Coins from Members' Personal Ancient Coin Galleries
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SUB ROMAN, Vandals, MinimusMinimus, imitating a coin of Theodosius II
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SUB ROMAN, Unattributedae 10mm
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SUB ROMAN, Unattributedae 10mm
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SUB ROMAN, Unattributedae 10mm
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Roman, Maximinus I DenariusMaximinus I Denarius. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate & draped bust right.
RIC 7A, RSC 7a.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, Ti. Claudius Ti.f. Ap.n. Nero, AR DenariusTi. Claudius Ti.f. Ap.n. Nero. 79 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (18mm, 4.07 g). Diademed and draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver on shoulder / Victory driving biga right, holding wreath and palm; A•^XXVI below.
Crawford 383/1; Sydenham 770; Claudia 5.
Good VF, toned.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, Ti. Claudius Ti.f. Ap.n. Nero, AR DenariusTi. Claudius Ti.f. Ap.n. Nero. 79 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (18mm, 4.07 g). Diademed and draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver on shoulder / Victory driving biga right, holding wreath and palm; A•^XVIII below.
Crawford 383/1; Sydenham 770; Claudia 5.
Good VF, toned.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, Satrienus, AR denarius, 77 B.C.P SATRIENUS. 77 BC. AR denarius. Rome mint. XXXVIFFC-1097. SB-1. MBC+.
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Roman Republic, RRC191/1 VAL As Known examples of Rev Die YSosius posted an anonymous? As(RR0027) with an illegible legend. However, I think the die can be identified because the prow has certain oddities. Once the Rev is identified, I think the Obv can also. See if you think RR0027 has the same dies as the 2 asses in the image.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, Quintus Titius, Denarius, 90 BC.Obv: Anepigraphic
Head of young Bacchus (Liber), right, wearing ivy wreath.
Rev: Q TITI
Legend on tablet from which springs Pegasus.
3.76 gm, 19.5 mm, Mint: Rome, S 239, RSC 2.
Comment: Gens Titia. Area of flat strike to rear of bust and hindquarters of Pegasus. Control mark to lower right of obverse showing a ligate IV or N.
Ex - Berk
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, Quintus Caecilius Metellus - 130BC - AR DenariusJupiter in slow quadriga r., holding branch and thunderbolt.
3.9g - 18mm - s.132 - good V. F.
Photographically this picture is interesting. The main illumination is from an LED spotlamp, at 11 o'clock, high overhead of Roma's helmet. The LED spotlamp ( CREE Technology E27 JDR Super Bright 3 Watt Single Die LED Spotlight in COOL WHITE, bought on ebay) gives a blue (cool white) light. At this point in my photographic exploits, I am not sure how I had set the whitebalance.
Secondary lighting, is from a 60watt tungsten reflector bulb, lower down, and at 2 o'clock position. The secondary light is to fill in deep shadow caused by the primary light source. However the orange colour of the tungsten is quite obvious where it shines.
Tertiary light comes from indoor daylight, but is weak compared to the brightness of the spotlights.
Reducing the colour contrast, using my photo-editing software can reduce the colour, and yet keep the greyscale contrast ~ it's a matter of taste, or is it pedantry?
A slightly longer exposure time, might help too.
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Roman Republic, Quinarius - Dioscuri GallopingAR Quinarius
Apulia, 211-210 BC
2.11g
Obv: Helmeted head of Roma R; behind V = value of 5 asses
Rev. The Dioscuri galloping r.; below, MT; in exergue, ROMA.
Sydenham 183. RBW 465. Crawford 103/2b.
ex. E.E. Clain-Stefanelli CollectionOptimo Principi
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, Q. Sicinius and C. Coponius. AR denarius, 49 BC.Obv. Diademed head of Apollo right, star below. Q SICINIVS before, III VIR behind.
Rev. Club or Hercules surmounted by facing lions scalp, arrow left, bow right. C COPONIVS PR SC.
Ref. Albert 1377; Crawford 444/1; Sear 413.
Coin: The praetor C. Coponius was the naval commander of Pompeius Magnus fleet operating in the East. This issue might have been to pay the soldiers. The star on the obverse could signify the comet seen in that year. Q. Sicinius was one of the 3 monetary quaestors ( III VIR ) for the year 49 BC. He decided to join Pompeys army to the east. The place of mint is unknown but possible places considering the design on the reverse suggests Ephesus, Pergamum, Sardis, Tralles and Apamea. Ephesus, as the residence of the proconsul, perhaps has the strongest claim.
***Special thanks to Steve Minnnoch for his comments on place of mint***
16mm.
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Roman Republic, Q. Sicinius and C. Coponius (with Pompey) Denarius - Club of Hercules with Lionskin (Crawf. 444/1a)AR Denarius
Mint moving with Pompey in Asia, 49 BC
3.92g
Obv: Head of Apollo (R), hair tied with band; below, star
Q·SICINIVS – III·VIR
Rev: Club of Hercules upright on which hangs lion’s skin with head R; in L field, arrow and in R field, bow.
C·COPONIVS – PR·S·C
RSC Sicinia 1 & Coponia 1. Sydenham 939. Sear Imperators 3. RBW 1558. Crawford 444/1a.
