Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Anonymous. 241-235 BC. Aes Litra (3.32 gm).

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Mars right.

Reverse:

Horse's head right, strigel/sickle behind, ROMA below.

Reference:

Crawford 25/3; Sydenham 26; BMCRR (Romano-Campanian) 64. Grade: EF/gVF.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

AR Didrachm. Anonymous, ca 225-212 BC.

Obverse:

Laureate Janiform head of Dioscuri (Castor and Pollux).

Reverse:

Jupiter right in quadriga driven by Victory. Jupiter holds scepter in left hand and hurls thunderbolt with right. ROMA in raised letters on tablet below.

Reference:

Crawford 30/ -34/; Sear 80. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Anonymous. Circa 240-225 BC. Aes Grave Triens (84.05 gm).

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Minerva left, four pellets below.

Reverse:

Prow of galley right, four pellets below.

Reference:

Crawford 35/3a; Thurlow-Vecchi 53. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Anonymous. Circa 225-217 BC. Aes Grave Quadrans (62.41 gm).

Obverse:

Head of Hercules wearing lion's skin headdress left, three pellets behind.

Reverse:

Ship's prow right, three pellets below.

Reference:

Crawford 35/4; Thurlow-Vecchi 54, pl. 35, 54; Haeberlin pl. 18, 1-9. Grade: gVF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Anonymous. Circa 225-217 BC. Aes Grave Quadrans (69.17 gm).

Obverse:

Head of Hercules left wearing lion's skin, on raised disk, three pellets behind.

Reverse:

Prow of galley right on raised disk, three pellets below.

Reference:

Crawford 35/4; Thurlow-Vecchi 54; Haeberlin pl. 18, 1-9. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

Anonymous, Aes Grave Quadrans, ca 240-225 BC. (ca. 40mm diam)

Obverse:

Herakles head left in lion skin, 3 pellets behind

Reverse:

Prow right, 3 pellets below.

Reference:

Crawford 35/4; Thurlow-Vecchi 54. Grade: F.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

Anonymous, Aes Gravis Uncia, ca 240-225BC. (25 mm diam.)

Obverse:

Roma head left.

Reverse:

Prow right, pellet below.

Reference:

Crawford 35/6; Thurlow-Vecchi 56. Grade G/F.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Anonymous. 217-215 BC. Aes Uncia (12.22 gm).

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Roma left, pellet behind.

Reverse:

Prow of galley right, ROMA above, pellet below.

Reference:

Crawford 38/6; Sydenham 86; BMCRR 88. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

Anonymous , 217-215 BC, AE Uncia.

Obverse:

Roma head left.

Reverse:

Prow, ROMA above, single pellet below.

Reference:

Crawford 38/6; Wulfing 30. Grade: aVF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Anonymous. Circa 215-212 BC. Aes Grave As (137.66 gm).

Obverse:

Head of bearded Janus on a raised disk.

Reverse:

Prow of galley left, I above.

Reference:

Crawford 41/5a; Thurlow-Vecchi 70; Haeberlin pl. 49, 11. EF

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gold 60 Asses (14.09/14.00mm). Anonymous, circa 211-207 BC.

Obverse:

Helmeted and bearded head of Mars right. Behind: Arrow down and X for 60.

Reverse:

Eagle to the right standing on thunderbolt with his wings half open. In exergue: ROMA.

Reference:

Crawford 44/2. Grade: aU.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

AR Denarius. Anonymous, circa 211-207 BC.

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Roma facing right, X behind.

Reverse:

Dioscuroi (Castor and Pollux) on horseback riding right, ROMA on tablet below.

Reference:

Crawford 44/5; Sear 99, Sydenham 140. Grade: aF+.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

AR Victoriatus. Anonymous, after 211 BC.

Obverse:

Laureate head of Jupiter right.

Reverse:

Victory standing right crowns trophy of arms, ROMA in exer.

Reference:

Crawford 53/1. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Anonymous. 206-196 BC, AR Victoriatus (2.34 gm).

Obverse:

Laureate head of Jupiter right.

Reverse:

Victory standing right, crowning trophy, knife or Gallic sword before.

Reference:

Crawford 120/1; RSC 24j. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Anonymous. 206-196 BC, AR Victoriatus (2.34 gm).

Obverse:

Laureate head of Jupiter right.

Reverse:

Victory standing right, crowning trophy, knife or Gallic sword before.

Reference:

Crawford 120/1; RSC 24j. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Gens CAECILIA. Aulus Caecilius. 169-158 BC. AE As (30.65 gm).

Obverse:

Laureate head of Janus, I above.

Reverse:

Prow of galley left, A CAE above, ROMA in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 174/1; Sydenham 355; BMCRR 811. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Gens LICINIA. Lucius Licinius Murena. 169-158 BC. AE As (24.79 gm).

Obverse:

Laureate head of Janus, I above.

