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A. Albinus Postumius Sp.f., Crawford 335/10aAulus Albinus Sp. F., gens Postumia
AE - Denarius, 3.61g, 18.13mm, 180°
Rome, 96 BC
obv. Laureate head of Apollo r., before X (value mark), below ROMA
rev. The Dioscurs, nude, except chlamys and pileus. with spears stg. l.. beside their
horses, drinking from the Iuturna well; crescent in upper l. field
in ex. A ALBINVS SF (AL ligate)
Ref.: Crawford 335/10a; Sydenham 612; Albert 1157; BMCRR 518; Postumia 5
scarce, F+
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A. Caecilius, Crawford 147/1A. Caecilius, gens Caecilia
AE - As, 22.99g, 33mm
Rome, 169-158 BC
obv. Double head of bearded Janus, laureate, above I (value mark)
rev. Prora r.
above A.CAE (AE ligate), before I (value mark)
in ex. ROMA
ref. Crawford 147/1; Sydenham 355; BMC 811; Caecilia 8; Albert 653
about VF
Pedigree:
from Kricheldorf/Stuttgart, before 1970

For more information please look at the article in the thread 'Mythological interesting coins', coming soon.
Jochen
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Aes rude, SRCV 505Roman Republic, 5th - 4th century BC
Aes rude, length 32.5mm, 14.23g
ref. SRCV I, 505; Thurlow-Vecchi pl. 2
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!

Aes Rude is the earliest type of money used by the population of central Italy. They are actually irtregular pieces of bronze with no marks or designs. More advanced types were used later: Aes Signatum or Aes Grave, and in the end, normal struck coins (FAC).
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Anonymous, Victoriatus, Crawford 44/1Roman Republic, anonymous, 211-206 BC
AR - Victoriatus, 3.39g, 18.46mm, 225°
obv. Laureate head of Juoiter r.
rev. Victoria stg. r., holding palm branch over l. shoulder and crowning with raised r. hand tropaeum with wreath
ref. Crawford 44/1; BMC 296; Sear RCV 49
F+, lightly toned, a bit excentric

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C. Annius Luscus, Crawford 366/1aC. Annius Luscus, gens Annia, and L. Fabius Hispaniensis
AR - denarius, 3.76g
mint in Northern Italy or Spain, 82-81 BC
obv. C.ANNI.T.F.T.N.PRO.COS.EX.S.[C.]
Bust of Anna Perenna(?), draped, wearing frontale, ear-rings and necklace, r.
caduceus behind, scales before, beneath T
rev. Victory, in long clothes, stg. in quadriga r., holding reigns in l. and long palmbranch in
r. hand
above Q
in ex. L.FABI.L.HIS[P]
Crawford 366/1a; Sydenham 748; Annia 2a; BMC Spain 1-12
nice VF

An imperatorial issue for the campaign against Sertorius in Spain. The questor Fabius, named on the reverse, later passed over to Sertorius and then perished with him.
For more information about Anna Perenna look at the thread 'Mythological interesting coins'
Jochen
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C. Clovius, Crawford 476/1aAE - Orichalcum-Dupondius, 14.87g, 27mm
struck 45 BC for Julius Caesar, mint in northern Italy (probably Milano)
obv. bust of Victoria, winged, draped and with ear-ring, r.
CAESAR.DIC.TER before
rev. Minerva, wearing Korinthian helmet, advancing l., holding trophy over r.
shoulder, spear and shield decorated with head of Medusa; behind her feet a
snake, erecting in front of her.
C.CLOVI before, PRAEF behind
Crawford 476/1a; Sydenham 1025; C.7; RPC I 601/1; CRI 62; Julia 17; BMRR 4125
about VF, attractive yellow-olive patina (so-called river-patina!)
Pedigree:
ex Glendining 25.June 1997, lot 45
ex CNG

An exceptional issue: It is the first Roman coin struck from Orichalcum (brass). Probably this type was struck after the victory over the sons of Pompeius at Munda 17.March AD 45 to serve as donation at his triumph in Rome. The depiction is unusual and is a symbol of Caesar's military abilities. Brass was used probably to make the look of the coin more valuable.
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C. Hosidius C. f. Geta, Crawford 407/1C. Hosidius C. f. Geta, gens Hosidia
AR - denarius serratus, 3.79g
Rome 68 BC
obv. Bust of Diana, diademed, r., bow and quiver about shoulder, GETA behind, III.VIR
before
rev. The Calydonean boar stg. r., transfixed by spear, attacked by dog
C.HOSIDI C.F. in ex.
Crawford 407/1; Sydenham 904; Hosidia 2
rarer than the non-serrated type, VF

For more informations see the thread 'Coins of mythological interest'
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C. Mamilius Limetanus, Crawford 362/1C. Mamilius Limetanus, gens Mamilia
AR - denarius serratus, 20mm, 3.78g, 45°
Rome, 82 BC
obv. Bust of Mercurius r., draped, with winged petasos and caduceus behind r. shoulder
l. above A (control mark)
rev. l. side top down C.MAMIL, r. side bottom-up LIMETAN (TA as monogram)
Ulysses (Odysseus), in beggar garment with mantle and pileus, advancing r., resting with raised l. hand
on staff, stretching r. hand to his old dog Argus, who is standing r. before him and looks up to him
ref. Crawford 362/1; Sydenham 741; RCV 282; Albert 1253; Mamilia 6
rare, VF