NAC Auction 100, Lot 1569, 29/05/16
This denarius was minted by the moneyer Quintus Sicinius with the praetor Caius Coponius, somewhere on the campaign with Pompey c.49 BC. The legend identifies C. Caponius by his official position as praetor ('PR') and emphasises his and Pompey's claim to have Senate approval for this issue ('S.C'), in contrast to the renegade Caesar. Coponius led Pompey's Rhodian fleet and Caesar himself describes how Coponius harassed his fleet led by Mark Antony and hindered his Adriatic crossing to Dyrrachium, forcing him to an alternate landing at Lissus.Optimo Principi
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Roman Republic, Q. Minucius Thermus Denarius - Warriors in Combat (Crawf. 319/1)AR Denarius
Rome, 103 BC
3.89g
Obv: Helmeted head of a youthful Mars (L).
Rev: Two warriors in combat, a Roman soldier on left protecting a fallen comrade.
Q•THERM•MF (ligate) in exergue.
Crawford 319/1; Minucia 19; BMCRR Italy 653-6
From the Andrew McCabe Collection
Roma Numismatics E-Sale 71, 28/05/2020, Lot 803
ex. NAC Auction 106, 09/05/2018, Lot 393
This coin records the brave deeds of the moneyer's ancestor and namesake, Quintus Minucius Thermus who was elected consul in 193 and waged war against the Ligurians, defeating their forces near Pisa. He remained as proconsul in Liguria for 191–190. During this time it appears that he may have won the distinction of the corona civica, the second highest military award to which a Roman could aspire, by saving the life of a fellow citizen in battle through slaying an enemy on a spot not further held by the enemy army that day - this act being depicted on the reverse.
He may also have been the same Thermus who served as military tribune under Scipio in North Africa in 202 BC. Appian relates that about this time there was a cavalry engagement between the forces of Hannibal and those of Scipio near Zama, in which the latter had the advantage. Scipio, learning that Hannibal was short of supplies and was expecting a convoy, sent the military tribune, [Quintus Minucius] Thermus, by night to attack the supply train. Thermus took a position on the crest of a hill at a narrow pass, where he killed 4,000 Africans, took as many more prisoners, and brought the supplies to Scipio.Optimo Principi
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Roman Republic, Q. Marcius Libo Denarius - Dioscuri Galloping (Syd 395)AR Denarius
Rome, 148 BC
3.65g
Obv: Helmeted head of Roma R, behind, LIBO and below chin, X
Rev: The Dioscuri, Castor and Pollox, galloping R below horses,
Q·MARC and ROMA in partial tablet.
Sydenham 395. Crawford215/1. RBW 915
ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the Smithsonian
Stacks 1979 LOT 1113
Bequeathed to James Madison University after Sawhill's death and sold again by Stacks.
Stacks March 5/6 1971 LOT 409 sold to John A. Sawhill (1892-1976) of James Madison University.
ex. Massachusetts Historical Society
ex. Adams Presidential Family Numismatic CollectionOptimo Principi
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, Q. Cassius Longinus. AR denarius, Rome, 55 BC.Obv. Bonus Eventus to right, scepter behind.
Rev. Eagle in center standing on thunderbolt, Lituus left and offer vase right. In exergue Q CASSIVS.
Ref. Albert 1355, Crawford 428/3, Sear 391.
18mm.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, Q. Cassius Longinus, AR DenariusQ. Cassius Longinus. 55 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.84 gm). LIBERT/Q CASSIVS, Head of Libertas left, wearing necklace / Curule chair within Temple of Vesta; urn and ballot inscribed AC on either side.
Crawford 428/2; Sydenham 918; Cassia 8.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, Publius Accoleius Lariscolus. AR denarius, Rome, 43 BCObv. Diana Nemorensis to right. Behind P ACCOLEIVS, in front LARISCOLVS.
Rev. Triple cult statue of Diana Nemorensis ( consisting of Diana, Hekate and Selena ) standing facing, supporting beam on which there are five trees.
Coin: Sear maintains that this coin commemorates the town of Aricia, the place of origin of the moneyer's family. Diana Nemoerensis was the chief deity of Aricia, and the ruins of her temple there are still visible today. Octavian's mother, Atia, was born in the town.
Ref. Albert 1542, Crawford 486/1, Sear 484.
3.41 gr, 18mm.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, Petillius Capitolinus. AR denarius, Rome, 43 BC.Obv. Eagle standing on thunderbolt, wings spread, head right. Above PETILLIVS, under CAPITOLINVS.
Rev. Hexastyle temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus on the Palatine with armed figures on the pediment.
Ref. Albert 1544, Crawford 487/2, Sear 486.
19 mm
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, P.Clodius M.f. Turrinus. AR denarius. Rome, 42 BC.Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right, lyre behind. Bankers mark behind head.
Rev. Diana Lucifera with bow and quiver over shoulder holding lighted torch in each hand. P CLODIVS MF
Ref. Albert 1583, Crawford 494/23, Sear 492.
Coin: Diana Lucifera is the bearer of light, also called Hekate, carries the torch symbolizing spiritual resurrection and illumination. The Greeks knew her as Artemis, the twin sister of Apollo, and daughter of Zeus and Leto. She was born under Mount Cynthus in Delos and hence was also called Cynthia and Delia. She was the goddess of hunting, carried a bow and quiver like her brother, and was especially fond of music and dance. Diana was never conquered by love, and submitted to no man, hence she was the goddess of a "chaste" moon and, except for her family, tolerated only female companions. Her priestesses were all chaste and this festival was celebrated with daily music and dance until the kalends of June.
19mm.
