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Mark Antony and LepidusThe Triumvirs. Mark Antony and Lepidus, 43 B.C. AR quinarius
Military mint traveling with Antony and Lepidus in Transalpine Gaul, 43 B.C.
O: M ANT IMP, emblems of the augurate: lituus, capis, and raven standing left.
R: LEP IMP, emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, securis, and apex.
-Crawford 489/3; CRI 120; Sydenham 1158a; RSC 3.4 commentsNemonater

001l2. Lepidus & Marc AntonyLepidus & Marc Antony. AR Quinarius. Military mint with Antony & Lepidus in Transalpine Gaul, 44-42 BC. Obv: M ANT IMP, lituus, capis & raven. Rev: M LEP IMP, simpulum, aspergillum, axe (surmounted by wolf's head) & apex. Cr489/3, Syd 1158a.lawrence c

007a1. Civil WarVindex AR Denarius. Uncertain Gallic Mint, AD 68. SALVS GENERIS [HVM]ANI, Victory standing to left on globe, holding palm branch and wreath / S P Q R, within corona civica with circular jewel in bezel at apex. RIC I 72 (Civil War); BMCRE 34. 3.35g, 17mm, 6h. From a private German collection; Ex Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 341, 1 October 2020, lot 5810. Roma Numismatics Auction 85 Lot 1604.1 commentslawrence c

01 01 Julius Caesar Julius Caesar. 49-44 B.C. AR Denarius. Military mint traveling with Caesar in Gaul. c. 49-48 B.C. (3.72g, 19.0m, 4h). Obv: CAESAR in ex., elephant r. trampling serpent. Rev: simpulum, sprinkler, axe surmounted by wolf’s head, and apex. Cr 443/1; Syd. 1006.

This is the first issue in Caesar’s name. The obverse could symbolize the victory of good over evil in general, or the victory of Caesar’s forces over the Pompeians specifically. The reverse clearly refers to Caesar’s status as Pontifex Maximus.3 commentsLucas H

0200 - Semis Augustus 2-1 BCObv/ AVGVSTVS DIVI F, laureate head of A. r.
Rev/ C VAR RVF SEX IVL POL II VIR Q, simpulum, aspergillum, axe and apex.

AE, 22.5 mm, 6.50 g
Mint: Carthago Nova.
APRH/168 [12-33 dies] – RPC I/168
ex-Herrero, auction december 2014, lot 41.dafnis

5) Lepidus: Antony and LepidusThe Triumvirs. Mark Antony and Lepidus. May-summer 43 BC. AR Quinarius (13mm, 1.81 g, 6h). Military mint traveling with Antony and Lepidus in Transalpine Gaul. Emblems of the augurate: lituus, capis, and raven standing left / Emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, securis, and apex. Crawford 489/3; King 73; CRI 120; Sydenham 1158a; RSC 3. Near VF, porous, banker’s marks on obverse and reverse.

Ex CNG
RM00072 commentsSosius

601, Julius Caesar, Imperator and Dictator, assassinated 15 March 44 B.C.Julius Caesar AR Denarius 40 B.C. 20 mm, 3.6 gm; aVF; Moving mint. 49-48 BC. Obverse: Pontifical emblems culullus, aspergillum, axe, and apex. Reverse: elephant right trampling dragon; CAESAR in exergue. Ex Windsor Antiquities.

It is not possible to adequately discuss Gaius Julius Caesar within the constraints of this gallery. He was born on either the 12th or the 13th of July in 100 B.C. [most scholars agree upon this date, but it is debated], and he was assassinated on 15 March 44 B.C.

Caesar is arguably the most important figure in Roman history; only Augustus and, perhaps, Constantine the Great made contributions of equivalent magnitude. Caesar was a truly gifted writer, orator, politician and soldier .

Library and book store shelves are crowded with a variety of biographies on the great man. Christian Meier, professor of Ancient History at the University of Munich, has written a scholarly as well as intriguing biography of Caesar. It is simply titled Caesar. It was first published in Germany in 1982, and a recently published paper back translation by David McLintock is now available from Fontana Press (a subsidiary of HarperCollins Publishers).

Caesar is fascinating.

J. P. Fitzgerald, Jr.
1 commentsCleisthenes

Augustus- RPC 168Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD
Bronze, Carthago Nova after 27 BC.
Laureate head r. DIVIF AVGVSTVS
Simpulum aspergiullum, securis and apex.
Duumviri C. Varius Rufus und Sextus Iulius Pollioxokleng

CILICIA, TARSOS2nd to 1st Century B.C.
AE 21 mm; 6.63 g
O: Veiled and turreted head of Tyche, right; countermark beneath chin.
R: Pyramidal Pyre of Sandan containing figure of Sandan on lion, all on a garlanded square base, eagle at apex. 1 commentslaney

CILICIA, TARSOS2nd to 1st Century B.C.
AE 16 mm, 2.90 g
O: Veiled and turreted head of Tyche, right; countermark beneath chin.
R: Pyramidal Pyre of Sandan containing figure of Sandan on lion, all on a garlanded square base, eagle at apex. laney

Crawford 443/1, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, Julius Caesar, AR DenariusRome. The Imperators.
Julius Caesar, 49-44 BCE.
AR Denarius (3.93 g; 19mm).
Military mint travelling with Caesar, 49-48 BCE.