Reverse:

Prow of galley left, MVRENA above, ROMA in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 186/1; Sydenham 373; BMCRR 808. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Gens FURIA. Furius Purpurio. 169-158 BC. AR Denarius (3.75 gm).

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Roma right, X behind.

Reverse:

Luna in biga right, murex shell above, PVR below, ROMA in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 187/1; Sydenham 424; Furia 13. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Anonymous. 169-158 BC. AE Semis (16.80 gm).

Obverse:

Laureate head of Saturn right, S behind.

Reverse:

Prow of galley right, S above, anchor before, ROMA below.

Reference:

Crawford 194/2; Sydenham 238a; BMCRR (Italy) 300. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Gens SCRIBONIA. Gaius Scribonius. 154 BC. AR Denarius (3.39 gm).

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Roma right, X behind.

Reverse:

The Dioscuri riding right, C.SCR below, ROMA in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 201/1; Sydenham 380; Scribonia 1. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Gens SCRIBONIA. Gaius Scribonius. 154 BC. AE As (25.59 gm).

Obverse:

Laureate head of Janus, [I] above.

Reverse:

Prow of galley right C.SCR above, ROMA below.

Reference:

Crawford 201/2. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Gens MAINAIA. Gaius Maianius. 153 BC. AR Denarius (3.55 gm).

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Roma right, X behind.

Reverse:

Victory in biga right, holding whip in right hand and reins in left, C.MAINI ligatured below, ROMA in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 203/1a; Sydenham 427; Maiania 1. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Gens SAUFEIA. Lucius Saufeius. 152 BC. AR Denarius (3.84 gm).

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Roma right, X behind.

Reverse:

Victory in biga right, holding whip in right hand and reins in left, LSAVF below, ROMA in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 204/1; Sydenham 384; Saufeia 1. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Gens CORNELIA. Publius Sulla. 151 BC. AR Denarius (3.22 gm).

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Roma right, X behind.

Reverse:

Victory in biga right, holding whip in right hand and reins in left, P. SVLA below, ROMA in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 205/1; Sydenham 386; BMCRR 828; Cornelia 1. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens AFRANIA(?). Safra, 150 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Head of Roma wearing helmet right, X behind.

Reverse:

Victory holding whip in biga galloping right SAFRA beneath.

Reference:

Crawford 206/1; Babylon 1, Sydenham 388. Grade: G.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Gens AFRANIA. Spurius Afranius. 150 BC. AR Denarius (3.86 gm).

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Roma right, X behind.

Reverse:

Victory in biga right, holding whip in right hand and reins in left, S AFRA below, ROMA in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 206/1; Sydenham 388; Afrania 1. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

Gens DECIMIA. Decimius Flavus, ca 150 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Roma head right, X behind.

Reverse:

Diana/Luna in biga right, holding whip in right hand, reins in left; FLAVS below, ROMA in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 207/1; RSC Decimia 1, Sydenham 391. Grade: aVF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Gens DECIMIA. Decimius Flavus. 150 BC. AR Denarius (3.54 gm).

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Roma right, X behind.

Reverse:

Diana/Luna in biga right, holding whip in right hand and reins in left, FLAVS below, ROMA in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 207/1; Sydenham 391; Decimia 1. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Gens PINARIA. Pinarius Natta. 149 BC. AR Denarius (3.61 gm).

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Roma right, X behind.

Reverse:

Victory in biga right, holding whip in right hand and reins in left, NATTA below, ROMA in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 208/1; Sydenham 390; Pinaria 1. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens SPURILIA. Aulus Spurilius, 139 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet, necklace and earrings, X behind.

Reverse:

Diana/Luna, her head surmounted by a crescent, in biga galoping to the right, reins in left hand, goad in right. A. SPURI below, ROMA in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 230/1.

Comments:

Contributor: Kenneth Dorney.

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Issuer:

Gens POMPEIA. Sextus Pompeius, 137 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Roma, jug behind, X in front.

Reverse:

She wolf suckling Romulus and Remus as the shepherd Faustulus watches. SEX PO to right, ROMA in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 235/1c. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

Gens MINUCIA. Gaius Minucius G. f. Augurinus, 135 BC. AR Denarius (3.77g).

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Roma right, ROMA * behind.

Reverse:

Spiral (Ionic?) column, grain ears at base, togate figure either side holding sacrificial implements. ROMA above, TI. MINVCI. C. F. upwards, AVGVRINI downwards.

Reference:

Crawford 243/1; RSC Minucia 3. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

Gens OPIMIA. Marcus Opimius, ca 131 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Roma head right. X below chin, tripod behind.

Reverse:

M. OPEIMI below, ROMA in exer., Apollo in biga right.

Reference:

Crawford 254/1; RSC Opimia16, Syd. 475. Grade: F+.

Comments:

Contributor: Kenneth Dorney.