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Roman Republic, Mn. Cordius Rufus/Rebublican Denarius
Roman Republic. Mn. Cordius Rufus, 46 B.C. AR Denarius(3.43 grams). Laureate jugate heads of the Dioscuri/Venus standing left, scales in right hand, scepter in left with Cupid flying over left shoulder. RSC.Cordia.2a Toned Fine. Counter-mark to right of Venus. Horn silver on obv. Some scratches obsure one of the twins.
This was my first ancient coin purchase. I had no knowledge of ancients at the time but was intrigued by the design.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, Mn. Aemilius Lepidus, AR DenariusMn. Aemilius Lepidus. 114-113 B.C. AR denarius (18 mm, 3.89 g). Diademed and draped bust of Roma right / Equestrian statue standing right on triumphal arch.
Crawford 291/1; Sydenham 554; Aemilia 7.
Nicely toned VF.
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Roman Republic, Mn. Acilius Glabrio - Salus with Valetudo holding Snake (Crawf. 442/1a)AR Denarius
Rome, 49 BC
3.72g
Obv: Laureate head of Salus (R), SALVTIS upward in field.
Rev: Valetudo standing (L), resting l. arm on column and holding snake in r. hand
MN·ACILIVS – III·VIR·VALETV
Crawford 442/1a; Acilia 8; Syd. 922
NAC Auction 114 - Part 1, 06/05/2019, Lot 475
ex. NAC 73, Student and his Mentor part II, 18/11/2013, Lot 176
ex. Nicolas Collection, Etienne-Paul Nicolas (1904-1981), Leu 17, 03/05/1977, Nicolas, Lot 648.Optimo Principi
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, Marcia, AR DenariusMint:Roma
56 BC
Dimensions:18mm/04grms.
Obverse : ANCVS " Ancus".
Reverse : PHILIPPVS / A-Q-V-A (MAR) in monogram. "Philippus /Aqua Marcia"
Ref: B.28 ( Marcia )-BMC/ RR 3891.RCV382.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, M.Volteius, DenariusRome mint, 78 BC
Head of young Hercules right, wearing lion skin
Erymathian Boar right, M VOLTEI M F in exergue
Sear 313
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Roman Republic, M. Volteius Denarius - Hercules and the Erymanthian Boar (Crawf. 385/2)AR Denarius
Rome, 78 BC
3.87g
Obv: Head of young Hercules (R), wearing lion’s skin headdress
Rev: Erymanthian Boar charging right
VOLTEI•M•F in exergue
Bab. 2; BMC 3158; Crawf. 385/2; Syd. 775.
Künker Auction 312, Lot 2669
The monstrous, wild Erymanthian boar lived on Mount Erymanthos in Arcadia, a haunt of Artemis. For his fourth labour, Hercules was given the task to capture him and finally succeeded in doing so, by luring the animal into deep snow where it tired. He brought the boar alive to his client Eurystheus, who was so frightened he hid in a bronze wine jar.Optimo Principi
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Roman Republic, M. Sergius Silus Denarius - Horseman Holding Severed Head (Syd. 544)AR Denarius
Rome, 115-16 BC
3.85g
Obv: Helmeted head of Roma (R), behind, ROMA * and before, EX·S·C
Rev: Horseman rearing (L), holding sword and a severed head in hand; below horse, Q / M·SERGI and in exergue, SILVS.
Sydenham 544, RBW 1115, Crawford 286/1
ex. NAC Auction 83, Collection of a Student and his Mentor III, 20th May 2015, Lot 302
ex. Nicolas Collection, Etienne-Paul Nicolas (1904-1981), Leu 17, 3rd May 1977, Nicolas, Lot 195.
Optimo Principi
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, M. Sergius Silus - 116-115 BC.AR Denarius of M. Sergius Silus - 116-115 BC.
Weight: 6.1gr Ø: 19mm
Obv: Helmeted head of Roma right, X behind, Q CRT before.
Rev: Helmeted horseman galloping left, holding sword and severed gallic head in one hand, M SERGI below, SILVS in ex., Q below horse's forelegs.
Sear Mil #163 - RSC Sergia 1
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Roman Republic, M. Plaetorius Cestianus - Curule Chair with Scorpion (Crawf. 409/2)AR Denarius
Rome, 67 BC
3.86g
Obv: Turreted and draped bust of Cybele to right; behind, forepart of a lion; to right, globe.
CESTIANVS
Rev: Curule chair; control mark to left, scorpion.
M PLAETORIVS AED CVR EX S C
Crawford 409/2 Sydenham 808
ex. Haeberlin Collection, Ernst Justus Haeberlin (1847-1925), Cahn & Hess, Frankfurt, 17th July 1933, Lot 2144.2
Cicero records that Plaetorius had been curule aedile (responsible for maintenance of temples "aedes" and regulation of public festivals) in his speech "Pro Cluentio", in which he describes arguing the case of Decimus Matrinius before the curule aediles Cestianus and Flaminius. This particular coin type refers to the Ludi Megalesiaci, games which honoured the goddess Cybele, and were presented by the curule aediles.
After serving as curule audile with senatorial authority to strike coins, Cestianus was recruited by Pompey to help him mint the 6,000 talents (24,000,000 denarii) of coins needed to pay troops for his extraordinary campaign against the Mediterranean pirates in 67 BC. Optimo Principi
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, M. Papirius Carbo - Jupiter - 122BC - AR Denarius3.89g - 18mm - s.151
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, M. Fonteius, Denarius, 85 BCObv: M N FONTEI C F
Laureate head of Appolo, right. Thunderbolt below. Ligate AP under chin.