For more information take a look at the referring article of the Mythology Thread.
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C. Memmius c.f., Crawford 427/2C. Memmius c.f., gens Memmia
AR – denarius, 3.97g, 16.95x19.64mm, 210°
Rome, 56 BC
obv. C.MEMMI.C.F.
Bearded head of Quirinus, laureate, r.
behind QVIRINVS
rev. MEMMIVS AED CERIALIA PREIMVS FECIT
Ceres enthroned r., holding torch in l. hand and 3 grain-ears in r. hand, before her
a snake erecting r.
ref. Crawford 427/2; Sydenham 921; Kestner 3463; BMCRR 3941; CNR Memmia
19; Memmia 9
VF, ovale flan, rev. excentric, slightly toned

The rev. legend says "(The feast of) Cerialia was first hosted by the Aedile Memmius"
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C. Poblicius Malleolus, Crawford 282/3C. Poblicius Malleolus, gens Poblicia
AR - denarius serratus, 19.5mm, 3.8g
Narbo 118 BC (Crawford)
obv. C.MA - L - L - E.C.F
Head of Roma, with decorated and winged helmet, r.
X behind
rev. Nude Gallic warrior (Bituitus?), driving biga r., hurling spear and holding shield and carnyx.
below L.LIC.CN.DOM.
Crawford 282/3; Sydenham 524; RCV 158; Poblicia 1
about VF

Lucius Licinius Crassus, & Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus
The reverse commemorates the victory of L. Licinius Crassus and Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus over the Allobroges and their ally Bituitus, king of the Averni. It is one of the very few issues of the Roman Republic struck outside of Rome, this issue was struck in the newly founded city of Narbo in Gaul. These coins, minted by a number of moneyers at this time (and bearing their names) were important in establishing the republican chronology.
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C. Renius, Crawford 231/1C. Renius, gens Renia
AR - denarius, 3.92g, 15.33mm
Rome, 138 BC
obv. Head of Roma,wearing decorated and winged Attic helmet, r.
X behind
rev. Juno Caprotina in goats biga galopping r., holding reigns and sceptre in l. hand
and whip in r. hand.
beneath C.REN[I]
in ex. ROMA
Crawford 231/1; Sydenham 432; Renia 1
VF, toned, small, struck on small flan

For more informations please look at the thread 'Mythological interesting coins'!
Jochen
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C. Servilius C.f., Crawford 423/1C. Servilius C.f., gens Servilia
AR - Denarius, 3.99g, 17.71mm, 180°
Rome, 57 BC
obv. FLORAL PRIMVS (AL and MV ligate)
Head of Flora, wreathed with flowers, r., wearing necklace with pendants and crossshaped earring, hair in jeweled knot; behind lituus
rev. Two soldiers, helmeted and in short military cloak, stg. facing each other, each holding a shield over his left shoulder and a short sword upright in the righr hand; the shield of the r. soldier is decorated with a six-pointed star.
in ex. C.SERVEIL (VE ligate), on the r. side upwards C.F.
ref. Crawford 423/1; Sydenham 890; Kestner 3448; BMCRR 3817; Servilia 15
rare, about VF
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C. Sulpicius C. f. Galba, Crawford 312/1C. Sulpicius C. f. Galba, gens Sulpicia.
AR - denarius serratus, 20mm, 3.67g
Rome, 106 BC
obv. Conjugate heads of the Di Penates, laureate, l.
D.P.P. before (abbreviation of Di Penates Publici)
rev. Two male figures standing vis-a-vis, both holding spears, the right one points with r. hand to a sow, laying between them l.
above N (control mark)
in ex. C.SVLPICI.C.F
Crawford 312/1; Sydenham 572; Sulpicia 1
rare, EF, struck slightly excentric

The rev. depicts the decovering of the white sow of Lavinium by Aeneas.
For more information look at the thread 'Coins of mythological interest'
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Cn. Domitianus Ahenobarbus, Crawford 261/1Roman Republic, Cn. Domitianus Ahenobarbus, gens Domitia
AR - Denarius, 18.52mm, 3.88g
Rom, 128 BC
obv. Head of Roma, helmeted, r., star before, grain-ear behind
rev. Victory, holding whip, galloping in biga right, ROMA above, man spearing big
hound below horses, CN.DOM in ex.
Crawford 261/1; Sydenham 514; Domitia 14
VF/near VF, rev.slightly off center, dark old collection toning
Pedigree.
Ex Gorney & Mosch, auctions 155-157, Lot 2631

Sometimes the scene beneath the biga is interpreted as fight of a gladiator against a lion, but sometimes related to Bituitus, king of the Averni, who unleashed a pack of huge dogs against the Romans in his battles.
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G. Iulius Caesar, Crawford 480/13Gaius Iulius Caesar, 13.6.100-15.3.41 BC, gens Iulia
AR - Denar, 3.83g, 19.7mm, 90°
Rome, Feb.-Mar. 44 BC
moneyer P. Sepullius Macer
obv. Head of Caesar, wreathed and veiled, r.
before CAESAR, behind DICT PERPETVO
rev. r. P SERPVLLVS, l. MACER (both from top to bottom)
Venus Victrix with bare l. breast, stg. l., holding small Victory in xxtended r. hand and resting with raised l. hand on lpng sceptre on which is leaning the shield set on ground
ref. Crawford 480/13; Sydenham 1074; RSC Julius Caesar 39; BMCRR I Rome 4173; SRCV I 1414; Vagi 56; Sear CRI 107d
VF, portrait!, toned, scratches, somewhat excentric
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!

From highest historical importance: The 1st portrait of Iulius Caesar and the coin that killed Caesar!