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Issuer:

Gens VARGUNTEIA. Marcus Vargunteius, 130 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Helmetd head of Roma right, M. VARG. behind.

Reverse:

Jupiter in stately quadriga holding laurel branch and thunderbolt. ROMA in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 257/1. Grade: aEF.

Comments:

Contributor: Kenneth Dorney.

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Issuer:

Gens CAECILIA. Marcus Caecilius Metellus, 127 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Roma right, star below chin, ROMA behind.

Reverse:

M. METELLVS Q. F. around Macedonian shield on which is an elephant's head, all within laurel wreath.

Reference:

Crawford 263/1.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

Gens PORCIA. Marcus Porcius Laeca, 125 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Roma facing right, LAECA downwards behind, * below chin.

Reverse:

Libertas holding pileus (liberty cap) in right hand, reins and rod (vindicata) in left, riding in quadriga to the right, crowned by Victory flying left above, M. PORC. below, ROMA in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 270/1; RSC Porcia 3, Sydenham 513. Grade: about VF.

Comments:

Contributor: David Sorenson.

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Issuer:

Gens FABIA. Quintus Fabius Labeo, 124 BC. AR Denarius (3.97 gm).

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Roma right, ROMA downwards behind, X and LABEO upwards in front.

Reverse:

Jupiter hurling thunderbolt with right hand, holding reins and sceptre with left, driving quadriga right, rostrum below, Q. FABI in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 273/1; RSC. Fabia 1. Grade: VF+.

Comments:

Contributor: David Sorenson.

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Issuer:

Gens DOMITIA. Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus, 116 or 115 BC. AR Denarius (3.89 gm).

Obverse:

ROMA, X behind, Helmeted head of Roma right.

Reverse:

CN. DOMI., Jupiter in quadriga.

Reference:

Crawford 285/1; Domitia.7. Grade: aEF.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

Gens SERGIA. Marcus Sergius Silus, 116-115 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Roma right, ROMA downwards behind, EX S. C. upwards in front.

Reverse:

Horseman galloping left holding sword and severed head of barbarian in left hand, Q before, M. SERGEI below, SILVS in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 286/1; RSC Sergia 1. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Anonymous. 115-114 BC. AR Brockage Denarius (3.87 gm).

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Roma right.

Reverse:

Incuse of obverse.

Reference:

Crawford 287/1; Sydenham 530; RSC 176. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

Gens CIPIA. Marcus Cipius M. f., 115-114 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Roma head facing right, M. CIPI M. F upwards in front, X behind.

Reverse:

Victory holding palm branch with fillet in right hand, holding reins in left, driving biga right, rudder below horses, ROMA in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 289/1; Sydenham 546. Grade: aVF.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

Gens CLAUDIA, Gens MALLIA, and Gens MANLIA Q.VR. Appius Claudius Pulcher, Titus Manlius Mancinus and Q. Urbinius, 111 or 110 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Roma facing right.

Reverse:

Victory holding reins, driving triga right, AP. CL. T. M. Q. VR. in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 299/1a; RSC Claudia 3/Mallia 2, Sydenham 570. Grade: aVF.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens THORIA. Lucius Thorius Balbus, 105 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

I. S. M. R. Head of Juno of Lanuvium to the right, wearing goat-skin head-dress.

Reverse:

Bull charging to the right. O control-mark above, L. THORIVS below. BALBVS in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 316/1; Babelon 1, Sydenham 598. Grade: aU.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens APPULEIA. Lucius Appuleius Saturninus, 104 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Head of Roma left wearing crested and winged helmet.

Reverse:

Saturn holding a scythe in quadriga galloping to the right; ! Control-mark above. L. SATVRN in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 317/3a; Babelon 1. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Gens CASSIA. Lucius Cassius Caecianus. 102 BC. AR Brockage Denarius (3.80 gm).

Obverse:

Bust of Ceres left, .A behind.

Reverse:

Incuse of obverse.

Reference:

Crawford 321/1; Sydenham 594; Cassia 4. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Kenneth Dorney.

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Issuer:

Gens FABIA. Gaius Fabius C. f., 102 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Bust of Cybele right, wearing turreted crown and veil, *M control-mark behind.

Reverse:

Victory in biga right, C. FABI C. F. below.

Reference:

Crawford 322/1a; Sydenham 589. Grade: F.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens POBLICIA, Gens POSTUMIA, Gens CAECILIA. Gaius Publicius Malleolus, Aulus Postumius Sp. F. Albinus, Lucius Caecilius Metellus, 96 BC?. AR Denarius.D37

Obverse:

Laureate head of Apollo right, A. ALB.S.F. upwards in front, L. METEL. downwards behind.

Reverse:

Roma seated to the left seated on a pile of shields holding spear in right hand, sword in left, being crowned from behind by Victory. C. MAL. downwards in front; ROMA in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 335/1a; Babelon 45. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens AELIA. Gaius Allius Bala, 92 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Diademed head of a woman (Diana?) facing right, BALA behind, P before.