Rev: Anepigraphic.
Cupid (or a putto) seated on goat standing right. Pilei (freedom caps) of the Dioscuri above. Thyrsus (staff) of Bacchus in exergue. All within laurel wreath.
3.9 gm, 21.3 mm, Mint: Rome, S 271, RSC 9.
Comments: On obverse inscription the MN and NT are ligate. Full name expands to MaNius FONTEIus Capito (surname) Fonteia (gens). Reverse apparently a theme for the cult of Dionysis (Bacchus). The pilei are likely a play on the words 'Liber' (the deity giving the root word for modern libation) and 'Libertas' (freedom). However at this point at the beginning of the end of the Republic, they may hold a double entendre that is purely political.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, M. Fannius - 123 BC.AR Denarius of M. Fannius - 123 BC.
Weight: 6.3gr Ø: 18mm
Obv: Helmeted head of Roma right, X below chin, ROMA behind.
Rev: Victory in quadriga right, holding wreath, M FAN CF (AN in monogram) in ex.
Sear Mil #150 - RSC Fannia 1.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, M. Aemilius Lepidus - 61 BC.AR Denarius of M. Aemilius Lepidus - 61 BC.
Weight: 4.4gr
Ø: 18mm
Obv: Head of Roma right.
Rev: M. LEPIDVS encircling equestrian statue
EF/EF
Ref: Sear Mil #371 ? (similar)
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, M. Aburius & M. f Geminus - 132BC - AR DenariusSol in quadriga r. brandishing wip.
3.89g - 18mm - s.127
good V. F. - £8 10s 0d.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, M Cipius - Victory in biga - 114BCObv: Head of Roma r. ; behind X; on r. "M CIPI M F"
Rev: Victory in biga, r. holding palm branch; below rudder; in ex. ROMA.
3.85g - 17mm - s.166 - uncertain Italian mint.
Comment
The coin is photographed, using my usual (for now) setup of 2 bedside lamps. One, high above the helmet of Roma, an LED spot with a blue tinge; the second, lower, out to where Roma is looking, is a less bright diffused orange tungsten light. There is also a helping of indoor daylight , mostly from below.Overall the blue and orange can be seen to interplay, but only subtley on a broad greyscale rendition of silver.
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Roman Republic, L. Titurius Sabinus Denarius - Rape of the Sabine Women (Crawf. 344/1a)AR Denarius
Rome, 89 BC
3.82g
Obv: Bare head of King Titus Tatius (R),
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; Tituria 1; Sydenham 698; BMCRR Rome 2322-3
Roma Numismatics Auction 19, 27/03/2020, Lot 698
ex. NAC Auction 114 - Part I, 06/05/2019, Lot 419
ex. Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 94, 18/09/2013, Lot 973;
ex. Münzen & Medaillen AG Basel, List 316, September 1970, no. 26.Optimo Principi
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus, AR denariusMint:Rome; 89 BC
Dimensions:17mm/3.76grms.
Obverse:SABIN/ A PV "argento publico"
Reverse:L.TITURI "lucius titurius"
Réf:RCV252
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Roman Republic, L. Sempronius Pitio Denarius - Dioscuri Galloping (Syd 402)AR Denarius
Rome, 148 BC
3.75g
Obv: Helmeted head of Roma (R), behind, PITIO and below chin, X
Rev: The Dioscuri, Castor and Pollox, galloping (R) below horses,
L.SEMP and below ROMA in partial tablet.
Sydenham 402, Crawford 216/1, RBW 926
Naville Numismatics Auction 40Optimo Principi
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, L. Procilius, AR DenariusL. Procilius. 80 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.98 g, 2h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Jupiter right / Juno Sospita advancing right, hurling spear and holding shield; serpent to right. Crawford 379/1; Sydenham 771; Procilia 1. Superb EF, fine old cabinet toning.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, L. Pomponius Cn. f and L. Porcius Licinius. AR denarius serratus.Obv. Head of Roma right, behind X. legend: L.POMPONI CN F. Banker's mark of a star on head.
Rev. Warrior Bitutius with shield hurling spear in biga right. L LIC CN DOM. Banker's mark below horses.
Ref. Albert 1049; Crawford 282/4; Sear 158.
Narbo, 112-109 BC.
20mm
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, L. Piso Frugi - Apollo & naked horseman - 90BC - AR DenariusObv: Head of Apollo r., mintmark? to l.
Rev: Naked horseman (wearing hat?) galloping r., with palm-branch; below, PISO. L F. FRVGI.; above O mintmark.
3.66g - 16mm - s.235
Another example from a large, and extremly complex issue from the time of the conflict between Rome and the Marsic Confederation.
This coin is much smaller than my other example, but it is of reasonably good weight, and silver.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, L. Piso Frugi - Apollo & naked horseman - 90BC - AR DenariusObv: Head of Apollo r.; on l., head-dress of Isis (mintmark)
Rev: Naked horseman galloping r., with palm-branch; below, L. PISO. FRVGI. numeral, CXXXXVT.
3.94g - 19mm - s.235
An example from a large, and extremly complex issue from the time of the conflict between Rome and the Marsic Confederation.
What is the symbology of the naked horseman, and palm branch?
