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L. Sentius C.f. - AR denariusRome
²96 BC / ¹101 BC
head of Roma right wearing winged helmet
(AR)G·PVB
Jupiter in quadriga right, holding scepter, thunderbolt and reins
D
L·SENTI·C·F
¹Crawford 325/1b, SRCV I203, Sydenham 600, RSC I Sentia 1
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
4,00g 20,5mm
ex Gorny & Mosch
Moneyer held praetorship in 93-89 BC.J. B.
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A. Caecilius - AE asRome
170-158 BC
laureate head of Janus
I
prow of galley right
A·C(AE)
I
ROMA
Crawford 174/01
39,8g 34mm
ex Soler y LlachJ. B.
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A. Postumius A.f. S.n. Albinus - AR serratus denarius²Sardinia / ¹Rome
¹²81 BC
draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver over shoulder, bucranium above
togate figure standing left before flaming altar, holding sprinkler over sacrificial bull, all on stone platform
A·POST_·A·F__S·N·(AL)BIN
¹Crawford 372/1, SRCV I 296, Sydenham 745, RSC I Postumia 7
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,7g 18mm
ex Gitbud and Naumann
According story described by Livy: in Sabina a cattle of admirable size and beauty was born. Animal was sacrificed and his skull (bucranium) was placed in temple of Diana where it commemorate this wonder. The event was considered to be a prophetic sign that town whose citizen sacrifice the animal will rule. Before battle at Regillius Lake Roman citizen (Postumius' ancestor) took the cattle and sacrificed it in the temple of Diana on Aventine.J. B.
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A. Postumius A.f. S.n. Albinus - AR serratus denarius²Sardinia / ¹Rome
¹²81 BC
veiled head of Hispania right
HISPAN
togate figure standing left, extending hand toward legionary eagle right; fasces with axe right
A· // (AL)BIN // N·S·
POST·A·F
¹Crawford 372/2, Sydenham 746, RSC I Postumia 8, BMCRR I Rome 2839, SRCV I 297
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,8g 19mm
ex Solidus
Refers to the praetorship of L. Postumius Albinus over Spain and his successful expeditions against the Vaccaei and Lusitani, and the levying of troops for this campaign.J. B.
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A. Postumius Albinus AR denarius¹²Rome
²92 BC / ¹96 BC
diademed and draped head of Diana right, wearing earring and necklace, bow and quiver over shoulder
ROMA
3 horsmen galloping left (A. Postumius Albus Regillensis); fallen enemy and two standards in front of them
A·(AL)BINVS·S·F
¹Crawford 335/9, SRCV I 218, Sydenham 613a, RSC I Postumia 4a
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,90g 17,00 mm
ex Roma Numismatics
Crawford 328/1, SRCV I 207, Sydenham 601, RSC I Servilia 14J. B.
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A. Spurilius - AR denariusRome
²142 BC / ¹139 BC
head of Roma right wearing winged helmet
X
Luna in biga right holding goad and reins
A·SP(VR)I
ROMA
¹Crawford 230/1, SRCV I 107, Sydenham 448, RSC I Spurilia 1
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,4g 19mm
ex Aurea
*moneyer's name also could be Spurius or SpurinnaJ. B.
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A. Terentius Varro - AE asRome
170-158 BC
laureate head of Janus
I
prow of galley right
(VAR)O
I
ROMA
Crawford 185/1; Sydenham 364
27,3g 30mm
ex SavocaJ. B.
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Aes Formatum - axe shapedItalia
500-300 BC
67,8g 56mm
ex ArtemideJ. B.
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Aes RudeItalia
800-300 BC
Vecchi ICC 1
100,4g 45mm
ex ArtemideJ. B.
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Albinus Bruti f. / P. Satrienus - fouré denariusunofficial (Rome)
after 48 BC (obv.: 76 BC / rev. 48 BC)
head of Pietas right
PIETAS
she-wolf prowling left
ROMA
P. SATRIE / NVS
obverse: Crawford 450/2; CRI 26; Sydenham 942; Postumia 10
reverse: Crawford 388/1b, SRCV I 319, Sydenham 781a, RSC I Satriena 1
3,2g 16mm
ex Soler y LlachJ. B.
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Appius Claudius, T. Manlius, Q. Urbinius - AR denariusRome
²109 BC / ¹111-110 BC
helmeted head of Roma right; circle in triangle behind
victory in triga right holding reins
T·(MAL)·A·P CL·Q·(VR)
¹Crawford 299/1b; Sydenham 570a; Mallia 2; BM 1843,0116.505
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,8g 18mm
ex Lucernae
Names of three moneyers are still mystery, Appius Clausius, T. Mallius, and Q. Urbanus are other possibilities.
Joint coinage of three monetal triumvirs. Triga is found only on the denaries of the Naevia family except coins of these three moneyers. Triga commemorates three of the persons who were monetal triumvirs in the second century BC. Cavedoni suggests that the triangle on the obverse may symbolize the same individuals. In this case the circle within that figure may represent a coin?J. B.
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Balbus - AE asRome
170-158 BC
laureate head of Janus
I
prow of galley right
B(AL)
I
ROMA
Crawford 179/1 (citing 15 specimens in Paris); Sydenham 354.
22,3g 32mm
ex Soler y LlachJ. B.
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C. Aburius Geminus - AR denariusRome
¹²134 BC
helmeted head of Roma right
GEM
(XVI)
Mars in quadriga right holding trophy and reins, shield, spear
C·(AB)(VR)I
ROMA
¹Crawford 244/1, Sydenham 490, BMCRR I Rome 999, RSC I Aburia 1, SRCV I 121
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,92g 18,5mm
ex CNG
ex Aurea numismatikaJ. B.
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C. Allius Bala - AR denariusRome
²93 BC / ¹92 BC
diademed and draped head Diana right wearing earring and necklace
BALA
A
Diana in biga of stags holding torch and scepter in right hand and reins in left hand; below grasshopper right
C•ALLI
¹Crawford 336/1b var., Sydenham 595, RSC I Aelia 4, SRCV I 221
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,9g 17mm
ex IbercoinsJ. B.
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C. Annius T.f. T.n. Luscus and L. Fabius L.f. Hispaniensis - AR denarius²Transalpine Gaul / ¹north Italy
²82 BC / ¹82-81 BC
diademed draped bust of Anna Parenna right; caduceus left, scales right, dagger below
C·ANNI·T·F·T·N_·_PRO·COS·EX·S·C·
Victory in quadriga right, holding palm branch and reins
Q .
L·FABI·L·F·HISP
¹Crawford 366/1a, SRCV I 289, Sydenham 748, RSC I Annia 2
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,7g 19,5mm
ex Gitbud and Naumann
Moneyer apparently used Anna Parenna as a pun to his name Annius. It is the only known depiction of Anna Parenna whose identity is very complicated.
"An older myth tells that Anna Perenna was an old woman from the city of Bollivae in Latium. The myth tells that Anna Perenna brought bread and cakes to the Plebeians who wanted to separate from Rome because of their unequal status as Plebeians in 494 BC and so she saved them from starving. This is why she was popular on the common people and considered as goddes after her death.