Please, take a look at http://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=109646.0
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L. Caesius, Crawford 298/1Lucius Caesius, gens Caesia
AR - Denar, 3.87g, 21mm
Rome, 112/112 BC
obv. Heroic bust of Apollo Vejovis, diademed, l., drapery over l. shoulder, hurling
thunderbolt
AP as monogram behind
rev. Lares praestites sitting r., nude to hips, dressed in dog's skin, wearing boots,
both holding sceptre in l. hand, dog between them, head of Vulcanus and
forceps above
LA as monogram in l. field, RE as monogram in r. field
in ex.: L.CAESI (AE ligate)
Crawford 298/1; Sydenham 564; RSC Caesia 1
rare, VF+

AP should read as Argentum Publicum (not ROMA!); LA - RE for LARES. See 'Lares' in NumisWiki!
For more information look at thread 'Coins of mythological interest'
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L. Censorinus, Crawford 363/1dL. Censorinus, gens Marcia
AR - Denar, 3.68g, 24.17mm
Rome 82 BC
obv. (no legend)
bust of Apollo, laureate, r.
rev. L. CENSOR l.
Marsyas walking l., gazing upwards, raising r. Hand, with wineskin above
shoulder; tall column behind, surmounted by a draped figure (Minerva?)
Crawf. 363/1d; Syd. 737; Kestner 3155; BMCR Rome 2657; Marcia 24
gVF/nEF

Allusion to the myth of Marsyas. When he found the flute, Athene had invented but thrown away, he challenged Apollo for a contest. Apollo won with his cythara and skinned him alive.
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L. Cossutius C.f. Sabula, Crawford 395/1L. Cossutius C.f. Sabula, gens Cossutia
AR - Denar, 3.77g
Rome, c. 74 BC
obv. Head of Medusa, winged, surrounded by serpents
SABVLA behind
rev. Bellerophon flying on Pegasos r., javeling spear
L COSSVTI CF below
XXIII behind (control mark)
Crawford 395/1; Sydenham 790; RSC Cossutia 1; RCTV 331; Kestner 3385; BMCRR 3320
rare, about VF/F, bankers mark on obv., scratch on rev.

For more information see the thread 'Coins of mythological interest'
Jochen
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L. Farsuleius Mensor, Crawford 392/1bL. Farsuleius Mensor, gens Farsuleia
AR - denar, 18 mm, 3.96 gm.
Rome 75 BC
obv. Diademed and draped bust of Libertas r., wearing ear-rings and necklace.
S C and pileus behind
MENSOR before
rev. Armed and helmeted warrior, holding spear, takes togated person into his
biga, driving r.
CXV under horses
L. FARSVLEI in exergue.
Crawford 392/1b; Sydenham 789; Farsuleia 2
about VF, obv. slightly excentric
ex Lakeview coll.

The reverse depiction is heavily propagandistic. It could be related to the 'Lex Iulia de civitate sociis dandi', introduced by the consul L. Caesar (not Julius Caesar!) in 90 BC and offering Roman citizenship to all citizens of Italian municipia who had not raised arms against Rome in the Italian War (Social War).

Another possibilitiy is that it is related to to the recruitment of military troops needed for the wars in Spain (against Sertorius) and against Mithradates in Asia.

In the 1st case it is Roma taking the Roman allies in her biga, in the other case it could be Mars taking the Roman citizens in his war chariot.
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L. Hostilius Saserna, Crawford 448/3Roman Republic, L. Hostilius Saserna, gens Hostilia
AR - Denarius, 3.38g, 18.7mm, 35°
Rome, 48 BC
obv. Bare head of Pallor, with dishavelled hair, falling down, behind a wind instrument
rev. Cult statue of Diana Ephesus, stg. frontal, laureate, long hair falling down over her
shoulders, long floating garment, resting with raised l, hand on spear and holding with r.
hand stag, stg. l., at antlers
in l. field SASERNA in a curve upward, r. L.HOSTILIVS downward
ref.: Crawford 448/3; Sydenham 953; Hostilia 4; Sear Imperators 19; BMCRR Rome 3996;
SRCV I, 419; Kestner 3541
scarce, well centered, toned, some flat areas
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!

The rev. of this coin refers to the conquest of Massilia (Marseille) by Julius Caesar 1 year before at the begin of his war against Pompeius after a siege and a naval battle. Artemis Ephesia was particularly worshipped in Massilia, an ancient Greek foundation, and had its own temple.

The obv. is disputed. Today you often can read that the depicted portraits of the Hostilius coins represent Gallia and Vercingetorix. But that the Romans put on the obv. of their coins the portrait of their enemies would be very unusual. I went into the matter and actually these designations came into vogue not before the end of the 19th century, and of cause in France, when the French national sentiment was at its height. And naturally coins with the name of Vercingetorix are selling much better than without, especially today in the time of Asterix.
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L. Julius Bursio, Crawford 352/1aL. Julius Bursio, gens Julia
AR - Denar, Rome 85 BC
obv. head of Apollo Vejovis, laureate and winged, r. trident and symbol (wing)
behind
rev. Victory in quadriga r., holding wreath in outstretched hand, symbol above horses
L IVLIO BVRSIO in ex.
Crawford 352/1a; Sydenham 728
about EF

The obverse shows the role that Vejovis played in the cult of the gens Julia in Bovillae. It proofs too that the boy riding on the goat of Vejovis types is 'young Jupiter', because Vejovis was called in Bovillae 'pater'!
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L. Mussidius Longus, Crawford 494/42aL. Mussidius Longus, gens Mussidia
AR - denarius, 3.73g
Rome, 42 BC
obv. Bust of Concordia, diademed and veiled, r.
behind CONCORDIA
rev. Round platform with balustrade, inscribed CLOACIN, on which two female
statues, both resting with l. hand on column, l. one holding a myrtle branch(?),
probably Cloacina and Venus; on the l. side scales and portico
above L.MVSSIDIVS LONGVS
Crawford 494/42a; Mussidia 6b; Sydenham 1093; BMCR 4242
nice VF
from Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!