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Roman Republic, L. Papius Denarius Serratus - Juno Sospita with Griffin (Crawf. 384/1)AR Denarius
Rome, 79 BC
3.93g
Obv: Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; symbol (stick with strap?) behind
Rev: Griffin springing right; symbol (bowling ninepin?) below; L• PAPI in exergue.
Crawford 384/1; RSC Papia 1 (symbols 44); Grueber type 96
Roma Numismatics Auction XV, 380
ex. Roma Numismatics Auction VI, 765. Optimo Principi
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Roman Republic, L. Papius Denarius Serratus (2) - Juno Sospita with Griffin (Crawf. 384/1) AR Denarius
Rome, 79 BC
3.84g
Obv: Head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin; symbol (tall cup) behind
Rev: Griffin springing right; symbol (one handled jug) below; L• PAPI in exergue.
Crawford 384/1; RSC Papia 1, Grueber type 11
Roma Numismatics E-Sale 52, Lot 679
From the R.C. Vermeer Collection;
Naville Numismatics 34, 17 September 2017, lot 422.
ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the SmithsonianOptimo Principi
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, L. Furius Cn. f. Brocchus - 63 BC.AR Denarius of L. Furius Cn. f. Brocchus - 63 BC.
Weight: 3.9gr
Ø: 19mm
Obv: Bust of Ceres right, wreathed with corn, barley-grain before, corn-earn behind, BROCCHI below, III.
Rev: VIR across upper field, rev. Curule chair between two fasces with axes, L FVRI / CN F above.
VF/gVF
Ref: Sear Mil # 365 - RSC furia 23-23a.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, L. Antestius Gragulus - 136BC - AR DenariusA new mark of value (star like) representing XVI monogramme.
4.14g - 18mm - s.115
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, L. Pomponius Mollo - 97BC - AR (plated) DenariusObv: Head of Apollo r., laur.; L. POMPON. MOLO.
Rev: Numa standing r., holding lintus before lighted alter, about to sacrifice a goat which is led by a youth; in ex., NVMA POMPIL
2.92g - 18mm - s.214
An obvious? fake, meant to deceive. Note the low weight. But when was it made? Was it official? or semi-official?
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, L Thorius Balbus : 105BC - AR DenariusObv: Head of Juno of Lanuvium r., wearing goat-skin; on left I.S.M.R
Rev: Bull charging r.; below, L. THORIVS / BALBUS; above, control mark V.
3.89g - 20mm - s.192
I.S.M.R "Juno. Sispes. Mater. Regina." meaning, Juno, Savior, Mother and Queen. Her statue, clad in a goat-skin, stood in Lanuvium, a Latin town 35km to the south of Rome, and from whence came the family of L Thorius Balbus.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, Gens VolteiaDenier de la Gens Volteia. Sear 313. Atelier de Rome.
Avers: Anépigraphe. Tête imberbe d'Hercule coiffé de la léonté.
Revers: M VOLTEI M F . "Marcus Volteius Marci Filius" (Marc Volteius, fils de Marc). Sanglier d'Erymanthe à droite.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, Gens Antonia, AR DenariusMint:Rome; 83/82 BC, Denarius serratus
Dimensions:19mm/3.94grms.
Obverse: S.C "senatus consulto"
Reverse: Q.(ANT)O.B(AL)B/ PR "Quintus Antonius Balbus Praetor"
Réf: RCV279
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Roman Republic, Gaius Vibius Pansa Denarius - Ceres with Torches and Plough (Syd 946)AR Denarius
Rome, 48 BC
3.77g
Obv: Ivy-wreathed head of Liber (R)
PANSA
Rev: Ceres walking (R) with torch in each hand; before plough.
C·VIBIVS·CF·CN
Sydenham 946. Sear Imperators 21. RBW 1573. Crawford 449/2.
ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the SmithsonianOptimo Principi
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, D Julius Silanus, 91 B.C.D Junius Silanus AR Denarius. 91 BC. rome mint.
OBV: Helmeted head of Roma right, control mark "A" behind.
REV: Victory in biga right, holding reins in both hands, number above, D SILANVS L F below, ROMA in ex.
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Roman Republic, Censorinus - Numa - Ancus - DenariusC Marcius Censorinus AR silver denarius. Struck 88 BC. Jugate heads of Numa Pompilius, bearded & in diadem, & Ancus Marcius, without beard, right. Reverse - C CENSO in exergue, Desultor riding one of two horses galloping right, in conical cap, holding whip in right hand; counter mark below. RCV 256.
Ex Roma Numismatics
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Roman Republic, Caius Postumius Denarius - Running Hound (Syd 785a)AR Denarius
Rome, 74 BC
3.90g
Obv: Draped bust of Diana (R), bow and quiver over shoulder.
Rev: Hound running (R), spear below, C·POSTVMI
Sydenham 785a Crawford 394/1b.
Rarer variant without T-A monogram below name of moneyer.
Double die-match with BMC Charles A. Hersh denarius.
ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the SmithsonianOptimo Principi
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, C. Vibius C. f. C. n. Pansa Caetronianus. AR denarius, Rome, 48 BC.Obv. Libertas or Bacchus facing right, behind PANSA.
Rev. Ceres carrying torches, plow before. I. C VIBIVS C F C N.
Ref. Albert 1392; Crawford 449/2, Sear 421
18 mm
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, C. Terentius Lucanus - Terentia 147BC - AR Denarius3.82g - 20mm - s.93
Victory is to be seen, bestowing upon Roma a wreath of victory.