A later tradition from the time of the myth of Aeneas made Anna the sister of Dido. After Dido has committed suicide and Carthage was conquered she had to fly. A heavy storm throw her to the coast of Latium at Laurentum where Aeneas was the ruler. Aeneas and his companion went to the beach and he recognized her and took her to his palace. In a dream Anna was warned to be alarmed at the traps that Lavinia, Aeneas' wife, would set for her so she fled from the palace. While she was wandering she met Numicius, the god of a nearby stream who carried her off to his bed. The servants of Aeneas searched for Anna and followed her tracks to the river bank a shape rose from the water and revealed to them that Anna had become a water nymph, whose new name, Perenna, signified eternity. Aeneas' servants in their joy scattered among the fields and passed the day in feasting and festivities, which became established as an annual celebration of the festival of Anna Perenna. There is another opinion too that she committed suicide by drowning in the river Numicius because of her desperation.
In another myth she was an old woman again. Mars was fallen in love to Minerva, sworn virgin. Mars asked Anna Perenna for interceding on his behalf. But instead of this - knowing about the impossibility of his wishes - she dressed herself like Minerva and came to Mars veiled. When he tried to kiss her she lifted her veil, break out in laughter and mocked Mars. Minerva's main festival, the Quinquatrus, was celebrated 4 days after the festival of Anna Perenna so this could be reason of this story." from Jochen's coins of mythological interest.J. B.
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C. Annius T.f. T.n. Luscus and L. Fabius L.f. Hispaniensis - AR denarius²Transalpine Gaul / ¹north Italy
²82 BC / ¹82-81 BC
diademed draped bust of Anna Parenna right; caduceus left, scales right
C·ANNIVS·T·F·T·_N·PRO·COS·EX·S·C·
I
Victory in quadriga right, holding palm branch and reins
HISP.Q
L·FABI·L·F
²Crawford 366/3a, SRCV I 289, Sydenham 748, RSC I Annia 2
¹Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,8g 18mm
ex Soler y Llach
Moneyer apparently used Anna Parenna as a pun to his name Annius. It is the only known depiction of Anna Parenna whose identity is very complicated.
"An older myth tells that Anna Perenna was an old woman from the city of Bollivae in Latium. The myth tells that Anna Perenna brought bread and cakes to the Plebeians who wanted to separate from Rome because of their unequal status as Plebeians in 494 BC and so she saved them from starving. This is why she was popular on the common people and considered as goddes after her death.
A later tradition from the time of the myth of Aeneas made Anna the sister of Dido. After Dido has committed suicide and Carthage was conquered she had to fly. A heavy storm throw her to the coast of Latium at Laurentum where Aeneas was the ruler. Aeneas and his companion went to the beach and he recognized her and took her to his palace. In a dream Anna was warned to be alarmed at the traps that Lavinia, Aeneas' wife, would set for her so she fled from the palace. While she was wandering she met Numicius, the god of a nearby stream who carried her off to his bed. The servants of Aeneas searched for Anna and followed her tracks to the river bank a shape rose from the water and revealed to them that Anna had become a water nymph, whose new name, Perenna, signified eternity. Aeneas' servants in their joy scattered among the fields and passed the day in feasting and festivities, which became established as an annual celebration of the festival of Anna Perenna. There is another opinion too that she committed suicide by drowning in the river Numicius because of her desperation.
In another myth she was an old woman again. Mars was fallen in love to Minerva, sworn virgin. Mars asked Anna Perenna for interceding on his behalf. But instead of this - knowing about the impossibility of his wishes - she dressed herself like Minerva and came to Mars veiled. When he tried to kiss her she lifted her veil, break out in laughter and mocked Mars. Minerva's main festival, the Quinquatrus, was celebrated 4 days after the festival of Anna Perenna so this could be reason of this story." from Jochen's coins of mythological interest.J. B.
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C. Antestius - AR DenariusRome
²147 BC / ¹146 BC
head of Roma right wearing winged helmet; dog in left field
X
Dioscuri right riding on horses, stars over pilei, each holding spear reins
C·(ANTE)STI
ROMA
¹Crawford 219/01a
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,8g 17,5mm
ex Aureo and Calico
Moneyer's ancestor was supposedly rescued from shipwreck thanks to persistently barking dog. For that reason dog appears on every issue of this moneyer. Moneyer's family came from an ancient town Gabii in Latium.J. B.
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C. Antius C.f. Restio - AR denariusRome
47 BC
head of C. Antius Restio (Tr. Pl. 68) right
RESTIO
Hercules walking half right, cloak over his left arm, holding club and trophy
C·ANTIVS C·F
Crawford 455/1a; CRI 34; Sydenham 970; Antia 1.
4,0g 16mm
ex ArtemideJ. B.
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C. Caecilius Metellus - AR denariusRome
¹²125 BC
head of Roma right wearing Phrygian helmet with side feathers and necklace
ROMA
(XVI)
Jupiter riding biga of elephants left, holding reins and thunderbolt; Victory flying right, crowning Jupiter with wreath
C·(ME)TELLVS
¹Crawford 269/1, Sydenham 485, RSC I Caecilia 14, Russo RBW 1085, SRCV I 145
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,9g 17mm
ex KünkerJ. B.
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C. Calpurnius Piso Frugi - AR denariusRome
²64 BC / ¹c. 61 BC
laureate head of Apollo right
=
naked horseman galloping right, holding palm branch and reins
dagger? in exergue
C·PISO FRVGI
Crawford 408/1b, RSC I Calpurnia 24, Sydenham 851, SRCV I 348
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
¹Forum Ancient coins
3,9g 17mm
ex Lanz
Gaius was married to Cicero's daughter, Tullia, in 63 B.C. and he was quaestor in 58 B.C. This type copies an issue of his father, Lucius Piso Frugi, c. 90 B.C. Crawford dates this type to 67 B.C. Sydenham and Grueber date it 64 B.C. Sear notes that hoard evidence indicates a date closer to 60 B.CJ. B.
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C. Cassius - AR denariusRome
²130 BC / ¹126 BC
head of Roma right wearing winged helmet, urn behind
(XVI)
Libertas in quadriga right, holding pileus and scepter
C·CASSI
ROMA
¹Crawford 266/1, Sydenham 502, BMCRR Rome 1032, RSC I Cassia 1, SRCV I 142
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,85g 18mm
ex Künker
Depiction of Libertas, as well as voting urn, refer to the lex Cassia tabellaria from 137 BC. This law legalized secret ballot for court decisionmaking. Vindicta and pileus held by Libertas are symbols of liberty.J. B.
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C. Claudius Pulcher - AR denariusRome
²108 BC / ¹110/109 BC
head of Roma right wearing winged helmet
Victory in biga right holding reins in both hands
C·PVLCHER
¹Crawford 300/1, SRCV I 177, RSC I Claudia 1, Sydenham 569
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
4,1g 17mm
ex Gorny & MoschJ. B.