Reverse:

Diana holding torch in right hand, scepter and reins in left, driving a biga of stags to the right. Plow control-mark beneath. C. ALLI, in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 336/1c; Babelon 4. Grade: aVF.

Comments:

Contributor: Kenneth Dorney.

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Issuer:

Gens CALPURNIA. Lucius Calpurnius Piso L. f L. n. Frugi, 90 BC. AR Denarius (3.8g).

Obverse:

Laureated head of Apollo right, CXIIII behind.

Reverse:

Horseman galloping right holding palm, C. PISO FRVG. ROMA below.

Reference:

Crawford 340/1. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens TITIA. Quintus Titius, 90 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Male head (Mutunus Tutunus?) right, bearded, wearing winged diadem.

Reverse:

Pegasus flying right. Q. TITI below.

Reference:

Crawford 341/1; Babelon 1. Grade: ChEF/U.

Comments:

Crawford does not accept the attribution of Mutunus Tutunus on the obverse.

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens TITIA. Another example of the previous coin. Quintus Titius, 90 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Male head (Mutunus Tutunus?) right with pointed beard wearing winged diadem.

Reverse:

Pegasus springing to the right. Q. TITI below.

Reference:

Crawford 341/1; Sear 258; Babelon 1. Grade: aVF.

Comments:

Crawford does not accept the attribution of Mutunus Tutunus on the obverse.

Contributor: Kenneth Dorney.

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Issuer:

Gens TITIA. Quintus Titius, 90 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Head of Liber left wearing ivy wreath.

Reverse:

Pegasus springing right, Q. TITI in linear frame below.

Reference:

Crawford 341/2. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens VIBIA. Gaius Vibius Pansa, 90 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Laureate head of Apollo looking right, PANSA behind, anchor control-mark beneath chin.

Reverse:

Minerva holding spear and shield in quadriga galloping right. C. VIBIVS C. F. in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 342/5b; Babelon 1. Grade: aVF.

Comments:

Contributor: Kenneth Dorney.

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Issuer:

Gens VIBIA. Gaius Vibius Pansa, 90 BC. AR Denarius (3.7g).

Obverse:

Laureate of Apollo looking right, PANSA behind.

Reverse:

Minerva holding spear and shield in quadriga galloping right. C. VIBIVS C. F. in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 342. Grade: F.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Gens VIBIA. Gaius Vibius C.f. Pansa. 90 BC. AE As (11.40 gm).

Obverse:

Laureate head of Janus, I above.

Reverse:

Three prows right, [ROMA] above, C.VIBI.PAS below.

Reference:

Crawford 342/7e; Sydenham 690b; BMCRR 2319. Grade: gVF.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens TITURIA. Lucius Titurius L. f. Sabinus, 89 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Bearded head of king Titus Tatius facing right, SABIN. downwards behind, conjoined TA mint-mark before chin.

Reverse:

Rape of the Sabine women: two soldiers facing each other, each bearing a Sabine woman; L. TITURI. in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 344/2a; Babelon 1; Sydenham 698. Grade: ChaU.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

Gens TITURIA. Lucius Titurius L. f. Sabinus, 89 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Bearded head of king Titus Tatius facing right, SABIN. downwards behind, branch before chin.

Reverse:

Tarpeia, buried to the waist in shields, hands raised trying to fend off two Roman soldiers who are about to cast their shields on her; star in crescent above, L. TITVRI in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 344/2b; RSC Tituria 4, Sydenham 699. Grade: GVF.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens MARCIA. Gaius Marcius Censorinus, 88 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Diademed heads to the right of Numa Pompilius, bearded, and Ancus Marcius, not bearded.

Reverse:

C. CENSO, two horses galloping right, a youth (desultor) with whip riding them. (control mark below?)

Reference:

Crawford 346/1c; Babelon 18. Grade: aU/EF.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens MARCIA. Gaius Marcius Censorinus, 88 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Diademed head of Apollo to the right with ringlets.

Reverse:

Horse galloping right, wearing bridle, C. CENSOR below. Control-marks: YK above, H in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 346/2b; Babelon 19. Sydenham 714. Grade: aU.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens RUBRIA. Lucius Rubrius Dossenus, 87 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Laureated head of Jupiter with sceptre on shoulder; DOSSEN just visible below.

Reverse:

Triumphal quadriga (tensa) (side decorated with thunderbolt) moving right, L. RVBR[I]. in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 348/1; Babelon 1. Grade: U.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens RUBRIA. Lucius Rubrius Dossenus, 87 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Helmeted (Corinthian) bust of Roma/Minerva to the right, wearing aegis? DOS downwards behind.