The rev. shows the shrine of Venus Cloacina, the fundament still seen on the Forum Romanum in front of the Basilica Aemilia. This is one of the oldest Roman temples, with connections to the famous Cloaca Maxima!
For more information please look at the thread 'Mythological interesting coins'!
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L. Papius Celsus, Crawford 472/1L. Papius Celsus, gens Papia
AR - denarius, 18mm, 3.66g
Rome, 45 BC
obv. Head of Juno Sospita, wearing goat-skin, r.
rev. She-wolf r., with a wood stick in her mouth for throwing it in fire, which is burning r. before her, on its r. side an eagle stg. l., fanning the fire with his wings.
above CELSVS.III.VIR
in ex. L.PAPIVS
ref. Crawford 472/1; Sydenham 964; Papia 2
VF, attractive toning

The rev. depicts a scene from the founder myth of Lanuvium. For more information please look at the thread 'Coins of mythological interest'.
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L. Plancus Plautius, Crawford 453/1aL. Plancus Plautius, gens Plautia
AR – Denariu, 3.54g, 17mm, 210°
Rome, 47 BC
obv. Mask of Medusa with mit disheveled hair, ending in coiled snakes
below L.PLAVTIVS
rev. Victoria (oder Aurora), winged, palm branch in arm, flying r., holding reins
and leading the 4 sun horses
below PLANCVS
ref.: Crawford 453/1a; CRI 29; Sydenham 959; Plautia 15
F+/VF, rev. excentric
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L. Pomponius Molo, Crawford 334/1L. Pomponius Molo, gens Pomponia
AR – Denarius, 3.97g, 19.41mm, 210°
Rome, 97 BC
obv. L.POMPON.MOLO
Laureate head of Apollo r.
rev. Numa Pompilius with lituus stg. r. before burning altar; on the r. side victimarius
leading a goat
in ex. NVMA.POMPIL (MA and MP ligate)
ref.: Crawford 334/1; Sydenham 607; BMCRR (Italy) 733; Pomponia 6
scarce, VF-EF, part. weakly struck
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L. Procilius, Crawford 379/1Roman Republic, L. Procilius, gens Procilia
AR - denarius
Rome, 80 BC
obv. Head of Juppiter r.
behind S.C
rev. Statue of Juno Sospita, advancing r., holding shield and spear, snake before
behind L.PROCILI / F
Crawford 379/1; Sydenham 771; Procilia 1
VF

Clearly you can see the beak-shoe-like bending of her shoes!
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L. Procilius, Crawford 379/2L. Procilius, gens Procilia
AR - Denarius Serratus, 21mm, 4.14g
Rome, 80 BC
obv. Head of Juno Sospita, wearing goat skin, r.
S.C behind
rev. Juno Sospita, wearing shield and spear, in galloping biga r., beneath snake
in ex. L.PROCILI.F
Crawford 379/2; Sydenham 772; Procilia 2
about VF

L. Procilius generally is identified as the senator who was condemned because of its bad administration. Furthermore it is suggested that he is the historian Procilius. Else nothing is known about the gens Procilia. She seems to be from Lavinium as suggested by her motives.
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L. Roscius Fabatus, Crawford 412/1Roman Republic, L. Roscius Fabatus, gens Roscia
AR - denarius serratus, 18.10mm, 3.8g
Rome, 59 BC*
obv. bust of Juno Sospita wearing goat-skin cap, r., behind modius
beneath L.ROSCI
bankers mark in r. field
rev. Virgin in long clothes stg. r., feeding snake, which erects before her in several
coils, behind cista
in ex. FABATI
Crawford 412/1 (symbols 23); Sydenham 915; Roscia 3; Albert 1329
scarce, toned VF, appealing silver
Pedigree:
ex Harlan J. Berk

* Dated 64 B.C. by Crawford and hence also by Roman Silver Coins , Volume I. The revised date is based on the outstanding analysis of the Messagne Horad by Alan Walker and Charles Hersh, ANS Museum Notes No. 29, New York, 1984, pp. 103-134

For more information look at the thread 'Mythological interesting coins'.
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L. Rubrius Dossenus, Crawford 348/4L. Rubrius Dossenus, gens Rubria (his name only known from coins)
AR - Quinarius, 1.57g, 15.39mm, 0°
obv. Bearded head of Neptun r., trident over l. shoulder
behind DOS-SEN
rev. Victoria, half nude, head thrown back, advancing tiptoed r., holding over l. shoulder palm branch to which
three wreaths are attached; before her girlanded altar with omphalos atop around which snake is coiled.
beneath L.RVBRI
ref. Crawford 348/4; Sydenham 708; Rubria 4
F+, toned, obv. a bit excentric, altar clearly seen

Interesting reverse type, inadequately described in BMCRR, Sydenham, and Crawford. The same altar with
omphalos and snake separates the two faces of Janus on the obverse of an as struck by the same moneyer,
Crawford 348/5, pl. xlvi.
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L. Scribonius Libo, Crawford 416/1aL. Scribonius Libo, gens Scribonia
AR - denarius, 3.83g, 19.62mm, 120°
Rome, 62 BC
obv. Head of Bonus Eventus with broad taenia, r.
before BON.EVENT, behind LIBO
rev. Puteal of Scribonius, decorated with garlands and a lyre on both sides; on the base a
hammer
above PVTEAL, below SCRIBON
ref. Cawford 416/1a; Sydenham 928; Scribonia 8a
VF