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C. Clodius C.f. Vestalis - AR denariusRome
41 BC
draped bust of Flora right wearing wreath, earrings; lily behind
C·CLODIVS__C·F·
veiled Vesta seated left holding bowl
VESTALIS
Crawford 512/2; SRCV I 499, RSC I Claudia 13, Sydenham 1135
3,6g 20mm
ex Vienna International AuctionsJ. B.
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C. Cluvius Saxula - AE asRome
170-158 BC
laureate head of Janus
I
prow of galley right
C·S(AX)
I
ROMA
Crawford 173/1, Sydenham 360, BMCRR Rome 642, SRCV I 698
26,9g 33mm
ex Amphora coins
Moneyer's father was probably praetor in 175 BC and praetor peregrinus in 173.J. B.
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C. Coelius Caldus - AR denariusRome
¹²51 BC
head of Coelius Caldus (moneyer's grandfather) right; standard inscribed HIS (Hispania) behind, standard in the form of a boar (emblem of of Clunia, Hispania) before
C·COEL·CALDVS
COS
statue of god seated left between two trophies of arms, all on a high lectisternium with front inscribed L·CALDVS / VII·(VIR)·EP(VL) (Lucius Caldus Septemvir Epulo)
C/·/C/A/L/D/V/S on left
I/MP/·/(AV)/·/X (Imperator, Augur, Decemvir) on right
C(ALD)VS III VIR below
¹Crawford 437/2a, Sydenham 894, RSC I Coelia 7, BMCRR II 3837, SRCV I 404
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,9g 17mm
ex Aurea
scarce
Coin commemorates three moneyer's ancestors.
The first, moneyer's grandfather C. Coelius Caldus, was consul in 94 BC. In 107 BC, he was elected tribune of the plebs and passed a lex tabellaria, requiring a secret ballot to determine the verdict in cases of high treason. He was a praetor in 100 or 99 BC, and proconsul of Hispania Citerior the following year. This is represented by standard on the obverse along with emblem of the conquered town Clunia. He was also moneyer in 104 BC.
The second, L. Coelius Caldus, was member of septemviri epulones who prepared lectisternium - propitiatory ceremony, consisting of a meal offered to gods and goddesses (depicted on the reverse). He was responsible for sacrificial feast (epulare sacrificium) during Plebeian games (Ludi Plebeii) in Rome.
The third, C. Coelius Caldus, was augur, member of decemviri sacris faciundis, and governor who gained the title Imperator. The trophies on the reverse commemorates his military campains.
J. B.
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C. Coelius Caldus - AR denariusRome
²101 BC / ¹104 BC
helmet head of Roma left
Victory in biga left
CALD
G
¹Crawford 318/1b, RSC I Coelia 3, Sydenham 582a, SRCV I 196 var.
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,9g 19mm
ex Naumann
Moneyer was consul in 94 BC. In 107 BC, he was elected tribune of the plebs and passed a lex tabellaria, which ordained that in the courts of justice the votes should be given by means of tables in cases of high treason. He was a praetor in 100 or 99 BC, and proconsul of Hispania Citerior the following year. This is represented by standard on the obverse along with emblem of the conquered town Clunia.J. B.
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C. Considius Nonianus - AR denariusRome
²c. 60 BC / ¹56 BC
laureate draped bust of Venus Erycina right, wearing stephane
C·CONSIDI·NONIANI__S·C
tetrastyle temple of Venus Erycina on the top of mount Eryx, Porta Collina (place of Sulla's great victory)*
ERVC
¹Crawford 424/1, Sydenham 888, RSC I Considia 1b
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,6g 17mm
ex Lucernae
scarce
*The temple of Venus Erycina on the top of mountain in the west of Sicily should had been founded by Aeneas and historian Polybios described it as the greatest and most splendid of all sacred places of Sicily. Venus Erycina was patroness of sex and protector of prostitutes.
Chosen designe of coin indicates moneyer's loyalty to Pompey who competed for Venus' favour with Caesar. Pompey claimed he inherited Venus' favour from Sulla who worshipped this goddes. According Harlan temple is only structure in the background whereas in the foreground there is Colline Gate, place of Sulla's famous victory. Roman temple of Venus Erycina stood at Quirinal near Colline Gate.J. B.
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C. Fabius C. f. Hadrianus - AR denariusRome
²97 BC / ¹102 BC
veiled turreted bust of Cybele right
·
Λ
Victory in biga right, holding goad and reins; heron right
C·FABI·C·F
¹Crawford 322/1a, RSC I Fabia 15, Sydenham 589, SRCV I 200 var.; RR1 1585, p.222; Ghey, Leins & Crawford 2010 322.1.7
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
4,0g 22mm
ex Naumann
Heron on the reverse refers to the foundation of colonia Ardea in 442 BC when M. Fabius Vibulianus was consul. This is supported by turreted Cybele on the obverse. Moneyer was praetor in 84 BC.J. B.
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C. Fonteius - AR DenariusRome
²112 BC / ¹114-113 BC
laureate Janiform heads of Dioscuri
T _ (XVI)
war galley left, acrostolium, ram and deck house at prow, three sailors and five oars amidships; deck house, gubernator, rudder, and apluster at stern
C·FO(NT)
ROMA
¹Crawford 290/1, SRCV I 167, RSC I Fonteia 1, Sydenham 555
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,9g 21mm
ex Aureo and Calico
"The janiform head has been identified as the Dioscuri, because the Fonteia gens came from Tusculum, the religious center of the cult of Castor and Pollux. The reverse depicts the arrival by sea of Telegonus' the son of Odysseus and Circe, and the mythological founder of Tusculum." ForumAncientCoins note Moneyer probably served as legate in 91 BC at the beginning of Civil war and was killed by rebels in AsculumJ. B.
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C. Fundanius - AR denariusRome
²98 BC / ¹101 BC
head of Roma right wearing winged helmet
· C
Gaius Marius with his son as rider riding in triumphal quadriga right. Gaius Marius holds staff and laurel branch, rider holds laurel branch and reins.
Q
C·FVNDAN
¹Crawford 326/1, SRCV I 204, Sydenham 583, RSC I Fundania 1
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
4,0g 18,5mm
ex Aureo & Calicó
Moneyer depicts triumph of Gaius Marius after the victory over Cimbri, Ambrones and Teutons in the battle of Aquae Sextiae in 102 BC and in the battle of Vercelli in 101 BC. This is the first Roman issue depicting living person. Moneyer struck these coins as Questor.J. B.