Reverse:

Triumphal quadriga (tensa) (side decorated with thunderbolt) moving right, Victory with spread wings in a biga above, [L. R]VBRI in exergue

Reference:

Crawford 348/3; Babelon 3. Grade: ChEF/aU.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens JULIA. Lucius Julius Bursio, 85 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Laureated head of male deity with attributes of Apollo (locks), Mercury (side-wings) and Neptune (trident). Poppy control-symbol over shoulder.

Reverse:

Victory holding wreath right hand, reins in left, riding in quadriga to the right, L. IVLI BVRSIO in exergue. I or P control-mark above.

Reference:

Crawford 352/1c; Babelon 5, Sydenham 728. Grade: F/VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens FONTEIA. Manius C. f. Fonteius, 85 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Laureate head of Apollo (Veiovis?) facing right, ligatured MN and FONTEI downwards behind, thunderbolt underneath, ligatured AP under chin.

Reverse:

Cupid riding a goat (Amalthea?) right, pilei (freedman's caps) with stars above; thyrsus in exergue; all in wreath.

Reference:

Crawford 353/1a; Babelon 9, Sydenham 724. Grade: F/aF.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens FONTEIA. Manius C. f. Fonteius, 85 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Laureate head of Apollo (Veiovis?) facing right, ligatured MN and FONTEI downwards behind, thunderbolt underneath, C(F) upwards below chin.

Reverse:

Cupid riding a goat (Amalthea?) right, pilei (freedman's caps) above; thyrsus in exergue; all in wreath.

Reference:

Crawford 353/1c; Babelon 10, Sydenham 724a. Grade: aVF.

Comments:

Contributor: Kenneth Dorney.

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Issuer:

Gens FONTEIA. Manius C. f. Fonteius, 85 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Laureate head of Apollo (Veiovis?) facing right, EX. A. P. downwards behind.

Reverse:

Cupid riding a goat (Amalthea?) right, pilei (freedman's caps) on either side of goat; thyrsus in exergue; all in wreath.

Reference:

Crawford 353/2. Grade: F.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

Gens NAEVIA. Gaius Naevius Balbus, 79 BC. AR Serrate Denarius.

Obverse:

Diademed head of Venus facing right, S.C. upwards behind.

Reverse:

Victory holding reins in both hands in triga riding to the right, CCXIII control-number above, C. NAE. BALB. in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 382/1b; RSC Naevia 6, Sydenham 769b. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens CLAUDIA. Tiberius Claudius Nero, 84 BC. Serrated AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Bust of Diana facing right with bow and quiver over her left shoulder, S.C. upwards in front.

Reverse:

Victory holding a wreath in the right hand, a palm-branch in reins in the left, in a biga galloping to the right; A.XVIIII control-mark below, TI. CLAVD. TI. F. AP. N. in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 383/1. Grade: VF+.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens CLAUDIA. Tiberius Claudius Nero, 84 BC. Serrated AR Denarius.

Obverse:

S. C., Bust of Diana to the right, diademed and draped, quiver and bow at shoulder.

Reverse:

Victory holding a wreath in the right hand, a palm-branch in reins in the left, in a biga galloping to the right; A.XXXX control-mark below, TI. CLAVD. TI. F. AP. N. in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 383/1. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Kenneth Dorney.

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Issuer:

Gens PAPIA. Lucius Papius, 79 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (4.0g).

Obverse:

Head of Juno Sospita looking right, in goatskin; control-symbol behind.

Reverse:

Gryphon leaping right, flower control-symbol below, L. PAPI in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 384/1. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens RUTILIA. Lucius Rutilius Flaccus, 77 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Helmeted (winged) head of Roma facing right, FLAC downwards behind.

Reverse:

Victory holding wreath in right hand, reins in left, riding in biga to the right. L. RVTILI in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 387/1; BAB 1, Sydenham 780. Grade: aVF.

Comments:

Contributor: Kenneth Dorney.

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Issuer:

Gens SATRIENA. Publius Satrienus, 77 BC. AR Denarius (3.5g).

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Roma right; some control-marks behind.

Reverse:

She-wolf walking right, ROMA above, P. SATRIENVS below.

Reference:

Crawford 388/1b. Grade: F/VG.

Comments:

Contributor: Kenneth Dorney.

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Issuer:

Gens RUSTIA. Lucius Rustius, 76 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Roma/Minerva looking right, SC downwards behind.

Reverse:

Ram standing right, L. RVSTI in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 389/1. Grade: F/VG.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

Gens FARSULEIA. Lucius Farsuleius Mensor, 75 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Bust of Libertas facing right, MENSOR upwards before, SC and pileus (liberty cap) behind.

Reverse:

Warrior holding spear and reins in left hand, with his right he assists a togate figure into biga facing right, XLVT control-mark below horses, FARSVLEI in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 392/1b; RSC Farsuleia 2, Syd. 789. Grade: GVF.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

Gens AQUILLIA. Manius Aquillius Mn. f. Mn. n., 71 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Helmeted and draped bust of Virtus facing right, VIRTVS upwards before, III VIR downwards behind.

