .
Syd 928; Scribonia 8a. Crawford 416/1a
Ex: Frank Robinson Auction
Rarely will I purchase an EF coin, but I surely do not regret adding this fine specimen.Paddy
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468/1 Julius CaesarJulius Caesar. AR Denarius. 46-45 BC. (3.6 g, 19 mm) Military mint travelling with Caesar in Spain. Obv: Diademed head of Venus right, Cupid behind. Rev: CAESAR, trophy of Gallic arms with captives flanking.
Syd 1014; RSC 13; Crawford 468/1
Ex: Gitbud & NaumannPaddy
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494/23 P ClodiusP Clodius. AR Denarius. 42 BC. Rev: Laureate head of Apollo right, lyre behind. Obv: Diana standing facing, with bow and quiver over shoulder, holding lighted torch in each hand, P CLODIVS right, MF on left.
Syd 1117; Claudia 15; Crawford 494/23.Paddy
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544/21 Mark Anthony Marc Antony Legionary Denarius- Legion VIII. Patrae(?) Mint 32-31 BC. (3.42 g, 16.73 mm) Obv: ANT AVG III VIR R P C, Praetorian galley. Rev: LEG VIII, legionary eagle between two standards.
Sydenham 1225, RSC 35, Crawford 544/21
Ex: Private Collection
Description from Forvm Ancient Coins:
"The legionary denarii were struck by Antony for the use of his fleet and legions, most likely at his winter headquarters at Patrae just before the Actian campaign. They may have been struck with silver from Cleopatra's treasury. The legionary denarii provide an interesting record of the 23 legions, praetorian cohorts and the chort of speculatores of which Antony's army was composed. Some of them give the name as well as the number of the legion honored. They have a lower silver content than the standard of the time. As a result they were rarely hoarded, heavily circulated and are most often found in very worn condition."
Unfortunately from what I understand VIII Leg has no equivelant among the imperial legions.
This specific coin was fun to photograph, it seemed like no matter how you turned and twisted it still turned out great. A photogenic coin, in other words!Paddy
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Roman ProvincialROMAN PROVINCE OF MACEDON, AR silver tetradrachm. Republican period, 167-149 BC, Amphipolis mint. Diademed, draped bust of Artemis right, bow and quiver over shoulder, all in the center of a Macedonian shield decorated with seven eight-pointed stars within double crescents, three pellets between each. Reverse - MAKEDONWN PRWTHS, club of Herakles, BTDR in monogram above, TKP and TUS in two monograms below, all within oak wreath, thunderbolt to left. SNG Ashmolean 3299, SNG Fitzwilliam 2342. 30mm, 16.8g.
Ex: IncitatusPaddy
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