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C. Hosidius C. f. Geta - AR denariusRome
²65 BC / ¹68 BC
diademed and draped bust of Diana, bow and quiver over shoulder
III VIR / GETA
attacked boar right, spear in shoulder, hound below
C HOSIDI C F
¹Crawford 407/2; Sydenham 903; Kestner 3317; BMCRR I Rome 3389; RSC I Hosidia 1, SRCV I 346
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,6g 16mm
ex Marc Walter
"Oineus, king of Kalydon in Aitolia, once had feasted the gods at an harvest festival but forgotten to butcher an animal for Artemis. The goddess was enraged and sent a big boar who wasted the fertile fields of the king. Oineus called for help and from all parts of Greece the heroes came to help him. There were the Curetes from Pleuron, the brothers of Althaia, the wife of Oineus. There were the Dioscurs Kastor and Polydeikes and their Messenian cousins Idas and Lynkeus. Theseus came from Athens, Iphikles, half-brother of Herakles, came from Thebens, Iason, Admetos, Peirithos, Peleus and Eurytion came from Thessalia, Telamon from Salamis, Amphiaraos from Argos, Ankaios and Atalante from Arcadia and much more. Herakles was prevented by his labours. On top of the heroes stood Meleagros, the son of Oineus and Althaia.
The hunt for the Calydonean boar ended very disastrous. Many heroes lost their lifes. Ankaios was the first killed by the boar. Peleus accidentally hit his father-in-law Eurytion with his spear. A second hunter too was killed by the boar.
The big catastrophe happened at the 6th day of the hunt. On this day Atalanta hit the boar with her arrow and Meleagros gave him the deathblow. Then he awarded head and skin of the boar to Atalante. But his uncles, brother of his mother Althaia, didn't tolerate that. They insisted on the rights of their clan. A dispute occured, they snatched the trophies from Atalante and then a fight began in which Meleagros slew his uncles. When Meleagros was born the fates predicted that he will live only as long as the log in the oven. Althaia pulled it out of the fire and hid it in a secret place. When she heard of the death of her brothers she enraged, got the log and threw it in the fire. When it was burnt Meleagros break down dead when he was dissecting the boar." - Jochen's Coins of mythological interestJ. B.
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C. Iuventius Thalna - AR denariusRome
²before 150 BC / ¹154 BC
head of Roma right wearing winged helmet
X
Victory in biga right, holding whip and reins
C·(TA)L
ROMA
¹Crawford 202/1a, Sydenham 379, Russo RBW 869
²Mark Passehl Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,9g 17mm
ex ArtemideJ. B.
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C. Julius C.f. C.n. Caesar - Fourrée brockage denariusunofficial mint (Spanish moving mint)
(late 46 - early 45 BC)
diademed head of Venus right wearing necklace; forepart of Cupid right over her shoulder
brockage (trophy of Gallic arms; on left, mourning Gallia seated left with hand to head; on right, male captive seated right, hands bound behind, looking up)
Crawford 468/1; CRI 58; Sydenham 1014; RSC 13; Type as RBW 1639
2,6g 17mm
ex Tri Kamene
Fourrée brockages are very rare.J. B.
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C. Julius Caesar - AR denariusmoving mint (Africa or Sicily)
I - IV 46 BC
head of Ceres right, grain wreath
DICT·ITER__COS·TERT
sacrificial implements: simpulum, aspergillum, capis (jug), lituus
AVGVR / PONT·MAX
M
SRCV I 1403, Crawford 467/1, RSC I 4
3,7g 17,5mm
ex Aurea
Ceres symbolizes Africa as granary of Rome. M on reverse means munus - payment for soldier's service. These coins probably served to pay Caesar's veterans after battle of Thapsus.J. B.
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C. Junius C.f. - AR denariusRome
²before 150 BC / ¹149 BC
head of Roma right wearing winged helmet
X
Dioscuri on horses riding right holding spears reins; stars over their pilei
C·IVNI·C·F
ROMA
¹Crawford 210/01
²Mark Passehl Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,9g 18,5mm
ex AureaJ. B.
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C. Licinius L.f. Macer - AR denariusRome
¹²84 BC
diademed bust of Vejovis left, from behind, hurling thunderbolt
Minerva in quadriga right holding javelin and reins, shield
C·LICINIUS·L·F / MACER
¹Crawford 354/1, SRCV I 274, RSC I Licinia 16, Sydenham 732
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,66g 21mm
Moneyer was an official and annalist of ancient Rome. He became tribune in 73 BC and praetor in 68, but in 66 Cicero succeeded in convicting him of bribery and extortion, upon which Macer committed suicide.
He wrote a history of Rome, in 16 books which is now lost. Livy casts doubt on Macer's reliability, suggesting that he misrepresented events in order to glorify the Licinii, but notes that he quotes original sources, such as the Linen Rolls. (wikipedia)J. B.
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C. Maianius - AR denariusRome
²before 150 BC / ¹153 BC
helmeted head of Roma right
X
Victory in biga right holding whip and reins
C. (MA)I(AN)I
ROMA
¹Crawford 203/1a, SRCV I 82, RSC I Maiania 1, Banti Maiania 2
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,39g 18mmJ. B.
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C. Mamilius C.f. Limetanus - AR serratus denarius²Praeneste? / ¹Rome
²83 BC / ¹82 BC
draped bust of Mercury right wearing winged petasus
caduceus behind
?
Ulysses walking right, holding staff, dog Argus left
C·MAMIL__LIME(TA)N
¹Crawford 362/1, SRCV I 282, Sydenham 741, RSC I Mamilia 6
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
4,1g 18mm
ex BertolamiJ. B.
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C. Marcius Censorinus - AR denariusRome
¹²88 BC
jugate heads of bearded Numa Pompilius and Ancus Marcius right
Desultor right riding two horses, wearing conical cap, holding whip
XXXIII
C·CENSO
¹Crawford 346/1b, SRCV I 256, Sydenham 713b, RSC I Marcia 18
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,8g 18,5mm
ex Savoca
Marcia family claimed their descent from legendary kings Numa Pompilius and Ancus Marcius.
Desultor commemorates ludi Apollinares which were held for the first time in 212 BC as memento of Marcius' prophecy of Roman victory over Hannibal in the battle of Cannae 216 BC. J. B.
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C. Marius C.f. Capito - AR denarius serratus²Praeneste / ¹Rome
²82 BC / ¹81 BC
draped bust of Ceres with corn wreath right
controlmark to the right: running horse
CAPIT.CXXXV
ploughman conducting yoke of two oxen
CXXXV
C·MARI·C·F / S·C
¹Crawford 378/1c, SRCV I 300, Sydenham 744b, RSC I Maria 9
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
4,06g 18mm
ex AureaJ. B.
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C. Memmius C.f. - AR denariusRome
¹57 BC / ²56 BC
laureate head of Quirinus right
C·MEMMI·C·F / QVRINVS
Ceres seated right, holding corn ears and torch; snake to the right
MEMMIVS·AED·CERIALIA·PREIMVS·FECIT
²Crawford 427/2; BCRR Rome 3940; RSC Memmia 9
¹Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
4,0g 19mm
ex ArtemideJ. B.
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C. Minucius C.f. Augurinus - AR denariusRome
²134 BC / ¹135 BC
helmeted head of Roma right
ROMA
X
Ionic column surmounted by statue; at base, two stalks of grain; on left, L. Minucius Augurinus standing right,
holding patera, foot on modius; on right, M. Minucius Faesus standing left, holding lituus.