Reverse:

Warrior (Mn. Aquilius, cos. 106?), holding shield in left hand, raising up fallen figure (Sicilia?) with right, MN. AQVIL. upwards on right, MN. F. MN. N. downwards on left, SICIL in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 401/1; RSC Aquillia 2, Sydenham 798. Grade: GVF.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens FUFIA. Quintus Fufius Caelenus, 70 BC. AR Serrate Denarius (3.7g).

Obverse:

Jugate heads of Honos (diademed) and Virtus (helmeted) looking right, HO behind, VIRT before, KALENI below.

Reverse:

Roma on right and Italia on left clasping hands, cornucopia between, caduceus behind Italia, Roma holds fasces in left hand and places right foot on globe; RO to right, conjoined ITAL on left, CORDI in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 403/1. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens SULPICIA. Publius Sulpicius Galba, 69 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Veiled head of Vesta looking right, S.C downwards behind.

Reverse:

Sacrificial implements: sesespita (knife), culullus (ladle), securis (axe), AE on right, CVR on left, P. GALB. in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 406/1; Babelon 7. Grade: aU.

Comments:

Contributor: David Sorenson.

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Issuer:

Gens CALPURNIA. Gaius Piso L. f. Frugi, 67 BC. AR Denarius (3.69 g.).

Obverse:

Laureate head of Apollo, R control-mark behind.

Reverse:

Horseman galloping, holding palm, P? control-mark above, PISO L. F. FRVG below.

Reference:

Crawford 408/1a; Babelon Calpurnia 24g. Grade: VF.

Comments:

The moneyer was probably Cicero's son-in-law, Quaestor in 58.

Contributor: Kenneth Dorney.

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Issuer:

Gens ROSCIA. Lucius Roscius Fabatius, 64 BC. AR Serrate Denarius.

Obverse:

Head of Juno Sospita wearing goat skin, control symbol behind, LROSCI below.

Reverse:

Girl and snake facing each other, control symbol behind girl, FABATI below.

Reference:

Crawford 412/1. Grade: aEF.

Comments:

Contributor: Matthew Geary.

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Issuer:

Gens CASSIA. Lucius Cassius Longus, 63 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Draped bust of Vesta veiled left, kylix behind and letter before.

Reverse:

Voter moving left, dropping a tablet inscribed V into a cista, with legend LONGIN. III. V. downwards behind.

Reference:

Crawford 413/1; Babelon Cassia 10. Grade: F.

Comments:

This type commemorates the passing of the Lex Cassia tabellaria, a law relating to the method of voting, which was proposed in 137 BC by L. Cassius Ravilla. The mark V stood for VTI ROGAS, a favorable vote.

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens AEMILIA. Lucius Aemilius Lepidus Paullus, 62 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Diademed and veiled head of Concordia facing right, PAVLLVS LEPIDVS CONCORDIA upwards from left.

Reverse:

Togate male (Lucius Aemilius Lepidus) standing left erecting trophy in front of three captives (Perseus, king of Macedon, standing right with his two sons), TER above, PAVLLVS in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 415/1. Grade: U.

Comments:

The obverse refers to the concordia ordinum of Cicero in the previous year. The reverse indicates that he claimed (falsely) descent from L. Aemilius Paullus. The moneyer was consul in 50 BC (see Crawford).

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens SCRIBONIA. Lucius Scribonius Libo, 62 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Head of Bonus Eventus right, BON. EVENT downwards before, LIBO downwards behind.

Reverse:

Puteal Scribonianum, decorated with a garland and two lyres, at base hammer, PVTEAL above, SCRIBON below.

Reference:

Crawford 416/1a; Babelon 8, Sydenham 928. Grade: U/aU.

Comments:

Bonus Eventus ("Good Outcome") may refer to Cicero's (Rome's) success in the war against Catiline (see Crawford).

Contributor: Kenneth Dorney.

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Issuer:

Gens SCRIBONIA. Lucius Scribonius Libo, 62 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Head of Bonus Eventus right, BON. EVENT downwards before, LIBO downwards behind.

Reverse:

Puteal Scribonianum, decorated with a garland and two lyres, at base anvil(?), PVTEAL above, SCRIBON below.

Reference:

Crawford 416/1c. Grade: aF/VG.

Comments:

Bonus Eventus ("Good Outcome") may refer to Cicero's (Rome's) success in the war against Catiline (see Crawford).

Contributor: Kenneth Dorney.

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Issuer:

Gens AEMILIA, Gens PLAUTIA. Marcus Aemilius Scaurus and Publius Plautius Hypsaeus, 58 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

King Aretas of Nabatea holding reins and olive branch, kneeling beside camel looking right, M. SCAVR AED CVR. above left, S.C. to right, REX ARETAS in exergue.