Obverse: Elephant walking right, trampling serpent; CAESAR in exergue.

Reverse: Simpulum, aspergillum, axe and apex.

References: Crawford 443/1: HCRI 9; Sydenham 1006; Julia 9.

Provenance: Ex Ploil Collection [NAC 101 (24 Oct 2017), Lot 10]; privately purchased December 1980.

Caesar’s “elephant” issue was massive, with Crawford estimating 750 obverse and 833 reverse dies. Stylistic variations range from elephants depicted accurately to elephants with pig-like characteristics. The CAESAR inscriptions on the well-executed elephant varieties typically have letters with serifs; while inscriptions on the piggish varieties have letters without serifs. Woytek believes the series was struck in Gallia Narbonensis and Hispania Citerior in circa 49BC during Caesar’s campaign against Pompey loyalists in Spain. Other scholars, like Crawford and Sear, believe the issue was commenced shortly after Caesar invaded Italy in 49 and continued until the defeat of Pompey at Pharsalus in 48 BCE. What’s clear is that Caesar struck these coins without authority, as he did not hold the office of moneyer or legate. As for interpretation of this coin type, many scholars, including Crawford and Sear, interpret the obverse (elephant trampling the serpent) as representing good (Caesar) triumphing over evil. Michael Harlan interprets the obverse as blaming the civil war on Pompey’s faction; the elephant representing Pompey’s supporter, Metellus Pius Scipio (whose family badge, frequently seen on Metellan coins, is an elephant), trampling the snake symbol of Salus, the health and safety of Rome. The reverse clearly depicts the emblems of the priesthood and alludes to Caesar’s office of pontifex maximus.
1 commentsCarausius

Crawford 494/39, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, L. Mussidius Longus, AR Denarius Rome, The Imperators.
L. Mussidius Longus. 42 BCE.
AR Denarius (3.72g; 16mm).
Rome mint, 42 BCE.

Obverse: Wreathed head of Julius Caesar facing right.

Reverse: L·MVSSIDIVS·LONGVS; caduceus on globe, flanked by rudder, cornucopia and apex.

References: Crawford 494/39a; HCRI 116; Sydenham 1096a; BMCRR Rome 4238-9; Mussidia 8; Julia 58.

Provenance: Ex Heritage Auction 3087 (17 Dec 2020) Lot 30041; Dr. Walter F. Stöcklin (d. 1975) Collection [Nomos Obolos 9 (25 Mar 2018) Lot 108]; acquired before 1975.

The moneyer is not otherwise known to history. Struck during the lead-up to Phillipi, the coin certainly reflects favor on the Caesarian side of the conflict, with the portrait of the late dictator on the obverse and devices referring to Caesar’s accomplishments on the reverse. The rudder and globe refer to Caesar’s military success and imperium over land and sea. The apex refers to his position as Pontifex Maximus. The cornucopia and caduceus allude to the blessings and happiness that Caesar bestowed on Rome. Multiple legend arrangements appear on this type, with curved and straight-line arrangements sometimes above, beside and below the devices.

The obverse fields show some raised striations, possibly caused from die cleaning or otherwise preparing the die for use. Other examples from the same obverse die show similar field striations.

This coin comes from the Stöcklin Collection, sold by Nomos over a series of auctions beginning with Nomos 14 in 17 May 2017. The collection consisted of ancient coins assembled over three generations in the family by Sebastian Roš (1839-1917), his son-in-law Dr. Walter F. Stöcklin (1888-1975) and grandson Dr. Walter M. Stöcklin (d. 1981).
3 commentsCarausius

Julius CaesarJulius Caesar. 49-48 B.C. AR denarius (18.2 mm, 3.32 g, 7 h). Military mint traveling with Caesar. CAESAR, elephant advancing right, trampling on horned serpent / Simpulum, sprinkler, axe (surmounted by a wolf’s head), and apex. Crawford 443/1; CRI 9; Sydenham 1006; RSC 49Ajax

Julius CaesarSilver Denarius
Obv: CAESAR. Elephant trampling a snake.
Rev: Pontifical emblems culullus, aspergillum, axe, and apex.