C·A_VG
¹Crawford 242/1, SRCV I 119, Sydenham 463, RSC I Minucia 3,
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,7g 18mm
ex Aurea Numismatika
Reverse depicts a commemorative bronze column - Columna Minucia which was erected in front of the gate, Porta Trigemina, in memory of L. Minucius Augurinus who as Praefectus Annonae supplied Rome with grain during famine in 439 BC. On the right there is Marcus Minucius Faestus who was elected Augur as the first plebeian in 300 BC.J. B.
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C. Naevius Balbus - AR serrate denarius²Sardinia / ¹Rome
¹²79 BC
diademed head of Venus right
S·C
Victory right in triga holding reins
XXXIII
C·N(AE)·B(AL)B
¹Crawford 382/1b, SRCV I 309, RSC I Naevia 6, Sydenham 769b, BMCRR Rome 2937 var. (XXXIIII)
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,9g 17mm
ex Naumann
ex Forum Ancient CoinsJ. B.
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C. Norbanus - AR denarius²Sicily / ¹Rome
²85-84 BC / ¹83 BC
diademed head of Venus right, wearing single drop earring and pearl necklace
CLIII
C·NORBANVS
grain ear, fasces and caduceus
¹Crawford 357/1b, RSC I Norbana 2, Sydenham 739, BMCRR I Rome 2810, SRCV I 278
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,9g 18,5
ex Aurea
Moneyer's family came from Volscian town Norba.
Reverse commemorates activity of elder C. Norbanus, moneyer's father, during the Social War, when he raised troops, organized a fleet, and provisioned the town of Rhegium. He, as a consul, led popular forces and was defeated by Sulla in 83 BC.J. B.
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C. Numitorius - AE quadransRome
²c. 136 BC / ¹133 BC
head of Hercules right wearing lion skin, club below
●●●
prow of galley right
●●●
C·NVMITRI
ROMA
¹Crawford 246/4a
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
2,2g 16mm
ex Roma NumismaticsJ. B.
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C. Plautius C.f. - AR denarius²Sardinia / ¹Rome
²124 BC / ¹121 BC
helmet head of Roma right
X
Dioscuri riding on horses right, holding spear
C·PLVTI
ROMA
¹Crawford 278/1, SRCV I 153, Sydenham 410, RSC I Plautia 1
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,8g 19mm
ex SavocaJ. B.
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C. Poblicius Malleolus - AR denariusRome
²92 BC/ ¹96 BC
helmeted head of Mars right, hammer above
(XVI)
warrior standing half left, foot on cuirass, holding spear; trophy left, grasshopper on prow right
C·M(AL)
¹Crawford 335/3d; Sydenham 615a; Poblicia 6
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,8g 18mm
ex Aureo & CalicóJ. B.
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C. Poblicius Q.f. - AR serrate denarius²Praeneste / ¹Rome
¹²80 BC
draped bust of Roma right wearing Phrygian helmet with side feathers
ROMA
P
naked Hercules left strangling Nemean lion; bow with arrows in quiver left, club below
C·POBLICI·Q·F
P
¹Crawford 380/1, SRCV I 308, Sydenham 768, RSC I Poblicia 9
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
4g 17mm
ex KünkerJ. B.
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C. Porcius Cato - AR denarius²Sardinia / ¹Rome
²124 BC / ¹123 BC
head of Roma right wearing winged helmet
X
Victory in biga right holding reins and wreath
C·CATO
ROMA
¹Crawford 274/1, Sydenham 417, RSC I Porcia 1, Russo RBW 1096, SRCV I 149
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,9g 19mm
ex inAstaJ. B.
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C. Postumius - AR denariusRome
²73 BC / ¹74 BC
draped bust of Diana right, bow and quiver over shoulder
hound bounding right, hunting spear below
C·POSTVMI / (TA)
¹Crawford 394/1a, RSC I Postumia 9, Sydenham 785, SRCV I 330
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
4,0g 17,5mm
ex Jesus VicoJ. B.
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C. Renius - AR denariusRome
²144 BC / ¹138 BC
head of Roma right wearing winged helmet
X
Juno Caprotina in biga of goats right holding whip, scepter and reins
C·RENI
ROMA
¹Crawford 231/1, SRCV I 108, Sydenham 432, RSC I Renia 1
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,8g 16mm
ex London Coin Galleries
Reverse refers to Lanuvium where moneyer's family came from and where the sanctuary of Juno was situated.J. B.
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C. Scribonius - AR denariusRome
²before 150 BC / ¹154 BC
head of Roma right wearing winged helmet
X
Dioscuri on horses riding right, stars over their pilei, holdeing spear and reins
C·SCR
ROMA
¹Crawford 201/1 Scribonia
²Mark Passehl Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,3g 19,5mm
ex Vienna International AuctionsJ. B.
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C. Servilius - AR denariusRome
¹²126 BC
head of Roma right wearing winged helmet; lituus left
(XVI)
ROMA
Marcus Servilius Pulex Geminus, consul 202 BC, left fighting a duel on horse, holding spear and shield inscribed with M. Other horseman riding left holding sword and shield
C·SER(VE)IL
Crawford 264/1, SRCV I I 140, Sydenham 483a, RSC I Servilia 6
¹²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,9g 17,5mm
ex Martí Hervera / Soler y LlachJ. B.
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C. Servilius C.f. - AR denarius¹²Rome
²54 BC / ¹57 BC
head of Flora right wreathed with flower; lituus left
FLOR(AL)·PRI(MV)S
Two soldiers facing each other, each holding shield and sword upright
C·F
C·SE(RVE)IL·
¹Crawford 423/1, SRCV I 380, Crawford 423/1, Sydenham 890, RSC I Servilia 15
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,70g 17,50mm
ex Roma NumismaticsJ. B.
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C. Servilius M.f. - AR denariusRome
²137 BC / ¹136 BC
helmet head of Roma right
wreath left
(XVI) ROMA
the Dioscuri riding in opposite directions, heads turned confronting, each with star above his head and holding a spear
C·SERVEILI·M·F
¹Crawford 239/1, Sydenham 525, RSC I Servilia 1, BMCRR Italy 540, SRCV I 116
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,9g 21mm
ex Jesus Vico
It's the first issue with ROMA on obverse also Dioscuri are riding unconventionally from each other.J. B.
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C. Servilius M.f. - fouré denariusRome - unofficial mint
²137 BC / ¹136 BC (date of official issue)
helmet head of Roma right
wreath left
(XVI) ROMA
the Dioscuri riding in opposite directions, heads turned confronting, each with star above his head and holding a spear
C·SERVEILI·M·F
official issue - ¹Crawford 239/1, Sydenham 525, RSC I Servilia 1, BMCRR Italy 540, SRCV I 116
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
2,6g 18mm
It's the first issue with ROMA on obverse also Dioscuri are riding unconventionally from each other.J. B.
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C. Sulpicius C.f. (Galba) - AR denarius serratus³moneyer probably not belonged to the patrician Galba family but to a Plebeian branch
³Sardinia or Massalia region / ¹Rome
²103 BC / ¹106 BC
2 jugate laureate heads of Dii Penates Publici left
D · P · P
Two soldiers (or Dii Penas Publici) standing facing each other, holding spears and pointing at sow which lies between them
C
C·SV(LP)ICI·C·F
¹Crawford 312/1, RSC I Sulpicia 1, SRCV I 189, Sydenham 572
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
³Mark Passehl
3,96g 18mm
ex Aurea numismatika
The Sulpicii came from Lavinium and both sides of coin are related to it.
Di Penates Publici were taken from Troy together with Palladium by Aeneas. When Aeneas fled from Troy Helenus, a son of Priamos, has predicted Aeneas, that he would built a new city where a white sow would cast 30 piglets. Aeneas prepared to sacrifice a pregnant white sow he has brought in his ship for this purpose, but the sow escaped and fled 24 stadiums in the inland, layed down under an oak-tree (or ilex-tree) and casted 30 white piglets. Because of that Aeneas knew that this prophecy too became true and he should built a city here. He sacrificed the 30 piglets and erected a shrine at this place. The new city he called Lavinium referring to Lavinia, daughter of king Latinus. The 30 piglets represented 30 years only after which his successors became the real owners of the new land.
At the same time story of white sow predicts foundation of another town:
River god Tiber speak to Aeneas in a dream:
"....
A sow beneath an oak shall lie along,
All white herself, and white her thirty young.
When thirty rolling years have run their race,
Thy son Ascanius, on this empty space,
Shall build a royal town, of lasting fame,
Which from this omen shall receive the name.
..."
Alba Longa was founded just 30 years after Lavinium and so the prophecy was fulfilled here too. The name Alba Longa is said to be derived from the white sow (meaning the long white). So Lavinium was the mothertown of Alba Longa and finely of Rome itself. On the Forum of Lavinium stood a bronze statue of the sow, its body was conserved by the priests in pickle.
(Jochen's coins of mythological interests)J. B.
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C. Titinius - AR denariusRome
²144 BC / ¹141 BC
head of Roma right wearing winged helmet
XVI
Victory in biga right, holding whip and reins
C.TITINI
ROMA
¹Crawford 226/1a; Sydenham 445; Titinia 7; RBW –
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,9g 14,5mm
ex ArtemideJ. B.
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C. Valerius C.f. Flaccus - AR DenariusRome
²143 BC / ¹140 BC
head of Roma right wearing winged helmet
X
Victory in biga right, holding whip and reins
FLAC
C·(VAL)·C·F
ROMA
¹Crawford 228/2, SRCV I 104, Sydenham 440, RSC I Valeria 7
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
4,0g 19mm
ex Aureo and Calico
Moneyer struck coins both with XVI (Cr. 228/1) and X (Cr. 228/2). He was probably grandson of C. Valerius Flaccus praetor in 183 BC and father of C. Valerius Flaccus consul in 93 BC.J. B.
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C. Valerius Flaccus - AR denarius²Transalpine Gaul / ¹Massalia?
¹²82 BC
draped and winged bust of Victory right, hair braided and drawn back into a knot, wearing earring and necklace
M
aquila, signum of Hastati at the left, signum of Princeps at the right
C·(VAL).FLA // IMPERAT
H__P
EX·_S·C
¹Crawford 365/1b; Sydenham 747b; Valeria 12b.
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,8g 17mm
ex Soler y LlachJ. B.
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C. Vibius C.f. C.n. Pansa Caetronianus - AR denariusRome
48 BC
mask of Pan right
PANSA
radiate Jupiter Axurus seated left, holding patera and long scepter
IOVIS·AXVR·_C·VIBIVS·C·F·C·N
Crawford 449/1a; SRCV I 420; Sydenham 947; RSC I Vibia 18; Sear CRI 20
3,9g 17mm
ex Roma Numismatics
Coin depicts radiated beardless Jupiter Axurus who seems to be simmilar to the Apollo, Sol or Syrian Jupiter Heliopolitanus. His temple complex from the first century BC stood on the cliff above town Terracina which gave to the world the word terrace.
Moneyer was adoptive son of C Vibius C.f. Pansa. He became tribune in 51 BC and supported Caesar. In 43 BC he and Aulus Hirtius were sent with two senate armies to attack Marc Antony. Their armies won the battle of Forum Gallorum near Mutina but Hirtius died in the battle and Pansa was mortally wounded so Octavian Caesar became commander of the whole army.J. B.
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C. Vibius Pansa - AR denariusRome
²89 BC / ¹90 BC
laureate head of Apollo right
PANSA
Minerva in quadriga right holding trophy and reins, spear
C·VIBIVS·C·F
¹Crawford 342/5b, RSC I Vibia 2d, Sydenham 684, SRCV I 242
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,96g 17mm
Issue probably celebrates the first victory in Social war.J. B.
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Cina - AE asRome
170-158 BC
laureate head of Janus
I
prow of galley right
CINA
I
ROMA
Crawford 178/01
24,0g 30,5mm
ex Soler y Llach
scarceJ. B.
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Cluvius Saxula - AE asRome
170-158 BC
laureate head of Janus
I
prow of galley right
I
S(AX)
ROMA
Crawford 180/1; Sydenham 361; Type as RBW 762
23,0g 31mm
ex Soler y Llach
Moneyer is probaly brother of C. Cluvius Saxula (Cr. 173). Moneyers' father was probably praetor in 175 BC and praetor peregrinus in 173.J. B.
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Cn. Blastio Cn.f. - AR denarius²111 BC / ¹112-111 BC
head of Mars or moneyer's ancestor right wearing corinthian helmet; star left
CN·BLASIO·CN·F
(XVI)
Jupiter facing in the centre, holding scepter and thunderbolt, Juno facing at his right, holding scepter and her dress, Minerva standing half left at his left, crowning Jupiter with wreath, holding scepter
crescent
ROMA
¹Crawford 296/1b; RSC Cornelia 19
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,9g 18mm
ex Soler y LlachJ. B.
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Cn. Cornelius Lentulus - AR quinariusRome
¹²88 BC
laureate head of Jupiter right
Victory standing right, crowning trophy with wreath
CN LE(NT)
¹Crawford 345/2, SRCV I 255, Sydenham 703, RSC I Cornelia 5
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
1,90g 14,0mm
ex Roma NumismaticsJ. B.
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Cn. Cornelius P.f. Lentulus Marcellinus -AR denarius²Taras or Brundisium / ¹Spain
²late 75 BC / ¹76-75 BC
diademed bust of Genius Populi Romani right, scepter across shoulder
G·P·R
wreathed scepter, globe, rudder
EX _ S·C
CN·LEN·Q
¹Crawford 393/1a; SRCV I 323; Sydenham 752, RSC I Cornelia 54, Russo RBW 1432
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,9g 18mm
ex Roma Numismatics
Moneyer struck this coin as questor of proconsul Pompey when he was sent to support Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius in lenghty war against Sertorius in Spain. Moneyer became consul in 56 BC.J. B.