A puteal was a wellhead or the place of a lightning strike. This place was considered sacred to Jupiter when the lightning occured by day or to a god named Summanus when it occured at night. The Puteal Scribonianum was located on the Forum.
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L. Titurius L f. Sabinus, Crawford 344/2bL. Titurius L. f. Sabinus, gens Tituria
AR - denarius, 3.86g, 19mm
Rome, 89 BC
obv. SABIN
Head of king Titus Tatius, bearded, r.; below chin palmbranch
rev. Tarpeia, with loose hair, stg. frontal, buried to waist in shields, warding off two soldiers who cast shield
at her.
in ex. L.TITVRI
ref. Crawford 344/2b; Sydenham 699; Tituria 4
VF/about VF, nice cabinet toning

For more information please look at the article in 'Mythological interesting coins', coming soon
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L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus, Crawford 344/1aL. Titurius L.f. Sabinus, gens Tituria
AR - denar, 20 mm, 3.95 g
Rome 89 BC
obv. bearded head of king Tatius r.
behind SABIN, before T / A as monogram
rev. Two Roman soldiers each carrying away a Sabinian woman
in ex. L.TITVRI
Crawford 344/1a: Sydenham 698; Tituria 1
VF, lightly toned, rev. slightly excentric
ex Lakeview coll.

The rev. shows the famous rape of the Sabine women. For more information please look at the thread 'Mythological interesting coins'.
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M. Aemilius Scaurus, Crawford 422/1bM. Aemilius Scaurus, gens Aemilia & Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus, gens Plautia
AR - denarius, 3.97g, 16mm
Rome, 58 BC
obv. above [M SCAVR] / AED CVR, in ex. REX ARETAS
The Nabatean king Aretas IV Philhellenos kneeling beside a dromedary,
holding reins with his l. hand and in his raised hand filleted olive-branch.
in field l. and r. EX - SC
rev. above P HYPSAEV[S] / AED CVR, r. CAPTV
in ex. C HYPSAE C[OS] / PREIVER
Jupiter in quadriga l., holding reins in l. hand and hurling thunderbolt in raised
r. hand; in front of the horses scorpion r.
Crawford 422/1b; Sydenham 913; Aemilia 8; Plautia 8; BMC 3878; Hendin 740
small scratch on l. rev. field, otherwise about EF; struck on small flan

This type commemorates the conquest of Privernum by C.Plautius in 329 BC and the success of Scaurus as legate of Pompeius in conquering Palestine and Arabia, and shows the submission of king Aretas in 62 BC.

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M. Herennius, Crawford 308/1M. Herennius, gens Herennia
AR - Denar, 3.91g
Rome 108-107 BC
obv. Head of Pietas, diaden´med and with necklace, r.
PIETAS behind (AT ligate)
rev. One of the Catanian brothers (Anapias or Amphinous), nude, running l.,
carrying his father on his shoulder; he, wearing himation, turns head l. and
has raised r. hand.
behind M.HERENNI (HE ligate)
Crawford 308/1; Sydenham 567; RSC Herennia 1
about EF

The brothers Anapias and Amphinomus rescued their parents at an eription of the volcanus Etna c. 500-400 BC. They became outstanding examles of the Roman pietas. The rev. depiction is similar to that of Aenaeas carrying his father Anchises out of the burning Troy.
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M. Junius Brutus, Crawford 433/1M. Junius Brutus, 85 BC - 42 BC, the most famous of Caesar's assassins
AR - Denar, 3.96g, 19mm
54 BC
obv. Bust of Liberty r., no jewels in hair above forehead.
LIBERTAS to l.
rev. The consul L. Junius Brutus walking l. between two lictores preceded by an
accensor.
exergue: BRVTVS
Crawford 433/1; Sydenham 906a; Junia 31a
EF

The rev. type recalls the expulsion of Tarquinius Superbus, the last King of Rome, by L. Junius Brutus, the moneyer's ancestor, who in 509 BC was elected the first consul of the newly formed Republic. 'Libertatem et consulatum L. Brutus instituit.' (Tacitus Ann. 1, 1)
This type illustrates the strong republican view of M.Junius Brutus! Caesar should had know that
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M. Lucilius Rufus, Crawford 324/1M. Lucilius Rufus, gens Lucilia
AR - denarius, 3.77g
Rome, c. 101 BC
obv. Head of Roma, helmeted with winged gryphion helmet, r., PV behind, all within laurel wreath
rev. Victory driving biga right, holding reigns and in raised r. hand whip
RVF above, M. LVCILI in exergue
Crawford 324/1; Lucilia 1; Sydenham 599; Albert 1129; BMCR 1613
Good VF, broad flan

PV is short for 'ex argento publico' = struck from public silver
The Victory on the reverse refers to the Marius' victories over the Teutones and Ambrones at Aquae Sextiae in 102 B.C. and the Cimbri at Vercellae in 101 B.C. (Roman Republican Coinage by Michael H. Crawford)
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M. Plaetorius Cestianus, Crawford 409/1Roman Republic, M. Plaetorius Cestianus, gens Plaetoria
AR - denarius, 18.52mm, 3.86g
Rome, 67 BC
obv. Bust of a winged goddess, r., wearing crested helmet, lotus-blossom and grain-ears on forehead, bow and quiver over r. shoulder, cornucopiae under chin
behind CESTIANVS, before S.C
rev. in ex. M PLAE, then TORIVS F AED CVR
Eagle with spread wings stg. r. on thunderbolt, head turned l.
Crawford 409/1, Sydenham 809; BMCRR 3596; Plaetoria 4
VF, toned
Pedigree:
ex. M&M AG Auktion 38, Basel 6./7.12.1968, coll. August Voirol, Lot 181
Plaetorius Cestianus was a friend of Cicero.