Ref: C-49; Craw-443/1; BMC-27; RRC-1006
3.94 gramsVacolony

Julius Caesar (49 - 44 B.C.)AR Denarius, 49 B.C., Military Mint, 7mm, 3.85g, ~22°, Crawford 443/1; RSC 49; Sear 1399; Sydenham 1006.
Obv: Elephant advancing right, trampling serpent. CAESAR in ex.
Rev: Emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, axe and apex.Marti Vltori

Julius Caesar Denarius RSC 49 , ElephantOBV: Elephant advancing right. CAESAR
REV: Simpulum, sprinkler, axe and apex. No legend
3.1g, 15mm
Minted in Gaul, 49-48 BC
Depicts a simpulum (a ladle used in sacrifices), a sprinkler (to spread perfume), an axe and a priest's hat. Legatus

Julius Caesar, as Imperator and Dictator. 49-44 BC. AR denarius.Julius Caesar, as Imperator and Dictator (49-44 BC). AR denarius (3.85 gm). Mint moving with Caesar in Gaul, 49–48 BC. Elephant right, trampling serpent, CAESAR in exergue / Pontifical emblems: culullus, aspergillum, axe, and apex. Crawford 443/1. Syd. 1006. RSC 49. CRI 9. RCTV 1399. Weakly struck to right on obverse, shallow circular test mark on elephant's head, otherwise good very fine.b70

Julius Caesar, b. 100 BC - d. 44 BCAR denarius, 19mm, 3.4g, 9h; Traveling military mint, 49-48 BC
Obv.: Elephant advancing right, trampling horned serpent // CAESAR
Rev.: Symbols of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, securis, and apex.
Reference: Crawford 443/1; CRI 9; Sydenham 1006; RSC 49. 16-188-176
John Anthony

Julius Caesar, denariusMoving Mint
elephant right trampling a gallic carnyx //CAESAR
Pontifical emblems culullus, aspergillum, axe, and apex.
49-48 BC.
Wonderful datails and patina.
A famous coin of Caesar.
5 commentsbyzancia

Lepidus & Marc Antony AR QuinariusLepidus & Marc Antony AR Quinarius. Military mint with Antony & Lepidus in Transalpine Gaul, 44-42 BC.
M ANT IMP, lituus, capis & raven / M LEP IMP, simpulum, aspergillum, axe (surmounted by wolf's head) & apex. Cr489/3, Syd 1158a. Britanikus

Lucilla (daughter of M. Aurelius) AR Denarius.Rome, AD 164-169. LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F, draped bust right / VOTA PVBLICA in three lines within wreath with jewel at apex. RIC 791 (Aurelius); RSC 98. 2.84g, 19mm, 6h. Very Fine.Chris C2

Nero Gallatian TempleDiameter: 21.2 mm, Weight: 5.6 gr
RPC 3563 Nero AE23 of the Koinon of Galatia.
OBV: NEPWNOS SEBASTOY, laureate head left
REV: TO KOINON GALATWN, tetrastyle temple with peaked root, caduceus (?) at the apex.
54 - 68 AD (Struck 62 - 65 AD)

Ancient Galatia was an area in the highlands of central Anatolia in modern Turkey. Galatia, an ancient region of Asia Minor, was named for the immigrant Gauls from Thrace (cf. Tylis), who settled
here and became its ruling caste in the 3rd century BC, following the Gallic invasion of the Balkans in 279 BC. It has been called the "Gallia" of the East, Roman writers calling its inhabitants Galli.

SCARCESRukke

Quinarius Antonius and LepidusQuinarius,
Obv: M ANT IMP, lituus, capis & raven
Rev: M LEP IMP, simpulum, aspergillum, axe & apex.
Diameter: 12-15mm
Weight: 1,65g
Cr489/3, Syd 1158a.2 commentsTomasz P

Roman Imperatorial, 49-48 BC, Julius CaesarAR Denarius (2.7g, 17mm, 7h). Rome mint, Struck 49-48 BC.
Obv.: CAESAR in ex., Elephant right, trampling on snake.
Rev.: Simpulum, aspergillum, ax and apex.
Sear (RCV) 353; Seaby (RSC I.) Caesar 111/49Charles S

Roman Proincial: Augustus, AE As, Issued by C. Varus Rufus and Sex. Julius Pollio, duoviri.Augustus, AE As, Issued by C. Varus Rufus and Sex. Julius Pollio, duoviri. Spain, Carthago Nova 14 B.C - 27 A.D. 11.75g - 28.4mm, Axis 5h.

Obv: AVGVSTVS DIVI·F - Laureate head right.

Rev: C·VAR·RVF·SEX·IVL·POL·II·VIR·Q· - Simpulum, aspergillum, securis, and apex.

Ref: RPC 167; ACIP 3137; SNG Copenhagen 509.
Provenance: Chris Scarlioli Collection.
Christian Scarlioli

Spain, Carthago Nova. Augustus Æ21Augustus Æ 21mm of Spain, Carthago Nova. 27 BC-14 AD. C. Varrius Rufus and Sextus Julius Pollio, duoviri. Laureate head of Augustus right / Simpulum, aspergillum, securis and apex. SNG Copenhagen 510. RPC 168.ancientone

Viking England: King Cnut, AR Penny, Quatrefoil type, Moneyer: Ada.Cambridge 1016-1035 A.D. 1.06g - 18.7mm, Axis 12h.

Obv: + CNVT REX ANGLORVM - Crowned and draped bust left in quatrefoil.

Rev: + ΛD Λ MON GRANT (NG ligate) - Voided long cross on quatrefoil with dot at each apex.

Ref: Spink 1157; North 781.
Provenance: Bt M. Trenerry March 2000. Chris Scarlioli Collection.Christian Scarlioli

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