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Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus - AR denariusRome
²130 BC / ¹128 BC
head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet, grain ear left
(XVI)
Victory in biga right holding wreath and reins, man attacking lion with spear below
ROMA
CN·DOM
¹Crawford 261/1; Sydenham 514; Domitia 14; Type as RBW 1056
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,9g 19mm
ex London Coin Galleries
Ahenobarbus became consul in 96 BC. Moneyer could be also Cn. Domitius Calvinus according to Crawford and Sear.J. B.
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Cn. Egnatius Cn.f. Cn.n. Maxsumus - AR denariusRome
²74 BC / ¹75 BC
diademed and draped bust of Libertas right wearing triple pendant earring and necklace; pileus behind
MAXSVMVS
Roma, on the left, standing facing, left foot on wolf's head, staff in her right hand; Venus, on the right, standing facing, staff right hand, cupid alighting on her shoulder; rudder standing on prow flanking on both sides
CN·N
M
C·EGNATIVS·CN·F
¹Crawford 391/3; Sydenham 787 (S), RSC I Egnatia 2, Russo RBW 1429, BMCRR I 3285, SRCV I 326
²Mark Passehl Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,8g 17mm
ex Artemide Aste
ex Gorny & MoschJ. B.
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Cn. Gellius - AR denariusRome
²142 BC / ¹138 BC
head of Roma right wearing winged helmet, all within wreath
X
Mars and Nerio in quadriga right; Mars holding Nerio and shield
CN·GEL
ROMA
¹Crawford 232/1, SRCV 109, RSC I Gellia 1
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,9g 18mm
ex Dionysos
Reverse depicts the abduction of Sabin goddes Nerio by Mars.
Moneyer was most probably historian, author of a history of Rome from the earliest epoch extending at least to the year 145 BC.J. B.
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Cn. Lucretius Trio - AR denariusRome
²141 BC / ¹136 BC
head of Roma left wearing winged helmet
TRIO
X
Dioscuri riding on horses right, stars over pilei, holding spear and reins
CN·LVCR
ROMA
¹Crawford 237/1a, RSC I Lucretia 1, BMCRR Rome 929, Sydenham 450, SRCV I 114 Lucretia
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
4,0g 18mm
ex Jesus VicoJ. B.
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Cn. Nerius, L. Cornelius Lentulus and C. Claudius Marcellus - AR denariusspring 49 BC
head of Saturn right, harpa over shoulder
NERI·Q·(VR)B
aquila between signum of Hastati and signum of Princeps
L·LE(NT) // C·(MA)RC
H__P
COS
Crawford 441/1; RSC Neria 1; CRI 2; BMCRR Rome 3950
3,6g 17,5 mm
ex NaumannJ. B.
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Cnaeus Pompey Jr. - AE asCorduba?
summer 46 BC - spring 45 BC
laureate head of Janus
I
prow of galley right
CN·(MA)G
I
IMP
Crawford 471/1; RPC I, 486; NZ 1909, p. 67, 1
23,0g 32mm
ex Soler y LlachJ. B.
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D. Junius L.f. Silanus - AR denariusRome
¹²91 BC
helmeted head of Roma right
T
Victory in biga galloping right
X
D·SILANVS·L·F / ROMA
¹Crawford 337/3, SRCV I 225, Sydenham 646, RSC I Junia 15
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
4,0g 18mm
ex AureaJ. B.
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Furius Purpurio - AR denariusRome
170-158 BC
head of Roma right wearing winged helmet
X
Luna in biga right, crescent above head; murex shell above
PVR
ROMA
Furia SRCV I 75, Crawford 187/1, Sydenham 424, RSC I Furius 13
4,2g 18mm
ex Aurea
Murex shell, from which Purple dye was made, is pun for moneyer's name. Moneyer apparently was son or grandson of Lucius Furius Purpurio, consul 196 BC.J. B.
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Gaius Egnatuleius - AR quinariusRome
²95 BC / ¹97 BC
laureate head of Apollo right
C·EG(NAT)(VL)EI·C·F
Victory left insribing shield on trophy topped with a helmet ornamented with bull horns; carnyx at base of trophy
Q
ROMA
¹Crawford 333/1, Sydenham 588, RSC I Egnatuleia 1, BMCRR I Rome 1076, Russo RBW 1193, SRCV I 213
²Mark Passehl Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
1,8g 15mm
ex BertolamiJ. B.
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Gargonius, Ogulnius and Vergilius - AR denariusRome
¹²86 BC
laureate head of Apollo* right, thunderbolt below
Jupiter in quadriga right, holding thunderbolt and reins
¹Crawford 350a/2, SRCV I 266, RSC I 226, Sydenham 723
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,9g 18,5mm
ex Naumann
* according other authors obverse could reprsent Vejovis.J. B.
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Gargonius, Ogulnius and Vergilius - AR denariusRome
¹²86 BC
laureate head of Apollo* right, thunderbolt below
Jupiter in quadriga right, holding thunderbolt and reins
S / (VE)R
GAR·OG(VL)
¹Crawford 350a/1e, Sydenham 721d. B, Vergilia 1.
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,8g 17,5mm
ex Aurea
* according other authors obverse could reprsent Vejovis.J. B.
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Gnaeus Plancius - AR denariusRome
²54 BC / ¹55 BC
head of Macedonia or Diana Planciana right wearing causia
CN·PLANCIVS / AED·CVR·S·C
agrimi standing right, bow and quiver left
¹Crawford 432/1, SRCV I 396, Sydenham 932, RSC I Plancia 1
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
4,1g 18mm
ex Aureo & Calicó
The agrimi is the wild goat of Crete. This moneyer used symbols of Macedonia and Crete on his coinage because these were places where he had spent some time during his career. If the obverse depicts Diana Planciana than it commemorates temple of Diana Planciana with statue which was paid by moneyer in 55 BC. The temple stood between Quirinal and Viminal.J. B.
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Julius Caesar - AR denariusmoving mint (Cisalpine Gaul or Hispania)
I 49 - VIII 48 BC
elephant right, trampling on serpent
CAESAR
sacrificial implements - simpulum (laddle), sprinkler, axe, apex (priest's hat)
RSC I 49, SRCV I 1399, Sydenham 1006, Crawford 443/1
4,00g 18mm
According to Harlan this issue is Caesar's answer to the issue of Mn. Acilius Glabrio from 50 BC (incorrectly 49 according to Crawford) which presented Pompeyans as protectors of Salus of the Republic. Elephant as traditional symbol of Metteli family symbolizes Caesar's most vehement enemy in senate Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio who in Caesar's view was the biggest threat for the Salus of the Repubic represented by snake. Caesar was careful to avoid blaming Pompey directly so he claimed that Pompey had been led astray and corrupted by Caesar’s enemies who were jealous of his glory, while he himself had always promoted Pompey’s honor and dignity. Caesar showed Rome that Metellus Scipio and his supporters were the true threat to the health and safety of the Republic, the true cause of the civil war. Sacrificial implements reminds Caesar as Pontifex Maximus.J. B.