The goddess on the obv. often is called Vacuna in error. But actually she is an unknown goddess with the attributes of Isis, Ceres, Minerva, Diana and Victoria.
For more information please look at the thread 'Coins of mythological interest'.
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M. Porcius Cato, Crawford 343/1bM. Porcius Cato, gens Porcia
AR - Denarius, 17.98mm, 3.83g
Rome, 89 BC
obv. Female bust, draped, r., hair bound in knot behind
ROMA behind (MA as monogram)
M.CATO beneath
rev. Victory, std. r., holding patera and palm-branch
in ex. VICTRIX (TR as monogram)
Crawford 343/1b; Sydenham 596; Porcia 5
rare, VF

The rev. figure could be Victoria Virgo because M.Cato has built a temple for her near the temple of Victoria. This type is the prototype of Crawford 462/2; Porcia 11 from Utica.
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M. Porcius Cato, Crawford 462/2M. Porcius Cato, gens Porcia
AR - Quinarius, 13.8mm, 1.95g
Utica/North Africa, 47/46 BC
obv. M.CATO.PRO.PR
Youthful head of Bacchus, wearing ivy wreath, r.
rev. Victory, std. r., holding patera and palm-branch
in ex. VICTRIX (TR as monogram)
Crawford 462/2; Sydenham 1054a; Porcia 11
rare, VF+
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!

This coin was struck under Senate authority in Utica, North Africa where Cato was propraetor at the beginning of the civil war. The design is copied from an issue by another M. Cato in 89 B.C. (Crawford 343)
Cato preferred to die with the Republic rather than outlive it. Defeated by Caesar he committed suicide in 46 B.C. (FAC)

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M. Servilius cf., Crawford 327/1M. Servilius cf., gens Servilia
AR – Denarius, 3.74g, 20.85mm, 315°
Rome, 100 BC
obv. Head of Roma with winged helmet, decorated with griffin, r.
behind E (control mark)
rev. 2 warriors with shield and sword fighting with each other, behind them their
horses
in ex. M.SERVEILI.C.F
below Y (control mark)
ref. Crawford 327/1; Sydenham 602; Servilia 13
rare, F+
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M. Volteius M.f., Crawford 385/4M. Volteius M.F., gens Volteia
AR - denarius, 17.1mm, 3.65g
Rome, 78 BC
obv. Bust of Attis, helmeted and laureate, r.
axe behind
rev. Cybele std. in biga r., drawn by two lions r., holding reins in r. hand and patera in l. hand
above N[E]
below M.VOLTEI.M.F.
Crawford 385/4; Sydenham 777; BMC 3186; Volteia 4; Albert 1823
rare, VF, lightly toned

The bust is often called Minerva, Bellona or Liber. But most probably it is Attis. According to Mommsen the coin probably is related to a religious festival and proofs the early influence of eastern religions on the Romans.
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Mn. Acilius Glabrio, Crawford442Mn. Acilius Glabrio, gens Acilia
AR - denarius, 3.79g, 16.9mm
Rome, 49 BC
obv. SALVTIS
Head of Salus, laureate, r.
rev. MN.ACILIVS - III.VIR.VALETV (MN and TV ligate)
Valetudo in long garment stg. l., resting l. arm on column and holding snake in r.
hand
Crawford 442/1; Sydenham 922, Acilia 8
SS, iridescent luster

In 219 BC the Greek iatros Archagathos came to Rome. He was the first with knowledge in healing who was allowed to practize his profession freely. After getting the Roman citizenship he was assigned an office in the Via Acilia at government expence. From this time on the gens Acilia claimed to have brought the first medical doctor to Rome. This is mentioned on this coin (Plinius, Nat. hist.)
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Mn. Aquillius, Crawford 401/1Mn. Aquillius Mn. f. Mn. n., gens Aquillia
AR - Denarius serratus, 3.96g
Rome, 71 BC.
obv. Bust of Virtus, cuirassed and with crested helmet, r.
behind III VIR, before VIRTVS
rev. Soldier in short military cloak, holding big shield over l. shoulder, stg . l., head
turned r., raising with r. hand fallen female figure
in l. field MN. F. MN. N (both MN ligate), in r. field SICIL
Crawford 401/1; Sydenham 798; Kestner 3297; BMCRR Rome
3364; SRCV 336; Albert 1303; Aquillia 2
VF

The depiction alludes to Mn. Aquillius, grandfather of the mintmaster, who in 101 BC was consul and sent as proconsul to Sicilia to end the so-called 2nd slave uprising. He was successful the following year. The depiction recalls his virtus.

This is the first time the title III VIR was found on a coin.
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Mn. Cordius Rufus, Crawford 463/1aMn. Cordius Rufus, gens Cordia
AR - Denar, 19.5mm, 3.92g
Rome, 46 BC
obv. Conjugated busts of the Dioscuri, wearing laureate pilei, stars above
RVFVS III.VIR behind
rev. Venus Verticordia, stg. l., holding scales and transverse sceptre: Cupido on her
l. shoulder.
MN.CORDIVS in r. field (MN ligate)
Crawford 463/1a; Sydenham 976; Cordia 2
about VF
ex Harlan J. Berk
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!

The Cordia family home, Tusculum, was a center of worship for the Dioscuri twelve miles from Rome. The reverse is a clever play on the moneyer's name and may also compliment Julius Caesar who claimed direct descent from Venus. The particular design of Venus may derive from a statue placed in the temple of Venus Genetrix in the year of issue (FAC).
For more informations look at the thread 'Mythological interesting coins'!
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Mn. Fonteius, Crawford 353/1dMn. Fonteius, gens Fonteia
AR - denar, 4.05g
Rome 85 BC
obv. Head of Apollo Vejovis, laureate, r.
MN FONTEI behind (MN ligate)
CF below chin, [thunderbolt below]
rev. Infant winged Genius riding goat right, caps of the Dioscouri surmounted by
stars to ight and left, thyrsus below, all within laurel wreath.
Crawford 353/1d; Sydenham 724b; Fonteia 11
about EF

The reverse of this coin imitates a statue in the temple of Vejovis in Rome, with Genius riding the goat Amalthea. Jupiter was suckled by Amalthea on Mount Ida, and her horns gave rise to the cornucopiae.
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P. Accoleius Lariscolus, Crawford 486/1AR - Denarius, 3.90gm, 19.7mm.
Rome, 43 BC
obv. P. ACCOLEIVS - LARISCOLVS
Archaisized bust of Diana Nemorensis, draped, r.
rev. Triple cult statue of Diana Nemorensis (Diana, Hecate, Selene) facing,
supporting on their hands and shoulders a bar; behind them a grove of five
cypresses; the figure on the left (Diana) holds a bow in her outer hand, the
figure on the right (Selene) a poppy.
Crawford 486/1; Sydenham 1148; Accoleia 1
gVF, light toning, with a reasonably unobtrusive banker's mark.

Regarding the hairstyle of the obv. portrait this coin is from a later period of this issue (A. Alföldi). The family of the mint-master is originated from Aricia at the Lake Nemi where stood the grove and the temple of Diana Nemorensis. Here too votiv-inscriptions of the Accoleii have been found. Octavian's mother was from Aricia. Perhaps Octavian himself has influenced the selection of this coin-motive.

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P. Licinius Crassus, Crawford 430/1P. Licinius Crassus, gens Licinia, 86(?)/82(?) - 53 BC, son of triumvir Marcus Licinius Crassus
AR - denarius, 3.95g, 20.57x18.10mm, 225
Rome, 55 BC
obv. Bust of Venus, draped, diademed, laureate, wearing ear-rings and necklace, r.
behind S.C
rev. P.CRASSVS - M.F
Female warrior with spear stg. in front of horse, holding horse with r. hand by bridle; at her feet l.cuirass,
r. shield
ref. Crawford 430/1; Sydenham 929; Albert 1358; Licinia 18; BMCRR 3901
scarce, F+, oval flan, obv. excentric
pedigree:
ex Roberto Pedoni, Via Vespasiano, Roma

Crawford writes: The correct descripton of the issue (which I owe to Mr. H.-D. Schultz) renders impossible traditional interpretations of the reverse type as a recognitio equitum, as symbolising the cavalry brought from Gaul by P. Crassus or as alluding to the battle of the Colline Gate near the temple of Venus Erycina. The female figure has long hair and wears a curious head-dress with two projections at the front, a cloak gathering on the left shoulder and a skirt.
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P. Porcius Laeca, Crawford 301/1AR - denar, 3.75g
Rome c.110-109 BC
obv. Helmeted head of Roma right
ROMA above, P. LAECA behind (AE ligate), X under chin (value mark)
rev. Military figure of a governor standing left, his right hand raised above the the head of a facing togate citizen, standing right, gesturing with right hand, lictor standing behind governor holding three rods
in ex. PROVOCO
Crawford 301/1; Sydenham 178; RSC Porcia 4
very fine, flat strike lower rev.

The rev. is referring to the lex Porcia de provocatione which was introduced by the mint master's ancestor in 195 BC. This law limited the powers of military magistrates over Roman citizens, effectively protecting them from abusive punishments such as scourging.
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Petillius Capitolinus, Crawford 487/2bPetillius Capitolinus, gens Petillia
AR - denarius, 18.1mm, 3.82g
Rome, 43 BC
obv. Eagle with spread wings, stg. half-right on thunderbolt
above PETILLIVS, beneath CAPITOLINVS
rev. Hexastyle temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus with three-stepped base;
garlandes hanging down in the three middle intercolumnaries, on the
pediment frontal seated figur(?), on acroteries horse-protomes, above figures
stg. with sceptres, on top biga r. with charioteer.
S - F at sides
Crawford 487/2b; Sydenham 1151; Petillia 3
about VF
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!

SF stands for Sacris Faciundis and should say that Petillius Capitolinus was member of the XV viri sacris faciundis responsible for the religious ceremonies. Jupiter Optimus Maximus was the highest god in Rome, one of the Roman Triad. His temple stood on the Capitoline Hill.
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Q. Sicinius, Crawford 440/1Quintus Sicinius, gens Sicinia
AR - Denarius, 17.42mm, 3.71g, 90°
struck 49-48 BC
obv. Head of Fortuna Populi Romani, diademed, r.
bevor FORT, behind P.R.
rev. crossed winged caduceus and fileted Palm branch, above wreath
in field l. and r. III. - .VIR
below Q.SICINIVS
ref. Crawford 440/1; Sydenham 938; Sicinia 5; RCV 410; BMCRR 3947
about VF

Q. Sicinius was a follower of Pompeius. The rev. is full of symbolic: The caduceus stands for Pompeius' victory over the Cilician pirates and the free trade after their defeat. The palm branch symbolizes all his victories. The wreath seems to stand for the chaplet which was given to him by the Roman People (Mommsen, Römische Geschichte).

This type has been struck at a critical point of the Civil War, late February or early March 49 BC, probably outside of Rome. Caesar has already crossed the Rubicon on January 1. Sicinius fled with the other Pompeians to Greece end of March. He seems to be the last Republican mint master.
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Q. Titius Mutto, Crawford 342/1AR - denarius, 4.07g, 18.69mm, 225°
Rome, 90 BC
obv. Head of bearded man (Mutinus Titinus?) r., wearing winged diadem
rev. Pegasos flying r., from base inscribed Q.TIT
ref. Crawford 341/1; RBW 1274; Titia 1
VF
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Roman Republic, C. Cassius Longinus, Crawford 500/3C. Cassius Longinus, gens Cassia
AR - denarius, 3.74g, 20.81mm, 180°
Military mint with Brutus and Cassius, probably Smyrna, 42 BC
Obv. Head of Libertas, diademed and draped, r.
behind C.CASSIV.IMP
before LEIBERTAS
Rev. Capis and lituus
below in 2 lines LENTVLVS / SPINT
Ref. Crawford 500/3; Sydenham 1307; CRI 221; BMCR East 77; Kester 3767; RBW 1762; RSC 4
Rare, F+

C. Cassius Longinus was the driving force behind the Caesar murder.
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Roman Republic, L. Memmius, Crawford 304/1L. Memmius, gens Memmia
AR - denarius, 3.83g, 21.38mm, 90°
Rome, 109-108 BC .
Obv.: Male head (Apollo?), wearing oak wreath, r., value mark below chin
Rev.: Dioscurs, nude, stg. frontal between foreparts of their horses, each holding spear and bridle
in ex. L MEMMI
Ref.: Crawford 304/1; Sydenham 558; RBW 1145; Memmia 1
Scarce, almostt VF
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Roman Republic, Q. Cassius Longinus, Crawford 428/3Q. Cassius Longinus, gens Cassia
AR - denarius, 3.82g, 19.49mm, 135°
Rome, 55 BC
Obv.: Bust of juvenile Juppter, eagle topped sceptre behind
Rev.: Eagle stg. r. on thunderbolt, lituus left, jug right
below Q CASSIVS
Ref.: Crawford 428/3; Sydenham 916; Cassia 7
banker's marks on obv., otherwise VF
Obv. sometimes called Bonus Eventus or Genius, but the eagle topped sceptre speaks for Juppiter

Q. Cassius Longinus was the brother of C. Cassius Longinus, the actual mastermind behind the Caesar murder.
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Ronan Republic, D. Iunius Brutus Albinus, Crawford 450/2D. Iunius Brutus Albinus, gens Iunia
AR - denarius, 3.99g, 17.82mm, 0°
Rome, 48 BC
Obv. Head of Pietas r., wearing necklace and earrings
behind PIETAS
Rev. Clasping hands around winged caduceus
below ALBINVS BRUTI.F
Ref. Crawford 450/2; RSC Junia 25; Postumia 10
F+/about VF

Iunius Brutus Albbinus was one of the Caesar murderers
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S. Pompeius Fostlus, Crawford 235/1cSextus Pompeius Fostlus, gens Pompeia
AR - denarius, 20mm, 3.88g
Rome, 137 BC
obv. Head of Roma, wearing winged helmet, r.
X before, jug behind
rev. SEX.PO - F - OSTLV - S
She-wolfe, stg. r., head turned back, suckling the twins Remus und Romulus; behind tree with three woodpeckers, at left herdsman Faustulus, wearing short cloak and pointed hat, stg. with crossed legs bended r., with l. hand resting on staff, r. hand raised.
in ex. ROMA
Crawford 235/1c; Sydenham 461a; Pompeia 1a; BMC 927
attractive VF
Pedigree:
ex Kagin's Long Beach Sale, Feb. 1987, lot 4474

This family was of plebian origin and it would appear that they claimed descent from Faustulus, the royal shepherd of Amulius, who found the twins suckled by the wolf at the foot of the Palatine, the cradle in which they had been borne down the Tiber having overturned under a fig tree (Seaby)

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T. Claudius Nero T.f. Ap. N., Crawford 383/1T. Claudius Nero T.f. Ap. N., gens Claudia
AR - Denarius Serratus, 3.81g
Rome 79 BC
obv. Bust of Diana, draped, bow and quiver over r. shoulder, r.
S.C before
rev. Victory stg. in biga, galloping r., holding wreath in raised r. hand, and palm and reins in l. hand.
beneath LXIII
in ex. TI.CLAVD.TI. / AP.N. (VD and AP ligate)
Crawford 383/1; Sydenham 770; Claudia 6
VF
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Ti. Veturius T.f. Gracchus, Crawford 234/1Ti. Veturius T.f. Gracchus, gens Tituria
AR - Denarius, 3.04g, 20.39mm, 135!
Rome, 137 BC
obv. TI.VET (VET ligate)
Bust of Mars, helmeted and draped, r.
rev. Oath Scene: Two warriors facing each other, one in armour and bearded, the other unbearded and
without armour, each holding a spear in his left hand and touching a pig with a sword in his right hand,
held by a youth kneeling between them.
ref.: Veturia 1; Crawford 234/1; Sydenham 527; BMCRR Italy 550
VF, old cabinet tint

The scene shows an oath of a Samnite (left) and a Roman (right) touching with their sword a pig to be sacrificed to confirm the oath. Mars may be an allusion to his ancestor Tiberius Veturius Philo, a flamen martialis.
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