From the days when a denarius was worth 10 asses.
Nice clear ligature.
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Roman Republic, C. Naevius Balbus Denarius Serratus - Victory Riding in Triga (Crawf. 382/1b)AR Denarius Serratus
Rome, 79 BC
4.06g
Obv: Diademed head of Venus (R) wearing earrings and necklace, behind S.C - "Senatus Consulto"
Rev: Victory in prancing triga (R); above, TXV and in exergue, C·NAE·BALB
Virtually as struck and Fleur de Coin.
Sydenham 769b. RBW 1410. Crawford 382/1b.
ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the Smithsonian
Minted under Sulla's rule, the coin honours Venus, who Sulla is known to have worshipped. Behind her portrait is the abbreviation S∙C - “Senatus Consulto”, a rarity on silver coinage, indicating it was minted by special permission of the Senate.
The incredibly struck reverse shows the winged goddess Victory holding the reins to a rarely depicted "triga", or three-horse chariot, prancing delightfully across the coin. Note the exquisite and playful rendering of the horses, even showing the details of their harnesses.
Some believe the triga may allude to Sulla’s three major victories in Greece, Numidia and most notably in Asia Minor against Mithradates VI. Below can be seen the wonderfully ligatured name of the moneyer, C(aius) NAE(vius) BALB(us). This may be the same Balbus mentioned in Plutarch's dramatic description of the Battle of Colline Gate (29) "Balbus, sent forward by Sulla, rode at full speed with 700 horsemen. He paused just long enough to let the sweat of the horses dry off, then quickly bridled them again & attacked.."Optimo Principi
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, C. NAEVIUS BALBUS (79 A.C.)AR Denarius serratus Ø:18 mm p:3.60 gr
Anv: Cabeza con diadema de Venus viendo a derecha - "S C".
Rev: Victoria en triga cabalgando a derecha, "LXVIIII" número de control sobre los caballos. "C·NAE·BALB·" (AB y AL en ligadura) en Exergo.
Una de las dos ocasiones en que se acuña una triga (Carruaje de guerra griego tirado por tres caballos) en las monedas romanas.
Acuñada: 79 A.C.
Ceca: Roma
Referencias: Sear RCTV Vol.1 #309 Pag.130 - Craw RRC #382/1b - Syd CRR #769b -BMCRR #2926-76 - RSC Vol.1 Naevia 6 Pag.68
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, C. Marcius Censorinus, Sydenham 713cRome mint, C. Marcius Censorinus Denarius, 88 B.C. AR, 3.037g 18.5mm, Sydenham 713c. Crawford 346/1f
O: Jugate heads of Numa Pompilius and Ancus Marcius r.; the former diademed
R: Desultor r., wearing conical headgear and holding whip; below horses, Y, In exergue, C•CENSO
casata137ec
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, C. Mamilius Limetanus, AR DenariusC. Mamilius Limetanus denarius serratus c. 82 BC. Bust of Mercury right, caduceus behind. / C MAMIL LIME(TA)N Ulysses walking right, his dog before.
The reverse shows Ulysses, after an absence of may years, returning in a mean and humble dress to the island of Ithaca, where he was at once recognised by his old dog, Argus, who died of joy at seeing his former master.
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Roman Republic, C. Mamilius Limetanus Denarius Serratus - Odysseus and his dog Argos (Crawf. 362/1)AR Denarius Serratus
Rome, 82 BC
4.09g
Obv: Draped bust of Mercury (R) wearing winged petasos hat, Caduceus behind. "A" control mark.
Rev: Odysseus walking right, holding staff and disguised as beggar, extends left hand to his dog Argos below.
C. MAMIL LIMETAN
Crawford 362/1, Mamilia 6, Sydenham 741
Ex Gorny & Mosch Auction 253, Lot 375
Ex Münzen & Medaillen AG Basel, Liste 546, August 1991, Nr. 44.Optimo Principi
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, C. Fonteius, AR DenariusC. Fonteius. 114-113 BC. AR Denarius. Janiform head of the Dioscuri; M to left, denomination mark to right / Galley with pilot and three oarsmen left, FON above. Crawford 290/1; Sydenham 555; Fonteia 1. 19.38 mm. 3.9 gm. Toned VF.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, C. Coelius CaldusC. Coelius Caldus. 104 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.87 g). Helmeted head of Roma left / Victory in biga left; T. above. Crawford 318/1a; Sydenham 582; Coelia 2. Good VF, toned.
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Roman Republic, C. Calpurnius L.f. Frugi Denarius - Horseman Galloping (Crawf. 408/1b)AR Denarius
Rome, 67 BC
3.95g
Obv: Head of Apollo to right, his hair bound with fillet; behind, two pellets.
Rev: Horseman galloping right; above, uncertain control mark.
C PISO L F FRVG
Babelon (Calpurnia) 24. Crawford 408/1b. RBW -. Sydenham 860d.
Struck in high relief and with magnificent iridescent toning.
Leu Numismatik Web Auction 2, Lot 548, 03/12/17
Obolos (By Nomos) Web Auction 3, Lot 261, 15/11/15
Gorny & Mosch Auction 190, Lot 426, 11/10/10Optimo Principi
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, C Postumius, Denarius, 74 BCObv: Anepigraphic
Draped bust of Diana, right. Bow and quiver over shoulder.
Rev: C POSTUMI TA (or AT)
Hound running right. Spear below. Legend in exergue.