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L. & C. Memmius L.f. Galeria - AR denariusRome
¹²87 BC
laureate head of Saturn left; harpa left
EX·S·C
::A
Venus in slow biga right, holding staff and reins; above Cupid flying left, holding wreath
L·C·MEMIES·L·F / GAL
¹Crawford 349/1, Sydenham 712, RSC I Memmia 8, SRCV I 262, RBW Collection 1328 var. (control), BMCRR I Rome 2421 ff. Var
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
4,0g 18mm
ex RomaJ. B.
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L. Aemilius Lepidus Paullus - AR denariusRome
²67 BC / ¹62 BC
Veiled and diademed head of Concordia right
PAVLLVS LEPIDVS_CONCORDIA
L Aemilius Paullus standing to right of trophy, Perseus and his two sons captive on the left
TER
PAVLLVS
¹Crawford 415/1, SRCV I 366, RSC I Aemilia 10, Sydenham 926
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,84g 20mm
On reverse scene moneyer commemorates his ancestor L. Aemilius Paullus who had defeated Macedonian king Perseus in the battle of Pydna. TER stands for tertius since it was his third triumph.
Moneyer was elected consul in 50 BC and was bribed by Julius Caesar who need his support. Paullus had used money to reconstruction of basilica Aemilia on Roman Forum. Paullus opposed the second triumvirate and his brother Marcus Aemilius Lepidus order his death but he managed to escape and join Brutus. After Brutus' defeat he was pardoned and spend his remaining years at Miletus.J. B.
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L. Antestius Gragulus - AR DenariusRome
²138 BC / ¹136 BC
head of Roma right wearing winged helmet
GRAG_(XVI)
Jupiter in quadriga right, horling thunderbolt and holding scepter and reins
L·A(NTE)S
ROMA
¹Crawford 238/1, Sydenham 451, RSC I Antestia 9, BMCRR Rome 976, SRCV I 115
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,8g 18,5mm
ex Aurelio and Calico
This is the first issue with (XVI) monogram used as denarius value mark.J. B.
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L. Aurelius Cotta - AR serrate denarius³Sardinia or Massalia region / ¹Rome
¹²105 BC
draped bust of Vulcan right wearing pileus, tongs behind, all within myrtle wreath
(XVI)
X
eagle on thunderbolt right, head left, all within laurel wreath
L·COT
¹Crawford 314/1b, Sydenham 577, RSC I Aurelia 21
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
³Mark Passehl
3,4g 19mm
ex Künker
Head of Vulcan refers to the bronze coins of Lipara island. Lipara was conquered by moneyer's ancestor C. Aurelius Cotta in 252 BC. Moneyer became Tribune of the Plebs in 103 BC and Praetor in 95 BC.J. B.
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L. Caecilius Metellus Diadematus - AR denariusRome
²130 BC / ¹128 BC
head of Roma right wearing winged helmet
(XVI)
Pax in biga right, holding branch, reins and scepter, elephant head below
ROMA
¹Crawford 262/1, RSC I Caecilia 38, Sydenham 496, SRCV I 138
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,8g 17,5mm
ex Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
Head of elephant, emblem of Caecilia family, commemorates victory of L. Caecilius Metellus over Hasdrubal near Panormus in 251 BC. Captured carthaginian elephants were displayed in following triumph.J. B.
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L. Caesius - AR denariusRome
²110 BC / ¹112-111 BC
bust of Vejovis left from behind wearing taenia and cloak, hurling a thunderbolt over shoulder
(ROMA)
Lares Praesites seated right, holding long scepter; dog right between them; head of Vulcan and tongs above
(LA)__(PRE)
L·C(AE)SI
¹Crawford 298/1, Sydenham 564, RSC I Caesia 1, BMCRR Italy 585, Russo RBW 1140, SRCV I 175
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,8g 18mm
ex NaumannJ. B.
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L. Calpurnius L.f. L.n. Piso Frugi - AR denariusRome
¹²90 BC
laureate head of Apollo right
E / A
Horseman holding palm branch galloping right
L·PISO FRVGI
A
¹Crawford 340/1, RSC I Calpurnia 11, SRCV I 235
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
3,80g 19mm
Issue commemorates Ludi Apollinares which was held by moneyer's ancestor L. Calpurnius Piso in 212 BC for the first time. It's the most extensive republican issue. There is more than 300 variant of this coin.J. B.
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L. Calpurnius Piso Caesoninus and Q. Servilius Caepio - AR denariusRome
¹²100 BC
head of Saturn right, harpa behind
PISO_·_CAEPIO·_Q
crescent? below (off flan)
two questors seated left between two stalks of grain
AD·FRV·EMV / EX·S·C
¹Crawford 330/1b, SRCV I 210, Sydenham 603a, RSC I Calpurnia 5a
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
4,1g 18mm
ex Aureo & Calicó
This exceptional type was a joint issue of the Quaestor Urbanus (Caepio) and the Quaestor Ostiensis (Piso), struck to finance discounted grain on the initiative of Saturninus (lex frumentaria de semissibus et trientibus = one semis and one triens for modius). Coins were struck by special decree of the Senate (Ad frumentum emundun, ex senatus consulto) in order to fulfill above-mentioned decree.J. B.
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L. Cornelius Lentulus - AE SextansSardinia
211 BC
draped bust of Mercury right wearing winged petasos
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prow of galley right, fighting platform with club
ROMA
C
●●
Crawford 63/6, Sydenham 157d, BMCRR Italy 187, SRCV I 1220
3,9g 19mm
ex Lanz
If C really stood for L. Cornelius Lentulus praetor of Sardinia, he would be the first moneyer with a name on his coins.J. B.
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L. Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus - AR denarius serratus³Sardinia or Massalia region / ¹Rome
²104 BC / ¹106 BC
laureate head of Jupiter left
dot over T behind
Jupiter in quadriga right, hurling thunderbolt, holding reins and scepter
L·SCIP·ASIAG
¹Crawford 311/1c, SRCV I 188, RSC I Cornelia 24
²Mark Passehl - Roman moneyer & coin type chronology, 150 – 50 BC
³Mark Passehl
3,4g 19mm
ex Lucernae
Moneyer was the great-grandson of Lucius Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus, consul 190 BC who together with Eumenes II of Pergamum defeated Antiochus III the Great. He belonged to the Marian party in Sulla's first civil war and Sulla's second civil war. He was appointed consul in 83 BC with Gaius Norbanus. In this year Lucius Cornelius Sulla returned to the Italian Peninsula, and advanced against the consuls. He defeated Norbanus in Italy, but seduced the troops of Scipio to desert their general. He was taken prisoner in his camp along with his son Lucius, but was dismissed by Sulla uninjured. He was, however, included in the proscription in the following year, 82 BC, whereupon he fled to Massilia, and passed there the remainder of his life. (wikipedia)J. B.
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