Reverse:

Jupiter in quadriga riding left, hurling thunderbolt with right hand, holding reins in left, P. HYPSAE AED CVR. above, CAPTV. upwards right, C. HYPSAE COS. PREIV. in exergue, scorpion below horses.

Reference:

Crawford 422/1b; Sear 299, RSC Aemilia 8, Sydenham 913. Grade: Very Fine.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

Gens AEMILIA, Gens PLAUTIA. Marcus Aemilius Scaurus and Publius Plautius Hypsaeus, 58 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

King Aretas of Nabatea holding reins and olive branch, kneeling beside camel looking right, M. SCAVR AED CVR. above, EX to left, S.C. to right, REX ARETAS in exergue.

Reverse:

Jupiter in quadriga riding left, hurling thunderbolt with right hand, holding reins in left, P. HYPSAE AED CVR. above, CAPT. upwards right, C. HYPSAE COS. PREIV. in exergue, scorpion below horses.

Reference:

Crawford 422/1b; Sear 299, RSC Aemilia 8, Sydenham 913. Grade: Fine+.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens MARCIA. Marcius Philippus, 56 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Diademed head of Ancus Marcius facing right, lituus behind, ANCVS below.

Reverse:

Equestrian statue riding right on aqueduct, flower at horse's feet, PHILIPPVS downward behind, AQVAMAR within arches of aquaduct (MAR letters conjoined).

Reference:

Crawford 425/1; Marcia 28.

Comments:

Contributor: David Sorenson.

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Issuer:

Gens MARCIA. Lucius Marcius Philippus, 56 BC. AR Denarius (3.45 gm).

Obverse:

Diademed head of Ancus Marcius, lituus behind, [ANCVS below?]

Reverse:

Equestrian statue riding right on aqueduct, flower at horse's feet, PHILIPPVS downward behind, AQVAMAR within arches of aquaduct (MAR letters conjoined).

Reference:

Crawford 425/1 (different obverse die) ; Marcia 28. Grade: about Very Fine.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

Gens FONTEIA. Publius Fonteius P. f. Capito, 55 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Helmeted bust of Mars facing right with trophy on shoulder behind, P. FONTEIVS P. F. CAPITO III VIR starting in upper right and going downwards.

Reverse:

Horseman riding right, holding reins in left hand, thrusting spear at enemy below with right, and about to drive a sword through unarmed captive, MN. FONT. TR. MIL going upwards from right.

Reference:

Crawford 429/1; Babelon 17, Sydenham 900.

Comments:

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens FONTEIA. Publius Fonteius P. f. Capito, 55 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Helmeted bust of Mars facing right with trophy on shoulder behind, P. FONTEIVS (P.F.CAP)ITO III VIR starting in upper right and going downwards.

Reverse:

Horseman riding right, holding reins in left hand, thrusting spear at enemy below with right, and about to drive a sword through unarmed captive, MN. FONT. TR. MIL going upwards from right.

Reference:

Crawford 429/1; Babelon 17, Sydenham 900. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Compagnie Générale de Bourse.

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Issuer:

Gens SICINIA. Quintus Sicinius, 49 B.C. AR Denarius (18 mm., 9 h., 3,69 g.).

Obverse:

Diademed head of Fortuna Populi Romani facing right; [FORT] downwards on right; P R upwards on right.

Reverse:

Palm branch tied with fillet and winged caduceus; wreath above; Q. SICINIUS below; III - VIR on either side.

Reference:

Crawford 440/1; BMC 3947; Syd 938;- Harlan, ch.30, p.182-184; HCRI 1.

Comments:

Contributor: Compagnie Générale de Bourse.

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Issuer:

Gens ACILIA. Manlius Acilius Glabrio. 49 B.C. AR Denarius (19 mm., 12 h., 3,94 g.).

Obverse:

Laureate head of Salus facing right; SALVTIS upwards behind.

Reverse:

Valetudo standing left, holding snake in right hand and resting left arm on column; MN ACILIVS downwards on right, III VIR VALETV upwards left.

Reference:

Crawford 442/1a; BMC 3944; S 922; Hill Monument, 132; Harlan, ch.28, p.171-174.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

Gens JULIA. Gaius Julius Caesar, 49-48 BC. AR Denarius (3.83g).

Obverse:

Elephant right trampling on serpent, CAESAR in exergue.

Reverse:

Pontifical emblems, culullus, aspergillum (sprinkler), axe, apex (priest's hat).

Reference:

Crawford 443/1; RSC 49; Sear 353. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Crawford lists the obverse and reverse in reversed order.

Contributor: Teresa Darling.

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Issuer:

Gens JUNIA. [Gens POSTUMIA.] Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus, 48 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Head of Aulus Postumius looking right, A. POST[VMIVS COS], behind.

Reverse:

ALBINV BRVTI F. in wreath of grain ears.