3.6 gm, 17.4 mm, Mint: Rome, S 330, RSC 9.
Comment: Gens Postumia. Interesting that D. Sear did not know whether the A and T ligate on reverse is TA or AT although little of the historical record is left of this moneyer. Otherwise I love the pony tail on Diana, goddess of the hunt.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, C Fonteius, Denarius, 114-113 BCObv: Anepigraphic
Laureate and janiform heads of the Dioscuri. Control letter V to left. Ligate XVI to right below chin.
Rev: C FONT
Galley with pilot at stern and three oarsmen amidship, heading left. Legend above with ligate NT. (ROMA) in area of exergue.
3.8 gm, 19.1 mm, Uncertain Italian mint, Sear 167, RSC 1.
Comment: Gens Fonteia. Obverse may be a dubius reference to the foundation of this Gens through Fontus (Fons) a supposed son of Janus. More likely it is just an unusual portrayal of the Dioscuri. Obverse ligate XVI (often mistaken for a star) denotes the revised (circa 140 BC) standard of sixteen asses to the denarius (versus the previous ten). Reverse honors the naval exploits of Publius Fonteius Capito who was Praetor in Sardinia in 169 BC. Moneyer of this issue who's name appears on reverse was Gaius Fonteius.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, C Claudius Pulcher, Denarius, 110-109 BCObv: Anepigraphic
Helmeted head of Roma
Rev: C PVLCHER
Victory in biga, right.
3.3 gm, 19 mm, Mint: Rome, S 177, RSC 1.
Comment: Gens Claudia. Reverse refers to an ancestor's B.C. 177 victory over the Ligurian and Istrian tribes in southern Gaul.
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Roman Republic, As Anonymous issueAs 32mm, 29,35 g.
Av. Laureate head of Janus; above mark of value
Rev. Prow r.; above mark of value and below ROMA
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, AR Denarius, "Anonymous Gens"Mint:Roma
206/194 BC
Dimensions:20.6mm/3.56grms
Obverse:Anépigraph
Reverse: ROMA/Star symbol
Réf:RRC113/1
Conservation:TB+
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, AR Denarius of L Cornelius Sulla & L Manlius.Helmeted head of Roma right, L MANLI PROQ / Triumphator in quadriga right, crowned by Victory, L SVLLA IMP in ex.
CR 367/5. 4 grams.
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, APPIUS CLAUDIUS PULCHER, T. MANLIUS MANCINUS y Q. URBINIUS (111 - 110 a.C.)AR Denarius Ø:17mm p:3,8gr
Anv: Busto de Minerva o Palas (como Roma) con yelmo alado viendo a derecha, detrás un signo desconocido.
Rev: Victoria llevando con ambas manos las riendas de una triga que cabalga a derecha . Uno de los caballos mira hacia atrás.
Una de las dos ocasiones en que se acuña una triga ( Carruaje de guerra griego tirado por tres caballos) en las monedas romanas. "AP•CL•T•MANL•Q•VR" (MANL y VR en ligadura) en Exergo.
Acuñada: 111 - 110 aC.
Ceca: Roma
Referencias: Sear RCTV Vol.1 #176 Pag.106 - Craw RRC #299/1a - Syd CRR #570 - BMCRR #1290 - RSC Vol.1 Claudia 2 Pag.31
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Roman Republic, Anonymous SemisAE-Semis, 26mm, 20,35 g.
Rome, after 211 BC.
Obv.: S
Laureate head of Saturn r.
Rev.: ROMA / S
Prow r.
ref.: Cr. 56/3; BMC 229.
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Roman Republic, Anonymous Roma Denarius - Dioscuri Galloping (Syd 311)AR Denarius
Rome, after 211 BC
4.21g
Obv: Helmeted head of Roma (R), behind, X.
Rev: The Dioscuri galloping (R); below, ROMA in linear frame.
Sydenham 311. RBW –. Crawford 53/2.
Naville Numismatics Auction 45, Lot 374
ex. Elvira Clain Stefanelli (1914-2001) collection, curator of the National Numismatics Collection at the Smithsonian.
An example of the earliest denarius coinage from its first production in the last part of the 3rd and early 2nd centuries BC. Rome overhauled its coinage around 211 BC and introduced the denarius, containing an average 4.5 grams, or 1/72 of a Roman pound, of silver. The word dēnārius is derived from the Latin dēnī "containing ten", as its value was originally of 10 assēs. It formed the backbone of Roman currency throughout the Roman Republic.Optimo Principi
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Roman Republic, Anonymous Denarius, 115 - 114 BCDate: 115-114 BC
Mint: Roma
Obverse: Head of Roma, X behind, ROMA Below.
Reverse: Roma seated right on shields, Wolf and Twins before, two birds in field.
RSC 176
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ROMAN REPUBLIC, Anonymous Denarius, "Gens"2Mint:Roma
211/206 BC
Dimensions:21mm/4,02grms
Obverse:Anépigraph
Reverse:ROMA
Réf:RRC53/2
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Roman Republic, Anonymous AR Didrachm (Quadrigatus) - Janiform head and Jupiter in Quadriga (Crawf. 30/1)AR Didrachm (Quadrigatus)
Uncertain mint, 225-214 BC
6.57g, 22mm
Obv: Laureate head of youthful Janus or Dioscuri
Rev: Jupiter holding sceptre and brandishing thunderbolt, in quadriga driven to right by Victory; ROMA incuse on raised tablet below.
Crawford 30/1; RSC 23; Sydenham 64b
Roma Numismatics Auction XVI, 498
From a private Swiss collection, outside of Italy prior to January 2011.Optimo Principi
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Roman Republic, A. Postumius Albinus Denarius Serratus - Hispania, Togate Figure with Legionary Eagle (Crawf. 372/2)AR Denarius Serratus
Rome, 81 BC
3.90g
Obv: Veiled head of Hispania (R)
HISPAN upward in field behind.
Rev: Togate figure standing (L), raising hand to legionary 'aquila' eagle, fasces with axe to right.
Crawford 372/2; Postumia 8; Sydenham 746; RBW 1393
NAC Auction 114 - Part II, 07/05/2019, Lot 1315
Optimo Principi
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, Octavian, Denarius, Scarce 32-31 BCObverse: Anepigraphic
Diademed head of Pax right, olive branch before and cornucopia behind.
Rev: CAESAR DIVI F
Octavian in military attire, walking right with his hand raised in adlocutio to the troops and holding spear over left shoulder.
3.6 gm, 18 mm, Mint: Italy Uncertain (Brundisium or Rome). RIC 253, S 1549, Seaby RSC 72.
Comment: Struck to pay the legions for his war against Antony. Not often seen even in this condition.
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Roman Imperators, Octavian Denarius - Pax (RIC 252)AR Denarius
Brundisium or Rome, circa 32-29 BC
3.43g
Obv: Bare head of Octavian (R)
Rev: Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive branch and cornucopiae
CAESAR DIVI F
RIC 252 BMC 605
Künker Auction 280, 466
Ex. Hannelore Scheiner collection
Sear, The History and Coinage of the Roman Imperators 49-27 BC, London 1998, Nr. 399.Optimo Principi
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, Octavian & Julius Caesar. AE- Bronze, Octave et Jules César, Thessalonique, 28-27 avant J.-C (Bronze) Sear GIC 151 75
Avers : Tête couronnée de Jules César.
Revers : Tête nue d’Octave.
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, Mark Antony, Legionary DenariusMark Antony. 32-31 BC.
AR Legionary Denarius (3.40 gm). ANT. AVG IIIVIR. R. P. C., praetorian galley right / LEG V, aquila between two legionary standards.
Crawford 544/18; Sydenham 1221; RSC 32.
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, MARK ANTONY, AR DENARIUS, LEG VIII Marcus Antonius, BC 83-30.
The Legionary Denarius was struck to pay Antony's army before the battle of Actium. Patrae mint 32-31 BC.
Obverse: ANT•AVG IIIVIR•R•P•C, Galley right.
Reverse: LEG VIII, Aquila (legionary eagle) between two standards
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, MARK ANTONY, AR DENARIUS, LEG VIIMarcus Antonius, BC 83-30.
The Legionary Denarius was struck to pay Antony's army before the battle of Actium. Patrae mint 32-31 BC.
Obverse: ANT•AVG IIIVIR•R•P•C, Galley right.
Reverse: LEG VII, Aquila (legionary eagle) between two standards
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, MARK ANTONY, AR DENARIUS, LEG IIIMarcus Antonius, BC 83-30.
The Legionary Denarius was struck to pay Antony's army before the battle of Actium. Patrae mint 32-31 BC.
Obverse: ANT•AVG IIIVIR•R•P•C, Galley right.
Reverse: LEG III, Aquila (legionary eagle) between two standards
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, Mark Antony, AR Denarius, 32-31 B.C.The Triumvirs. Mark Antony. Autumn 32-spring 31 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.26 g, 6h). Legionary type. Patrae(?) mint. Galley right / LEG V, legionary aquila between two signa.
Crawford 544/18; CRI 354; Sydenham 1221; RSC 32.
Banker’s mark and a couple digs on obverse.
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, Mark Antony, Denarius, 32-31 BCObv: ANT AVG III VIR R P C
Galley right, mast with banners at prow.
Rev: LEG XXI
Legionary eagle between two standards.
3.5 gm, 18 mm, Mint: Patria (?), S 1479, RSC 58.
Comment: One of the legionary series struck in vast quantities to pay for his impending war against Octavian. Minted from inferior silver supplied from Cleopatra and sometimes referred to as 'money of necessity'.
ex-Berk
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Roman Imperators, Mark Antony ImperatorDenom: AR Denarius
Obv: ANT AVG III VIR RPC
Bare head right
Rev: LEG VI
LEG VI aquila between two legionary standards
Mint: Unkown
Crawford 544/19; CRI 356; Sydenham 1242; RSC 55
Dia. 17.9 mm
3.49 gm
Mark Anthony
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, Mark Antony 32 BC.AR Denarius of Mark Antony 32 BC.
Weight:3.18gr
Ø:17mm
Obv: ANT AVG III VIR R P C - Galley right, with banners at prow.
Rev: LEG III - legionary eagle between two standards.
F/F
Similar to Sear Mil 1479 with LEG III instead of LEG V - Sydney 1217.
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ROMAN IMPERATORS, Mark Antony 32 BC.AR Denarius of Mark Antony 32 BC.
Weight:3.1gr
Ø:17mm
Obv: ANT AVG III VIR R P C - Galley right, mast with banners at prow.
Rev: LEG II - Legionary eagle between two standards.
gVG/gF
Similar to Sear Mil 1479 with LEG II unstead of LEG V.
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