Reference:

Crawford 450/3b; BAB 14, Sydenham 943a. Grade: AF/F.

Comments:

Aulus Postumius was Brutus' adoptive father.

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

Gens PLAUTIA. Lucius Plautius Plancus, 47 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Head of Medusa facing, with snakes coined on either side, PLAVTIVS below.

Reverse:

Victory facing, holding palm branch in left hand and leading four rearing horses, PLANCVS below.

Reference:

Crawford 453/1c; Sydenham 959b; Sear 315. Grade: aVF.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

Gens CORDIA. Manius Cordius Rufus, 46 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Conjoined heads of the Dioscuri right, each wearing pileus surmounted by star, RVFVS II VIR behind.

Reverse:

Venus Verticordia standing left holding scales in right hand and scepter in left, Cupid on shoulder, MN. CORDIVS downwards on left.

Reference:

Crawford 463/1b; RSC Cordia 1, Sydenham 976c. Grade: GVF.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

Gens CORDIA. Manius Cordius Rufus, 46 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Conjoined heads of the Dioscuri right, each wearing pileus surmounted by star, RVFVS II VIR behind.

Reverse:

Venus Verticordia standing left holding scales in right hand and scepter in left, Cupid on shoulder, MN. CORDIVS downwards on left.

Reference:

Crawford 463/1b; RSC Cordia 1, Sydenham 976c. Grade: F+/F.

Comments:

Contributor: Kenneth Dorney.

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Issuer:

Gens CORDIA. Manius Cordius Rufus, 46 BC. AR Denarius.

Obverse:

Head of Venus right, wearing diadem, RVFVS S. C. downwards behind.

Reverse:

Cupid seated on dolphin riding right holding reins, MN. CORDIVS below.

Reference:

Crawford 463/3; Sydenham 977. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Compagnie Générale de Bourse.

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Issuer:

Gens JULIA. Gaius Julius Caesar, 46 BC. AR Denarius (18 mm., 4 h., 3,86 g.), perhaps minted in Africa or Spain.

Obverse:

Head of Ceres facing right; COS TERT downwards behind; DICT ITER upwards before.

Reverse:

Pontifical emblems (cullullus, aspergillum, jug, and lituus); AVGVR above; PONT MAX below.

Reference:

Crawford 467/1; BMC 21; Syd 1023; RC 356; HCRI.57.

Comments:

Contributor: Kenneth Dorney.

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Issuer:

Gens JULIA. Gaius Julius Caesar, 46-45 BC. AR Denarius (3.5g).

Obverse:

Diademed head of Venus looking right, Cupid on shoulder.

Reverse:

Male and female Gallic captives seated beneath trophy (female resting head in hands; bearded male with hands tied behind back), CAESAR in exergue.

Reference:

Crawford 468/1; RSC 13, Sear 357. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Anonymous. Circa 4th-3rd Century BC. AE Unit of 3 Unciae? (56.82 gm).

Obverse:

Scalloped cockle shell.

Reverse:

Plain.

Reference:

G. Fallani, "Rilievi ed osservazioni su alcune monete della serie dell'aes grave" in Numismatics - Witness to History, IAPN Publication no. 8, pl. 6, 2b/c. Grade: gVF.

Comments:

CNG comments: "only 11 specimens specimens known to Fallani."

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Anonymous. 241-235 BC. Aes Litra (3.32 gm).

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Mars right.

Reverse:

Horse's head right, strigel/sickle behind, ROMA below.

Reference:

Crawford 25/3; Sydenham 26; BMCRR (Romano-Campanian) 64. Grade: EF/gVF.

Comments:

Contributor: Guy Clark.

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Issuer:

AR Didrachm. Anonymous, ca 225-212 BC.

Obverse:

Laureate Janiform head of Dioscuri (Castor and Pollux).

Reverse:

Jupiter right in quadriga driven by Victory. Jupiter holds scepter in left hand and hurls thunderbolt with right. ROMA in raised letters on tablet below.

Reference:

Crawford 30/ -34/; Sear 80. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Anonymous. Circa 240-225 BC. Aes Grave Triens (84.05 gm).

Obverse:

Helmeted head of Minerva left, four pellets below.

Reverse:

Prow of galley right, four pellets below.

Reference:

Crawford 35/3a; Thurlow-Vecchi 53. Grade: VF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Anonymous. Circa 225-217 BC. Aes Grave Quadrans (62.41 gm).

Obverse:

Head of Hercules wearing lion's skin headdress left, three pellets behind.

Reverse:

Ship's prow right, three pellets below.

Reference:

Crawford 35/4; Thurlow-Vecchi 54, pl. 35, 54; Haeberlin pl. 18, 1-9. Grade: gVF.

Comments:

Contributor: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

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Issuer:

Anonymous. Circa 225-217 BC. Aes Grave Quadrans (69.17 gm).

Obverse: